The Best Basketball Hoops on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers

Indoor basketball hoops (which require less maintenance and setup than outdoor versions) tend to be the most popular options on Amazon, and with over 3,000 reviews, this is the No. 1 best seller in wall-mounted hoops. Reviewers love it for themselves and their kids, with one even saying it’s “impossible NOT to use it at least once a day.” Another enthusiastic reviewer considers it a confidence booster: “As an Asian man with a below-average height, this mini basketball hoop has me questioning my career path. Call me the Asian Steph Curry, since I continue to drain hoops.”

Many reviewers note that the plexiglass backboard can be very noisy indoors when used with the mini rubber ball it comes with and suggest swapping it out for a lighter foam ball. Several others report that mounting the backboard flush against the wall, versus over the door, can increase stability.

This over-the-door alternative from Spalding NBA has racked up over 1,000 reviews. Many shoppers agree that, compared with the competition, this option is the best for quality and price. One reviewer, who has owned four different over-the-door backboards, says this one is by far the best: “It is sturdy, well made, and the one my kids have played with the most and longest.”

Other parents seemed surprised at how realistic it is. One who “was expecting a flimsy plastic net with a plastic basketball like you see on infomercials” instead found “a high-quality plastic backboard, a metal rim with springs that bend downwards for dunks, a real net, and a miniature Spalding basketball” — which he found ideal for “real indoor one-on-one.”

Reviewers appreciate this single basketball rim for the hassle-free assembly. One happy shopper called it “a slam dunk of a product! Really solid, sturdy, and easy to attach.” Many used it to replace an old, dinky basketball rim, so they loved the high-quality frame “made of real, heavy steel” and the easy installation: “The rim contained all the parts to replace the original, including the ‘breakaway’ springs and brackets. Installation was simple, and I had it up and ready to use in 20 minutes.”

Installing an in-ground basketball hoop can require some elbow grease, which many reviewers note was the case with this best-selling Silverback hoop. But the overwhelming majority were pleased with the results. One reviewer was skeptical of the high price tag but ended up being blown away with the finished product. “Everything was perfect, from shipping to the final installed product. Besides the pain of digging a deep hole and the concrete work, which I finished with a neighbor’s help, everything else was easy to set up.” A few weren’t so sure about the stability of this hoop for dunking but said the wobble didn’t affect the quality of a game.

One five-star reviewer who was initially “very skeptical about buying such a cheap basketball goal,” writes, “Wow, what a great value.” They add that the hoop is still in good shape after hours of play and recommend that others “save their money — don’t buy a $400 rim unless your name is Lebron; get this NOW.” Many reviewers agree that this hoop is sturdier with a few sandbags (or extra weight) piled on top, but even though it’s not heavy, it’s still built to last. “Today was extra windy, and it held up well when weighted,” writes one reviewer who notes that the hoop is a hit with his 9- and 5-year-old kids. Plus, dozens of reviewers describe it as “easy to move,” even when weighted, and appreciate that you can easily adjust the net.

Many shoppers appreciated that this basketball set for kids sizes up from two to four feet to match your kid’s height. Generally, parents said it was a hit for their children, like one who called it “a four-foot-tall plastic babysitter.” A number of reviewers complain that the hoop can fall off easily but noted that it’s easy to transport from inside to outside and holds up under duress. “Durable for a destructive toddler and so easy to assemble,” says one. “If you’re looking to start training your kid to be your future payday, this hoop is it. It grows with your all-star and is perfect for a living-room sports court.”