Basketball is one of the most popular sports in America. Kids from all races, cultures, economic states and walks of life harbor dreams of one day sinking a basketball into a hoop on a massive pro court. According to a recent study by sidelines.io, some states give kids, statistically, the best chance to become professional basketball players per million people. The most professional players are in California, no surprise, but other states come out on top when you compare population size to the number of players produced before they hit the big leagues. Factors Included In The Study The study by odds comparison experts sidelines.io analyzed multiple factors contributing to a states basketball reputation, such as the number of NBA and WNBA players, Hall of Fame inductees, number of professional and division 1 college teams, and championships won in the 21st century to establish which states have the richest basketball history. California Tops The Ultimate Ranking of Basketball States The analysis revealed that California has the strongest history for basketball, the highest number of all-time NBA players at 426, including 20 Hall of Fame members, along with the highest number of current WNBA players coming from the state with 18. […]