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hoopster

American  
[hoop-ster, hoop-] / ˈhup stər, ˈhʊp- /

noun

Sports Slang.
  1. a basketball player.


Etymology

Origin of hoopster

hoop + -ster

Example Sentences

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After the mother of the Portola hoopster spread the videos on social media — and only after this happened — Laguna Hills High officials spoke up.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 27, 2022

Jamaica’s most famous hoopster, of course, is Patrick Ewing, who has an Olympic gold medal — for the U.S.

From Seattle Times Nov. 18, 2020

Michael Howes, the coach’s son, became so enamored with Howard that a photo of the hoopster is on the teen’s screen saver.

From Washington Times Mar. 6, 2018

He also resembles a hoopster before his first serves, when he dribbles the ball between his legs from behind, then tosses it into the air.

From New York Times Sep. 1, 2017

Hall of Fame hoopster Bill Russell, age 83, joined Twitter to post a photo of his 6 ft.

From Time Nov. 29, 2

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