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The present invention relates to a basketball goal assembly having a quick-release, self-adjusting adjustable latch mechanism for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal assembly includes a deformable goal support structure pivotally attached at a first

The present invention relates to a basketball goal assembly having a quick-release, self-adjusting adjustable latch mechanism for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal assembly includes a deformable goal support structure pivotally attached at a first end of a support pole. An extension arm includes a first end pivotally connected to the goal support structure and a second opposing end having a locking tab attached thereto for selective engagement with a plurality of slots formed in relation to the support pole. An adjustment mechanism disposed in relation to the extension arm allows the position of an anchor point to be adjusted. The adjustment of the position of the anchor point selectively deforms the goal support structure, thereby adjusting the height of the basketball goal in relation to the playing surface. A counterbalance member is operably disposed in relation to the goal support structure to assist in controlling adjustment in the height of the basketball goal assembly. The adjustment mechanism may comprise a locking key selectively engageable within a series of slots formed in a track rigidly attached to a portion of the support pole.

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[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is:] [1.]1. An adjustable basketball goal system allowing for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface, comprising:a support member having a plurality of engaging slots;a goal support structure d

[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is:] [1.]1. An adjustable basketball goal system allowing for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface, comprising:a support member having a plurality of engaging slots;a goal support structure disposed in relation to said support member, said goal support structure being deformable into a plurality of configurations wherein at each configuration said basketball goal is disposed at a different height above said playing surface;an extension arm having a first end and a second opposing end, said first end attached to said goal support structure and said second end engageably disposed in relation to said support member, wherein movement of said extension arm selectively deforms the goal support structure;a locking mechanism operably disposed relative to said extension arm, said locking mechanism having an engaged position wherein restricting said goal support structure from deforming and a disengaged position wherein the goal support structure is deformable; andwherein said locking mechanism comprises a key selectively disposable in relation to said plurality of slots formed in said support member.