hoopster
Dribbler and shooter
A hoopster is a basketball player.
The term is informal and often appears in sports journalism: The veteran hoopster announced her retirement after fifteen seasons.
From hoop, referring to the basket's rim.
Discharging a weapon
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- forwardOnward in direction
- centerMiddle of anything
- reboundReturn after deflection
assist · three-pointer · layup · crossover · dribble · fastbreak · jumpshot · screen
Forceful impact or closure
- alley-oopAerial pass-to-dunk play
- rimCircular outer boundary
- backboardBoard behind basket
- hangtimeDuration aloft
elevation · posterize · windmill · tomahawk · jam · throwdown · flush · reverse
Joint intellectual work
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- passingMoving by or temporary
- playmakingCreating scoring chances
- assistTo give support
spacing · communication · pick-and-roll · give-and-go · rotation · locker-room
Casual athletic footwear
- hip-hopRhythmic spoken-word music
- mixtapeInformal song compilation
- sneakerheadAthletic footwear enthusiast
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
kicks · NBA · All-Star · courtside · ballers · hoopers · hardwood
Good physical shape
- agilityQuickness and ease
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
strength · coordination · speed · flexibility · stamina · quickness · footwork · explosiveness
shooting
Discharging a weapon
rebound · assist · three-pointer · layup · crossover · dribble · fastbreak · jumpshot · screen · pick-and-roll
slam
Forceful impact or closure
hangtime · elevation · posterize · windmill · tomahawk · jam · throwdown · flush · reverse · lob
collaboration
Joint intellectual work
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- passingMoving by or temporary
- playmakingCreating scoring chances
assist · spacing · communication · pick-and-roll · give-and-go · rotation · locker-room
sneakers
Casual athletic footwear
- hip-hopRhythmic spoken-word music
- mixtapeInformal song compilation
- sneakerheadAthletic footwear enthusiast
jersey · kicks · NBA · All-Star · courtside · ballers · hoopers · hardwood
fitness
Good physical shape
- agilityQuickness and ease
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
conditioning · strength · coordination · speed · flexibility · stamina · quickness · footwork · explosiveness · hustle
playground
Children's outdoor recreation space
one-on-one · trash-talk · next · asphalt · park · squad · buckets · sauce
hoopsterspectator
Observer at an event
fan · viewer · benchwarmer · couch potato · armchair quarterback
hoopsterhockey player
Ice sport competitor
footballer · swimmer · golfer · bowler · soccer player