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Unofficial Fan Almanac · Free
Build a Hooper
Play the game.
Then out-build
everyone.
Build a Hooper is a free basketball player builder game: draft one skill at a time from real teams, shape your player across 13 attributes, and simulate an 82-game season — no filler.
Already know the format? Start above. New to the challenge? The Build a Hooper how-to guide explains the draft, modes, rerolls, and season simulation before your first run.
— No signup— 82-game sim— 13 attributes
Draft Ticket
BAH-01
OVR
88
013PTCurry-tierA+
02HANKyrie-tierA+
03CLUClutch geneA+
04PASFloor genA-
05ATHBounceB+
06IDEFWeak spotC
· · · +7 more · · ·
Season 61–21Seed #2Title odds 18%
82-0 Goal
01 Spin team·02 Draft legend·03 Steal skill·04 Sim 82 games
The game
Draft Room
Choose mode
Real submitted runs
Today's board
Compare the same UTC Daily seed or see the strongest optional submissions. Scores only appear after a player finishes a season and chooses to submit it.
All-Time Top 5
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Daily dates and seeds use UTC. Refreshing reads the latest submitted runs.
Core game modes
Choose your mode
Full scouting
Classic
See every player rating and skill value before you pick. The cleanest way to learn.
Trust your read
Blind
Your position is revealed, but ratings stay hidden until the final build.
Build in the dark
Chaos
Position hidden till the end. Make or break your hooper on instinct.
Or play the Daily seedand compare the same day's setup.
From the real 13 attributes
Best build by position
Prioritize the attributes that match your position's job, then cover one clear weakness before you sim.
All 13
The attributes
3PTMIDFINDNKHANPASPDEFIDEFBLKREBATHSTRCLU
FAQ
Is this the same as Build a Bucket?+
Yes — "build a bucket", "build a hooper", and "build a player" are three names for the same game: draft one skill per round from real legends, then sim an 82-game season. There's a full breakdown on the build a bucket NBA game page.
Is this the official Build a Hooper?+
No. This is an independent fan-made companion to play and read real build tips. Not affiliated with the original game or the NBA.
Is it free?+
Yes. It is free to play, with no signup, download, watermark, or paid tier.
Are there Build a Hooper codes?+
No. It isn't a Roblox game, so there are no redeem codes. What improves your run is your build.
Does it have badges?+
It does not use NBA 2K-style badges or rating boosts. It has nine transparent season milestones based only on your real build grades and simulated 82-game result.