Vadillo Ventura, IvánBurgos Postigo, SilviaFernández Elías, Valentín EmilioMontalvo Pérez, AlmudenaNavarro Barragán, Rafael Manuel2026-05-082026-05-082025Vadillo-Ventura, I., Burgos-Postigo, S., Fernández-Elias, V. E., Montalvo-Pérez, A., & Navarro, R. M. (2025). Anthropometric and physical characteristics of U12–U18 basketball players at international and national level. Dtsch Z Sportmed, 76, 47–52.2510-52640344-5925https://hdl.handle.net/11268/17084To describe the anthropometric and physical fitness parameters of young basketball players aged 12 to 18 years, as well as to assess differences between male and female players across different categories. Despite its contributions, the study is limited by its cross-sectional design. Future research should explore longitudinal developments and extend the sample to different levels of competition and regions to enhance the generalizability of the findings.engAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/journal article10.5960/dzsm.2025.625open accessCiencias médicasDeporteFisiologíaGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all agesGoal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls