Basketball is a popular sport that involves two teams of five players each trying to score points by shooting a ball through a HOOP. The term 'basketball' is derived from the two main components of the game: the basket and the ball. The term 'HOOPS' refers to the circular metal rim attached to a backboard, which is used to shoot the ball into the basket. The term 'HOOP' is also used to refer to the basket itself.