Do squats make you faster for basketball ?

Question

Do squats make you faster for basketball ?

Answer 1

"Actually, Long distance running does that."

"The 'Wind Sprints' are only for your 'change

of direction' speed, and for your ability to 'stop

on a dime'."

Answer 2

Builds leg muscle, not sure about making you faster

Answer 3

yeah, it makes your legs a lottt stronger. so you're faster

Answer 4

yeah

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

It wont make you faster just give you bigger muscles.

Answer 7

Squats are good to build up your legs but should be encompassed into a Ply-metrics routine which will help you jump higher as well as increase your speed. America has the best information to offer to improve your game but cant give you a specific source as not currently involved in the game.  

Answer 8

If anyone tells you they don't smack them. Squats are the greatest thing anyone could ever do.

Actually if you squat and you squat heavy you will release extra growth hormone. Which will make you bigger stronger and faster. You'll run faster and jump higher.

Trust me every athlete needs to squat.