Switch modes for 3-on-3
If you have 6, 9 or 12 players, switch the mode to "people per team" with 3, and the generator makes balanced 3s. Run a quick king-of-the-court rotation with the resulting list.
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Pickup basketball team generator
Stop arguing about teams at the gym. Paste who showed up and we'll split fair sides — random or balanced by skill.
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When to use this
Open gym, lunchtime hoops, college dorm runs, and weekly social leagues. Works for 3-on-3, 4-on-4 and 5-on-5 — set the people-per-team mode if you want fixed-size squads instead of two big sides.
Step by step
- 1
Paste names
- 2
Pick mode
Two sides or 3-on-3.
- 3
Generate
Balance for level gaps
Rate each regular 1–5 once. Paste the same list every week and the balanced mode keeps games close even when a varsity player joins.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I bracket the games?
Yes — use the bracket maker to seed a quick king-of-the-court tournament from the generated teams.
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