Analysis of Talent Development Environment in Basketball in Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the level of the talent development environment and relationship between factors in the basketball team, especially the student level in Indonesia. This type of research is a descriptive survey, then sample is 420 basketball players who competed in the final in the Development Basketball League (DBL) competition. Data collection was carried out between August – November 2024, based on 9 cities in Indonesia. Meanwhile, this research instrument used TDEQ-5. The results of this study show that long-term development, alignment of expectations, communication, holistic quality preparation, and social networks are strongly correlated with each other (sig. 0.000). This significant correlation indicates the existence of an integrated talent development ecosystem, where each element supports each other and influences the overall quality of the environment. Conclusion is that this structured, supportive, and holistic talent development environment contributes significantly to the increased motivation and self-confidence of athletes, which are crucial factors in achieving peak performance and sustainability of their sports careers. Therefore, investment and attention to the development of all these factors are essential to advance the sport of basketball in Indonesia. The hope for future research is that longitudinal studies can be conducted to track environmental developments and their impacts on a regular basis, using a mixed methods approach.