Rajasthan cagers ruled on the national basketball scene in the 70’s, as the likes of Hanumant Singh Ajmer Singh, Khushiram, Radheshyam, and Surendra Katariya rose to prominence. At one time, the state boasted of four out of the five donning India colors. But the irony of these lofty giants occupying just a small corner of popular mindspace with their annual mention on the Arjuna Awards scroll was not lost in basketball...

The fact that a domestic tournament with only Indian stars could stir up such a frenzy means the sports can sell itself if marketed smartly. A professional league, comprising six to eight city-based teams, is expected to be inaugurated in India in the next six months, but without participation of the private sector, the game will take longer to shed its formal, annual sports-day image. With the game moving indoors –...

The Hoops India Movement is promoting the development of basketball in India, and amongst Indians around the world, through multimedia and high quality events.   Through film, TV, audio, and photography projects, as well as exciting events, camps, and tournaments, Hoops India is showcasing the indigenous talent, style, and views of Indian players, coaches, media, and fans for a national and international audience. Through...

The Current state of Kailash Hills Basketball Court

International Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant appears in the Delhi Times next to 2 of his biggest fans, Dino Morea and Lara Dutta