Im currently 17 years old and approx 5ft 7inch (without shoes). I play alot of basketball and although I know its not essential to be tall for the sport, I would still like to be taller to play at the higher levels. Im already taller then both my parents sadly... many of my uncles are at least 6ft though and one cousin is even taller. Im alot taller then my mom but only just maybe an inch taller then my dad.