The NBA is consistently setting all time scoring record high point totals compared to past eras. The league average from 1995 to 2012 was 97 points per game per team. Reaching 100 points in a game was a high score. Today however, most teams score over 100 points per game on average. The league average … Read more
If you don’t watch a ton of basketball, you may tune into a game and be confused at an announcer’s descriptions of all of the different types of basketball shots. Basketball has some of the best athletes in any sport, but the top players are also very skilled with touch and finesse and can make … Read more
Basketball has no shortage of slang terms that seem unrelated to the sport—just like baseball’s “can of corn” or football’s “carry the rock.” Fans and players use these phrases casually, but for newcomers, they can sound completely random. One of the most common examples in basketball is the word “dime”. If you’ve spent any time … Read more
The world of college basketball recruiting has completely transformed in just a few short years. What used to be about scouting high school gyms and mailing letters has turned into a complex mix of social media buzz, NIL deals, and player movement that looks a lot more like free agency than amateur athletics. If you’ve … Read more
If you’ve followed college basketball, you’ve probably heard commentators say a player is “redshirting” this season. But what does that actually mean — and why do some players choose to do it? A redshirt year is one of the most misunderstood parts of college basketball. It can be a smart career move that helps players … Read more
Basketball has gone global. From Luka Dončić to Joel Embiid to Victor Wembanyama, international stars are redefining the sport — and college programs have taken notice. Once limited to local recruiting trips and high school gyms, college coaches now scour the world for the next great prospect. But how exactly do they find and evaluate … Read more
The 50-40-90 club in basketball refers to shooting percentages for different designated shots. The 50 represents your shooting percentage from the field (all shots taken during a live game). The 40 represents your shooting percentage from 3 points, and the 90 represents your shooting percentage from the free throw line. This is a very difficult … Read more
Michael Jordan, known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, shocked the world when he decided to pursue a career in professional baseball. In 1994, at the peak of his NBA career, Jordan traded his Air Jordan’s for cleats and joined the Birmingham Barons. A Chicago White Sox minor league affiliate, in … Read more
Basketball, just like any sport, has its own language to it. There are a lot of the short-hand terms. There are different terms that mean the same thing, and other sorts of lingo that is used in the league. This can make it can be difficult for new fans to get into the game. An … Read more
