Hoop Hype Blog

Jul 3, Kenny Smith Carolina Basketball Camp

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:40:04 GMT

I work with the camp every year. My son attends the camp every year. Every year Kenny is in attendance, interacting with the kids. He even coached a

Jun 28, Basketball Overseas contacts, information and news.

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:39:06 GMT

Playing Basketball Overseas is very possible. The right contacts and agency will ensure your success.

Jun 12, Basketball Players Information on how to reach for the stars and reach your goals

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:22:08 GMT

A page for basketball players with links to fundamentals, shooting, passing, dribbling, recruiting and scholarship information

Jun 8, Basketball Videos and action from the top leagues in the world

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:09:35 GMT

Basketball videos, including hilights, action and instructional videos are featured here.

Jun 8, Who Invented Basketball, How this great game of ours came into being.

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:47:50 GMT

Tracing the roots of the game and an in depth look at the man who invented basketball.

Jun 8, Eurobasket video, find all the best Pro Players videos here

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:33:40 GMT

Eurobasket video from the top prospects fromaround the world

Jun 4, A Basketball Workout Plan designed to help you get the most from your training.

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:33:06 GMT

A Basketball workout plan developed and submitted from Top Coaches and Players from around the world.

Jun 4, Basketball coaching training resources, scouting, video analysis and more.

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:14:14 GMT

A page about basketball coaching where coaches can find outstanding resources and information for their teaching, scouting and video analysis needs.

Jun 3, Australian Insitute of Sport

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:03:57 GMT

What is the AIS? Take a look here and browse through their website. A great athlete factory similar to the old Eastern European model.

Jun 3, Hugh Greenwood-Athlete Profile

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:00:48 GMT

Up and coming Aussie Hugh Greenwood gets a scholarship to the AIS in Canberra. Read the story here. We also have an interview with an Aussie Coach who talks about this on our page here http://www.hoop-hype.net/youth-basketball.html

Jun 3, Youth basketball is the future of the game and we cover it here

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:19:03 GMT

A page devoted to youth basketball and how to teach the correct skills in the correct way.

May 29, Basketball drills for youth, high school and College Coaches

Thu, 29 May 2008 03:07:01 GMT

For basketball drills you can use right away to help your team improve then you have come to the right place

May 16, The DV Coach Stats and Video Analysis tool can save you time and money.

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:39:57 GMT

The DV Coach is a complete stats and video analysis software program that helps coaches prepare, scout and recruit more efficiently.

May 15, At Hoop Hype dot net we offer the best in Basketball Services and information for both Players and Coaches

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:29:55 GMT

Hoop Hype is your ultimate basketball resource. At Hoop Hype we provide quality basketball information about how to get a job to play basketball overseas and how to get a basketball scholarship

May 9, Womens Basketball Test your knowledge with this fun game

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:27:06 GMT

Great new game from Ronald Robinson tests your knowledge of womens basketball

May 8, Own your Own Pro Team

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:21:51 GMT

Have you ever wanted to own your own Pro Basketball team? Now you can. Sort of. This website allows you the chance to become a part owner of a minor Pro team. Here is how it works. Sign up for free at their site and become a member. "They" buy a real sports franchise. You get to vote on every team decision. Root for your team. What do you think? I can see it now. The NBA is sure to adopt this model. Not. Anyway it is very interesting and I will be following this concept closely. Let us know what you think.

May 8, MyHoopSite

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:13:51 GMT

A friend of mine recently showed me this cool site. It is basically a MySpace for Hoopsters. It is a great idea. A way to connect with other hoopsters from around the world. Social networking at it's best. There are forums, groups, videos, photos, events and even rankings. It is geared toward AAU players but anyone can use it. Check it out:
Visit MyHoopSite.com

May 2, Higher, Wider Rim and Larger Ball?

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:09:38 GMT

Here is an anaymous post from one of our readers. Do you agree or disagree? Yes, it is long past time to raise the basket. But in doing so, the rim

May 1, Basketball / A breath of fresh air blew in from Iran

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:06:53 GMT

Here is an excerpt from an interesting article about basketball in the Middle East: "Two-and-a-half weeks ago, during the game against Ironi Nahariya, Maccabi Rishon Letzion chairman Moshe Kaliski was leaning against the wall behind his team's bench with his head down. Rishon Letzion was on its way to its sixth consecutive loss (94-76) and 10th in 11 games, and you got the feeling that Kaliski was beginning to accept the fact that his club would be relegated to the National League (Liga Leumit) at the end of the season. At the final buzzer, he took his legs and his feelings and left. " Click to read more.

