The Unmatched Joy of Backyard Hoops
The article reflects on the author's childhood memories of playing basketball with their brother in their driveway. It highlights the significance of backyard hoops in fostering community and encouraging participation in sports, especially for girls. The author also discusses their initiative, Unrivaled, aimed at promoting women's basketball and empowering young girls through sports.
- ▪The author grew up playing basketball in their driveway with their brother, creating lasting memories.
- ▪Backyard hoops serve as a community-building activity that transcends socioeconomic barriers.
- ▪The author co-founded Unrivaled, a three-on-three women's basketball league, to encourage girls to participate in sports.
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| Original publisher | Rolling Stone |
| Canonical URL | https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/backyard-hoops-napheesa-collier-1235560671/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 |
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W hen I was growing up in Jefferson City, Missouri, after school, my younger brother and I played basketball in the driveway until the sun went down and all that was lighting our game was the light above the garage. You couldn’t see much but the hoop and the driveway. My brother and I are only 15 months apart, so we grew up like twins, and our games were brutal. We were fighting for our lives when we were playing against each other. And you know how it gets with siblings, you’ll get any advantage you can — it doesn’t matter if it’s a broken nose or what — to make sure you win that game. Sports are foundational to who I am. Growing up, I played soccer, volleyball, everything. Always juggling games and practices after school. But there was something special about that hoop in the driveway.
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