101 Basketball Jokes

by | Dec 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

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  1. Basketball Knock Knock Jokes: Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes. 
  2. California Jokes: Basketball Pun: I’m not trying to Curry favor, but these basketball puns are Golden, State your opinion.
  3. Grandparent Jokes: A grandson was visiting his grandfather at the nursing home. When the boy walked into the room, the grandfather smiled. The boy enthusiastically said, “Grandpa you have March Madness teeth! You are down to your Final Four!”
  4. Golf Jokes: They always asked me if I play basketball because I was tall… They stopped asking me that when I asked them if they play mini-golf.
  5. Duke Basketball Jokes: Duke students have trouble spelling “Krzyzewski.” UNC students have trouble spelling “Smith.” 
  6. Geography Jokes: Who is the geography teacher’s favorite NBA basketball player of all-time?… Jerry West. 
  7. Hanging in the hallway at the college are the basketball team pictures from the past 40 years. A player in the center of the front row in each picture holds a basketball identifying the year — “62-63,” “63-64,” “64-65,” etc.  One day I spotted a freshman looking curiously at the photos. Turning to me, he said, “Isn’t it strange how the teams always lost by one point?”
  8. Illinois Jokes: Competing investment clubs are opening in Chicago… The Chicago Bears and the Chicago Bulls.
  9. What college basketball team is the favorite of Dr. Seuss?… The Indiana “Who” siers. (Dr. Seuss Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  10. NBA Jokes: Who do basketball players see when they are not feeling well and need a house call?… Dr. J!
  11. Basketball Jokes for New Year’s Day: What New Year’s resolution should a basketball player never make?… To travel more.
  12. Basketball Pun: “Let’s not get too defensive here.” said the basketball coach up 20 points.
  13. Basketball Pun: A layup… You can bank on that shot.
  14. What’s a pirate’s favorite basketball move?… Jump hook. (Pirate Jokes)
  15. Math Jokes: Basketball Pun: A basketball game where nobody scores is pointless.
  16. College Basketball Jokes: What is a heart surgeon’s favorite basketball team of all time?… 1983 N.C. State NCAA Champions – the Cardiac Pack. 
  17. They’re a basketball team in transition… They’re going from bad to worse.
  18. Christmas Jokes: What is Santa’s favorite basketball play?… the give and “GO GO GO!”
  19. Basketball Jokes for Christmas: What did the Santa grant the basketball player for Christmas?… Three swishes!
  20. I’m starting a group to play basketball and then discuss philosophy… It’s called “shoot first, ask questions later.”
  21. What do you call a piece of cheese that likes to shoot hoops?… Swiss! (Cheese Jokes)
  22. Boston Celtics Jokes: What famous Southern Rock anthem is the same as the Boston Celtics offense during the 1980s… Free Bird. (Massachusetts Jokes)
  23. Did you know Steven Spielberg and John Williams like to play basketball together? … He shoots, he scores. (Movie Jokes & Music Jokes)
  24. September 13th: National Peanut Day Jokes: What is a peanut’s favorite basketball drill for defense?… The shell drill.
  25. What college basketball Hall of Fame coach would be a great school administrator…. Dean Smith. (North Carolina Jokes)
  26. College Basketball Jokes: When Austin Peay University had a player named Fly Williams, the students would chant, “The Fly is open! Let’s go Peay!”
  27. Why would Hall of Fame Coach Dean Smith love to have at least 5 anti-vax basketball players for his Four Corners offense. …. they never take any shots. (North Carolina Jokes)
  28. Playing basketball with vampires is tough… No Blood! No Foul! (Vampire Jokes)
  29. Dog Jokes: Basketball Pun: Our basketball coach loves dogs… he has three-point setters.
  30. Jaws Jokes: Who was a fantastic basketball player from WHOI (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute) in 1975?… Matt HOOPer.
  31. What is a basketball player’s favorite thing about astronomy?… Shooting stars. (Astronomy Jokes)
  32. I couldn’t figure out why the basketball kept getting bigger and bigger… Then it hit me.
  33. Sesame Street Jokes: What do Oscar The Grouch and Michael Jordan have in common?… The are great at trash talking.
  34. If a basketball player gets athlete’s foot, what does an astronaut get…  Missile Toe! (Astronomy Jokes)
  35. What legendary college basketball would be an awful major league baseball hitter?… Coach K! (Baseball Jokes)
  36. Basketball Pun: The basketball game is over… Time to bounce!
  37. American Revolution Jokes: Why was the American Revolution like a basketball game?… Because the Americans were always “shooting” for independence!
  38. What is Red Auerbach’s favorite Pink Floyd song?… Have a cigar. (365 Music Jokes)
  39. What rapper has a sweet looking basketball jump shot?… LL Cool J! (365 Music Jokes)
  40. Pope Jokes: Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago Bulls fan. Fanduel just posted 8:1 odds that he will participate in the running of the bulls during the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain.
