The First Team Sport In-Ground Fixed Height Basketball Goal is a permanent outdoor basketball system built on a 4" x 4" 11 ga. (1/8" wall) one-piece square steel post, confirmed by First Team as the heaviest post of its kind in the industry at 50% heavier than any comparable goal, with a 24" post-to-backboard extension and 36" in-ground bury. Available in 6 configurations across three acrylic backboard sizes in standard in-ground and bolt-down baseplate options, every Sport configuration carries a Lifetime Limited Warranty. Fixed height at regulation 10'. All Sport goals are direct mounted to eliminate backboard breakage when players hang on the rim. The Sport delivers a professional look at an accessible price point and is well suited to residential driveways and recreational installations where a compact permanent in-ground platform is the right fit.

FT1100 Post: 4" x 4" 11 ga. One-Piece Steel, 24" Extension, 36" Bury

Every standard Sport configuration is built on the FT1100 post, a 4" x 4" 11 ga. (1/8" wall) one-piece square steel post buried 36" into the ground in a permanent concrete anchor. First Team's one-piece post design eliminates the joint deterioration common with sectional-type posts. The FT1150 Sport Extension Arm is attached to the vertical post using two heavy-duty U-bolts and positions the backboard 24" from the post face. The U-bolts can be loosened to reposition the arm at any height along the post, giving installers flexibility in setting the final playing height before the system is locked in. The optional FT16 ground sleeve is available separately to make the post removable after installation.

Lifetime Limited Warranty on Every Configuration

Every Sport configuration carries First Team's Lifetime Limited Warranty. The Limited Warranty covers any damage caused by normal basketball activity and normal player contact with the goal. Deliberate hanging on the rim, multiple player hanging, and vandalism are not covered. All painted items carry a 1-year limited warranty on coating.

FT184 Recreational Flex Goal: Sport II and Sport II BP

The Sport II and Sport II BP configurations ship with the FT184 Recreational Flex Goal, direct mounted to the FT210 36"x48" acrylic backboard. The FT184 is suited to recreational and residential use where a flex goal on the entry-level Sport II backboard size is the right match for the court and the expected level of play.

FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal: Sport III, Sport Select, and BP Variants

The Sport III, Sport Select, Sport III BP, and Sport Select BP configurations ship with the FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, featuring a 3/16" steel rim support and continuous netlocks, direct mounted to eliminate backboard breakage. Net and mounting hardware are included on all configurations.

Choose Your Configuration

All Sport configurations share the same FT1100 4" x 4" 11 ga. one-piece steel post, FT1150 Sport Extension Arm, 36" in-ground bury, 24" post-to-backboard extension, Lifetime Limited Warranty, and truck shipping. Differences between configurations are backboard size, goal type, and post mounting method.

Warranty

Every Sport configuration carries First Team's Lifetime Limited Warranty. The Limited Warranty covers any damage caused by normal basketball activity and normal player contact with the goal. Deliberate hanging on the rim, multiple player hanging, and vandalism are not covered. All painted items carry a 1-year limited warranty on coating.

By the Numbers

• Post (standard): FT1100, 4" x 4" 11 ga. (1/8" wall) one-piece square steel, heaviest of its kind in the industry
• Post (BP): FT1100BP, 4" x 4" bolt-down baseplate post
• Extension arm: FT1150 Sport Extension Arm, U-bolt mounted, repositionable along post
• System type: Single-sided, fixed height, regulation 10' rim height
• Post-to-backboard extension: 24"
• Ground bury depth: 36" (standard) / bolt-down baseplate (BP)
• Goal mounting: Direct mounted on all configurations
• Backboard options: Clear acrylic only; 36"x48", 36"x54", 36"x60"
• Goal (Sport II and II BP): FT184 Recreational Flex Goal
• Goal (Sport III, Select, and BP variants): FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal
• System warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty on all 6 configurations
• Coating warranty: 1-year limited on all painted items
• Optional: TuffGuard bolt-on backboard padding; Velcro wrap-around post padding; FT16 ground sleeve for post removal
• Shipping weights: 145 lbs (II and II BP) to 165 lbs (Select and Select BP)
• Shipping: Ships by truck

Who Is This System For?

• Residential driveways and home courts that need a permanent in-ground basketball system on the heaviest 4" x 4" one-piece steel post of its kind in the industry, with a Lifetime Limited Warranty and an accessible price point that makes a professional-quality installation achievable without a large-system budget
• Buyers who want a clear acrylic backboard on a compact permanent post, where the Sport's 24" post-to-backboard extension and 36" bury depth are the right fit for a residential driveway or side-yard installation with limited available space
• DIY installers who want to handle the installation themselves, where the Sport's lighter shipping weights (145 to 165 lbs) and straightforward U-bolt arm design make the system manageable without heavy equipment; the FT16 ground sleeve option also allows the post to be made removable after installation if needed
• Sites where in-ground concrete is not feasible, where the BP bolt-down baseplate versions provide the full Sport system specification on a surface-mounted baseplate without excavation
• Buyers stepping up from a portable or entry-level system who want the permanence and rigidity of a one-piece in-ground steel post at the lowest price point in the First Team fixed height lineup, with a clear acrylic backboard and a direct-mounted flex goal included standard

About First Team

First Team has been engineering sports equipment for courts, parks, and athletic facilities since 1985. The Sport delivers the same industry-leading 4" x 4" 11 ga. one-piece steel post as the Legacy in a compact 24" extension, 36" bury configuration, with clear acrylic backboards in three sizes and a Lifetime Limited Warranty on all 6 configurations including BP bolt-down baseplate versions. As an authorized First Team dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and logistics coordination on every Sport order. If your court requires a longer extension, a larger backboard, or a Lifetime Superior or Unconditional warranty, our team can help you identify the right step-up system in the First Team lineup.