Basketball is a sport—one of the most famous sport aside from soccer, football, and baseball. Like any other sport, it requires, as well as develops, physical strength. It is a sport of agility and endurance that develops hand-eye coordination of players. Basketball is a game that only requires a basket, a ball, and at least […]
Why Play Basketball
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Basketball is probably the most popular sport in the whole world. Thanks to NBA and the likes of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and others, many people have indulged into this sport not only because their idols do so but for the simple reason that they want to be physically fit and live a longer and […]
Top Professional Basketball Leagues around the World
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There are many basketball professional leagues around the world. This is such a feat for the game’s creator, Dr. James Naismith. Who would have thought that the game that Naismith conceptualized to help his students keep fit and active during rainy and winter seasons will emerge as one of the most popular and widely watched […]
The March Madness Processes of Basketball
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When first week of March comes, college students go gaga over basketball. This is called the March Madness which goes through until first week of April. This is an American tradition. March Madness is the name given to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCA) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. These tournaments decide the basketball champions […]
The Core of the Basketball Used in Various Leagues
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A basketball may refer to the game or the ball that is used in it. If you are interested about the ball, it is essential to note that it actually varies in size depending on its purpose. For example, the promotional items are usually smaller than the ones used in training exercises. The kind that […]
The Art of Bracketology in NCAA Basketball Tournament
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As the month of March approaches, the frenzy of college basketball fans starts to build up—the traditional March Madness comes. With the start of March Madness comes office pools, gambling and bookies. However, before March Madness comes, you need to be familiar with bracketology. Bracketology, the study of brackets, is a technique for picking teams […]
Staying Safe While Playing Basketball
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Indeed, playing basketball is fun because it gives you the freedom in doing the things that you love. Aside from that, it also gives a person a self-fulfillment in knowing that he or she can learn a new sport and have a chance to be great at it. But, no matter how exciting and mind-boggling […]
Looking Back at the Beginnings of Basketball
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Even if you are not a fan, you surely have heard about basketball because this is one of the most popular sports in the world. There are many personalities who emerged from this field and eventually became famous media figures. There are some players who were casted on film and TV productions. Many players were […]
Knowing Deeper the Five 2009 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
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There are 293 coaches, players, referees, contributors, and teams who are enshrined Hall of Famer by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame since 1959. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is the highest honor one can get in basketball. Entering the Hall of Fame means one has outstandingly contributed to the sport. In 2009, […]
Getting Your Kids Into Basketball
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Obesity and over-weight cases among children in the United States have increased. According so several studies, nearly 50% of children in the United States will be obese. Aside from proper diet, exercise and involving children in physical activity could help battle obesity. Basketball is a great way of involving children into sports and helping them […]
