Common Sense Media Review
By Dana Anderson
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Young basketball fans rejoice: This site's for you.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Parent and Kid Reviews
Is It Any Good?
NBA Hoop Troop celebrates all that's good about the sport and leaves out the bad behavior and trash talk. Despite the heavy focus on team promotion and ads, this site is still a very worthwhile place for young basketball fans -- both boys and girls -- to watch videos, play games, and read all about the sport. One of the really cool things about this site is that it includes video tutorials that picture female players as the instructors, and it has a partnership with the WNBA (although the NBA is clearly the star of the show). There's even a "shot list" for kids to print off and try to complete in real life, helping kids get active.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how playing sports -- not just watching professionals play them -- can help keep your entire family healthy and happy. Print off the shot sheet on this site and have a friendly competition at the nearest basketball court.
Ask your child what they think about their favorite NBA players' behavior and attitude on and off the court. Are they good role models? What players show particularly good sportsmanship and character? What about the players who aren't making the best choices in life? Read Common Sense Media's advice for parents When Good Role Models Go Bad.
Website Details
- Genre : Fan Sites
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate