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At each time point, Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patellar Tendon (VISA-P) scores, patellar tendon tenderness, patellar tendon AP thickness, and the presence of a proximal patellar tendon hypoechoic region were evaluated. Measurement of patellar tendon AP thickness and the identification of hypoechoic regions were performed using a portable ultrasound device. Outcome measures included a proximal patellar tendon hypoechoic region, a trip to the training room (TTR), time-loss symptomatic patellar tendinopathy (TLPT), and patellar tendon rupture. Covariates evaluated in the multivariable regression model included body mass index and a patient-reported history of patellar tendinopathy (\u03b1 = 0.05).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n The mean preseason tendon thickness was 4.78 \u00b1 1.22 mm. Nine (17.3%) of the tendons were symptomatic to the point of requiring a TTR. Preseason tendon thickness was associated with increased odds of a TTR (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 3.68 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.73 to 7.81]; p < 0.01). The predicted probability of a TTR was 86.0% with a preseason tendon thickness of 8 mm versus 3.4% with a preseason tendon thickness of 4 mm. Preseason tendon thickness was also predictive of TLPT (aOR = 1.96 [95% CI = 1.03 to 3.71]; p = 0.04). Preseason VISA-P scores were not predictive of a TTR (p = 0.66) or TLPT (p = 0.60).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n Increased patellar tendon thickness on preseason ultrasound is predictive of symptomatic patellar tendinopathy and associated sequelae during an NCAA Division I basketball season. Ultrasound identification of at-risk individuals may allow triage toward additional physical therapy and activity modification for these athletes to prevent progression to irreversible patellar tendon disease. 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