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Basketball
The game of basketball, including positions, basketball hoop sizes, and court sizes. Includes all levels of basketball.
10,661 Questions
Which is better di dii or diii in aau basketball?
Di because that mean Divison 1 and Dii is Division 2 and so on
What does to pick chalk mean in gambling?
'Picking chalk' or 'betting chalk' means to bet the favorites. Using the 2008 March Madness as an example, if you bet chalk you were a big winner because all four #1 seeds made it to the Final Four.
Favorites generally pay the least though.
A "chalk bettor" is most often used to describe someone new to betting or desperate for any sort of money return (someone who's lost a lot that day and wants to make a somewhat safe bet), especially in horse racing.
"Chalk bettors" pick favorites and feel they will win the most often but they win the least money because the payouts are so small due to the close odds (5:2, 1:1, 7:5 etc).
In such cases, the second and third place horses often pay more to come in second or third than the winning horse pays to win. An experienced bettor or someone who doesn't mind taking a bigger chance, stands to win a lot more.
"The chalk horse" goes back to when the trackside odds were shown on a chalkboard. A favorite horse was bet so often it would be erased over and over again as the odds changed, resulting in:
A: a lot of chalk used
B: hard to read names due to the number of times the numbers were quickly erased, leaving chalk all over that horses line on the board.
What team did the famous pro basketball player nicknamed 'Clyde' play for?
Clyde "The Glide" Drexler played for the Portland Trailblazers and the Houston Rockets.
An nba game starting at 700pm will end when?
Games in the National Basketball Association have 4 12-minute quarters. However, with stops for fouls and breaks between quarters and half-time there is no set length to how long a game will actually take. Most games last between 2 and 2.5 hours.
What is run and gun basketball?
Basically a fast-break style. An example of this would be the Phoenix Suns during the 2005-2008 seasons. They averaged around 110 point per game, and usually got their shots off before 8 seconds of the shot clock has passed.
What hasn't changed between basketball today from when it started.?
The tradition of numbering the uniforms has not changed in basketball. This tradition to help referees identify players for fouls dated back to its beginning and continues today.
Which TV channels carry the NBA game results?
There are several TV channels which hold NBA game results. ESPN and Fox Sports typically cover NBA game results; most results can be found on the channel or their website.
What does time out on the floor mean?
That is a term that simply means a time out has been called. You might also here an announcer say 'Time out on the court'.
How did the Charlotte Bobcats get their name?
Bobcats, along with Charlotte Flight and Charlotte Dragons were the top three choices as voted by fans. The Charlotte Regional Sports Commission aided with the "Help Name The Team" effort that drew over 1,250 suggestions. The bobcat, an expert at survival according to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission, is athletic, fierce and an indigenous predator to the Carolinas.
Charlotte, already being home to the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League, made the cat-related name a natural choice for the area's new basketball team.
There is also speculation as to whether or not the "Bob" in Bobcats is a further reference to Robert "Bob" Johnson, the original owner of the team.
Does it matter if the basketball net is 2 inches lower?
yes depending on who is playing and the regualtions and the rules of where you are playing or the state
Are there 17 and under boy AAU basketball teams in Suffolk VA?
yes there is. the Suffolk Black Knights are a boys AAU team for 6th-8th grade boys and they are also starting a girls 5th/6th grade team for school yr 2012/13. Hope this helps. look them up on facebook or suffolkblackknight.org
Why is the center in basketball always the tallest position on the court?
At the Center Court position, the tallest player has the best advantage to score points, and rebound, due to their height.
What will happen if you have a tongue piercing and play basketball?
Nothing. You don't have to worry about biting the tongue ring if the barbell isn't too long for your mouth & if you don't use it to click your teeth.
What should you wear to a middle school sports banquet?
If you are a student-athlete, you should check with your school. Some teams will wear their uniforms, while other schools ask students to wear casual dress clothes.
