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Basketball Shot from a Plane

May 21, 2010

Check out this crazy video of Texas A&M students who made an unbelievable basketball shot out of a cropdusting airplane. The group refers to themselves as “Dude Perfect,” and it would definitely have to take a “dude” to attempt this shot. Watch CBS News Videos Online

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Japanese Pro Basketball Game: An Interesting Experience

May 19, 2010

Interesting. That was the only word that came to mind immediately after the game. Very interesting. About two months back, while on business in Japan, I went to my first Japanese professional basketball game. The Hitachi SunRockers, currently #3 in the JBL standings, were at home in Shibuya (Tokyo) hosting the top ranked Aisin SeaHorses. [...]

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22 Yr Old, Guerdwich Montimere, Poses as 16 Yr Old Texas Basketball Star

May 12, 2010

My Momma always said that if somebody has two first names, then be careful. Well, Odessa, Texas (home to Friday Night Lights) wishes they would have had my Momma’s advice. Guerdwich Montimere, aka Jerry Joseph, was arrested at Permian High on Tuesday and booked into Ector County jail on a charge of presenting false identification [...]

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Naismith Taught Me How to Shoot

May 4, 2010
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I discovered recently that my knowledge of basketball descends from a direct path from the creator of basketball himself, Dr. James Naismith. In fact, this is true for all of the staff here at Basketball.org. Dr. Naismith invented basketball in 1891. He eventually became the first coach at the Kansas University and coached a player [...]

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The Street Stops Here Review

March 30, 2010
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Recently, I had the opportunity to screen an upcoming PBS movie titled (airs March 31st), The Street Stops Here on renowned high school basketball coach Bob Hurley, Sr. Here is the synopsis of the film: The film tells the story of Coach Hurley’s efforts at inner city St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New [...]

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John Wooden on Teaching

May 18, 2009

I have never really “heard” John Wooden.  I’ve seen him on TV at games give a quick sound bite.  I’ve read a book about him and a book by him.  I admire him greatly.  But I’ve never really heard him talk long enough that I felt like I truly understood him. Well, this speech his [...]

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Bennett and Calipari. Two Diverse Psyches

April 2, 2009

Over the past couple of days there have been two major coaching changes in college basketball involving two fine coaches.  Tony Bennett left Washington State to go to Virginia, and John Calipari left Memphis to go to Kentucky.  I find it to be interesting how different these two men are, not only in their completely diverse coaching [...]

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History of March Madness

March 24, 2009

Interestingly enough, the term March Madness has been around to describe basketball tournaments since 1939. However, it initially described the Illinois State High School tournament, not the NCAA tournament. Over the years, it has become associated with the NCAA tournament to the point where it overshadows its true roots. Illinois Roots “March Madness” was born [...]

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Bill Davidson-A Unique Man

March 14, 2009

Yesterday was a very enjoyable day of watching college basketball, with all the fun and excitement leading into the NCAA tournament.  However, as I was getting ready to go to bed,  I was terribly saddened by the news of the  passing of Bill Davidson, the owner of the Detroit Pistons. It has been well documented the story [...]

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Dunk Contest Revisited

February 16, 2009

Congratulations to Nate Robinson in winning the 2009 NBA dunk contest with his final dunk coming by jumping over his rival, Dwight Howard.  The classic match-up of big vs small.  Nate cannot only get up, but he also has a great deal of showmanship.  A terrific dunk and very entertaining. Watching  the 2009 dunk contest at this year’s All-Star [...]

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