I put a lonestar banshee hub on mine, looks alot better than stock. I think it still has some slop, but less then stock. I also have a durablue 2+2 banshee axle, so that might be helping. I'll go out and check the "slop" in a little bit get back to you.
Just went out and checked and there's minimal to no play, maybe a couple mm's. I put this on in '01, but I'm more than positive its a lonestar. Alhough I remember it not being cheap, its light, no slop, and looks nice. please excuse the filth.
update: Went online during work today, the hub might actually be a durablue. either way I'm sure they both will work.