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Archive for April, 2006

Outdoor Gear - How To Set Up Your Own Outdoor Basketball Court

Posted by Administrator on April 30th, 2006

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Basketball is a great sport played both indoors on courts and outdoors on cement and other surfaces. Not everyone has access to an indoor basketball court, so your own outdoor court may be your only option. Playing basketball outdoors, however, will require the right gear to make it as much fun as playing indoors.
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Who is Jay Wright? If you ask many in the greater Philadelphia area, you would more than likely hear the same response: He saved Villanova basketball! Rollie had a great run in the 80’s, but it was short lived. Since the glorious, magical season of 1985, Villanova basketball has been a series of ups and […]

Sturdy and Durable Basketball Home Hoops

Posted by Administrator on April 30th, 2006

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Basketball hoops play an important role in the game. This article will highlight the difference between home hoops and tournament regulation hoops used in official game play.
Regulation hoops are hoops used in NBA and NBCAA tournaments. They are designed to be sturdy and durable, especially to bear the weight of a player slam dunking. […]

NBA Basketball

Posted by Administrator on April 30th, 2006

Basketballs rich history.
Basketball has a rich history of superstar players. Although the game continues to evolve, the talents of yesterday’s stars are seen in today’s NBA basketball.
Russell and Chamberlain The greatest rivalry in pro sports during the 1950s and 1960s in NBA basketball may have been that between Bill Russell’s Celtics and Wilt Chamberlain’s 76ers […]

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A comprehensive and in-depth history of the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament offers a genuine look at individual and collective adversities and strengths. It is a looking glass for human hope, excellence and positive social change. It is, in short, a microcosm of the human existence, with all of its exuberance, tragedy and triumph.
The excitement […]

Basketball and Jesus

Posted by Administrator on April 30th, 2006

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Our church has an organized basketball program managed and coached by Doug White (not to be confused by our pastor who also has the same name). Recently, I asked Doug why he was so passionate about the sport of basketball, and what does basketball have to do with Christianity. I thought his philosophy may […]

What Does An Ex-Basketball Coach Know About Pulling Web Metrics?

Posted by Administrator on April 29th, 2006

What Does An Ex-Basketball Coach Know About Pulling Web Metrics?
by: Jason Blackston

In my previous life…..

Actually, my previous JOB life, I was a physical education teacher and the varsity girls basketball coach. This is where I learned about testing, or as my mentors on the internet say, “Pulling Web Metrics.”

Simply put, pulling metrics is just […]

Who Does Ron Artest Think He Is Without Basketball?

Posted by Administrator on April 29th, 2006

You have to hand it to Ron Artest. This guy really just gets under the skins of many NBA fans. Mr. Artest, exactly who do you think you were prior to your basketball career and when you throw it all away, exactly who do you think you?ll be after basketball? It?s time to grow up […]

The Origins Of Basketball

Posted by Administrator on April 29th, 2006

The Origins Of Basketball
by: Catherine Kenyeres

Do you know the origin of basketball?

The origins of the game of basketball can be traced back to a gentleman by the name of Dr. James Naismith. In 1861, Naismith was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. During his early school days, Naismith would play a game called duck on […]

Choosing Basketball Shoes To Suit Your Specific Needs

Posted by Administrator on April 29th, 2006

Choosing basketball shoes is easy because they all tend to have a very similar design. While the sizes and styles might vary, the actually design of basketball shoes is fairly uniform and standard. Choosing basketball shoes is easy when you realize that they are all high cut towards the ankle. The primary reason for this […]