We’re going to try something new here at Hoops Fiend. Each month we will give you a new basketball move to add to your offensive arsenal. If you’ve visited our site before you know that we have several cool articles with tips on how to improve your game. The move of the month for December is […]
Every serious athlete is looking for a leg up on the competition these days. And getting that leg up seems to get harder and harder over time. Recently, we’ve seen the rise of young athletes choosing to focus on only one sport rather than play several, with the hope that it will give them […]
Update Since writing this review we’ve read additional customer reviews of the Shaq Cyber Hoop Shot and have had more time to use this arcade basketball system. If we were writing this review today we would rate this hoop lower due to faulty welding on the rims. We used the unit for some time and noticed the […]
We are always looking the next thing, and the next thing might just be the last thing in this case. As you can see in this video Shaq son and the son of the one and only “White Chocolate” play some hoops at Shaq’s court. Based on the video, Jason William’s son has a game […]
One of the most underrated and under-appreciated aspects of basketball is mental toughness. Take the one and only Michael Jordan for example, when we think of MJ what most likely comes to mind is his amazing high flying dunks and incredible athleticism. But the truth is that there have been a number of other NBA […]
Playing time; all basketball players want more of it. However, just because you want something does not mean it will be given to you. As with everything in the game of basketball, playing time is earned. If you find yourself spending more time on the pine than you would like, then we have five things to do […]
We can’t say expect that any person could always predict the NBA Finals winner year after year, but we do think it is fairly reasonably to assume that even the worst fan would get a few right. Well, not if you’re Stephen A. Smith. In his usual brilliance, Stephen A.’s last 6 Finals predictions have […]
Hoops Fiend Rating: Under Armour 295 Basketball Bounce: 4/5 Grip: 4/5 Feel: 2.5/5 Durability: 5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 3.8/5 Main Features The Under Armour 295 features the UA Gripskin composite for optimal grip and feel Has deeper channel design and extra channels that feature the Under Armour logo Extra durability compared to the Under Armour 495 and 595 […]
As a point guard, I am always looking for techniques and drills to improve on my handle. A tight handle for point guards is the most important skills they can have on the offensive end. While taking poor shots is not a good strategy, turnovers are even bigger nightmares for offenses as they do […]
One of the more interesting stories out of the basketball world came from Ethan Strauss at ESPN about how Steph Curry ended up as the flagship athlete for Under Armour. As was the case with most NBA level basketball players, Nike had the upper-hand when it came to landing a contract with the best player […]
Shooting in basketball may be the single most important part of the game. If you can shoot the ball almost every coach in the nation will find a spot for you on their team. Also, being a great shooter allows for aging professionals to continue playing for several years after their physical prime. A couple […]
Welcome to 2015, where high school basketball players throw down monster dunks while alleviating to the point where their head is completely over the rim. I wonder what it feels like to actually look down at the hoop!
Within the last five to ten years, there has been a sort of revolution going on in the game of basketball. Gone are the days of the 90’s NBA where the team’s best player would be given the ball with the rest of his teammates scattering on the edges of the court for an isolation […]
Every Player Can Benefit from Improving Their Shot Anyone who has ever played basketball for a team knows that each player has their own role. Some players are scorers, others are rebounders, and some are distributors. No matter what role you fill, it will benefit both yourself and your team by working hard on becoming […]
It’s that time of year again, running around trying to get the perfect gifts for all the loved ones in our lives. But the truth is, it can be hard to know what to get those who have specific interests, activities, and hobbies. For the hoops addict in your life this can create a […]
Welcome to Hoops Fiend’s first instructional article. We are excited to provide great information on the game of basketball and basketball related products. One of the most common questions from beginning basketball players is “How do I properly shoot a basketball?” While shooting a basketball may seem simple, the truth is that very few people truly […]
Hoops Fiend Rating: Spalding Never Flat Basketball Bounce: 4/5 Grip: 4/5 Feel: 3.5/5 Durability: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Overall: 3.7/5 Main Features Uses a proprietary membrane and NitroFlate technology that keeps air in and prevents leaking The Never Flat basketball comes inflated and is guaranteed to stay inflated based on Spalding’s warranty Has a cap placed over the […]
Hoops Fiend Rating: Under Armour 595 Basketball Bounce: 4/5 Grip: 3.5/5 Feel: 4.5/5 Durability: 4.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 4.4/5 Main Features The Under Armour 595 features the UA Gripskin composite leather for optimal grip and feel Has a traditional channel design that is neither extra deep or wide Features full pebble design 100% Nylon Windings […]
Hoops Fiend Rating: Baden Contender Basketball Bounce: 4/5 Grip: 2.5/5 Feel: 5/5 Durability: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 Main Features Features the total feel technology for enhanced grip and feel during play Designed to have the performance for indoor play while having durability that can handle the outdoor elements Stealth soft valve system hides the air valve […]
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Here at Hoops Fiend we try to give you frank advice on the best basketballs on the market. Many of the basketballs we recommend are affordable to almost everyone at $50 for a ball or less. However, sometimes things get a little weird in the world of basketballs. Well folks we have officially blown passed […]
