Basketball tournaments have been staged at the Universiade since 1959. The men's tournament was introduced in 1951, and the women's tournament was introduced in 1961. The tournament was not held in 1975.In the 2025, the organizers chose 3x3 basketball as one of the optional sports which was contested in both its Olympic and wheelchair versions.
<small>Last update during the 2025 FISU World Summer University Games</small>