May 1, Open Tryouts for Canada's Junior National Team

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:03:29 GMT

Canada Basketball will be holding an open tryout for the Junior Mens National team on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The team will represent Canada in this summers FIBA Americas Championship, July 14-18 in Formosa, Argentina. Junior Men Open Tryout: Tuesday, May 6 Open Tryout from 6-9pm at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario Athletes must be born January 1, 1990 or later and have Canadian citizenship to be eligible for the tryout Registration will take place on-site beginning at 5:30pm at the gym entrance Good luck!

Apr 29, Basketball Overseas and Planet Hoops on Mogulus

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:04:26 GMT

We just stumbled across this amazing new internet Live streaming tool which we hope will really help in our efforts to promot basketball worldwide. If you are a player and have video hi-lights and want them posted on our Mogulus Basketball Overseas page then just send us an e-mail to info@hoop-hype.net. Even if you have anything interesting that you know of on video and it is out on the web please drop us a line with the url and we will get it up. Our priority is topics relating to Basketball Overseas but if we think it is of interest we will post it. Please help us out on this and let's keep basketball booming. Have a great day from Planet Hoops.

Apr 22, Our Partner Sites are very important to us. Please support them.

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:10:17 GMT

Many fine quality partner sites relating to basketball.

Apr 21, Sand Cones Conditioning and Basketball Workout Plan

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:04:00 GMT

I have found that there are many ways to get conditioned for a basketball season, but it wasn't till my junior year that I had been overlooking a

Apr 7, Basketball Overseas Combine This Summer

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:49:15 GMT

If you want to get exposure you need to to attend one of these summer leagues either in New York, Chicago, Las Vegas or Salt Lake City. Go to the following link to read all about your options.

Apr 7, A Basketball Shooting Workout Plan to develop shooting and other basics.

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:47:21 GMT

A Basketball shooting coach writes about fixing what's wrong with shooting.

Mar 27, Dikembe Mutumbo gets honoured

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:56:33 GMT

I never knew this before about Dikembe Mutombo but apparently he is an amazing human being. He raises money, he cares, he is funny and he has never, ever fouled anyone in a game. Ever. This is a good read. Uplifting. Enjoy.

Mar 27, Planet Hoops Podcast

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:32:56 GMT

Here is a little Podcast we did last year where we discuss Slam Magazine, FIBA, Basketball Video, VIBA and a bunch more. We hope you enjoy it. Have a great day.

Mar 27, Bruce Langford Podcast

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:49:22 GMT

Here is a Podcast I did last year with a great Coach from Simon Fraser University. Bruce Langford is all class and as you'll hear he has a wealth of knowledge.

Mar 13, 11 foot basketball hoops - Should we raise the rims?

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:24:55 GMT

This page explores a few new ideas about raising the current 10 foot baskets to 11 foot basketball hoops.

Mar 13, Planet Hoops. Who and why we are. Our mission.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:07:06 GMT

A page about Planet Hoops and why we want to help build this great game of basketball.

Mar 10, The PV Sports Classic in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:35:05 GMT

The PV Sports Classic is held every May in Puerto Vallarta. This is a great event, including basketball, tennis, softball, beach volleyball and so much more. Be there.

Mar 4, BC Junior Boys basketball Provincials

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:32:33 GMT

The BC Junior boys invitational basketball tournament in 2008, held in Duncan, B.C.

Mar 4, The Art of Coaching

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:22:49 GMT

Here is a nice little 25 page e-book you can download for no cost. It is from the Sports Fitness Advisor and the book is very good. It is a must Read for Coaches & Parents Committed to Giving Young Athletes a Healthy, Happy and Long-Lasting Sporting Career. Check it out here and please tell your friends who coach that this is available.

