Top Basketball Influencers on Instagram (2026)

Explore the top Basketball influencers on Instagram in 2026, the basketball Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find Instagram creators who fit your brand.

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Who Are the Top Basketball Influencers on Instagram?

Explore the top Basketball influencers on Instagram for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Instagrammers in the Basketball niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. snoopdogg

    @snoopdoggInstagramUnited States

    Iz it a Crime? Album out NOW🐾

    Hashtags#snoopdogg#kobebryant#photography#photo
    Mentions
    @therulernyc@therulernyc@kobebryant@kobebryant
    Followers88.3M
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes10.3K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States23.5%
    Italy8.8%
    Indonesia7.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music20.3%
    Fitness8.6%
    Dog Owner8.6%
  2. 2. Khabane Lame

    @khaby00InstagramItaly

    📱TikTok:160 Mln+ 🇮🇹🇸🇳 🦅 @boss @binance @unicef #notoracism ☯️HOKAGE

    Hashtags#learnfromkhaby#comedy#beyourownboss#senegalrek
    Mentions
    @thebal@thebal
    Followers80.5M
    Engagement rate0.9%
    Average likes678K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    20212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.0%
    India28.0%
    Philippines12.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion14.5%
    Photography12.9%
    Cinema11.3%
  3. 3. Wardell Curry

    @stephencurry30InstagramUnited States

    Believer. Husband. Father. Founder. Philanthropist. And…Olympic Gold Medalist. Philippians 4:13

    Hashtags#oneworldpartner#sponsor#realizethedream#eatlearnplay
    Mentions
    @eatlearnplay@eatlearnplay@usopen@usopen@jpmorgan@jpmorgan+1@chase
    Followers58.1M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes53.2K
    Audience quality score49/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States35.9%
    Indonesia11.3%
    United Kingdom5.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music18.6%
    Dog Owner10.8%
    Photography9.8%
  4. 4. SUGA of BTS 민윤기

    @agustdInstagram

    No bio

    Hashtags#sugaxnba
    Followers51.6M
    Engagement rate16.2%
    Average likes8.3M
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.5%
    20222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Korea38.2%
    United States19.1%
    India11.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion16.7%
    Music11.1%
    Food11.1%
  5. 5. Floyd Mayweather

    @floydmayweatherInstagramUnited Arab Emirates

    @goodmoneywhisky @lebonargent @betify

    Mentions
    @nfl@nfl
    Followers30M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes118K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States32.0%
    Brazil6.0%
    Nigeria5.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music18.0%
    Entrepreneur10.7%
    Fitness10.7%
  6. 6. Zaskia Adya Mecca

    @zaskiadyameccaInstagramIndonesia

    Indonesian Volunteer 🇵🇸🇲🇨🇸🇾 cp INA +62816802069 @chadareeofficial @mamahkejogja @zaskiamecca_id @biabyzaskiamecca @rangkulfoundation @kemasjidulu

    Followers21.8M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes39.9K
    Audience quality score69/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Indonesia85.4%
    Australia2.4%
    Taiwan2.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy22.9%
    Blogger10.4%
    Fashion10.4%
  7. 7. Kobe Bryant

    @kobebryantInstagram

    Writer. Producer. Investor @granity @bryantstibel @drinkbodyarmor @mambamambacitasports

    Hashtags#granitystudios#geeseareneverswans#legacyandthedouble#granity
    Followers20.2M
    Engagement rate7.7%
    Average likes959K
    Audience quality score44/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.5%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States22.4%
    Colombia6.9%
    Italy5.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Basketball15.2%
    Entrepreneur13.8%
    Music11.6%
  8. 8. Kyrie A. Irving

    @kyrieirvingInstagramRussia, Nizhegorod, Borskiy rayon

    Agency:A11Even Sports Agent: @shetellia Tribe Hélà 🤞🏾🪶♾ 1 of GODS Kingdom Builders I am that I am

    Followers19.9M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes333K
    Audience quality score74/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201820202021202320242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States34.4%
    Dominican Republic9.4%
    United Kingdom6.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music15.9%
    Basketball15.9%
    Dog Owner11.6%
  9. 9. Terry Crews

    @terrycrewsInstagramUnited States, Michigan, Genesee

    Husband, Father, Actor, Author, Artist, Philanthropist, Athlete 📷 @tylerpatrickkenny

    Hashtags#innout
    Mentions
    @therokuchannel@therokuchannel
    Followers17.3M
    Engagement rate0.03%
    Average likes8K
    Audience quality score48/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.9%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Brazil22.7%
    United States21.3%
    United Kingdom9.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness12.1%
    Music10.4%
    Dog Owner8.7%
  10. 10. Klay Thompson

    @klaythompsonInstagramUnited States, California, Alameda

    No bio

    Hashtags#sti11klay#seacaptain#gocougs#madeofcrimson
    Mentions
    @antasportsofficial@antasportsofficial
    Followers16.7M
    Engagement rate1.3%
    Average likes194K
    Audience quality score59/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States45.5%
    Dominican Republic5.5%
    Spain5.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music16.8%
    Dog Owner8.4%
    Fitness8.4%

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How We Rank the Top Basketball Influencers on Instagram

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top basketball influencers on Instagram in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top basketball influencers on Instagram is snoopdogg with 88.3M followers, followed by Khabane Lame and Wardell Curry. This ranking lists 24,730 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find basketball influencers on Instagram for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 24,730 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top basketball influencers on Instagram ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for basketball influencers on Instagram?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 2.7%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do basketball influencers on Instagram charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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