Getting fiberglass pool and trying to figure out what is the best water depth to put a basketball hoop. the pool goes from 3 foot to 6 foot deep at deep end. My son and I are both 6'4" so don't want too far in shallow end, but don't want to be treading water all the time either. What is standard depth of water? Whats your recommended for tall people? is 4.5 to 5 foot too deep or shallow???