The latest Elite Hoops update is coming this fall with iOS 18, and it’s a game-changer for basketball coaches using an iPad and Apple Pencil Pro. We’ve been working hard to make drawing up plays and planning strategies feel as natural as sketching on a whiteboard. With our new Apple Pencil Pro integrations, you’ll be able to diagram plays faster and more intuitively than ever before.
Here’s what you can expect from Elite Hoops on iOS 18:
Play Diagramming with Apple Pencil Pro
Recently, we launched our industry-standard diagramming tools to help coaches draw up plays. Now, you can access our full suite of diagramming tools right within Apple Pencil. There’s no need to open another panel — our diagramming tools are now directly accessible in Apple Pencil’s tool picker:
As you start to draw, coaches can see a preview of where the pencil is at to aid in precise placement:
Drawing up a horns set? Quickly switch from a dribble over to a screen by quickly bringing up the tool picker by double tapping Apple Pencil Pro:
We’ve gone further and streamlined the tool picker, removing excess items to keep things focused on providing the best play drawing experience. Now there’s just a marker, diagramming tools and an eraser. Even better, now you can quickly toggle opponents right inside the tool picker with a tap:
The Apple Pencil Pro is a perfect fit for Elite Hoops. There is no complicated software, simply draw on your whiteboard with your Apple Pencil Pro and we’ll handle the rest:
Control Center Widgets
Now, you can add widgets for Elite Hoops to your Control Center or your Lock Screen to quickly open a team or create a motivational basketball quote:
Dark Mode and Tinted Icons
We also have updated every icon in Elite Hoops to be fully compatible with Dark Mode and tint colors. Make your Home Screen go as hard your game does:
Completely Redesigned Toolbar on iPad
Elite Hoops has a lot of power and features. Admittedly, all of the buttons and toggles were a bit intimidating. So, we’ve completely redesigned the experience on iPad. Now, just tap on the “i” button on the top bar to open a panel offering quick access to all of the features you need:
iOS 18 Centric Designs
Finally, we’ve polished up the app with a ton of iOS 18 niceties. Opening courts has a free-flowing “zoom” transition, you’ll find that icons animate as you toggle options, and more. We hope you enjoy all of these small touches - we believe they all add up to deliver a better experience.
Available with iOS 18
With these exciting new features, Elite Hoops for iOS 18 is set to revolutionize how you coach basketball. From lightning-fast play diagramming with Apple Pencil Pro to quick-access widgets and a sleek new design, we’ve optimized every aspect of the app to help you focus on what matters most - coaching your team to victory.
This update will be available for download on the App Store when iOS 18 launches this fall. Make sure your device is compatible with the new iOS version to enjoy these advanced features.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to elevate your game with Elite Hoops and iOS 18!
