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Basketball Backboard - Can i mount an aluminum basketball backboard onto a brick wall?

i want to install just the backboard on a brick wall. i am wondering if you think i can put this court on the wall without a pole and just hang it on by drilling it?(or if you have any suggestions). i plan to put a removable rim on it. here’s a link to the backboard http://cgi.ebay.com/Aluminum-Fan-Backboard-Unpainted_W0QQitemZ120090947880QQihZ002QQcategoryZ2023QQdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem and here’s the link to the rim http://www.flaghouse.com/completeDescription.asp?T1=2796
No problem at all. You will need a masonry drill bit and concrete anchors. What it is basically is a lead insert that you will put in the hole you drilled. The lead insert has a hole in the center that you can use to put your bolts into. Use flush mount phillips head 1/4 inch bolts… Be sure and get the correct length. Check out your local home depot or lowes… Its simple and anyone can do it.

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Blake Griffin hits head on backboard vs. Syracuse

Nice sweet 16 for Blake Griffin, a win and a bad dunk while hitting his head on the backboard

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Kevin Love breaks basketball backboard

Lake Oswego High School senior Kevin Love tells what it was like to break his first backboard.

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Syracuse Orangemen Basketball Backboard Breaking Slam Dunk

Arinze Onuaku brought down the house, literally: breaking the backboard with a dunk. The Orangemen is ranked #2 nationally by most recruiting experts. LET GO ORANGE! CLAP CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP!

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can i buy just a new basketball backboard or do i have to replace the whole thing?

i broke my backboard and i'm wondering if i can just replace the backboard or do i have to buy a whole new thing.

You can find replacement backboards. Search google for replacement basketball backboard.

Also, you could simply make one yourself. In high school I made my own from basic materials at the lumber yard.

Spalding 54in X 39in Rectangular Steel Bantam Basketball Backboard

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The Spalding Steel Bantam Basketball Backboard is a regulation size 54in x 39in rectangular steel backboard which can be used for indoor or outdoor play. This steel basketball backboard has a bright orange shooter’s square target area and features a white electrostatic powder coating with a graffiti resistant finish. This 12 gauge steel basketball backboard has a 5in x 4in goal mounting pattern and a backboard mounting pattern of 63in x 36in. This steel backboard is recommended for direct mounting. It has a one year manufacturer’s warranty if not directly mounted or a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty when directly mounted. Note: Rim not included 54in x 39in Rectangular steel basketball backboard Regulation dimensions Can be used for indoor or outdoor play White electrostatic powder coated backboard Graffiti resistant finish Orange shooters target Hole patterns to accept 5 inch x 4 inch goal Recommended for direct mount Backboard mounting pattern of 63in x 36in One year manufacturer’s warranty if not directly mounted Lifetime manufacturer’s warranty when directly mounted Rim not included Actual Weight: 102 lbs. Ships via motor freight to continental U.S. addresses only Related Products Spalding Front Mount Fan Shaped Steel Basketball Backboard w/Orange Target Spalding Front Mount Fan Shaped Steel Basketball Backboard Spalding OD6 Dominator Basketball Goal Post Availability: Usually leaves warehouse in 2-3 business days

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