Ethical Hoopers Bring Respect to Hoopfest

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Ethical Hoopers are turning Hoopfest into a beacon of basketball’s soul—where teamwork, respect, and skill reign over trash talk and ego. Led by Jack Appleby, Austin Nam, Gia Mancini, and Caleb La-Anyane, this crew’s mission isn’t just to win but to prove anyone can thrive in the game, no matter their background. Nam’s journey from weight struggles to viral content creator, alongside Mancini, shows how basketball can heal and inspire. Appleby’s rallying cry? The internet’s obsession with flashy individualism is eroding the sport’s heart—and they’re here to rebuild it, one ethical play at a…