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This study aims to evaluate the impact of an 8-week plyometric training program on athletic performance in college basketball players.

Effect of In-Season Plyometric Training on Lower Body Explosive Power, Change of Direction Ability, and Functional Movement Quality in Collegiate Basketball Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Randomized trial shows plyometric training improves explosive power and movement quality in college basketball players, highlighting its value.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of an 8-week plyometric training program on athletic performance in college basketball players.
Randomized controlled trial with 64 collegiate basketball players assigned to plyometric training group or control group.
Training consisted of two sessions per week focusing on progressive plyometric exercises across different phases.
Outcomes assessed included Squat Jump, Countermovement Jump, Agility T-test, 505 Change of Direction test, and Functional Movement Screen.
Plyometric training group improved performance in Squat Jump by 6.69 cm (95% CI [3.55, 9.82], p < .001) compared to control.
Countermovement Jump increased by 7.97 cm (95% CI [5.16, 10.79], p < .001) in the plyometric training group.
Functional Movement Screen showed significant improvements in males (2.21 points, 95% CI [0.79, 3.63]) and females (5.42 points, 95% CI [4.15, 6.70]) in the plyometric training group.

Xie et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial shows plyometric training improves explosive power and movement quality in college basketball players, highlighting its value.