A mounting assembly for permanently mounting a basketball goal assembly is
provided. The mounting assembly may include a base plate with holes
configured to fit over retaining members, which may take the form of
J-bolts. The mounting assembly preferably has a shorter span of base plate
material located between holes on the front side of the base plate, so
that bending of the base plate is reduced and vibration of the backboard
is not sufficient to disturb game play. The span may be shortened by
providing an intermediate support member underneath the base plate,
positioned between the front holes, by making the front holes closer
together, by affixing the pole toward the front end of the base plate, or
any combination thereof. Preferably, the front holes are elongated to form
slots so that the front end of the base plate can rest on the ground while
the basketball goal assembly is pivoted into position over the retaining
members.
