# Slam Dunk Mugs This Mug With a Hoop is the Perfect Dishware for Playful Basketball Fans By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-with-a-hoop References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2014/06/01/the-mug-with-a-hoop/98705) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/the-mug-with-a-hoop) If you like hot chocolate and you like basketball, you will love this mug with a hoop. The large mug from Uncommon Goods is painted orange with black lines, resembling a basketball. The handle also has a hoop attachment, so you can sink marshmallow free throws. This slam dunk of a basketball mug was designed by 9 year old Max, an entrepreneur and sports enthusiast. The mug with a hoop is ideal not just for shooting mini marshmallows, but would also work well for crackers and soup or ice cream toppings. Originally a playful prototype created in Max's art class, this product allows kids to play with their food and get in some b-ball practice when they can't go outside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Dishware:** Opportunity for creating innovative dishware designs that combine fun and practicality. - **Integration of Sports:** Potential to integrate sports elements into everyday products for sports enthusiasts. - **Interactive Food Products:** Opportunity for creating food products that allow for interactive experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in kitchenware by infusing playfulness and sports elements in designs. - **Consumer Goods:** Potential to introduce interactive and engaging consumer goods that enhance everyday experiences. - **Children's Products:** Opportunity for creating interactive and playful products for children that combine food and play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Limited Miniature Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-4th.md) - [Intelligent Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-basketball-hoop.md) - [Pizza Brand Mini Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-basketballs.md) - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Space-Saving Smart Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huupe-mini.md) - [Sci-Fi Show-Themed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-1.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md) - [Animated Sports Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-the-halls.md)