Okay, dumb this realllly down...what's a good lens for basketball?

[Providence]

EDIT

I'm terribly sorry, saw the sports section and thought I could ask here....I can't seem to delete my own post, though.

[Croasdail]

Don't worry about it... the standard answer is the 85 f1.8. Not too expensive and a really good performer. But there are other right answers like the 100 f2.0, the 135 f2.0L and for under the basket the 28 f1.8. You really can't go wrong with any of these. If you blessed with plenty of light, then a 70-200 f2.8 can work as well. Cheer and good luck.