Basketball is played mainly in urban areas, schools, and universities across Bihar.The sport is governed by the Bihar Basketball Association, which organizes tournaments and promotes the game.Compared to sports like cricket, basketball is still developing but has growing interest among youth.
Many schools and colleges in cities like Patna, Gaya, and Muzaffarpur have built basketball courts.
Inter-school and inter-college competitions help in identifying young talent.
The state participates in national-level tournaments conducted by the Basketball Federation of India.