Mar 1, The X's and O's of Basketball Blog

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:41:26 GMT

Hi all. Found a really good basketball blog with a lot of video breakdowns for you. This is from a younger coach from Vancouver, B.C. and this guy knows his stuff. Join his coaching forum to to discuss the latest in Basketball Coaching. He also updates his blog quite regularly which is great. There are a ton of posts to refer to on every basketball topic under the sun. Lastly he has a section where you can download a tremendous amount of drills and clinic notes that he has accumulated and found over the years. This is a site not to be missed.

Feb 27, Hall of Fame Basketball Camp

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:57:09 GMT

I go to the Hall of Fame Basketball Camp in Cadwell, New Jersey. Its a great camp. Many people go there from all over the world from places like

Feb 22, The Basketball Video Game is a great way to promote this great sport.

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:01:28 GMT

Visitors to this site can review and recommend their favorite basketball video game. The latest basketball video games will be featured.

Feb 22, We Need To Widen The Courts

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:15:35 GMT

This is my response to raising the rims. I say NO! The real issue is the size of the players now and this includes the college players. In order to

Feb 19, Speed Dribble Lay-up Drill

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:12:22 GMT

This is a challenging lay-up drill. You will alternate shooting strong and weak hand lay-ups, speed and reverse dribbles. The drill consists of

Feb 18, Make Your Shot Automatic!

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:29:32 GMT

Most basketball players want to improve their shooting. That is good, but to reach your basketball shooting goals takes daily, specific, measurable

Feb 18, Basketball World Shoot It Better Mini Camps

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:17:09 GMT

Basketball World conducts SHOOT IT BETTER Mini Camps worldwide and year round for players from NBA and WNBA to youth level. The camps are for players

Feb 15, The Dribble-Drive-Motion Offense

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:10:18 GMT

Have you heard of this yet? This is a great story about a former High School and Juco coach who developed a potent, high scoring offense that certain Div. 1 and NBA teams are using or at least using elements of.

Feb 14, Basketball Speed Training

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:52:46 GMT

Lee Taft has a reputation for really knowing his stuff. If you think you know how to teach your athletes how to move correctly then take a read of what Lee Taft teaches. That information might just change your mind. He also knows how to get your basketball players to improve their speed and quickness. Click on the link to learn more.

Feb 14, V02 Max has no Relationship with Basketball Performance

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:49:46 GMT

Found this informative article today that Elite Level Basketball Coaches should read: High V02 Max which is an indicator of your Aerobic capacity is a common measure used when evaluating many different kinds of athletes participating in a variety of sports. But what has been shown in many research studies is that a high V02 Max has no correlation to performance in anaerobic dominant sports like Basketball or Ice Hockey. These sport require the ability to sprint repeatedly with short rest and even though endurance is important, anaerobic endurance is most important. Click the link for the whole article.

Feb 11, 11 Year Old future NBA Superstar?

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:54:11 GMT

Here is a short video feature about an aspiring 11 year old basketball player. The kid has talent and works his butt off. The debate will be about whether or not he is going to one day burn out. The dad says he does not push the kid and that the kid just loves it and pushes himself. Let's hope so for the kids sake. Watch the video and decide for yourself. Send me your comments and let me know what you think. Have a great day.

Jan 27, Planet Hoops Sitemap

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:55:27 GMT

Jan 26, Basketball in China news,players,current events and future possibilities.

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:55:55 GMT

A page dedicated to bringing you news about Basketball in China. Pro players such as Yao Ming will be featured.

Jan 24, The Planet Hoops Basketball Shop is here for all your basketball needs

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:48:03 GMT

If you're looking for a basketball shop with great prices on books, balls, basketball aids and everything else then look no further.

Jan 24, The best Basketball Camps and Clinics are available near you

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:07:42 GMT

Here we help you find the best basketball camps or clinics for you, wherever you live.

Jan 19, Hoop Hype Blog

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:55:45 GMT

Hoop Hype blog discussing Overseas Basketball, the NBA, NCAA, FIBA, Basketball Training and Coaching and any other basketball topic we can think of will be analyzed and introduced. Subscribe here.

Jan 17, Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bathurst High

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:56:41 GMT

A van carrying a high school boys' basketball team home from a game was only five minutes from their waiting parents when it fish-tailed on a slippery highway and slammed into a truck, killing seven players and an adult.