The crack of the rim, the rebound off tempered glass, the echo of a basketball against a driveway backboard: for much of Australia, those sounds bring memories of packed local courts, weekend jam sessions, and pickup games under fading light. Until recently, home setups rarely offered more than a wish, flimsy backboards, imported kits unsuited for Aussie weather, or expensive hoops that looked the part but fell short of real-game feel.
DreamHoops arrived to change that, crafting equipment that feels like real basketball, built for life down under.
Introducing the new DreamHoops Recruit range, designed for those seeking high-quality hoops at a more affordable price point. These systems maintain DreamHoops’ commitment to durability and real-game performance, while making it easier for more families and schools to bring professional-level basketball into their homes and communities. The Recruit range comes in two backboard sizes: 54” and 60”, offering versatility without the higher price tag of the larger 72” models.
From courts to hoops: The birth of a dream
DreamHoops grew out of DreamCourts, founded in 2015 by sports enthusiast Luke Tadich, who believed Australian homes deserved professional-level athletic spaces. What started as a one-man operation in Melbourne quickly became a national business, installing custom courts from interlocking sports tiles to full-scale timber and acrylic surfaces across homes, schools, and clubs.
As DreamCourts’ reputation grew, so did customer requests for hoops that matched the quality of their courts. Rather than sending clients abroad for imported systems ill-suited to Australia’s climate, Tadich and his team decided to build their own. “If you’re going to invest in something that brings people together, it should perform like the real thing,” Tadich said. DreamHoops would deliver systems worthy of the courts beneath them.
By positioning themselves as a partner to the NBL and other elite leagues, DreamCourts and DreamHoops solidified their role in connecting professional standards with everyday Australian play. The dream was now about building the complete basketball experience.
Crafting hoops for Aussie conditions
Imported basketball systems often collapse under real pressure: harsh sun, coastal salt air, repeated dunks, and constant rebounds. DreamHoops’ solution was simple yet essential: design hoops built for Australian conditions. Tempered glass backboards up to 72 inches, powder-coated steel frames, breakaway rims, and heavy-duty anchors make each system resilient and long-lasting. Adjustable models like the DreamHoop PRO 72 and PRO 60 offer the same stability and responsiveness players expect in professional arenas, right in suburban driveways.
The new Recruit range offers affordable options that do not compromise on these essentials. With tempered glass backboards in 54” and 60” sizes, sturdy frames, and breakaway rims, it delivers an authentic playing experience at a price that fits more homes and schools.
“These hoops are built for serious play,” Tadich reflects. “Families, schools, athletes or anyone who loves the game should be able to shoot on a system that performs and lasts.” Every hoop combines engineering, durability, and performance, a rare mix in a market dominated by imported kits that rarely survive real use.
Beyond materials, DreamHoops emphasizes the user experience. Adjustable height systems allow children to grow into their shot, while regulation-size boards ensure consistent rebounds. Rust-resistant frames and weather-proof finishes prevent equipment from aging prematurely. It is a design philosophy built not just for play, but for life.
Beyond hardware: Reclaiming the game
DreamHoops isn’t only about metal, glass, and rims; it’s about reclaiming basketball for everyday Australians. Driveways become training grounds, schools gain durable courts, and families discover rituals that turn weekends into games. Installation is made easy by DreamCourts’ national network, ensuring quality service no matter the location.
By offering courts and hoops as an integrated solution, the brands bridge elite sports with everyday passion. DreamHoops’ partnership with the NBL is more than a business milestone, rather a statement of trust, reliability, and quality. Families, athletes, and enthusiasts can finally play on systems that perform under pressure while inspiring confidence in every shot.
Building a legacy, one hoop at a time
Though still young compared to global hoop brands, DreamHoops benefits from deep roots. Under Tadich’s guidance, DreamCourts installs hundreds of courts monthly across Australia, and DreamHoops is now delivering thousands of hoops as part of those installations. The brand’s ambition is clear: to become the number-one hoop choice across Australia and, soon, New Zealand. “DreamHoops isn’t about being the cheapest. It’s about being the best. The one people are proud to play on, proud to own,” Tadich said.
With the Recruit range, DreamHoops is also making high-quality hoops accessible to a wider audience, proving that affordability doesn’t mean compromising on performance or design.
DreamHoops offers more than hardware, it offers possibility. It turns driveways into arenas, childhood dreams into real dunks, and ordinary weekends into extraordinary memories. By giving Australians hoops built for their courts, for their weather, and for their passion, DreamHoops is quietly crafting a legacy: one rim, one shot, one backyard game at a time.
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