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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
What does BA mean in basketball stats?
It means Batting Average Against. It is used to show what opposing hitters are hitting off of a particular pitcher. For example, Randy Johnson had a .197 BAA in the 2004 season. That means opposing hitters had a .197 batting average against him that season.
Where did the Boston Celtics get their name?
The origional owner of the team, Walter Brown, wanted to increase attendance at the games. At the time Boston had a very large Irish population. In hopes that the Irish population would begin attending more, Brown named the basketball team the Celtics.
Who are the harlem globetrotters?
As of 12/20/08; the current roster of the Harlem Globetrotters are: Airport Greenup
Ant Atkinson
Big Easy Lofton
Blenda Rodriguez
Buckets Blakes
Bull Bullard
El Gato Melendez
Flash Richardson
Flight Time Lang
General Grant
Handles Franklin
Hi Rise Brown
Hi-Lite Bruton
Hot Shot Branch
Moo Moo Evans
Rocket Rivers
Scooter Christensen
Skyscraper Alleyne
Slick Willie Shaw
Special K Daley
Stormin Norman
Sweet Pea Shine
Tiny Lawrence
Turbo Pearson
Wildkat Edgerson
When a player steps on the out of bounds line and is then bumped out by a defender what is the call?
When a player steps on the out of bounds line, the ball is out of bounds and the opposing team will get possession. It doesn't matter if a defender commits a foul afterwards, the ball was out of bounds first, so this is the call.
A basketball court is 28 meters long and 15 meters wide.
Is it true that double rim basketball hoops are harder to score on?
No, NBA hoops are single rimmed . The indoor hoops for anywhere whether its at school or basketball court or anyplace you can play indoor basketball are normally single rimmed.
How many miles does the average basketball referee run in a game?
The distance really depends on the age group that the ref is dealing with. In a pro game, the center ref probably runs as much, if not more as much as the players. In younger kid's soccer, the ref doesn't run as much because the kids don't run too fast. The AR on the other hand doesn't run too much. They are only running the length of half the field. So, the question really depends.
How many rappers own a basketball team?
i believe there are 3 rappers/singers who own a basketball team. Jay-z owns part of the New Jersey Nets, and Usher owns part of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and nelly is part owner of the Charlotte bobcats
How do you hold a basketball with one hand?
To hold a basketball with one hand you will need your hand to be at a decent size ( for basketball that is ).
Next grab the ball the same way as you will when you are preparing to shoot the ball. Extend your finger tips ( as these are what's going to help you out with holding the ball with one hand )
And that's about it. A Pictorial Explanation Would Help More But I Do Not Have The Pictures . Google the triangle finger shape during preparation for a shot in basketball technique... It is exactly the picture reference that you need
-- Tough it up
-- You got him where you want him
-- That guy really rammitackled the ball. We are only 9 runs behind let's get back in the game
-- The pitcher's momma wears combat boots
-- Hot dogs here
-- Hey batter batter batter batter, suuwing batter
How many hooks on a basketball rim?
There is no such thing. That is probably just a term for a hook shot that hits the rim and bounces in the basket.
When was the sport basketball invented?
James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 in the Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Who was the first to make a half court shot in basketball?
Dakota Craddock from Binger, Oklahoma made 167 three pointers in a row. Dakota Craddock from Binger, Oklahoma made 167 three pointers in a row.
What is the average salary for a basketball player in the Philippines?
Wala! Magkalkal ka nalang ng basura!
The easiest way to fix a backboard that a guy paid to build and he did it wrong, is to remove the Spalding basketball hoop from the backboard. You can then attach it to a new backboard, that is not tilted forward, and you won't have to be sick and tired of a bad backboard anymore.
What is the longest losing streak in high school basketball?
The longest continuous (over multiple seasons) losing streak in NCAA basketball belongs to California Institute of Technology (Caltech), with 207 continuous losses in Division III play and 245 continuous losses in conference play over 21 years. The conference play streak has not yet ended.
The worst single-season losing streak in NCAA basketball belongs to New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), who lost all 29 games over the 2007-2008 season.
How long does an elementary girls basketball game last?
It's not limited, really. Nobody knows. in this case, we have to take an average. since it's a school game, i say to expect the game to be 60 to 30 minutes, i think... yes, that's it. i'm sure it's gonna probably be, according to common sense, 56 minutes. but I don't know EXACTLY. it depends. but i hope i helped you!!
