Basketball structure favors players of certain morphological characteristics and motor abilities, especially situational performance. The aim of this study was to determine the differences in body composition (percentage of adipose tissue) between basketball players of junior and cadet age in relation to the playing position. The research included a sample of 100 young basketball players, divided into two subsamples. The first subsample included 50 cadet basketball players while the second subsample included 50 junior basketball players. Seven skin folds were included in the measurement, while the formula according to the recommendations of Jackson & Pollock was used to measure body fat. The results indicate that cadet players who play at the center call had a higher level of body fat compared to all playing positions in junior basketball players. Body composition should be checked frequently as feedback on training levels and assistance in selecting players.

skinfold, playing position, injury prevention