People get into coaching basketball for many different reasons. Whether it’s because they’re a former player looking to stay in the game, a lifelong fan trying to get more involved, or a parent whose child’s team needs a coach for the season. Whatever the reason, they soon find out it’s a challenging role to navigate. … Read more
The VHS/DVD championship season recap is a lost art in the era of Youtube, but I’m old enough to remember when it was the only game in town. I’d see ads for them in the immediate aftermath of a title win—a chance to relive a great run through a curated collection of clips and interviews. … Read more
Last night on Love Island USA, a game show my wife watches while I’m in the room, the remaining male contestants played basketball. I do not know if this was part of the contest or just a pick-up game where the players happened to be wearing mic packs. However I do know, via osmosis, that … Read more
Kevin Durant was shooting and knocking down mid-rangers in Georges Niang’s face but the latter wasn’t backing down. It was in a game where the Cleveland Cavaliers were cruising to victory against the Phoenix Suns last year. As the two were making their way back down the other end of the court, Niang felt the … Read more
Around the world, pickup basketball is a very common sight. Whether it’s a YMCA, college campus, or the nearest playground, chances are there is a game of pickup going on at all hours of the day. Because it’s just a pickup game, there isn’t a rulebook that goes along with it. Yet somehow, players everywhere … Read more
((Crohn– A crowd of children echoed the name Gary Payetton II from Golden State Warriors while appearing in his camp. The shooting goalkeeper hosts his annual basketball camp for Oakland Hill in the gym. Dozens of children who meet to learn basketball are trained in various techniques and skills for a greater purpose. The mission … Read more
Dylan Harper’s selection as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs marks a significant moment for the rising star. The Rutgers standout’s draft status has already generated substantial media attention, including a recent podcast appearance alongside Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. During their conversation … Read more
Every basketball game is likely to have some fouls called during it, regardless of the skill level of the teams playing. Fouling is just part of the game. However, there is one type of foul that is typically under more scrutiny than most others because of the amount of judgment required by officials to make … Read more
Austin (KXAN) – In an attempt to improve the quality of basketball for youth, the current San Antonio Spears striker Harrison Barnes, and his wife Pretani revealed a stadium on Wednesday at the headquarters of the boys and girls club in the Austin region. Barnes was only with Spears for one season, but the veteran … Read more
Most basketball fans would agree that a dunk is one of the most exciting plays in the game. There’s just something about a player jumping up and slamming a ball through the rim that immediately fires up a team and its fans. But there’s one specific type of dunk that brings a bigger reaction than … Read more