Hoop nation

NBA India Country Head Rajah: The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the launch of the second season of “Hoop Nation,” a four-part docuseries showcasing inspiring basketball stories from across India.

Building on the success of its first season, Hoop Nation season two tells the stories of Ishrat Akhter, an international wheelchair basketball player from Baramulla, Kashmir; Deepak P. Babu, a passionate fan, mentor and content creator from Alappuzha, Kerala; the Lao family, a father-daughter duo from Kolkata’s Indo-Chinese community; and Farooque Shaikh, a dedicated mentor from Mumbai’s Nagpada neighborhood.

"Hoop Nation season two embodies the spirit of basketball in India – a game that unites, inspires, and drives change," said NBA Asia Head of Strategy and NBA India Country Head Rajah Chaudhry.