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The game of basketball, including positions, basketball hoop sizes, and court sizes. Includes all levels of basketball.
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What are the various positions in basketball?
Typically, there are five (5) main positions: two guards, two forwards, and a center. By rule, there is nothing that any one of...
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How many players are on a basketball team?
In the NBA, there must be a minimum of 10 players on a team and a maximum of 15 players. Only 12 players can be active to play a...
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Who are considered the greatest basketball players of all time?
Undoubtedly, the greatest NBA/ABA players of all time would include Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pete...
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When was the first NBA basketball game?
The first NBA basketball game was played on November 1, 1946 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between the New York Knickerbockers and...
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What is an 'assist' in basketball?
An assist is when player A passes the ball to player B and player B makes the shot, resulting in player A getting an assist....
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How has the game of basketball changed since it was invented?
Basketball has changed dramatically from when it was first invented by James Naismith in 1891. Here are some of the ways it has...
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What are the odds of a high school basketball player making it into the NBA?
There is a VERY SLIM chance of one making it to the NBA. Lets put it this way; there are 15 players on a basketball team in high...
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What is Michael Jordan's career high?
His career high for a regular season game is 69 in a overtime game against Cleveland on 3/28/90. His playoff career high is 63...
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What are the two essential pieces of equipment needed in order to play basketball?
The two essential pieces of equipment needed in order to play basketball are a basketball and a hoop. Those are the only pieces...
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Do you need to change the way you shoot a basketball if the 'wrong way' works for you?
Definitely not. Just because you shoot 'differently' doesn't mean that the shot doesn't work. Now, if you are getting blocked...
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What two players shared the NBA rookie of the year award in 1999-00?
Steve Francis and Elton Brand shared the NBA rookie of the year award in 1999-2000.
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What does it mean when an NBA player is 'waived'?
What is a waiver? (Copied from http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm) It's a temporary status for players who are released...
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What are the official types of shots involved in basketball?
The official types of shots involved in basketball are the mid-range shot, the layup, the three-pointer, the dunk, the alley-oop,...
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What was the greatest move in an NBA game?
The greatest move in an NBA game really depends on what you consider as great. Some people prefer the big throw-down dunks over...
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What is the best NBA basketball team?
There is no "best" team, as "team A" may have the best record but can't beat "team B" who has a worse record, but "team C" can...
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What does the shooting guard do in basketball?
The main role for the shooting guard is to either defend or score. The role for a shooting guard really depends on what each team...
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Where do the starters stand at the tip-off?
You'll have your post or highest jumping player doing the tip standing at the inner circle facing the goal your shooting on....
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Who are the most famous basketball players?
The most famous basketball players would definitely be Lebron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant. There are...
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Why was basketball's three-point line introduced?
The three point line was introduced because people believed a shot made at a far distance should be worth more points than a...
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What is a rookie?
A rookie is a player who is in their first season playing or is new to something. The term rookie is most often used in sports....
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What is a triple-double in basketball?
A triple-double is when you record three double-digit stats. The most common triple-double involves points, assists, and...
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Which position in basketball always takes out the ball?
No position always takes out the ball. Most likely, a center or power forward will take out the ball and pass it in to the point...
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What do you have to do to be eligible for the NBA draft?
To be eligible for the NBA draft, you have to notify the NBA by e-mail and have either been in college at least 1 year or, if you...
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What was the first national basketball tournament?
The first national basketball tournament was the National Invitational Tournament, the NIT. It preceded the start of the NCAA...
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Does a player get credit for a rebound if a shot is missed at the buzzer in the NBA?
The offensive team is credited with a "team rebound" No individual player gets credit for a rebound but the offensive team is...
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What was Bob Chapman's uniform number?
His uniform was #10.
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What does PF stand for in the stats of basketball?
The PF stands for personal fouls. While the position, "PF" is in fact power forward, "PF" when found on the score card and the...
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In basketball what is an ace?
The ace is the "main man". The ace is the best player on the team offensively. This is very important because if the ace scores a...
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What is the definition of an assist in basketball and when does it occur?
An assists is when player A passes the ball to player B and player B shoots the ball and makes a basket, resulting in player A...
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How many players are in the NBA?
As of 4/10/08, the NBA has 432 players.
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What NBA player has won both Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season?
Wes Unseld in 1969 and Wilt Chamberlain in 1960.
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What was Michael Jordan's scoring average his senior year in high school?
Michael Jordan's scoring average in his senior year in high school was 30 points per game.
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Why is basketball so popular?
Basketball is so popular in my opinion because schools have dozens of basketball hoops and basketballs on their playground. That...
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What countries around the world play basketball?
The United States and most of Europe are the big basketball places, but China, Japan, the Philippines, Australia India, and most...
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How did basketball become an American sport?
