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  2. Glossary of basketball terms - Wikipedia

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    References 0–9 2-for-1 A strategy used within the last minute of a period or quarter, in which the team with possession times its shot to ensure that it will regain possession with enough time to shoot again before time runs out. Applicable in competitions that use a shot clock (all except NFHS in most US states). 3-and-D Any player, typically not a star, who specializes mainly in three ...

  3. List of sports clichés - Wikipedia

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    Sports critic Bill Mayo disagrees, saying that sports clichés are used "just the right amount," and "it is what it is." Former New York Giants quarterback -turned CBS broadcaster Phil Simms devotes a large portion of his 2004 book Sunday Morning Quarterback to examining football clichés such as "winning the turnover battle", "halftime ...

  4. Shooting guard - Wikipedia

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    Understanding that this position is shaped around the shooting ability of the athlete, many external abilities implemented into the player will overall help construct the potential the athlete possesses. External abilities would consist of strong ball handling, a sharp mind, and the development of a high basketball intelligence.

  5. Quarters vs Halves: Explaining why men's, women's college ...

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    "Four quarters instead of two halves: Men's college basketball is the only visible form of the game in the world that does not have quarters. It is not a question of remaining unique. It is not a ...

  6. Coulee Conference - Wikipedia

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    The Coulee Conference is a seven-member high school athletic conference in the La Crosse, Wisconsin area. It was founded in 1926 and is affiliated with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association .

  7. Hoop (magazine) - Wikipedia

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    HOOP is an official NBA publication, produced by Professional Sports Publications. [3] The magazine features in-depth interviews with players, and also highlights the players' lives off the court. Other popular sections include celebrity interviews and Dance Life.

  8. How a tiny basketball court in Italy helped mold Kobe Bryant ...

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    Editor’s Note: A new series “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom and provides an intimate look at his post ...

  9. Bob Ryan - Wikipedia

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    Robert P. Ryan (born February 21, 1946) is an American sportswriter, formerly with The Boston Globe, and author.He has been described as "the quintessential American sportswriter" and a basketball guru, [1] and is well known for his coverage of the sport including his famous stories covering the Boston Celtics in the 1970s.