If you like to read, and want to learn about the game of basketball, you may want to look into buying a book or two on this subject. Every year several top of the line titles are published on the game of basketball. Some of the books are about the game itself, and some of [...]

The Golden State Warriors grabbed their first playoff spot since 1994 when they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-98. With this win, the Warriors beat the Clippers to take the No. 8 seed.
Guard Jason Richardson said that he was happy that the fight for the playoff spot was finally over.
However, the Warriors cannot rest as [...]

Going into the 2006/07 season, the New Jersey Nets are one of the biggest question marks in the NBA. While they have had enough talent to make the playoffs consistently for a good while, they have never been able to get over the hump and win a championship.
The good news for the Nets is that [...]

Slam dunk or simply dunk is a basketball shot. This generally requires the capability of the player to jump high in the air and give power to the ball with one or both of his hands. For achieving two points field goal, the player should know how to jump higher to dunk a basketball and [...]

Last year, we saw one of the best scoring seasons of all time. It was the first time three players have averaged over 30 points for the season. Lebron James, Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant each averaged over 30 with Kobe averaging 35 points! When we talk about a scoring champion, that average is usually [...]

Its my theory that the few great shooters the game of basketball has had control distance by varying the arch (trajectory) of the shot rather than varying the Release or the timing of the shot.
MANY THINK THERES ONE ARCH THAT WORKS BEST…
In conversations Ive had with the older boys in my clinics, most of them [...]

In the last 25 years, I have aided over 80 coaches to reach their goal of coaching in college. Over the years I have developed a system that will give any coach a chance to reach this coaching pinnacle. My expertise is teaching this path to eager young coaches. Will you be next?
If you want [...]

Every NBA fan would love to have an autograph from their favorite athlete, but often the cost of basketball autographs are out of reach for many. Whether its the cost factor or the concern as to whether or not a paid autograph is authentic, many are looking toward the athletes themselves for free basketball [...]

Sonics @ Bucks: Back in 1989, the Bucks and Sonics met in game that would wind up going to 5OTs and over 300 total points scored. While I dont expect that to happen here, both teams are capable of doing so. Both can score and neither can play defense.
Predicted Score: Seattle wins 114-111 in [...]

If you are an athlete and you are very into sports then the one fact you should know is that your jump vertical (vertical leap - how high you can jump in the air) is a very good strong point of your overall abilities. For instance…the NFL focuses on the jump vertical when [...]