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Spring Jam Basketball by Swimways

Make a splash with this slam-dunk pool game. Brightly-colored graphics on this fabric-covered, inflatable basketball set make a cool addition to any pool. Includes pro-style grip basketball. Twist-and-fold design makes for easy portability and storage. Carry/storage bag included. Measures 21.5" x 26" x 26".

Toy: Play basketball in the pool!, New, brightly colored graphics on fabric-covered, inflatable basketball set., Pro-style grip basketball included., Twist-and-fold design for easy porability and storage., Carry and storage bag included.
Company: Swimways (2007-01-07)
List Price: $17.99
Amazon Price: $17.89

Scene It? Sports Powered by ESPN

The sport fans in your family will cheer when they play the Sports DVD Edition of the interactive Scene It' board game. Featuring real video clips of the greatest moments in sports, this innovative game combines a cool social interactive board game with sports trivia and the visual excitement of the fast-growing DVD technology. Turn a flat board game into a 3-D multimedia match where players relive great moments in sports and challenge each other's sports' knowledge. Includes DVD, Flextime, gameboard, one six-sided dice, one eight-sided dice, four metal character movers, four category reference cards, 160 trivia cards with three questions each and an additional 30 buzz cards. For two or more players. Requires TV and DVD player.

Toy: CDThe ultimate DVD sports game for the ultimate fan!, Be the first to travel around the game board and be the first to enter the winner's circle, May be played by the traditional Scene It? Rules, or it may be played "Vegas Style", Comes with on-screen directions that illustrate how to play, as well as written directions, Powered by ESPN and hosted by Dan Patrick, Scene It? Sports goes the whole 9 yards and then some
Company: Screenlife (2007-02-15)
List Price: $34.99
Amazon Price: $6.89
Used Price: $6.96

Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set

This basketball set from Little Tikes grows as fast as toddlers by adjusting to six heights from two-and-a-half to four feet. Made of sturdy plastic, this is a basketball set that is meant to last. Children love the bright colors. The base can be weighted with sand, not included, for stability. Includes a mini basketball that's easy for small hands to grasp.

Toy: Adjusts to 6 different heights. 1 1/2 to 4 feet, Includes oversized rim and junior sized basketball, Weight base for stabilty, Recommended Age Range 1 1/2 to 5 years
Company: Little Tikes (2006-09-01)
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $27.16

Ring Toss N' Hoops

This is two games in one. Enjoy a game of basketball and then the game of ring toss. Comes complete with everything you need to have fun.

Toy: 2 games in 1: Basketball and Ring Toss, 3 Plastic rings included, 5.5" Diameter inflatable basketball, 18.75" Diameter floating foam base basketball with net, Sturdy design with nylon basketball net
Company: Manley (2008-01-01)
List Price: $12.99
Amazon Price: $12.99

Playhut 3-in-1 Sports Arcade

5 years & up. Shoot hoops, prefect your pitch or roll high scores all at once with the 3-In-1 Sports Arcade! The special return ramp keeps the challenge going so kids can enjoy continuous triple-action sports play. Set includes 3 balls and 2 basketballs. Measures 30"L x 42"W x 41"H.

Toy: 3 different games in 1 structure, Ball return feature, Includes balls and carrying case, EZ twist technology, Made of non-woven, nylon binding materials
Company: Playhut (2008-02-01)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $19.97

Lifetime 1259 Streamline Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 44-Inch Impact Backboard

The Lifetime 1259 Streamline Portable Basketball Hoop with 44 Inch Impact Backboard is perfect for recreational home use. The Lifetime 1259 portable basketball system features a 44 inch backboard and black folding basketball rim. The basketball system also features a telescoping pole adjustment system which allows you to adjust the basketball goal from 7.5 - 10 feet and a lightweight design so you can easily move the basketball hoop to and from your desired location.

Sports: Portable, height-adjustable basketball goal system, 44-inch polyethylene backboard, Counter-balance springs enable easy backboard height-adjustment, 30-gallon portable base, Powder-coated rust-resistant finish
Company: Lifetime
List Price: $118.99
Amazon Price: $84.00

Little Tikes Adjust & Jam Basketball Set

When the kids aren't yet big enough for a real basketball hoop in the driveway--or you just want portability--this plastic hoop set is the ideal solution. The gray plastic base, which can be weighted with sand or water, supports a black-and-purple pole, a gray backboard, and a red hoop made of white nylon mesh. The pole adjusts easily, in 1-foot increments, from 4 to 6 feet. The set features durable, all-plastic construction, and assembly is a snap. Just think: by about 2015, you may be screaming for your favorite team with greater animation than ever. --Richard Farr

Toy: Adjusts to 5 different heights. 4 to 6 feet, Includes breakaway rim and junior sized basketball, Weight base for stabilty
Company: Little Tikes (2006-09-01)
List Price: $39.99
Amazon Price: $36.26

Grow-to-Pro Basketball

The Grow to Pro Basketball set grows with your child from small to tall, and from beginner to pro. An easy-to-attach ball return scoop lets pros practice free throw skills without having to chase the ball after making a basket. And it comes right off for multi-player, one-on-one fun or team game play. Adjusts to four different heights: 3, 4, 5 and 6'H. Sturdy base can be weighted with sand or water. Ball included. Measures approximately 10"L x 22.38"W x 46"H.

