What Are They?

Wall mounted basketball hoops are basketball goals . They can be either backboard and rim combos, which require you purchase a bracket for installation, or they can be full wall mounted unit which have the bracket included.

What is Assembly Like?

Assembly on a wall mounted basketball goal is a little different than other rims because it doesn't come with a pole or a base. Rather, you need a good solid surface on which to install it.

However, since it doesn't require any cement to dry or a large base to put together, most people find that installation time is a lot less on basketball and rim combinations than other kinds of basketball goals.

Pros

If you want to be able to shoot around on your driveway, but really don't want something that will take u a lot of space, and wall mounted unit is ideal. Since there is not pole, base, or anything on the goal that touches the ground at all, it won't take up and ground space.

Since it doesn't come with a pole or base, these units are also usually a lot cheaper than portable or in ground basketball poles, so this means that it can fit in most basketball players' price range . If you are on a tight budget, it is fairly easy to god a solid hoop and bracket for under $150.

Cons

Installation can be a little trickier than on other units because it requires both you to purchase a separate bracket (if you are buying a backboard and rim combo), and you provide your own installation surface (like a wall on your house). That means that this isn't ideal if you don't already have a good place around ten feet high on which you can put the hoop.

Possible Accessories

As mentioned above, if your wall mounted basketball goal doesn't already come with a bracket that you can use to attach it to the wall, purchasing one separately is an absolute must if you want to install it. Make certain you purchase a bracket produced by the same manufacturer as a the goal to ensure compatibility. Usually wall mounted hoops have two kinds of brackets available: fixed and adjustable. The fixed bracket attaches directly to the wall, while the adjustable bracket allows you to adjust the hoop from 7.5 feet up to 10 feet.

As with all hoops, it's smart to also get a good outdoor basketball with your rim.

Notable Models

One of the most popular backboard and rim combos is the Spalding 79470R Basketball Backboard and Rim Combo with 44 Inch Polycarbonate Backboard. It's extremely light, durable, and affordable, making it ideal for mounting above your garage door. An easy and cheap way to install it on your wall is to also purchase the Spalding 8406 Universal Basketball Mounting Bracket. It's not adjustable, but it makes for a solid and long lasting mount.

If you are looking for something a little more advanced, your smartest bet is going to be the Goalsetter Systems GS72 Wall-Mount Adjustable Basketball Hoop with 72 Inch Glass Backboard. For the extra cost, you get a glass backboard that is NBA regulation height and width, a huge adjustment range of six feet to regulation ten feet, and one of the most durable rims on the market. It is without a doubt the best residential wall mounted basketball hoop you can buy.