Portable basketball hoops can vary in height and weight, but most range between 55 to 350 pounds, with the average being somewhere around 140 pounds. Systems with glass backboards are typically much heavier than those with acrylic or polycarbonate ones. When shopping for a hoop, you should be able to find the weight listed in the product description. Keep in mind that the weight from the manufacturer is how heavy the system is when it’s not filled with sand or water.