Basketball was invented in America by a P.E. teacher to begin with. Many people loved the new game he invented, and it started...
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What is the shot percentage of making a 3-point shot?
There is no set probability for every 3-point shot. Every player has their own 3-point percentage, which is simply the number of...
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Where do basketball players stand on the court?
That depends on what defense and offense your coach wants to run.
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Does the dunk or lay-up have the highest percentage shot in the league?
Generally speaking, the highest percentage shots are the ones closest to the basket while not being opposed by a defender close...
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Why do visiting basketball teams wear dark jerseys while visiting football teams wear light jerseys?
The home team in football gets to choose whether they wear light or dark colors depending on the weather; if it's cold out then...
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If someone has the talent to make 3 point shots is their percentage usually rather high?
A talented 3 point shooter will have around 40%-49%. Some of the best three point shooters don't have the best percentage...
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What is the best way to learn to shoot a basketball?
The best answer is to just keep practicing. Practice will help you learn. Continue practicing. Keep shooting and shooting until...
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How does air pressure affect the bounce of a basketball?
The more air pressure in the ball, the higher the ball will bounce. The less air pressure, the lower the ball will bounce. This...
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What position does FC stand for?
When a player plays significant minutes at BOTH the POWER FORWARD (or SMALL FORWARD) and CENTER position they get labeled with...
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When was basketball first introduced at the high school level?
Around the time basketball was invented. It hit high school before turning into the NBA.
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Who invented the ball used for basketball?
James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts but at the time he used a soccer ball. U.S....
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Are there any Web sites that can help you learn how to shoot a basketball correctly?
Just remember this: there is no correct way to shoot a basketball. Anyway that you can shoot is correct. There are no specific...
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What skills are required to play basketball?
Everyone has a different skill set that they bring to basketball, so not everyone will have the same skill level. Some necessary...
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What does a point guard do?
There are a few different types of point guards that play the game. However, all point guards should be able to bring the ball up...
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What is the highest vertical jump in the world?
On 19 July 1988, at a performance in The Hague, the Chinese acrobat Yan Zhi Cheng jumped (without trampoline or any assistance)...
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Where does each basketball position play?
There are no specific spots where players play. Usually, though, the positions go like this: Point Guard: Takes the ball to the...
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What year did the three pointer enter high school basketball?
The three pointer entered high school as soon as the NBA created the three point shot.
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How do you Pro-Hop?
A Pro-Hop is a move that is more formally known as the "jump-stop" or "jump-step." A jump-step is when you are driving or moving...
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What are the different kinds of defenses used in basketball?
There are many kinds of defenses, and some coaches use their own made up forms of defense. The most common forms of defense are...
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Where can you find simple drills for a weekly one hour 7th grade girl's basketball practice?
View the site below for some drills.
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How much money does a professional basketball player earn?
In general, basketball players earn millions of dollars. The better players like Lebron James and Dwyane Wade will earn around...
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Where do basketball players stand on offense and defense?
That all depends on the coach. There is no specific spot that someone stands on offense and defense. You will stand in different...
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How many times has Kareem Abdul Jabbar been nominated MVP?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won the MVP 6 times. He has at least been nominated 6 times, most likely more.
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How do you become a better basketball player?
The main way to become a better basketball player is by practice, practice, and more practice. Find your weakness. Make sure you...
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How do you shoot the basketball correctly if you shoot with your left hand?
Contrary to what everyone believes, there is no "correct" way to shoot a basketball. This goes for left handed and right handed...
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How does a player get credit for an assist?
A player gets credit for an assist if say player A passes the ball to player B and player B makes the shot. Player A will get...
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Who made the first three-point basket in NBA history?
Chris Ford, of the Boston Celtics, made the first three-point shot in NBA history on October 12, 1979.
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What is the best way for a 14-year old to shoot a basketball such as proper form stance follow through etc?
For anyone to shoot the best way is to practice. I know you probably hear that all the time, but its true. The form you can...
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Who were the first African-Americans to play in the NBA?
1950 was a year of awakening for the NBA. In 1950, four black men played in the NBA: Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper, HanK DeZonie and...
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How is basketball different than when it first started in 1891?
The game of basketball is completely different. First of all, dribbling was introduced into the game. Many different rules have...
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What are the two types of guards and the two types of forwards?
The two types of guards are the point guard and the shooting guard, and the two different types of forwards are small forwards...
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When playing elementary ball can the players on the floor yell at the other team?
If this is just a pick up game, than kids do this often. If swear words are involved, that may need to be stopped. A good...
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Which NBA basketball players graduated from TCU Texas Christian University?
Dennis Nutt, Eugene Kennedy, George McLeod, Lee Nailon, Carven Holcombe, Jamie Dixon, Gene Schmidt, Ray "Shag" Warren, Dick...
