The bonus rule in basketball comes into effect when a specific number of fouls is reached, and the opposing team is then awarded free throws. This means that common off-the-ball fouls result in free throws when the offense is “in the bonus”, also referred to as the defense being “in the penalty”. Teams under the … Read more
ISO in basketball refers to an offensive play where the player with the ball is in isolation against a single defender. Usually, the rest of the offensive players will clear out from a specific area of the basketball court so that the man with the ball can attack his defender one on one. This play … Read more
A “carry” in basketball, also known as palming the ball, is when the ball handler allows his hand to go under the ball, and essentially moves with the ball without dribbling it momentarily. A carrying violation is essentially a travel and double dribble in one. Traveling is moving with the ball without dribbling, and double … Read more
If you ask any basketball fan for their top 10 list of NBA basketball players, you will get a variety of different responses based on who you speak to. One of the difficult things about coming up with a “best of all time” list is considering each player’s era. Top NBA Players of All Time … Read more
Basketball season is just about to start. Are you wondering if you can use an indoor basketball outside? Kids are filling the gyms getting ready to improve their skills as they learn the next level of basketball. For the younger kids, teams may require each player to bring their own ball for learning. As you … Read more
When you join a new basketball team, it is not unusual to have to buy new basketball shoes that match the rest of the team. Teams often get discounts on buying shoes when the coaches buy uniforms so players are sometimes required to wear them. So, do you need to break in new basketball shoes? … Read more
Juco basketball, an abbreviation for junior college basketball, is a two-year collegiate basketball program primarily offered at community colleges. It provides student-athletes with the opportunity to compete while completing their associate’s degree before potentially moving on to four-year colleges or universities. While often overlooked during the athletic recruiting process, Juco basketball has steadily gained popularity … Read more
Imagine an era of basketball before Michael Jordan. Take it one step further to a level where Nike was only seen as a track shoe. Converse and Adidas controlled the game and surrounded their brands with the NBA’s top talent with the likes of Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Julius Irving. It’s hard to comprehend, … Read more
As you probably already know, Steph Curry and the Warriors agreed to a 5-year $201 Million contract. Curry now has the highest average annual value contract of any athlete in each of the 4 major sports. 1. Buy an AIRBUS ACJ319 Curry can land this beauty for $39 Million (one years worth of work) at … Read more
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