Lifetime s in-ground basketball hoops are the perfect option for beginning and season players alike! In-ground basketball systems provide ultimate rigidity and take up less space than portable basketball systems. If you re concerned about the permanence of an in-ground system remember that while in-ground basketball hoops do require cement they need not be permanent if you use a ground sleeve (sold separately). A ground sleeve allows for later removal of the pole if necessary. This system features a 50 Steel Framed Shatterproof backboard complete with a Slam-It® Rim that adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet allowing everyone to play the game at their own level. So invite friends new and old to make great memories together.