Random or host grouping
Let the maker shuffle everyone into teams, or host the draft yourself and tap names into each team. Fill the rest randomly when time runs short.
Shuffle again until it feels rightNBA Player Randomizer
NBA Player Randomizer
NBA Player Randomizer – Create Random NBA Player Groups
Putting together player groups for a basketball activity, NBA 2K challenge or friendly competition can be tricky when you have a long list of names to work with. Instead of assigning players manually, use our NBA Player Randomizer to split them into random teams, groups or pairs in just a few clicks.
Simply enter your list of NBA player names, choose how many groups you want or how many players should be in each group, and let the randomizer distribute them automatically.
You can use it to create player matchups, organize fantasy basketball challenges, divide players for NBA trivia games or build random squads for NBA 2K competitions.
Whether you're working with current NBA stars, retired legends or a custom list of your favourite players, the tool makes it easy to mix things up and discover unexpected combinations. Add your own player names and generate new groups whenever you need a fresh selection.
NBA Team Quiz
Frequently asked questions
How do I split names into teams?
Type or paste one name per line, choose how many teams you want (or a maximum number of people per team), then press the make teams button. Quick-split buttons give you 2 teams, pairs, trios or fives.
Can I choose the teams myself?
Yes. Switch to Host Grouping to place people into teams by hand, and optionally pick a representative for each team.
Are my names saved?
Names stay in your own browser only. Nothing is sent to a server.
Key features of our team maker
Split any list into balanced teams in one tap, or host the draft yourself. All in your browser, no account needed.
Quick split
One tap for 2 teams, pairs, trios or fives. Or set the exact number of teams, or a maximum number of people per team.
From pickup runs to tournamentsTeams named after NBA franchises
Give each team a name, one per line. The sample setup uses Lakers, Celtics, Bulls and Warriors, and you can type any names you like.
Your names, your teamsEven or full-first sizes
Keep team sizes within one person of each other, or fill full teams first when you set a maximum per team.
Balanced by defaultPick representatives
Choose a captain or representative for every team, and re-pick them with one tap.
Captains in secondsShuffle again
Not happy with the result? Run it again as many times as you like. Each run is a fresh random split.
Unlimited reshufflesColors and dark mode
Team cards use your chosen color scheme, with a dark mode for night games and big screens.
10 color schemesSaved on your device
Your names, team settings and results stay in your own browser. There is nothing to sign up for.
Private by defaultSaved on your device. Your names and settings stay in your own browser. Nothing is uploaded.