Definition of "basketballer"

In fact the latter are likely to develop muscles of the kind and strength that may even be a handicap to the Nth degree basketballer.

1967, Greyson Daughtrey, Methods in Physical Education and Health for Secondary Schools, page 73

For the basketballer on the court, it expresses itself in individual play: running, passing, defending, shooting for goal.

2000, Bob Mierisch, On the Level: Striving for Openness to Build Corporate Strength, page 72

The most famous sportsman rumoured to come for a round here was basketballer Michael Jordan, who flew in just for the midnight golf experience.

2004, Paul Harding, Iceland, page 190