The design of the obverse depicts an intense, practical action of the game - a constant struggle for possession of the ball and the skills needed to beat the opponent and put the ball in the bow. The design features three different shapes that unite to reach the ball, showing that the sport has brought together millions of different people around the world through a simple, varied and unifying sports experience. Their arms are deliberately outstretched, only slightly to emphasize all the physical and mental effort required to play successfully. The border and grid are presented as subtle background elements that complement the basic shapes. Inscriptions: "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "2020". Mint mark: San Francisco - S or Denver - D (copper-nickel coin); Philadelphia - P (silver coin); West Point - W (gold coin). The initials of the authors of the reverse project are also here.

The reverse depicts a basketball that will immediately pass through a basketball hoop with a net. Inscriptions: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and face value. corresponding to the coin: "HALF DOLLAR" (copper-nickel coin); "ONE DOLLAR" (silver coin); "FIVE DOLLARS" (gold coin). The initials of the authors of the reverse project are also here.