Effects of caffeine intake on exercise performance in basketball players: a systematic review and meta-analysis (opens in new tab)

BackgroundThe ergogenic effects of caffeine in team sports, particularly basketball, have been widely investigated. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of caffeine intake on basketball-specific skills and general physical and game-related performance outcomes.MethodsEighteen studies employing a blinded, crossover design were included. Random-effects meta-analyses examined the effects of caffeine intake on isolated skills (e.g., free-throw and three-point shooting ac...