Olympics Basketball

The top professional basketball team in France is ASVEL Basket, based in Villeurbanne, near Lyon. They compete in the Jeep Elite league and the EuroLeague. Other notable teams include Limoges CSP and Monaco Basket.

The first women's Olympic basketball game took place at the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada. This marked the inclusion of women's basketball as an official Olympic sport. The United States team won the inaugural gold medal in the event.

The value of an unopened box of SkyBox 1992 Olympic Dream Team cards can vary significantly based on market demand, condition, and rarity. As of late 2023, prices typically range from $1,000 to $3,000, with some listings exceeding this due to collector interest. It’s advisable to check auction sites or consult with sports card dealers for the most current pricing.

The first player known for putting his arm in the rim during an NBA All-Star Game was Wilt Chamberlain. This impressive feat occurred during the 1972 All-Star Game, showcasing Chamberlain's extraordinary athleticism and strength. His ability to perform such a stunt highlighted his dominance in the league during that era.

In 1972, the USA basketball team faced a controversial defeat in the Munich Olympics final against the Soviet Union. The game ended in a 50-49 loss for the Americans, marked by a series of disputed refereeing decisions and a last-second play that allowed the Soviets to score after the clock had expired. This defeat was significant as it was the first time the USA men's basketball team lost an Olympic game, leading to lasting debates about sportsmanship and fairness in the competition. Following the game, the American team refused to accept their silver medals in protest.

The USA vs. Puerto Rico basketball game at the 1976 Montreal Olympics took place on July 18, 1976. The USA team, led by coach Gene Shue, won decisively with a score of 95-71. This match was part of the preliminary rounds, and the USA ultimately went on to win the gold medal in the tournament. The game highlighted the growing competitiveness of international basketball.

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the cards look kind of cartoonish?!

I believe it's 21, but I'm not entirely sure.

The size of an NBA court is 94 feet long by 50 feet wide.

they can get 5 or six fouls before leaving the cort

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Athletes don't get paid in the Olympics.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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