With the Christmas holiday upon us, Rutgers men’s lacrosse decided to recreate one of the most iconic advertisements of all-time. The Scarlet Knights drew inspiration from the NBA and its 2013 Jingle Hoops commercial to, quite literally, ring in the arrival of Santa Claus.
However, the lacrosse team did it all in one take, unlike its basketball counterparts!
For those who do not know what I am talking about, the Jingle Hoops commercial continues to be one of the most talked about television ads of the 2000s. Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Steve Nash and James Harden got together (kind of) to shoot hoops in a very specific sequence. The nets were rigged with bells. Each set of bells were set to a specific pitch/note.
Six NBA players took turns shooting into the different hoops in an order that played Jingle Bells.
Some of the commercial was CGI. However, the players shot actual jump shots! It was mostly real. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together:
The commercial was a big hit. It became so well-known that the NBA ran it back (with a twist) in 2024.
Rutgers lacrosse put its own twist on Jingle Hoops!
In lieu of basketball hoops, they rigged five goals with bells and let it rip from close range. The Scarlet Knights performed a beautiful rendition of Jingle Bells. They also did it all in one continuous take while all together, unlike their NBA counterparts. And to close it out with some extra holiday flair, the final note was scored on a 360Âş trick shot off of a behind-the-back assist.
‘Tis the season! Happy holidays from @RUmlax
— Rutgers Men's LAX (@RUmlax) December 23, 2024
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Rutgers has two NCAA Tournament appearances in the last four years, including a run to the Final Four. This year’s team hopes to make a triumphant return to the postseason and its Christmas-themed practice could prove to be the difference. What other team in college lacrosse is this dialed in?!
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Rutgers Lacrosse Recreates Iconic Christmas Commercial By Scoring Goals To Play Jingle Bells
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