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Olympics Basketball

Questions regarding the Olympic sport of basketball including questions about the 1992 American Dream Team and the 2008 Redeem Team.

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What is a knockdown in a boxing ring?

A knockdown in boxing refers to when a fighter is knocked to the canvas by their opponent and must touch the floor with any part of their body other than their feet. The referee will then begin a count, and if the fighter is unable to get up and continue fighting before the count of ten, the fight is considered over, and the opponent wins by knockout.

What is plaque with cards and team picture of 1992 basketball dream team worth?

i think i have the same plaque.. if there was only 10,000 of them made it if the same once i have and i also would like to know how to figure out the value of this item.

the cards look kind of cartoonish?!

How long does an Olympic basketball game last?

middle school and high school are both 4 8 min quarters, college is 2 20 min half, and the NBA is 4 12 min quarters

What are the maximum dimensions of a basketball?

The standard size of a basketball in the NBA is 9.5 to 9.85 inches (24.1 to 25.0 cm) in diameter. In the NCAA, the diameter of a basketball cannot be larger than 30 inches, and women's basketballs are no larger than 29 inches.

How many teams play basketball in the Olympics?

In 2012, there will be twelve teams for men's basketball in the olympics. There will be twelve women's teams in the 2012 olympics, all competing for the gold medal.

Why do you need reaction time in basketball?

You need speed in basketball to make hard drives to pass up the defense. You also need "quickness", or quick reflexes. These will help you with steals and getting rebounds.

Site of 1980 Olympics?

The Summer Olympics were in Moscow and the Winter Olympics were in Lake Placid.

Is basketball a winter Olympic sport?

In most areas, yes, basketball is only a winter sport. Since many sports require the outdoors, not many others sports can be done during the winter. Basketball can be played in the warmth of a gym.

Who are the only basketball players who have won a high school state championship the ncaa championship the nba championship and a olympic gold medal?

Championship Basketball Players

Here are two of the seven: Billy Thompson and Milt Wagner.

Jerry Lucas, Magic Johnson, & Quinn Buckner are 3 more.


Rodney McCray out of Mount Vernon, NY

How much would a 1984 Michael Jordan US Basketball Olympic Card be worth?

Only 1 company had the licenses to make his Olympic card. It was made by the Star Company. The range anywhere from a few $100 to over thousand. Beware of fake ones with no trademarks on them. Or one that has Missing Link Production on the back. Those are counterfeit cards people try to sell on eBay from $5 to $150. And they are just junk cards.

Australia's Olympic medals in basketball?

Australia has won 3 medals (2 silver, 1 bronze) at the Summer Games in basketball. All medals have been won by the women's team who won silver in 2000 and 2004 and bronze in 1996.

Are the dimensions of a high school a college and an NBA basketball court the same?

Girls Basketball always use 28.5 Boys Basketball uses 28.5 up until 7th grade. In 7th grade through NBA ball a 30.1 is used.

How many 10-minute periods are played in Olympic basketball games?

There are two periods played in a whole game of college basketball. Both periods are 20 minutes long. But with timeouts and fouls called during the game, the game goes on longer.

Why is the Olympic basketball have stripes?

there is one stripes on a basket ball there all together

Did the Philippine basketball team qualified in olympic games in history?

Yes, the men's basketball team of Philippines has qualified for 7 Olympic Games:

1) 1936 - finished 5th
2) 1948 - finished 12th
3) 1952 - finished 9th
4) 1956 - finished 7th
5) 1960 - finished 11th
6) 1968 - finished 13th
7) 1972 - finished 13th

What is the average Basketball players size?

All basketball players in the NBA are over 6 feet tall. Many of them are closer to being over 6-1/2 feet tall.

Basketball became an official Olympic sport in what year?

In Berlin, since 1936, with demonstration events in 1904 and 1924.

What four US Olympic men's basketball coaches won a gold medal and an NCAA Championship?

I am pretty sure that there are only 3 African American men's Division 1 head basketball coaches who have won a Division 1 men's basketball championship: John Thompson, Jr.
Nolan Richardson
Tubby Smith