Understandably, basketball players who can score are always valued highly by coaches. However, players who can create scoring chances for their teammates are arguably every bit as important as the ones making the baskets. Jason Kidd. Steve Nash. John Stockton. All of them made the players around them better because they were able to distribute
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Photo: USA Basketball USA Basketball Gears Up for 2024 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series USA Basketball unveiled the two teams that will compete at the 2024 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series in Springfield, MA. The event is set to take place on April 23-24 at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Team USA The Team USA roster
After 38 seasons, the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball announced her retirement. Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer is stepping down and her last day will be May 8, the 39th anniversary of her hiring. Associate head coach Kate Paye will succeed her. “Basketball is the greatest group project there is and I am so incredibly thankful
Most basketball coaches love their stats, as they typically give them a pretty good idea of how their team played. Some coaches focus on their shooting percentage. Others on the rebounding battle. But no matter what column a coach may look at first, it is guaranteed that eventually they take a look at the number
The 5 second violation is a common occurrence in every basketball game. And the reason it is so common is because it can be called in a variety of different situations on the basketball court. But even though the call itself is common, there are slight differences on the 5 second violation for different levels
If you attend a basketball game, chances are that at least once during the course of the game you will hear a coach or fan yelling “Three seconds!” This is to encourage the referee to call 3 second violation on the offense. This is a common violation that occurs, especially in youth basketball, but is
You’ve probably noticed that basketball courts have lines all over the place. – Baselines– Sidelines– Three-point lines– Free throw lines– And many more The newest line that’s been added to a basketball court isn’t very big, but it’s a very important one for players, coaches, and referees alike. It’s the small arc located in the
A backcourt violation in basketball can occur against against the offense two different ways, with both of them involving the half court line. The line itself is easy to see and understand. The turnovers that can be caused by it, however, are not… Each of them has some subtle rules that can be confusing to
Photo: USA Basketball USA Basketball revealed the 2024 USA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team after a training camp spanning three days in Brooklyn, New York. The team is set to participate in the 2024 FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, scheduled to take place in Antwerp, Belgium from February 8 to 11. Five-time Olympic champion Diana
Even the most casual basketball fan basically understands what a pick and roll is. We’ve all seen it in occur in enough games to be able to spot one when it happens, and most of us can describe exactly how it works. But for some teams, rolling after setting a ball screen isn’t the best
Without a doubt, the most controversial call in basketball is the block/charge. Nothing else is really even close. Even though a charge circle might be painted on the court… And the official may be in perfect position… At the end of the day, it will still be a judgment call by the guy with the
The box out is one of the simplest basketball skills to complete and can be taught to the youngest and smallest of players. But despite how relatively easy it is to perform, it could still be argued that boxing out is also the most forgotten skill in the game as it requires strict discipline to
Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming spoke at a gala dinner in New York last week organized by the … [+] National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. Russell Flannery Former NBA star Yao Ming achieved success in the world’s most prestigious basketball league in part through an early start as a player. The Shanghai native studied in
The 2023-24 NBA season tips off on Oct. 24 and teams will be chasing the Denver Nuggets as they look to defend their title. The latest 2023 NBA futures odds list Denver at +450 to repeat, which trails only the Boston Celtics (+380) and the Milwaukee Bucks (+400. Milwaukee made one of the biggest splashes
“I couldn’t play guard,” he told The Times in 1983. “They had doubts. Even me, I had doubts. There was no way I was going to be too sure of myself. That’s probably where the arrogance went.” He was released before the start of the 1977-78 season but continued to play for a short while,
New York Liberty General Manager Jonathan Kolb is the 2023 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year. Kolb, in his fifth year as General Manager, earned the honor for the first time. He is the first New York executive to win the award. “I am profoundly humbled to be named this year’s WNBA Basketball Executive of