Toy: An easy to attach ball return scoop lets pros practice free throw skills without having to chase the ball after making a basket., Adjusts to four different heights: 3, 4, 5 and 6 feet high with a sturdy base that can be weighted with sand or water., Grows with your child from small to tall and from beginner to pro!, Includes child size ball for multi-player, one-on-one fun or team game play., Recommended Age Range 2 Years and Up
Company: Fisher Price
List Price: $43.49
Amazon Price: $43.49

Family Play Pool

This unique inflatable pool has two swimming areas. Use the the attached slide in the wading pool are relax in the 2 ring pool with basketball hoop. With all these activities your toddlers should have hours of fun.

Toy: Made of sturdy pre-tested vinyl., Water sprayer attached to garden hose, Includes four inflatable rings and one 8" ball, Features Removable slide., Repair patch included
Company: Bestway (2008-02-01)
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $18.99

Spalding 72351 Portable Basketball System

Enjoy years of recreational basketball fun in your backyard with the Spalding residential portable basketball system (model 72351), which features a 37.5-gallon base that fills with water or sand for stability. It offers a three-piece, 3.0-inch diameter silver pole and the Pro Glide lift system for easy height adjustment from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments. It's matched with a 44-inch poly-carbonate backboard, 5/8-inch solid steel Slam Jam breakaway rim, and an all-weather net.

The base is easily portable thanks to the integrated wheels.

Portable basketball systems depend on a base filled with sand or water for stability. Although it will take up more space than an in-ground system, the portable base rolls on wheels, allowing players to position the basketball system in the desired location (and also allowing storage in a garage). Simply assemble, fill the base and play today. There is no fussing with concrete.

Manufacturer's Warranty
5-year limited warranty

About Spalding
As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of the Arena Football League (AFL) and Pop Warner.

Amazon.com Basketball System Buying Guide
With the high-quality construction of many portable basketball systems, turning your driveway into a basketball court can be as simple as hooking up your garden hose. But while a portable system may ultimately be your best choice, there are reasons you may want to consider an in-ground or wall-mount system before you decide.

In-Ground Systems
In-ground systems are permanently cemented into the ground--either via a bolt mounting kit or directly into the ground--and are generally more rigid and take up less space than portables. In-ground systems often require that you hire a professional to complete the task, but when the cement dries you'll have a hoop that can take punishing dunks with ease.

Many in-ground systems are height-adjustable, include removable post features that let you take the system down for off-season storage, and feature heavy-duty break-away rims. You'll also want to research the adjustable mechanisms on the systems, as there are several types to choose from. Some feature a counter-balance spring that lets you perform easy, one-hand adjustments while others may feature a sturdy, pneumatic system.

Wall-Mount Systems
Wall-mount systems can be mounted to the side of a house, a tall retaining wall, or a garage. Generally sturdier than portables, wall-mounts have the added advantage of optimizing your existing ground space for the court, since you won't take any space up with the base or pole. Not all systems include the necessary hardware, so make certain you add a mounting kit to your list.

Portable Systems
Portable systems require minimal installation and offer ultimate convenience. These systems generally feature a base that can be filled with sand or water to stabilize them and include wheels for portability. Although they are not as sturdy as in-ground or wall-mounted hoops, portables are simple to set up and can often be folded for convenient storage.

Backboard Considerations
Regardless of which system you choose, you'll want to brush up on Backboards 101. Most residential systems feature backboards made of acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, or various other composite materials. While clear acrylic gives the professional look and feel of glass, it is not as rigid as fiberglass or graphite. Some systems may offer steel or aluminum backboards, which are virtually vandal resistant, but don't offer the true rebounding action.

The regulation size of an NBA backboard is 72 inches wide and 42 inches high. Most portable hoops are 42 or 44 inches wide and 36 inches tall. In-ground systems tend to be a bit larger, with 54-inch and 60-inch widths being the most popular. While rectangular shaped backboards provide more bank shot opportunities, they are generally more expensive than the streamlined fan-shaped board.

Sports: Residential portable basketball system with 44-inch wide poly-carbonate backboard, 37.5-gallon base fills with water or sand for stability, 5/8-inch solid steel Slam Jam breakaway rim; Pro Glide lift system for adjustment from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments, Three-piece steel pole (3.0 inches round), Five-year limited warranty
Company: Spalding (2006-07-20)
List Price: $249.95
Amazon Price: $179.99