The stuff that launched at CES 2017 but never came out

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Help with Hoops!

The Hoop Basketball Simulation system helps new players expand their ball handling skills with one versatile, transportable device. Designed for the offense, players can switch between modes to improve their accuracy with both passing and shooting, with other players or solo. Reactive lighting, automated score keeping, and sync capability with Nike Fuel Band maximize improvement while keeping things fun and interactive.

Designer: Therese Brunet

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Basketball Tree Makes Sure There’s a Hoop for Everyone

Basketball is one of my favorite sports, although that doesn’t mean that I’m necessarily good at it. For the most part, I enjoy watching people play, probably because most of the shots I throw up end up being air balls.

I was down at the local park the other day when I saw this shorter-than-average kid try to make a lay-up. He always ended up being short because of his height, so when I saw this Basketball Hoop Tree, he immediately came to mind.

Hoop Tree
These basketball trees are perfect for playgrounds and I wish every public place where people go to play ball had one of these.

It allows people of all heights to enjoy a fun game of basketball, although I think that fourth ring at the top is positioned just a bit too high for comfort. What do you think?

[via Mocoloco via Crib Candy]