Foto L.Canu / Ciamillo-Castoria Italy ended their 2023 FIBA World Cup journey in 8th place after a loss to Slovenia. However, the day was significant as it marked the retirement of Gigi Datome after a remarkable 20-year basketball career. In a memorable performance, Marco Spissu contributed 22 points, including 6/11 from three-point range, in his
Photo: FIBA For Steve Kerr, Les Bleus’ sudden 2023 FIBA World Cup crumbling in the hands of Latvia just serves as a gentle lesson that the global game just keeps improving. “It’s a good reminder to all of us. You can’t just ease into any game in this tournament,” Kerr said. “The level of competition
MANILA (Philippines) – A group of 12 individuals who made remarkable contributions to international basketball have been officially inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2023. The enshrinement ceremony took place at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila, Philippines. This year’s group includes legendary players Yao Ming (China), Penny
HOME • Uncategorized • Draymond Green believes most NBA players don’t have a basketball IQ 2023-07-23T20:23:57+00:00 2023-07-23T20:23:57+00:00 2023-07-23T20:31:15+00:00. Antonis Stroggylakis 23/Jul/23 20:23 Eurohoops.net Antonis Stroggylakis Draymond Green says most guys who are big and athletic are “dumb” By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green didn’t mince his words when talking about the level
In Inua Ellams’s new play, “The Half-God of Rainfall,” the gods play thunderous games of basketball in the heavens. For Candrice Jones’s “Flex,” high schoolers practice their defensive stances while scraping by in rural Arkansas. Near the end of Rajiv Joseph’s “King James,” the two main characters play a one-on-one game of basketball using a
Photo by Dean Bennett on Unsplash In the ever-evolving world of basketball entertainment, technology continues to push boundaries, revolutionizing the way we create and experience various forms of media. One such groundbreaking technology is AI portraits, which have gained significant popularity due to their ability to generate stunning and realistic portraits instantly. In this article,
The NCAA is adding another postseason women’s tournament to its lineup. The organization announced the launch of the 32-team Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament for 2024. The event will be completely owned and funded by the NCAA. There are already two independent postseason tournaments that have robust participation: The 64-team WNIT and the eight-team Women’s Basketball
Nikki McCray-Penson, an all-American point guard for the powerhouse University of Tennessee women’s basketball team, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a three-time All-Star in the W.N.B.A., died on Friday. She was 51. Her death was announced by Rutgers University, where she was about to enter her second season as an assistant coach of the
The Las Vegas Summer League continues with eight more games but only four games for the evening slate. So, we’ll be taking a look at the later four-game slate for DraftKings DFS managers. As the summer league keeps going, the choices become more difficult because we have to dig into the nitty gritty names that
Across YouTube and SkySports, British Basketball League viewership increased by over 200% over the course of the 2022/23 season. Significantly increased interest around the Play-Offs, saw a 377% rise in viewership compared to last season. Video views live, on-demand and across social media jumped from 1.4 million to over 20 million. Record attendances were recorded
Leicester Riders have announced the signing of 6’8” forward Samuel Idowu. The former GB U20s star spent his three college years in NCAA Division One with Saint Peter’s University. Iwodu starred for the Peacocks in helping them win the program’s first ever national postseason tournament championship in 2017. Idowu averaged 16.1 pts in his first
The British Basketball League is delighted to announce the appointment of Elliot Stein as the League’s new Commercial Director. Elliot joins the British Basketball League with exceptional experience within the sports business sector, having most recently held the position of Director of Business Development at B+A. During this time he cultivated relationships with clients such
Former Kansas basketball standout Christian Braun had the best game of his young NBA career in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Two Kansas Jayhawks were selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft, and the No. 21 pick Christian Braun is doing something that no one could have seen coming for him
From Baylor: Ahead of Wednesday’s Phoenix Mercury game against the Dallas Wings, the Baylor women’s basketball team visited with former BU star Brittney Griner and presented her with a commemorative frame featuring the BG42 patch that the Bears wore on their jerseys during the 2022-23 season. Photos courtesy of Baylor Athletics.
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