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What does a shooting guard do?
Shooting guards are usually the good scorers on the team. They are the second option to bring the basketball up if the point...
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Why do people participate in the sport of basketball?
Why wouldn't you participate in basketball? In elementary school, basketball is one of the few sports available to be played. In...
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What is the average salary for a basketball player in Germany?
The average salary for a basketball player in Germany is, in U.S. dollars, $2 Million.
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Where was the NBA Hall of Fame built?
Springfield, Massachusetts. View the link below for more info.
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Did a woman ever coach mens' basketball in Illinois?
No, there has never been a woman coach the mens' basketball team in Illinois. Being a coaches daughter from Illinois i have...
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How much money do basketball courts cost?
Check out the link below for more information.
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How did basketball become a national sport?
The man who started basketball was James Naismith and he started teaching basketball where ever he worked then basketball became...
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Does the number one high school team in the country have a reasonable chance in beating the worst NBA team?
The answer is simply no. Just because their the worst team in the NBA doesn't mean they aren't good. It just means the other...
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What is a shooting foul a forward pass a bounce pass a baseball pass and an overhead pass?
A shooting foul is a foul in the act of shooting, resulting in two free throws if you shot a two pointer, three free throws if...
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What are the basketball defense positions?
There are no specific defense positions. Depending on where the coach wants you to stand, that is where your position will be. By...
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Who were the first people to play organized basketball?
The first people to play organized basketball were the students of Joe Naismith's physical education class.
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What player position is GF in basketball?
GF represents Guard/Forward. Meaning that the player has the physical and athletic ability to play at least one of the guard...
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How can a team be one-half game behind?
If there is a team with a 22-3 record and a team with a 22-4 record, the team is one- half game behind. The same goes for a team...
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When do they announce the real rookie of the year - not the 'Got Milk' one?
The real rookie of the year is presented near the beginning of the playoffs.
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Why is basketball so popular in the US?
It was invented in the United States by James Naismith. It is a sport that taller people can excel at. It has few minimum...
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Why do they call assists Dimes?
From what I've heard, assists are called dimes because it's like dropping a dime in the pay phone (back when it was 10 cents) to...
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What is the average height of the different basketball positions?
The average heights are: Point Guard: 5'10" and anywhere below - 6'3" Shooting Guard: 6'3"- 6-7" Small Forward: 6'6"-...
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Why is the score time and timeout situation displayed during down time called the 'game reset'?
It is called the "game reset" because it resets the current timeouts that are available to each team. Because it provides...
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Who is the highest paid NBA player?
Kevin Garnett is currently (2009-2010) the highest paid player in the NBA with a record salary of $24,751,934. The highest...
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What are the main reasons for the adoption of basketball as a new sport?
Basketball was a great new idea for a sport and was very easy to start. All you need is a ball, a court, and a hoop. The adoption...
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What is the average height of a basketball player?
The average height of a basketball player is 6'6.
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In basketball what is a hook shot?
A hook shot is when a player takes one hand with the ball and brings it up in a half-circle motion to flick his/her wrist at the...
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When is a shot attempt recorded in basketball?
As soon as the ball leaves the players hands, that is a shot attempt. A shot attempt can be a mid-range shot, a full-court shot,...
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How many fouls does each player get before fouling out of a girl's high school basketball game?
Each girl has 5 fouls, and once they commit a fifth foul, they are out of the game.
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Which NBA basketball team is most popular?
The most popular team is the Los Angeles Lakers, even though they are also the most despised team. The Celtics come in at number...
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Which basket does the home team shoot in during each half?
During the first half of the game, teams should shoot at the baskets they warmed up at, the baskets on the opposite side of the...
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How did cultural diversity come about in basketball?
Well, basketball started out with only whites playing because the U.S. was a white enriched country at the time. However, once...
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What is the bonus situation in basketball?
The bonus situation is when an NBA team has commited 4 fouls in a quarter. From that point on for the rest of the quarter, every...
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How do you train get in the NBA draft?
To train for the NBA draft, you have to work on stamina, strength, skill, and movement ability. The NBA scouts and teams look at...
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Are the courts for different stadiums different sizes?
No. All courts are the same regulation size, whether you are at the Boston Garden, Arco Arena, or the Staples Center. However,...
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Who was the first basketball player to come out of high school and go pro?
Reggie Harding was selected by the Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons in the fourth round of the 1962 NBA Draft to become the first...
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Is there a good video that will help you improve how you shoot a basketball?
Pete Maravich instructional shooting videos will help, along with any videos done by J.J. Redick. Some examples are in the...
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How in a top scoring game can the winning team have only 38 assists?
The question almost contradicts itself. Teams, on average, have around 20 assists a game. If a team has 38 assists, that is...
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