I'm 12. It's true that a 29.5 size Basketball would make his game improve, but that would be a training ball for him because a training ball is a size bigger basketball then the one recommended for someone. 28.5 is the right size. I keep 2, a outdoor training ball (29.5) and a indoor regular ball (28.5).
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There is no size that they should use. There is a recommended size, which is the intermediate size. However, most young boys and girls end up using the professional size.
An 8 year old boy will typically use a normal fully sized basketball. These children may use smaller balls as well.
A 7-year old boy should use the Junior International Size 5 basketball. The basketball has a circumference between 27.25 to 27.75 inches.