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NBA & Basketball United States

Am hoops

Full Creator Stats Live · Updated 2026-09-22

A.M. Hoops is the NBA-focused YouTube channel of Casey Keirnan, a former television sports media professional who made a deliberate pivot to independent digital publishing.

NicheNBA & Basketball TierMid Engagement4.3%

Total Followers +0.1%

676K

Across YouTube, Instagram

Primary Platform

YouTube

659K followers · 98% of audience

Engagement

4.3%

vs. 1.5% category median

Sponsorship Tier

Mid

Est. $417–$1.2K / IG post

Quick facts
  • 676K combined followers across 2 platforms.
  • Mid creator tier — United States.
  • 4.3% headline engagement.
  • Niche: Sports, All.
  • Posts in English.

Performance Across Platforms

Updated 2026-09-22
PlatformFollowers30d GrowthEngagementPosts / wkLast upload
YouTube 659,000 +989 4.3% 3 today
Instagram 16,667 -80 3.9% — 1 years ago

Growth Trend

Last 365 days
WindowYouTubeInstagramCombined
Last 7 days +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +0
Last 30 days +989 +0.1% -80 -0.5% +0 +0.0% +909
Last 90 days +7K +1.1% -230 -1.4% +0 +0.0% +7K
Last 365 days +7K +1.1% -230 -1.4% +0 +0.0% +7K

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Recent Brand Partnerships

Last 12 months · sponsored content only
BrandTypePlatformDatePerformance vs. baseline
Sponsored content YouTube Sep 2026 —
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Sponsored content YouTube Jun 2026 —
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Background

About Am hoops

A.M. Hoops is the NBA-focused YouTube channel of Casey Keirnan, a former television sports media professional who made a deliberate pivot to independent digital publishing. Drawing on his broadcast background, Keirnan built the channel around a consistent three-videos-per-week publishing cadence — covering trade analysis, league rumors, player career narratives, and opinion commentary. His own channel description frames the format explicitly: he left traditional TV because YouTube allows him to cover the topics and teams he genuinely cares about, free of editorial constraints. That authenticity comes through in titles like "NBA Careers That Just Died" and "Boban Being the Funniest NBA Player Alive" — a mix of sharp takes and lighter storytelling that keeps the feed varied without drifting from its basketball-first identity.

Brand fit

Why brands partner

Am Hoops operates squarely in the NBA commentary and analysis vertical, making it a natural fit for brands targeting young adult male sports fans — a demographic notoriously hard to reach through traditional media. The channel's consistent three-posts-per-week cadence on YouTube, combined with engagement running nearly triple the category median, signals an audience that actively watches and reacts rather than passively scrolling. The fanbase is concentrated in English-speaking North America, with the United States as the dominant market and Canada providing meaningful secondary reach — both high-value territories for most consumer advertisers. Content themes spanning trade rumors, player storylines, and NBA narrative commentary position the channel cleanly for sports betting platforms, ticketing services, and lifestyle brands with male-skewing appeal. Demonstrated sponsor history confirms this alignment: PrizePicks and SeatGeek cover the sports betting and live-events categories respectively, while BetterHelp, Klover, and Ultra indicate willingness from broader consumer brands to use the channel as a conduit into young male audiences. Instagram's extended inactivity makes YouTube the only viable activation surface, so any deal structure should be built around mid-roll or integrated YouTube placements exclusively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Am Hoops' real name?

Am Hoops' real name is Casey Keirnan. He introduces himself by name in his YouTube bio, where he explains the origin of the A.M. Hoops channel and his background in sports media.

Did Am Hoops work in TV sports media before YouTube?

Yes, Casey Keirnan spent years working in television covering sports before transitioning to YouTube full-time. He has described leaving that career as a deliberate choice, saying YouTube is a far better experience for the type of NBA content he actually wants to create.

Why did Casey Keirnan leave TV to start Am Hoops?

In his YouTube bio, Casey explains that YouTube is "SUCH a better experience" because it lets him cover only the NBA topics he is most passionate about. Traditional TV sports coverage often requires hosts to follow editorial direction, whereas YouTube gives him the freedom to post realistic trade ideas, unbiased opinions, and inspiring player stories on his own terms.

Does Am Hoops do NBA trade analysis and rumor videos?

Yes, realistic trade scenarios and NBA rumors are a core part of the Am Hoops format. Casey posts multiple NBA videos a week, mixing current league news with his own takes so fans stay informed and entertained throughout the season.

Does Am Hoops make storytelling videos about NBA history and players?

Yes, a big part of Am Hoops leans into narrative-driven entertainment, with titles like "Shaq Forced an NBA Rule Change," "Boban Being the Funniest NBA Player Alive," and "NBA Careers That Just Died." This storytelling style sets the channel apart from more stats-heavy NBA analysis accounts and helps explain its engagement running well above the category average.

Does Am Hoops cover specific NBA teams like the Nuggets, Blazers, or Sixers?

Yes, Am Hoops regularly covers specific franchises including the Nuggets, Trail Blazers, 76ers, and Rockets, and tags individual stars like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Casey's approach tracks storylines across the whole league rather than locking into one team.

Has Am Hoops covered Victor Wembanyama?

Yes, Victor Wembanyama features among Am Hoops' top recurring content tags, reflecting how central his story has been to the channel's coverage. Casey tends to focus on the biggest rookie and franchise-shifting narratives in the NBA, and Wembanyama has been a natural fit for that lane.

Does Am Hoops have a PrizePicks or SeatGeek sponsorship?

Yes, Am Hoops has run sponsored content on YouTube with both PrizePicks and SeatGeek, as well as BetterHelp, Klover, and Ultra. The mix of sports betting, ticketing, mental wellness, and fintech brands lines up with the channel's predominantly young adult male audience.

Is Am Hoops still posting on Instagram?

Am Hoops has been largely inactive on Instagram for roughly a year, with Casey directing his energy almost entirely to YouTube. Fans looking for regular NBA content should go straight to the YouTube channel, where new videos drop multiple times per week.

How big is Am Hoops on YouTube?

Am Hoops has grown to well over 600,000 subscribers on YouTube, placing the channel firmly in the mid-tier creator range for sports commentary. The channel's engagement rate runs significantly above the NBA content category median, pointing to a loyal and genuinely active fanbase rather than passive subscribers.

How this page is built

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