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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