I LOOOOOOOOOOVE basketball i love to play it everyday. doesn’t matter what time or what the weather is like i will play basketball. I live in GA and im 4’9 in the 7th grade. i am a pretty good basketball player too. Most people just under estimate me because im small. I play in a rec league and i want to try out for my middle school team and jr high school team. I hit a GAME WINNING 3 pointer in my rec league and whenever i play basketball in my gym class people start to notice how good i am. I drain a lot of my shots and steal the ball too. Dwyane wade is my favorite player but GIBERT ARENAS inspires me with the stories he has of him when he played basketball. MY DREAM IS TOO PLAY IN THE NBA i know its every kids dreaM but im ready to work my butt off everyday and everynight..You think there is any chance of me going to the NBA or is it way too early to tell?

What is it about basketball that makes it soo popular? Why are there so many people who take interest in being part of the game? Wherever you go, you will spot people both young and old who get hooked on basketball. They say it is cool to be playing the game but aside from that there are several values and disciplines that one can derive from basketball. But how did basketball start out? Let us take a glimpse of the history of basketball.

Dr. James Naismith is known to be the father of basketball who came up with the concept in the year 1892. The very first basketball game was held on April 8, 1893 in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania. The first two competing teams were the Geneva College and New Brighton YMCA. It then popularized so that by the year 1914, there were at least 360 basketball teams formed by different colleges. The very first NCAA Men’s College Basketball Championship was then held in 1939 and was bagged by the University of Oregon.

Due to the conflict of interests, professional basketball teams were then molded. These teams started playing for money. It was in 1898 that the National Basketball League or NBL was produced and spearheaded by Barney Sedran and Ed Wachter. Within the course of basketball pro teams, the first teams to have a taste of success were the Celtics and the Buffalo Germans followed by the Harlem Globetrotters and New York Renaissance in the 1930s. It was also in these times when basketball for women started booming with the exemplary star players such as Alline Banks Sprouse and Babe Didrikson.

In the 1940s, the very first basketball games in the colleges were broadcasted on national television. The first to be shown was the game that was contested by Fordham and Pittsburgh at the Madison Square Garden. This then heightened the popularity of the game. Its fame spread like madness and was obviously watched by the whole of the United States especially the tournament that was played by 350 American college basketball teams for the NCAA championship.

On a yearly basis, there were new basketball teams that surfaced to be the most favorites of the crowd. And all through the years, the game enthusiasts continued to sharpen their skills and executed notable moves in the courts. To date, the history of basketball is revered and an inspiration to many.

I am 6’5 210lbs. I am in tenth grade. I play AAU and high school basketball. I am currently getting recruited by a lot of DI schools. I can shoot from the outside and can take it to the rim. I need to work on my defensw though. I average 19.4 points per game. Am I good enough to play professional basketball anywhere?

GorillaMilitia13 asked:


I heard that Dish Network has the channels to all the olympic basketball and soccer games? What are the channels?

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Okay, well I dunno if this helps, but I’m 5′ 11″, 13 years old, and I play forward, but from time to time I’ll cover for a guard. I’ve played with Nike Shox for a long time, but I have this heel problem and sometimes my heels hurt. I play basketball all the time. I wanted to know what a good kind is, like Garnetts or Tmacs, etc. And also, which would be easier for a quick style of play and easier on my feet when I jump? Thanks.

Ten players are required to play in the game of basketball but only one person is holding the ball at any given time. So what do you do when on the offensive side and you’re not holding the ball? Here are some quick tips to help you maximize the time you have while on the court.

Basketball position This is the least understood position in basketball and often the most neglected by young players. The initial tendency of players when not having the ball is to stand and wait until their turn comes. However, this must be resolved by moving into a position that offers readiness, both for defense and offense. You must always keep a crouched body position, with knees flexed and feet apart. The hands must also be in upward position at shoulder level, nearest to the body.

Foot Placement Feet must always take the distance between those of the shoulders with the non-pivoting foot in front and the pivoting foot slightly backward.

Leg positioning The key here is to keep the legs flexed. This way, your body will atomically crouch and provide you a position that is ideal for offensive play and ball handling. Flexed knees will also create an effect on the body that will provide it more power and easier movements.

Arm position You must always keep your arms at chest level. This position is nearest to the top of your head and the lower sides of your body.

Head position Your head is vital in keeping your body balanced. If it is too far backward or too forward, you might suffer from an unbalanced body and you are even more prone to injuries. Thus, you must keep your whole body aligned at the center as if a stick is inserted your body.

Change of pace This normally gives the player on the offensive play to distract the opponent from guarding. This is done through a three-part series of movements namely running, straightening to give the impression of stopping and relaxing and finally, setting the pace again.

Change of direction This is used for shaking the defender from his position which then gives you the chance to make points. You need to be a little explosive in this part so as to free yourself from his defense. Be quick and agile then don’t give hints that you are just changing your position for distraction. Make it as natural as you can.

These are just some of the vital components you need to know during the time when you don’t have the ball with you and you are on the offensive side.

sdlefer asked:


I believe that Euroleague is the reason why the european national teams are among the best

How can i become a general manager of a pro basketball team, not the NBA, but like ABA, PBL, CBA, or something like that? Do i have to major in something in college?

heath! asked:


I know it’s supposed to be about death but i don’t even know where to start it.please help me.I was going to write it about a dead basketball player but i can’t think of a b-ball player that is dead.can you help me.
thanks.

My high school has there first basketball game this saturday and we need a theme. The team were playing is green and white and they’re the bulldogs. My team is blue and gold and were the warriors.