The Bayern Basketball Park (powered by FC Bayern Basketball) is our latest “Must Hoop” court. The new facility in München, Germany is located in the Cultural Centre Sugar Mountain. It’s built on the grounds of a former concrete factory, and the two colorful and vibrant full courts inaugarated in July have already hosted its first tournament and is now open for pick-up games for all 24/7.
Since 2007, Courts of the World and all its users have been adding courts to the global basketball court map. Last week, the FIBA Endorsed Basketball Court Finder achieved the milestone of 40,000 courts!
To mark the occasion, owner Ryan O’Leary and Head of FIBA’s Equipment & Venue Centre, Bart Prinssen, visited the Patrick Baumann Playground in Mies, Switzerland, near the FIBA’s global headquarters.
Continue reading “Celebrating 40,000 Courts with FIBA”Wharton Field House opened in 1928 and was the home of the NBA’s Tri-Cities Blackhawks from 1946 to 1951. Legendary Hall of Fame NBA coach Red Auerbach was the Blackhawks’ head coach in 1949-50 before moving on to coach the Boston Celtics.
Thanks to the basketball community in Naples, Italy, the Bagnoli Playground is now a safe, clean and beautiful place to play basketball. “We came together because of the pandemic.” says Vincenzo Pirozzi the founder of the NBAGNOLI organization along with Andrea Barbato.
Courts of the World has partnered with FIBA’s Equipment & Venue Centre. The cooperation will power FIBA’s new worldwide venue finder, which can be accessed through a promotion link on the FIBA.basketball website and at courtsoftheworld.com. The partnership will also come with a re-branding of the logo, including both logos visible with the tagline “FIBA Endorsed Basketball Court Finder”
Simply British Ballers. (or better known as SBB.) have set out to create a community and culture for UK hoopers…. and by using social media and their positive vibes and humor, have gotten millions of views. Courts of the World talks to the two founders Denzel Kazembe and Behrad Bakhtiari about their drive to make it all happen.
With perfect weather and lots of passionate basketball players on the islands, Hawai’i is an ideal spot to hoop. If your a local or vacationing, here is your guide to getting in some great views and pick-up games of any level in paradise.
