cjc2 wrote:
A 70-200 is very useful for sports and many other things. Decide what you want to spend and go from there. The Nikon is more expensive, but better in many ways. If you're using a Nikon DSLR consider a refurbished directly from Nikon or a used. Personally, for Basketball I use a fixed focal length, fast lens, such as an 85-1.8 or even wider. Best of luck.
Thanks much for your reply, I do have an 85 1.8 also. I guess I will give that a shot , even though I’m not the steadiest hand held. Mono pod time.