# The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players

Mah CD, Mah KE, Kezirian EJ, Dement WC · Sleep 34(7):943–950 · 2011



## Key finding

Extending sleep to ~10 h improved sprint time, shooting accuracy, reaction time and mood.



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