Basketball Stars is built for Android players who want quick 1v1 matches against real opponents rather than a full team simulation. Miniclip.com released it on March 15, 2016, and it sits in the basketball games and sports categories. You dribble, fake out your opponent, and time your leaps to block shots, all in real time. It is free, with ads and in-app purchases, and rated Everyone.
Free to play, with ads and random-item purchases
The game is free to install. It contains ads and in-app purchases.
The content rating is Everyone.
Two 1v1 modes, 400+ items and 60+ balls
Matches are real-time duels in 3D. You can dribble, feint, shoot, steal, block and score off the backboard, and dunks include flips, alley-oops and windmills. There are two online modes: standard 1v1 Matches and time-based 1v1 Shootouts.
Customisation is a large part of the loop. The listing cites more than 400 items for building a look and over 60 unlockable basketballs. Players climb from the Underdog court to more exclusive courts, and Career Mode awards medals. Limited seasonal events add extra balls and clothes.
Version 3.2.0 and Android 7.1 requirement
The current version is 3.2.0, last updated on October 21, 2026. It needs Android 7.1 or newer.
Basketball Stars pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install, with no upfront price
- Real-time 1v1 play in two modes: Matches and Shootouts
- More than 400 customisation items and over 60 unlockable basketballs
- Career Mode with medals plus seasonal events
- Rated 4.6 on Google Play by about 1.8 million people
Cons
- Contains ads
- In-app purchases include random items
- Requires an internet connection to play
- Version 3.2.0 has no published changelog
Is Basketball Stars safe?
The package name is com.miniclip.basketballstars and the publisher is Miniclip.com. Install it from Google Play. It shows ads, offers in-app purchases and carries an Everyone content rating.
How to install Basketball Stars
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Basketball Stars when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
