Green’s Dictionary of Slang

hops n.1

(US black) the ability to jump high during a game of basketball.

[US]Eble Campus Sl. Apr.
[Can] in Toronto Star 3 Aug. 🌐 She’s got the hops, she’s like a little colt out there, she’s always moving and doing something. That energy and enthusiasm is something we really need on this team.
[US]Teen Lingo: The Source for Youth Ministry 🌐 hops the ability to jump high.