Basketball Gifts
A basketball gift from Make-A-Ball is a real basketball personalized with your own photos, names, numbers, team logo or message, made one at a time for a player, a team or a coach. Choose a photo basketball in full size or mini, a gold or silver award basketball for an MVP or milestone, or a logo basketball for a team, school or sponsor. Each one is a display keepsake built for a shelf, a desk or a trophy case.
Which Basketball Gift Fits?
| Gift | Best for | Size | What you can add |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Photo Basketball | Players, seniors, grandkids, Christmas and birthday gifts | Regulation full size, or mini 5.5 inch | Photos, names, numbers and text on 2 panels side by side or 4 consecutive panels, with 10 design styles or start from scratch |
| Custom Basketball Award | MVP, 1000 points, rebounds or assist leader, most improved, thank you coach | Regulation full size, 29.5 inch circumference | A real ball in gold or silver with text and logos on 2 panels side by side |
| Custom Logo Basketball | Teams, schools, sponsors, boosters and business gifts | Regulation full size | Your logo on 1, 2, 4 or 8 locations, in a range of ball colors |
Every ball is synthetic leather with a pebble texture and a rubber bladder, and every design is made by our in-house art team. There is no minimum order, so you can order a single ball.
Basketball Gift Ideas
For players
- A photo basketball with their best action shots, name and jersey number.
- A mini 5.5 inch photo basketball for a younger player's shelf or a team-wide gift.
- A season keepsake with team photos and the season record.
For seniors
- A senior night basketball with photos from youth ball to their final season.
- A gold award basketball that marks 1000 points or a school record.
For coaches
- A thank you coach award ball signed by the team. See more in our coach gifts guide.
- A logo basketball with the school or club crest for a desk or trophy case.
For holidays and birthdays
- A Christmas or birthday photo basketball for a son, daughter or grandchild who lives for the game.
- Add a display stand so the ball is ready to show off the day it arrives.
Looking for the full range of photo and team designs? Visit our custom basketballs page.
How Ordering Works
- Choose your ball, size and layout, then upload your photos, logo and text.
- For all orders, our design team creates your artwork within 24 hours of purchase and emails you a digital proof for approval before production begins. Revisions included.
- Production takes 7 to 10 business days after you approve your proof, plus shipping time.
Ordering for a whole team or league? Quantity discounts are available for team and bulk orders. Request a team quote.
Basketball Gift FAQ
What is the best basketball gift for a player?
A personalized photo basketball is the most popular choice. It carries the player's own photos, name and number on a real basketball, so it becomes a keepsake they keep long after the season ends.
Can I play with a custom basketball?
Our custom basketballs are designed as display keepsakes, not for everyday play. They look best on a stand, a shelf or in a trophy case.
What sizes are available?
The photo basketball comes in regulation full size or a mini 5.5 inch size. The award basketball and the logo basketball are regulation full size.
Is the award basketball solid gold?
No. The award basketball is a real ball in gold or silver, customized with text and logos for MVPs, milestones and coach awards.
Will I see my design before it is made?
Yes. For all orders, our design team creates your artwork within 24 hours of purchase and emails you a digital proof for approval before production begins. Revisions included.
How long does it take?
Production takes 7 to 10 business days after you approve your proof, plus shipping time.
Do you offer team pricing?
Yes. Quantity discounts are available for team and bulk orders. You can request a quote on our team quote page.