Basketball Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:09 PM

Everyone wants to have a basketball court but very few know how to build a basketball court. The first step is to identify the area. There is no difficulty with a concrete area. It is smooth, firm and ready to play. However, surfaces that are uneven may need to be leveled. Such surfaces may either need concreting or else lying of an artificial basketball surface. Both these are expensive options. The second step involves selecting the equipment. Should it be a portable system or an in-gr... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:08 PM

A Coaches note first. Founded in 1981, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport of women's basketball and to foster and promote the development of the game of basketball as an amateur sport for women and girls. Women’s college basketball dates back to a game played at Smith College for girls in 1893 between freshmen against the sophomores. However, the first offi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:02 PM

The March Madness brings along the online betting fever. Right from college students to office goers, almost everybody gets onto the net and places a bet. The FBI estimates that over $2.5 billion is wagered on the NCAA tournament with only $80 million betting done legally. That goes to show the amount being gambled illegally! The FBI estimate may just be the tip of the iceberg. Independent observers believe that the amount being wagered on basketball is much higher. They may be right bec... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:01 PM

College basketball and merchandise is among the most popular today as anytime in the past history of the sport and growing each year in leaps and bounds. College basketball In-fact is one of the most popular sports today. Be it memorabilia, apparel or footwear, the demand for college basketball merchandise continues to grow. More and more Americans are turning nostalgic and buying basketball jerseys of their college or autographed caps. Their demand is matched by today's generatio... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:01 PM

It's the play that makes crowds jump to their feet, players jump from their benches and people who are watching at home jump off the couch and yell, "Holy crap, did you see that?" It's the slam-dunk - the most electrifying and exciting play in basketball. Whether it's a power dunk that nearly breaks the backboard or an acrobatic aerial maneuver where the player twists and turns in the air, a slam dunk gets players and fans fired up and can change the momentum of the game.<... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:00 PM

Please remember that you usually get exactly what you pay for--so buyer beware when you purchase discount basketball shoes. Be very selective and examine the shoes inside and outside. The time that you spend in the selection process may be time well spent. The demand for basketball shoes has led to the setting up of a large number of shops, both online and offline, that sell discount basketball shoes. These stores offer huge discounts -- as high as 20 to 40 per cent -- on basketball shoes... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 9:59 PM

ESPN NBA Basketball is the continuation of the NBA 2K series of basketball games, a franchise that was born on the now-defunct Sega Dreamcast. Despite the series' relative youth, compared to other basketball franchises, the 2K series has always been known for fantastic graphics and excellent simulation-style gameplay. This year, the developers at Visual Concepts have kept all the hallmarks of their earlier games, and they've added a new control system called "isomotion." This s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 9:59 PM

The man Adidas basketball shoes are quite a rage both on and off the court. On court, they give the players an extra bounce and protection. Off court, they are a fashion symbol. Adidas too realizes the value of its basketball shoes and continues to come up with innovative models. Currently, Adidas uses two different technologies to make the shoes. The first is the Torsion technology. This technology allows the forefoot and heel to move independently, and also provide lightweight support... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 9:58 PM

The pro basketball history in the US can be traced to a game played at the YMCA in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1896. This was the fallout of a dispute between members of the YMCA team and a YMCA official. The angry players formed a professional team and played for money. Two years later a group of New Jersey newspaper sports editors founded the National Basketball League (NBL). The stars of this league were Ed Wachter and Barney Sedran. The first two successful professional teams of the twent... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 9:57 PM

We will start with just one example that most really like. Reebok Classics - CL BB Jam SE Look good on and off the court in these retro basketball sneakers. Classic lines with full-grain leather uppers. Durable rubber outsole for great traction while breakin' ankles. Reebok basketball shoes, which have been developed in conjunction with NBA, are available all over the world. These shoes are specially designed for those players who need a solid and comfortable fit, better ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 9:57 PM

Most stores help you find the best deals on the biggest selection of products from all of the top-rated manufactures. Compare products, read reviews, and compare prices to make sure you quickly find the right product at the right price every time. Shop smarter and get the proper gear. College basketball jerseys are among the greatest possessions that any college basketball player can hope for. They give a feeling of pride, of belonging to a team. The jerseys are prized not only by the pla... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 9:57 PM

The NCAA Basketball Tournament is one of the most watched and awaited sports fixture in the US. It whips up a frenzy that is incredible. Almost the whole nation turns to basketball when the NCAA tournament starts. The tourney is conducted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which lays down the rules for the 1,200-odd participating colleges and university members. Out of the 1,200 colleges and universities, 1,006 are active members and can participate in the NCAA tourn... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 2:00 PM

Whether you’re a serious baller or just practicing your jumper in the driveway, most good stores have got the shoes for you. You should be able to browse through a wide selection of styles and colors to match your game, while giving you the support and comfort you need. So whether you are looking for a little more lift to perfect that alley-oop shot or just working on dribbling the ball down the court, most good stores have what you need to get moving today. The NBA basketball shoes are m... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Nicky Pilkington @ Thursday, 26th January 2006 @ 7:00 PM

The history of women's college basketball started in Smith College for girls in 1893. But the first official basketball match played by women was between Stanford and Berkley in April 1896, which was played behind locked doors, for women eyes' only. The first rules for women basketball were drawn up in 1901. These included rules that we would find peculiar today like having the basket sewn, where the umpire had to retrieve the ball after each score, and even playing on grass cou... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By David Barnes @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 8:13 PM

The best way to increase your earnings from betting is to develop a basketball betting guide. Such a guide will help you cut your losses, and increase your earnings. This is precisely how professional bettors operate. They don’t place bets on whims and fancies as is the general belief, but after considerable hard work. In contrast, amateur bettors go with the public mood. They win some, and loose more. So if you want to win you must have your own betting guide. This guide should include the foll... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Nicky Pilkington @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 2:45 AM

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. The measurements of size and dimension of a regulation basketball hoop is determined by the tournament committee. Any changed to these measurements should b... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Lee Dobbins @

The father of basketball, Dr. James Naismith came up with the game in 1892 and the first game was played in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania on April 8 1893 between the New Brighton YMCA and the Geneva College. The game was very popular and by 1914 as many as 360 colleges boasted basketball teams. In 1939, the first NCAA Men’s College Basketball Championship tournament was held which was won by the University of Oregon. The formation of Pro basketball in 1896 came about from a dispute b... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By David Barnes @

There is nothing that can be more exciting than being a member of a fantasy basketball league. It allows you to be the manager and owner of your own team. You can draft players, trade players or bench players, very much like professional managers and owners do in real life. You even have a commissioner who makes sure that the league is played according to rules, and no one who is part of the league cheats. No wonder the fantasy league has become an addiction. Millions of Americans join fa... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Nicky Pilkington @

The first official basketball history would be at YMCA in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1896. It was the fallout of a dispute between members of the YMCA team and a YMCA official, resulting in a professional team, playing for money. 2 years later, the National Basketball League was founded. In the 2oth century, the top professional teams were the Buffalo Germans and the Original Celtics. The first major national professional league was the American Basketball League. In the 30s, the mos... more...