Basketball hoops or courts are a type of object available in The Sims, The Sims 2: FreeTime, and The Sims 4: City Living. They are also available for purchase from The Sims 3 Store.

The Sims

Basketball in The Sims is played on the SuperDoop Basketball Hoop, which must be placed outside. If Unleashed is installed, Sim Central Park in Old Town has a couple of basketball hoops.

While adult Sims don't gain much fun from it, and usually won't stay long, children stay around 35% longer.

SuperDoop Basketball Hoop

SuperDoop Basketball Hoop
Sims just can't resist a little b-ball action when their fun levels are low! Even the adults and neighbors like to join in. Make your house THE fun house in the neighborhood with the SuperDoop Basketball Hoop. No assembly required.
Game	The Sims
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§650
Object type(s)	Fun
Size	1x3

+ Body skill

The Sims 2: FreeTime

Basketball returns in The Sims 2: FreeTime with the H-O-R-S-E of course Basket Ball Hoop.^{[n 1]} It builds body skill, increases Sims' fitness, and builds enthusiasm for the sports hobby. One or two Sims can play, and will take turns making baskets from different angles, but cannot play an actual game.

Sims will change into athletic wear when playing. If a Sim autonomously decides to shoot hoops, he or she will continue walking to the court even if the player cancels the action.^{[n 2]}

The object includes both the goal and the court, and it can be placed on flooring or terrain. There are two versions, one with a green court, and one in which the court is invisible. It must be placed outdoors because the top of the goal is higher than the top of a wall. However, it is possible to build an indoor basketball court by either placing the object first, then building a two-story (or higher) structure around it, or by using the moveobjects cheat.

The name is a reference to the variation of basketball known as H-O-R-S-E, and the saying that "a horse is a horse, of course".

H-O-R-S-E of course Basket Ball Hoop

H-O-R-S-E of course Basket Ball Hoop
Only parent approved space grade material components are allowed for construction of this durable b-ball court. Summoning the sweetest shots will come naturally with this well crafted device.
Game	The Sims 2: FreeTime
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§2,750
Object type(s)	Fun
	Skill
Size	5x5

+ Body skill

The Sims 3 Store

Rim Rockin' Basketball Hoop

Rim Rockin' Basketball Hoop
If you’re looking to take your training to the next level then the Rim Rockin’ Basketball Hoop just might be the item for you! More than just a way to show your Sim's athletic prowess, it’s a way to show your Sim's complete and utter sports dominance! Challenge other Sims to a friendly game of hoops, or shatter the backboard with the epic dunking contest!
Game	The Sims 3 Store
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,000
Object type(s)	Fun
	Skill
Size	5x6

+ Athletic skill

Basketball returns in The Sims 3 Store as the Rim Rockin’ Basketball Hoop, which costs 593 SimPoints. As in The Sims 2: FreeTime, Sims will change into athletic wear when playing. If a Sim autonomously decides to shoot hoops, he or she will continue walking to the court even if the player cancels the action. Sims can either practice dunking or challenge another Sim to a turn-based basketball contest.

The object is found in "Sort by Function" → "Entertainment" → "Athletic", and in "Sort by Room" → "Outdoors" → "Outdoor Activities".

There is a glitch where the basketball does not appear in a Sim's hands when they play on the court. This can be fixed by installing KT's Store Fixes.

Names in other languages

Buzzer Beater Free Throw Machine

Buzzer Beater Free Throw Machine
It's part basketball hoop, part arcade machine and all awesome! Get the Buzzer Beater Free Throw Machine for endless amounts of fun and competition! Put two of these machines next to each other to challenge other Sims and build you Sim's Athletic Skill.
Game	The Sims 3 Store
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§6,600
Object type(s)	Fun
	Skill
	Game
Size	1x4

Sold for 243 SimPoints on the Sims 3 Store.

+ Athletic skill

The object is found in:

• "Sort by Function" → "Entertainment" → "Hobbies & Skills"
• "Sort by Function" → "Electronics" → "⛬ Misc. Electronics"
• "Sort by Room" → "Living Room" → "Video Games"
• "Sort by Room" → "Office" → "Indoor Activities"

Names in other languages

The Sims 4: City Living

Basketball hoops were reintroduced with the City Living expansion pack. Playing basketball provides a boost in fun, but reduces hygiene and builds the fitness skill.

Sims can choose to practice shooting, practice dunks, practice dribbling, shootaround, or "Dream Big". Sims can also challenge another Sim to a dunk or shootout contest.

Winning a basketball game will give Sims the happy emotion. However, Sims will get angry or sad if they lose a basketball game. If a Sim wins 73 games they unlock The Torch of 73 Basketball Trophy.

Super Shot Basketball

Super Shot Basketball
The Super Shot Basketball Hoop is the perfect way to improve your Sim's fitness. Challenge your neighbors to a game of hoops and demonstrate your athletic prowess. Show the neighborhood that this is your house and you run it!
Game	The Sims 4: City Living
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§650
Object type(s)	Fun
	Skill
Size	2x6

+ Fitness skill

Super Shot Wall Hoop

Super Shot Wall Hoop
Perfect for any living room or kids' room. If you are running low on space, the Super Shot Wall Hoop will allow you to practice your basketball game while in the comfort of your own home.
Game	The Sims 4: City Living
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§650
Object type(s)	Fun
	Skill
Size	2x5

+ Fitness skill

Gallery of basketball courts

Though areas intended to be 2-hoop courts are hard to come by in the Sims franchise, and often also hard to identify as courts, there are a few cases where they fit very well if hoops are added to them manually:

Basketball court near The Orbit Room.^[TS2C]

Court outside Public School 67, Bridgeport.

Court outside Nature and Nurture Learning Academy, Aurora Skies. (14x8)

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