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Sort Now. Refine by Color: Black. Refine by Color: Orange. Refine by Color: Red. Lift System. Portable 8 In-Ground 6 Combo 2. Clear All. Apply Filters. Filter Sort. Shop Now. Go to reviews. Load More. If you love to play outside, look for outdoor basketball hoops you can place in the ground for stability. With brands such as Spalding, Huffy and Lifetime to choose from, you can be sure you'll find the basketball system that's right for you. Once you've decided on the hoop you want, it's time to consider the backboard width that suits your needs.

Whether you're a teen looking for after-school fun or an adult looking to hone your three-pointers, there are many backboards to choose from. Clear backboards are almost always rectangular in shape, and their measurements are usually specified in widths from 44" to 72".

A 72" tempered glass backboard is what you'll see in serious competitions ranging from high school games through the NBA. But an impressive backboard of this size may be overkill for casual pickup games in your cramped driveway, next to your old Honda. On the other hand, a 44" backboard might seem puny, and, generally speaking, bigger is better when it comes to this subject.

For most people, there's a happy medium with a clear rectangular backboard that's 54" or 60" wide. Face it: You probably are never going to dunk on a regulation 10' rim. If you have very young kids, odds are their shots won't even reach over a 10' rim at first. The good thing is that most basketball hoops can be adjusted for height, which can add to the fun, big time. Some models offer much easier height adjustment than others, so take a close look at how and how easy it is to change the backboard's height before you buy.

The best models feature a crank that can be twisted to lower or raise the height to exactly where you want. Others have a pin system, in which you can adjust the height to different set levels. And some of these systems are better at keeping the backboard and rim firmly in place than others. Putting together a basketball hoop out of the box is usually a lot more difficult than, say, building an IKEA bookshelf.

For most new hoops, assembly requires at least two people, a few tools and a fair amount of muscle power, as well as anywhere from an hour to an entire afternoon. Using a variety of colorful swear words is not necessary, per se, but you may find it helpful or at least inevitable.

If all of this sounds overwhelming or not the worth the hassle, it's worth considering outsourcing this job to a professional. For a basketball hoop that will be the envy of the neighborhood — and a magnet for kids seeking pickup games — check out the Goalrilla FT Goalrilla's in-ground FT series of hoops is as good as it gets for driveway basketball games. The rim height is adjustable too, from 7.

While all of the Goalrilla FT hoops are sturdy, with little to no shaking after proper installation, the FT72 is exceptionally strong. It's built with a 6" x 6" steel pole, compared to 5" x 5" for the smaller Goalrilla FT hoops. Combine that with the fact that the FT72 is the biggest model in the series 72" wide by 42" high , and you can understand why this is our pick for the best overall in-ground basketball hoop.

As with any in-ground basketball hoop, be warned that it's essential for installation to be done carefully and properly. In addition to picking out the perfect spot for the new basketball hoop, you'll need precise measurements and quite a lot of concrete to pour. Also, be warned that while tempered glass backboards look awesome and provide a great touch for shots "off the glass," the material is often more likely to crack from an errant rock or tree branch than acrylic, polycarbonate or fiberglass.

Spalding makes the official NBA game ball, hoops and backboards, and the brand is also the unofficial go-to portable basketball hoop choice for homes all over. The Beast is Spalding's biggest, sturdiest and all-around best portable hoop model that's widely available to the public. It features a tempered glass backboard — very rare for portable hoops, because glass is too heavy for them — which gives it a great bounce and touch.

The Beast's 5" x 5" steel pole provides added strength, with minimal wobbling. The "Steel Pro-Image" breakaway rim is essentially the same kind used by the pros, and the rim height is adjustable with a hand crank. With a base equipped to fill with a whopping 55 gallons of water or sand, the Beast is much heavier, sturdier and bulkier than most portable hoops. But it's actually easy to move, thanks to four wheels at the base and a pull-out handle that enables it to be dragged by one person.

Most portable hoops, by contrast, must be tipped over to roll on their wheels, and it's often a two-person job. While this is a much higher-quality portable basketball hoop compared to what you'll find in the average American homeowner's driveway, it's also a lot more expensive. Our pick for this category is the Spalding Hybrid, so named because the base is filled with a mix of water 19 gallons and sand four 5-pound bags.

In fact, the base — or rather, how it's filled and emptied — is one of its selling points. Unlike many other portable hoop bases, which have one tiny hole at the base serving as a fill-up spot, the top layer of the Spalding Hybrid's base can be removed entirely so it's fast and easy to fill it with sand. Sold and shipped by Costway. Free standard shipping Not in stores.

Not in stores. Lifetime 50" Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop. Lifetime Courtside Fusion 50" Basketball Hoop. Sold and shipped by Spreetail. Free 2-day shipping Not in stores. Shipping not available Not in stores. Lifetime Courtside 48" Portable Basketball Hoop.

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