A sports-themed game apparatus convertible from a storage configuration to
a deployed configuration, and vice versa is disclosed. The sports-themed
game apparatus includes a rim and a defense mechanism operable to move
from a first position in which the defense mechanism permits a sports
implement to pass through the rim, to a second position in which the
defense mechanism prevents the sports implement from passing through the
rim. The sports-themed game apparatus may further include a return
portion configured to return the sports implement to the user after it is
propelled/shot toward the rim.