Netflix snags Kennedy Ryan’s Hoops trilogy, vows intense sports love

Netflix recently announced that it has secured the rights to develop a drama series based on Kennedy Ryan’s “Hoops” trilogy. In a competitive bidding process, the streaming giant landed the project, which is set to be adapted from Ryan’s books Long Shot, Block Shot, and Hook Shot.

The adaptation will explore high‑stakes basketball, personal healing, and intense second‑chance romance.

The project brings together a notable creative team. Adrian Dukes will serve as writer and executive producer, while Will Packer Media’s Will Packer and Sabrina Wind will co‑examine the production. Ohh Dip!!!

Entertainment—led by Chris Paul, CJ Paul, and Jacqueline Taylor—also joins the executive producing lineup, with Kennedy Ryan and Tracey Baker‑Simmons attached as producers.

## Background & Context

Kennedy Ryan is currently under a first‑look producing deal at Universal Television through her Scribe Chick Media banner. Earlier this month, Peacock ordered a series based on her Skyland novel *Before I Let Go*, which she co‑writes and executive produces.

The same month her latest novel, *Score*, the second in the Hollywood Renaissance series, hit the shelves and became a New York Times bestseller. Ryan’s representation includes CAA, Untitled, BookEnds Literary Agency, and GKSD Law.

Adrian Dukes has a solid television background. He co‑executive produced *All American* and was a producer on Prime Video’s *Motorheads*. His credits also include BET’s *The Quad*, Tyler Perry’s *Assisted Living*, and *The Ricky Smiley Show*.

He is represented by Rain and Paradigm.

Tracey Baker‑Simmons is represented by CAA and The Talent Connect. Together, the producers bring diverse experience in both sports and drama genres, positioning the series for a broad audience.

## Production Details

The “Hoops” adaptation remains under wraps regarding plot specifics and episode count. However, the series is described as a sports romance set in competitive basketball circles, intertwining personal healing arcs with high‑stakes games and second‑chance love stories.

The involvement of actors and additional crew members has not yet been announced.

Will Packer Media’s Will Packer and Sabrina Wind will handle executive production duties alongside Dukes, while Chris Paul’s Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment will contribute to the production through its core team. Ryan herself is attached as an executive producer, ensuring her narrative vision carries over into the screen adaptation.

No release date or distribution timeline has been disclosed, and further details about casting or creative direction are pending from the production team. Fans of the books and basketball drama enthusiasts can expect updates as Netflix moves the project forward.

In sum, Netflix’s acquisition of the “Hoops” series marks a significant addition to its original content lineup, combining a well‑followed literary franchise with a seasoned production crew poised to deliver a fresh sports‑romance narrative.