Arts, Music, and Recreation Sports 13 Fun Cheers for Basketball Cheerleaders Get Creative and Add Motion to These Great Cheers Share Flipboard Email Print Brand New Images/Iconica/Getty Images Sports Cheerleading Cheers Basics Baseball Basketball Bicycling Billiards Bodybuilding Bowling Boxing Car Racing Climbing Cricket Diving Extreme Sports Football Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Martial Arts Professional Wrestling Skateboarding Skating Skiing Snowboarding Soccer Surfing Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Other Sports & Activities View More by Valerie Ninemire Updated July 30, 2017 Basketball cheerleaders have a fun job. The close quarters of the basketball court give you a great opportunity to interact with your team's fans in the stands. It also lets you use creative basketball cheers to fill the gym with team spirit.If you're looking for a few new cheers to bring to the game, check out these great chants created by cheerleaders. You can give each your own person spin by using your motions and adding movements or changing up the words. They can even be used at an upcoming cheerleading try out.Go, Fight, WinThese cheers are all about rallying the fans as the action on the court heats up. When your team needs a little extra support, one of these is sure to give them that extra boost.Hey, hey, go, fight, win,Hey, hey 'til the end.Hey, hey, go, fight, win,Until the very end!(repeat 3 times)Submitted by: CallieTeam spirit shines in this very creative cheer. It's a fun rhyme and you can add some great moves, especially when it comes time to yell out the directions.We got the spirit, yea,yea.We got the spirit, yea,yea.We got the North, the South, the East, the West,Trojans (team's name) don't play no mess.We got the spirit, yea, yea.We got the spirit, yea, yea.We got the North, the South, the East, the WestTrojans don't play no mess,We got the spirit!Submitted by: RachaelA good, short rallying cry should be in any cheerleader's arsenal. This one is fun, simple, and great for either defense or offense.L-E-T-S-G-OWhat does that spell?Let's go!So, let's go Warriors (team name), let's go, let's go!Submitted by: BrittanyAt critical points in the game, this cheer can really get the gym rocking. We're mad, we're mad,We're really, really bad.You can't touch this.We're better than you,'cause we're up by two!Submitted by: Caitlin Action on the CourtBasketball is filled with action and this can lead to some really fun and short cheers. Keep an eye on the court and let the fans hear you shout these out loud and clear.Basket - we need it, need it.Basket - we got it, got it!(repeat 3 times)Submitted by: HaleyThis is a whimsical little cheer that is too much fun to pass up. It's perfect for a free-throw shot or when the team's trying to get a vital three-pointer.Genie, genie, grant my wish.Let me hear that ball go swish!Submitted by: GabbyAs a squad, you can come up with some great movements and play around with this little rhyme. With the right choreography, it can be great when your team is on a good streak or making a comeback.Down, down, down, the court.Up, up, up the score.Down the court, up the score,We want more!(repeat 2 times)Submitted by: A.J.It's a classic cheer that many basketball players use themselves. When your team has the ball, give them a little encouragement from the sidelines.Dribble it.Pass it.Let's make a basket!Submitted by: A.J.Did a player just make a great shot that might not have gone in? There's a cheer for that, of course!Did it roll around the rim?And did it go right in?Uh huh! (clap clap)Okay (clap clap), go Wildcats (team name)!Submitted by: Raven You will find many times throughout a game to yell out this quick little rhyme.The hoop is open.The net is hot.Make that shot!(repeat)Submitted by: ShyBabyWhether your team is struggling or they're making a great rally, this cheer is a fun one that can really get everyone into another going.Warriors (team name) (stomp twice)Get on your j-o-bS-c-o-r-e and score!Repeat 3xSubmitted by: AshleyExcite the FansBasketball fans love to interact with cheerleaders and they're some of the most vocal of any sport. It's a good idea to have quite a few cheers ready that make them feel like they're part of the action.We don't need no music,We don't need a band.All we need are Bobcats (team name),Jamming in the stands.Jamming in the stands!Submitted by: RobynWhen the team has or needs a little momentum, play to the crowd and toss out this cheer. It's a ton of fun with movements and everyone loves it.We're 1, not 2, not 3, not 4We're gonna win, not lose, not tie that score.We're on top, not bottom, not in between.So Lion (team name) fans get on your feet and scream!Submitted by: Samantha Continue Reading