Hoop Stories by Local Hoops

Hoop Story #016: Johnie Izquierdo, Sports Photographer

Hoop Story #016: Johnie Izquierdo, Sports Photographer

Times are tough for all, so finding inspiration has been tough. I have had the opportunity to create a really powerfu... more

Hoop Story #015: Mckinley Nelson, Founder Project sWish Chicago

Hoop Story #015: Mckinley Nelson, Founder Project sWish Chicago

We set up shop in all the worst neighborhoods in Chicago where rates of crime are highest, to get guys off the street... more

Hoop Story #014: Michael Thorpe, Artist

Hoop Story #014: Michael Thorpe, Artist

I really want to be a painter but everybody I know is a painter. So basically I use fabric and thread as my paint. I ... more

Hoop Story #013: Vic Jacobi, Brand Consulting + Athlete Communications

Hoop Story #013: Vic Jacobi, Brand Consulting + Athlete Communications

On my end, I always try to bring in a unique aspect to a brand’s social/product strategy or to an athlete’s off court... more

Hoop Story #012: Rod Raines, Basketball Skills Coach

Hoop Story #012: Rod Raines, Basketball Skills Coach

It’s always the small things in life that make the right impact! Though the world is looking at this pandemic as a de... more

Hoop Story #011: Kyle Babel, Chief Marketing Officer at MADE Hoops

Hoop Story #011: Kyle Babel, Chief Marketing Officer at MADE Hoops

The best part is when players come back or reach out and say how much MADE Hoops has helped them. They share some inc... more