  41. Sesame Street Jokes: What do Oscar The Grouch and Larry Bird have in common?… The are great at trash talking.
  42. What do you call a college basketball player that misses dunks?… Alley Whoops.
  43. What is the worst basketball warm-up song?… Another brick in the wall. (365 Music Jokes)
  44. Offensively, James Harden is outstanding… Defensively, he’s just out standing.
  45. Reindeer Jokes: What is Rudolph’s favorite NBA basketball team?… The Milwaukee Bucks.
  46. Buck Moon Jokes: The Milwaukee Bucks… the unofficial pro sports team of the Buck Moon.
  47. Basketball Jokes for Thanksgiving: Why was the turkey kicked out of the basketball game?… It fowled out.
  48. Who would be a great NBA center if he gave up his musical career?… POST Malone! But maybe not as good as Mose Malone. (365 Music Jokes)
  49. Why did the basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  50. Basketball Jokes for Christmas: Why was Rudolph the Reindeer ineligible for his college basketball team?… He went down in history (from an 82 to a 67). (Reindeer Jokes & World’s Best Basketball Jokes)
  51. Why did the basketball player always use the pay phone?… He loved dropping dimes.
  52. What is a sad, sad, college basketball team?… The Duke Blue Devils. (Psychology Jokes)
  53. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A basketball coach?” (Top Psychology Jokes)
  54. Did you know a bunch of retired Indiana basketball players put a team together?… They are called the Indiana Pacemakers. (Indiana Jokes)
  55. Willis Reed, NBA Hall-of-Famer, would be a great spokesperson for National Book Day. (Book Jokes)
  56. If Shaquille O’Neal was a shade of blue… he would be Shaquille O’Teal. (March Madness Jokes)
  57. What kind of toothpaste does Derrick White use?… Crest 3D White. (Boston Celtics Jokes)
  58. NBA Jokes: What is Coach Popovich’s favorite play?… Pick and Pop.
  59. 2024 Draft: How did analysts describe the 2024 NBA draft with FOUR FRENCH players drafted in the 1st round?… Another French Revolution.
  60. Why did the basketball player go to art school?… Because he wanted to learn how to draw fouls!
  61. Basketball Pun: I hoop to see you again.
  62. Why did the basketball team change their name to the Possums?… Because they play dead at home and they get killed on the road.
  63. I’m going to spend a thousand dollars for a new basketball hoop on Black Friday… It’s going to be grand. (Computer Jokes)
  64. Basketball Pun: The man walking through the airport with a basketball… must’ve been traveling.
  65. What do you call a basketball player who loves pottery?… Clay Thompson.
  66. World Geography Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Did you know Pitbull, Mr. WorldWide, played at March Madness 2025. What a great performer. He is not too good at basketball though…. He travels too much!
  67. Basketball Pun: Nothing but best swish-es.
  68. Basketball Pun: Call me the mailman… I always deliver.
  69. Basketball Pun: I tried to join a basketball team… but they said I was too ballsy.
  70. Who is the best Star Wars character at basketball?… Kobe Wan Kenobi. (Star Wars Jokes & Obi Wan Kenobi Jokes)
  71. What basketball game does the Royal Family love?… King of the court. (King Jokes)
  72. Basketball Pun: I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  73. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Can you take a wild guess at who Pitbull, Mr. 305, cheered for in the 2025 Final Four?…. Could it be…. The Florida Gators.
  74. Who is O.J Simpson’s favorite basketball player?… Gary “The Glove” Payton.
  75. What do Karl Malone, Santa Claus, and the mailman have in common?… They always deliver. (Mailman Jokes & Super Bowl Jokes)
  76. Cinderella failed at basketball because she ran away from the ball.
  77. What song does The Basketball Tournament HATE?… The Final Countdown by Europe. (365 Music Jokes)
  78. Basketball Jokes for Father’s Day: What is Jason Tatum’s favorite Beach Boys song?…. Little Deuce Coupe. (365 Music Jokes)
  79. Why did the basketball go to the therapist?… It was feeling a little deflated.
  80. Basketball Pick-Up Line: You’re a slam dunk in my book.
  81. Tennis sued college basketball for no reason… Now they have to go to court!
  82. What did the genie grant the basketball player?… Three swishes!
  83. Basketball Pun: Your first name must be Kevin… because my last name is love.
  84. What do you call a magician who plays basketball?… Luka Don-trick.
  85. Why are college basketball coaches so excited to make it to the 15th hole in golf?… They love the final fore. (Golf Jokes)
  86. Why did the basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  87. The anti-vax basketball team lost every game they played…. Apparently, they never take any shots. (Covid Jokes)
  88. Scouting Report on Cupid: Very accurate shooter. DO NOT LEAVE HIM!… Takes time to set up for his shot.
  89. Wolf Moon Jokes: NC State Basketball… The unofficial college basketball team of the Wolf Moon.
  90. Basketball Pun: I’m going to take a shot at a basketball pun.
  91. Basketball Pun: He’s always on the basketball court… never in a foul mood.
  92. Basketball Pun: Court-esy call… when you call an opposing player to see how he is doing after you just broke his ankles.
  93. Basketball Pun: I’m a basketball ref… I’ve seen things you wouldn’t believe.
  94. What reggae song do basketball players like?… Welcome to Jamrock. (365 Music Jokes)
  95. Basketball stars don’t pass away – they just crossover. (Cemetery Jokes)
  96. Did you hear about the ghost basketball team?… They can’t shoot or defend, but the have a lot of spirit. (Ghost Jokes)
  97. In addition to playing quidditch, Harry Potter played basketball?… He averaged nine and three quarters points per game. (Harry Potter Jokes)
  98. The unofficial sponsor of Leap Year… Jump Man by Nike!
  99. Basketball Pun: Don’t just shoot for the stars; aim for the hoop!
  100. I have a date for the Leap Year basketball game… February 29th.
  101. Why did the basketball coach bring a ladder to the game?… Because sh wanted to take her team to the next level!