Abstract: Basketball apparatus that includes a support member, a backboard mounted on the support member, and a hoop mounted on the backboard. The backboard is mounted on the support member for rotation with respect thereto, wherein the backboard is locatable in selected angular positions with respect to a predetermined location that is disposed remote from the support member and the backboard mounted thereon.A detecting device is mounted at the location remote from the support member for detecting the number of shots taken by a player and is also responsive to a device for indicating successful shots to the hoop, wherein the proficiency of a player in shooting the ball through the hoop is accurately calculated and recorded.