Aim. The article deals with defining the most informative tests for a qualitative assessment of technical preparedness in basketball players by studying a factor structure of their professional skills. Materials and Methods. The pedagogical experiment was conducted on the premises of Vyatka State University in Kirov from September 2017 to May 2018. 53 students participated in this research. The following research methods were used: the theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodical literature, pedagogical testing, ascertaining pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. Results. We revealed the following informative tests for the assessment of technical preparedness in basketball players: high-speed throws, high-speed pass, high-speed dribble which are the most acceptable for the training of basketball players at higher educational institutions. Conclusion. The objective nature of the procedures proposed for selecting tests for the assessment of technical preparedness in basketball players makes it possible to recommend them for training basketball players at higher educational institutions and conducting scientific research.