Sports pro is a term used to describe professionals in the sports industry. The two crossword solutions for this term are ATHLETE (7 letters) and HOOPSTER (8 letters). An ATHLETE is someone who competes in physical sports such as running, swimming, or soccer. A HOOPSTER is a slang term for a basketball player. Both athletes and hoopsters are professional sportspeople who have dedicated their lives to their sport and have achieved a high level of success.