The height of the basketball hoop is one of the most important aspects of the game, impacting shooting precision, dunk capability, and gameplay as a whole. Whether it’s on TV, watching an NBA game, or suiting up for a local league, the rim’s height doesn’t change much on most levels of competition. But ever wonder…
The girls needed a captain, someone to lead them in ways a coach cannot. Throughout the tournament, Paige gave this team that kind of leadership. UConn once again re-established itself as the leader in women’s basketball. The Huskies, behind Azzi Fudd with 24 points, defeated South Carolina 82-59 to claim the national title for the…
Basketball is played at various levels from high school to professional leagues. It is one of the most popular sports in the world. One of the core features of a basketball game is its division into game periods, which controls the strategy, pace, and overall rhythm of the game. Each league has adopted a different…
A basketball game is designed to last for a certain length of time, however, there are several factors that can extend the duration of the game. Knowing the average time of a high school basketball game is essential for a coach, player, or fan. It will help you plan your time so that you can…
The Florida Gators accomplished their aim by defeating Houston. They did so with a less-than-stellar performance from the floor, making less than 40% of the shots and only 25% from outside, but they made up for it at the free-throw line while dominating one of the best rebounding fields in the nation. Most importantly, they…
Louisville and Kentucky basketball schools showcased talented individuals during the McDonald’s All-American games event on Tuesday night, and both had good performances overall. The future Cardinal, Mikel Brown Jr, would tally five points and show great passing for the West team: five great assists, and one turnover in 19 minutes, 32 seconds. Meanwhile, future Wildcat…
With just over ten minutes in the game on the clock, silence engulfed the crowd at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Johni Broome, Auburn’s standout player, limped off of the court, holding his elbow tightly and grimacing in pain. Television cameras caught the fifth-year senior mouthing, “I’m done,” as he walked off the floor with…
Richard Pitino, men’s basketball coach, is leaving the University of New Mexico to become the head coach at Xavier University in the Big East, as the Journal confirmed late Tuesday night. “Xavier is one of the great brands in all of college basketball,” Pitino said in a press release from his new school. “It has…
The rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers has been the defining characteristic of the Eastern Conference of the NBA. The two teams have committed fan bases and rich histories behind them, making their games very much looked-forward-to affairs. Here, we take a look at the Knicks vs 76ers match player stats,…
Coach John Calipari and his Arkansas basketball team (21-13, 8-10 SEC) beat the Kansas Jayhawks–79-72 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament held at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. The first half of the game emphasized high-level basketball as the Razorbacks only incurred three turnovers in their shooting, which was 54.3% full….
