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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

The hoopster in chief played ball at Fort McNair before an audience of injured troops.

From New York Times Aug. 9, 2010

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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