Last updated on November 20th, 2025 at 10:04 am
Backyard Basketball '01 – Family Game Review
Backyard Basketball '01 is a Family/Sports game from Playground Productions LLC, first launched in 13th November 2025.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 23+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Backyard Basketball '01 Stand Out
HOOP DREAMING
Slip on those high tops and hit the courts with the first basketball game in the award-winning Backyard Sports Franchise, Backyard Basketball ‘01, now enhanced to run on iOS devices.
The Backyard athletes are teaming up with kid versions of hoops legends in Backyard Basketball ‘01! Customize your uniform, pick your fab five, and get ready for four quarters of hoops! Play single games or a whole season. Track stats in Season play and create custom players to watch their skills improve over time!
HOOPS FOR EVERYONE
Ball like it’s 2001!
30 Iconic Kid Athletes
9 Unique Basketball Courts
Comical Power-ups
Hilarious Bloopers
Lively commentary from Sunny Day and Barry Dejay
THE GOAT
Backyard Basketball featured arguably the most iconic video game athlete of the 90s or any era – Pablo Sanchez. Play with the legend himself or choose your favorites and relive what made Backyard Basketball 2001 an award-winning classic.
Game Modes include:
Pick-up Game: Instant play! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself and the game starts immediately.
Season Play: Pick your team name, uniform colors, and players to compete in the Backyard Basketball League. Manage the team through a basketball season for your chance to win the Championship!
We’re talking about practice! Hone those basketball skills while getting a feel for every court in practice mode! Then, it’s game time! Play a Pick-up Game or a Full Season with your favorite players.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At our core, we are fans first – not just of video games, but of the Backyard Sports franchise. Fans have asked for accessible and legal ways to play their original Backyard titles for years, and we are excited to deliver.
Without having access to the source code, there are hard limitations on the experience we can create. Backyard Basketball ‘01 runs well and looks better than ever for iOS devices and creates a new installation for digital preservation within the Backyard Sports catalog that allows the next generation of fans to fall in love with the game.
Making a return to Backyard Basketball is Lisa Leslie!
This Family game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Backyard Basketball '01 is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 13th November 2025
Download & Availability
Backyard Basketball '01 is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Backyard Basketball '01 on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Know this was originally meant for PC, but plays decently well on iPhone.
The last few backyard ports done by playground productions have been nothing short of faithful recreations of classics. But this time theyre free! There are some small packs we have, the intro doesnt play, and this is perhaps the first sport that feels too cluttered on a phone, but we have only played one game on it, so we will probably get used to it down the line. If youre a fan of the backyard sports series, or any easy to play sport games, especially ones that are free of charge, we highly recommend this.
Fun for nostalgia purposes, but not a particularly enjoyable playing experience with the touch screen.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.4.17
- Size: 362.02 MB
- iOS: 15.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Playground Productions LLC
Last updated: 13th November 2025 | Genre: Family, Sports | Developer: Playground Productions LLC