A basketball player is someone who plays the sport of basketball. The term 'NET' refers to the hoop and NET that the ball must go through in order to score a point. A 'PACER' is a player who moves quickly up and down the court. A 'cger' is a player who is adept at shooting from long range. A 'cager' is a player who is good at driving to the basket. Finally, a 'HOOPSTER' is a player who is skilled at all aspects of the game.