I use a simple boil and fit mouth guard for karate which is also a contact sport. I wouldn't want to use it for boxing or hockey, but I've taken a couple of shots to the jaw and not had that teeth rattling feeling. The one you point to is actually better than the style I've used for the past 5 years.
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The main thing with mouthgaurds is the fit. It should be HARD to pull a mouthguard out...if it is hard to pull out, that means it is molded so well to your teeth that the suction holds it in place. The everyday "boil-and-bite" mouthguards are great at absorbing impact, but they interfere heavy with your breathing due to their poor fit. While basketball doesn't have the same amount of impact...I would suggest you look into a fighter type of mouth-piece(MMA). I used a BnB mouthpiece for months before I saved up for a custom fitted one...it made a world of difference. Next time you go in for a teeth cleaning or checkup, ask your dentist about a custom fit. It's becoming a much more common thing.

If it's still too expensive, or too much trouble, then you can make do with BnB ones...just make sure you get high quality and take the time to fit it as best you can.

Here's a link to BnBs:
http://www.mmawarehouse.com/MMA-Mouth-Guards-s/237.htm

In the end, I would suggest trying out several cheap ones (unless you go fitted). Everyone's mouth is shaped differently, and so you may like a mouth guard that other people HATE. Some general things to keep in mind...breathing channel DOES make a difference, be sure it is designed to include lower teeth in bracing, and don't get one that's too thick on the outside(this will screw up your breathing and the fit).

On a side note...I've never tried these guys, but...
http://www.customguards.com/product_gp.shtml
Source(s):
Went through several of them when I used to fight.

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