About Hoops

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• Making / Production
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About

Hoops is a television show that premiered in 2020. It is a comedy series that follows the life of a high school basketball coach named Ben Hopkins. The show revolves around his attempts to turn his lackluster basketball team into winners, often with hilarious and unconventional methods.

The plot of Hoops centers around Ben's determination to win a championship for his high school team, despite facing numerous challenges along the way. Throughout the series, Ben's abrasive personality and volatile temper frequently get him into trouble both on and off the basketball court. The show offers a humorous take on the world of high school sports and the eccentric personalities involved.

Making / Production

Hoops was created by Ben Hoffman, who also serves as the executive producer and showrunner. The animation for the series was done by Bento Box Entertainment. The show is produced by 20th Television and Schwartz & Savage Productions.

Actors

• Ben Hopkins - Jason Sudeikis (main role, plays the high school basketball coach)
• Ronnie - Cleo King (main role, plays Ben's assistant coach)
• Shannon Wendelson - Natasha Leggero (main role, plays Ben's ex-wife)
• Marie - A.D. Miles (main role, plays Ben's best friend and school principal)
• Matty - Rob Riggle (supporting role, plays the school's guidance counselor)
• Apple - Cedric Yarbrough (supporting role, plays the school's janitor)

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its voice cast and humor but criticism for its writing and pacing.
• Hoops was originally intended to air on Fox, but was picked up by Netflix instead.
• The character of Ben Hopkins was partially inspired by real basketball coaches known for their intense personalities.
• Each episode of Hoops is approximately 30 minutes long.
• The show features a variety of animated sports sequences, showcasing the basketball games and practice sessions.

Awards

As of now, Hoops has not received any notable awards or nominations.

Quotes

• "I'm not just a basketball coach, I'm also a white savior." - Ben Hopkins
• "Remember guys, losing is bad, and I hate bad things!" - Ben Hopkins
• "Marie, please pass a memo around to all the students that I will be a success and the haters will not!" - Ben Hopkins

Music

The TV show Hoops uses a mix of original music and licensed tracks to create its sound. The music is generally upbeat and energetic to match the tone of the show.

Soundtrack

• Song 1 - Artist 1
• Song 2 - Artist 2
• Song 3 - Artist 3