Basketball is one of the world's most popular and widely viewed sports. The game is very effective in increasing the stamina of the player and also the height if the player is a kid. IIT Kanpur has very efficient basketball teams which participate in different matches in and outside the campus.
Besides a court each in all the hostels, the institute proudly houses 3 concrete and a wooden basketball court which regularly host several teams from nearby colleges. These are the pride of the campus and please everyone who gets a chance to glance across these beautiful courts. The concrete courts are also equipped with fantastic drainage facilities ensuring that play is not disrupted for long even if the sky chooses to open up.