Play one career, not a franchise
Shape a fictional player from school prospect to legend through age-by-age choices.
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Hoop Quest: Basketball Sim
basketball career simulator
Build a basketball legacy, one season at a time.
Hoop Quest is a basketball career simulator for iPhone. Create a player, choose a school programme, chase the draft, and keep improving while a fictional league moves around your career.
For iPhone. See the App Store for current availability and requirements.
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- Platforms
- iPhone
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Games
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Version
- 1.9.3
- Size
- 77 MB
- Updated
- 24 September 2026
A complete basketball career
Grow from school prospect to fictional pro legend.
See a league around you
Generated standings, contenders, news, awards, and rival careers give each run a wider world.
Mix live play with quick sims
Follow possession-by-possession games with box scores and play-by-play, or simulate full weeks.
Make progress visible
Train ratings, manage stamina, and track money, popularity, trust, records, and career moments.
How it works
Start with one decision. See where it takes you.
01
Create your player
Pick a position, jersey number, and portrait style.
02
Choose your path
Make early-career decisions and select a school programme.
03
Play and improve
Play live possessions, train ratings, and manage your stamina.
04
Chase the draft
Follow standings, awards, and career moments as your legacy grows.
Inside the app
Keep exploring
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Hoop Quest Beginner's Guide: From Rookie to MVP
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Questions
About Hoop Quest: Basketball Sim
What is Hoop Quest?
It is a fictional basketball player-career RPG. You guide one player through school, campus, and higher career stages.
Is Hoop Quest free to download?
The current App Store listing shows the app as free. Apple displays current pricing and availability before download.
Does it include real basketball teams or players?
No. Teams, players, and leagues are fictional and the listing makes no real-world licensing claim.
Can I skip ahead through a season?
Yes. You can simulate full weeks when you want to move through the season quickly.
What iPhone software does it require?
The current listing requires iOS 18.0 or later.
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Build a basketball legacy, one season at a time.
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