Safety Of course, as we mentioned earlier, basketball has gone under fire for being unsafe. Though there is a factor that you really have to include, basketball is not the only unsafe sport. It is also much safer than sports like fútbol or rugby! Most recognized athletes and experts rate rugby the most dangerous sport on most lists. And those lists rarely include basketball! According to momsteam.com, 44.6% of basketball injuries are just sprains! Basketball’s concussion rate by headcasecompany.com is just