When a rookie player starts out, there is a lot of pressure to succeed early on. These players have been given the chance to play and if they do not perform, they will suffer. In life, there is usually only a few chances to do something and if you miss, those chances are never given [...]

Everyone knows that winning is better than losing, especially in the NBA. Players alike and coaches and management, go out of their way in order to make plans for improvement. Everyone wants to do well because with winning, comes glory and wealth. Winning is something that cannot be bought but must be earned. However, ever [...]

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 United States is looking to win the World Games for the first time in over a decade this year. In the past they have been stifled by teams with better outside shooters and more determination. But after watching the United States squad throughout the exhibition games, it is safe to say that they have [...]

Finally Steven Hunter got his first start of the season against Miami Heat. The Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks decided to start with Hunter instead of power forward Joe Smith. Smith did not play in the second half of the recently concluded match at Memphis. Smith had shot 3 for 16 in the last four games.
Cheeks [...]

The Phoenix Suns had a easy first round victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. There were not hiccups but now the Suns know that the road will get a lot more difficult.
The Suns will now face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinal. The Spurs are experienced and have one of NBAs best [...]

A great core providing strong abdominal muscles is one of the biggest focuses of all athletes whether its for Basketball, Baseball, Surfing or even extreme BMX. They all know the same thing, a strong core provides your body a solid platform to achieve at its best along with the health benefits and greatly reduced rate [...]

Sports play a huge role in our daily life. As our kids participate in sports the role of the coach becomes important. Unlike many professions, coaching does not have a preparation path as do most other professions. This article looks at key questions and considerations for those interested in becoming a coach.
For many college students [...]

Knowing how to jump higher is definitely an asset for athletes. You will see a marked improvement in your performance after you increase your vertical jump. There are many exercises to jump higher that you will have to do on a daily basis. These include both strength training as well as power training.
Exercises To Increase [...]

As the smells of popcorn, hotdogs and sweat filled the air, the sounds of sneakers squeaking on the polished floor, and basketballs bouncing echoed in the stadium, local fans cheered their neighborhood basketball players as they clambered around the court for control of the ball. The emotions were high and the energy was palpable as [...]