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In 1986 the governing body of College Basketball, The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) introduced the three point shot, thus revolutionizing the game. In its first couple seasons the shot was scoffed at. The best way to play offense in 1986 was to throw the ball into the post and pray your biggest guy could lay it in. However the 1986-87 season proved that it was much more effective to shoot from outside. The 1986-87 National champions were the Indiana Hoosiers led by Steve Alford…
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With March Madness approaching, college basketball is taking center stage in the sport’s world. March Madness is a basketball fan’s favorite time of the year. A month of non-stop college hoops keeps the audience of the edge of their seats each game. A common topic of discussion around the basketball atmosphere is the age of NBA draft entries. Just a day ago, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that the age requirements “needs to be studied”. The rule as it stands today states that an athlete must wait…
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In high school, for the first two years I had one focus in life: Basketball. All summer before Freshman and Sophomore year I spent every day lifting, training, watching film, reading books about basketball, etc. I had one goal, to play basketball in college. I knew that I was probably a combination of too short and not talented enough to play for a Division I school, but I was perfectly happy to try to play Division III basketball and then pursue a career in coaching. In February of my Sophomore…
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Coach Ken Carter was one of the greatest high school basketball coaches ever. In 1999, Coach started being the head basketball coach at Richmond High School. It was one of the poorest high schools in the state of California. Coach not only made his team excel in basketball, but in class also. Three top values coach stressed the importance were complacency, teamwork, and discipline. In the beginning, Coach Carter set the importance of not becoming complacent. First, he wanted the team to give 110%…
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Magic Johnson: An All Time Great Only seven basketball players in history have won an NCAA championship NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal and Magic Johnson is one of them. He is also considered one of the greatest passers of all time. Johnson will always be considered a legend on and off the basketball court because of his NBA and college careers and his donations to the research and prevention of AIDS and other STD’s. Earvin ‘’Magic” Johnson was born on August 14, 1959 in Lansing…
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reputation, when what really matters is how you see yourself. Your character is what sets your reputation. John Wooden, a man most well-known for coaching the UCLA men’s basketball team, was admirable not only for his reputation and incredible coaching skills, but also for building character, being encouraging, and growing the sport of basketball. John Wooden came from humble beginnings. On the fall day of October 14, 1910, the third Wooden child took his first breath (John par. 1, Great par. 1). John Wooden…
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One Last Ride As I walk in Stewart field house I could smell the popcorn from outside. Southwestern college has a very good basketball team. The record at the time was 24-6 overall but conference play it was 17-5. This night wasn’t any night it was Southwestern college senior night for the girl and boys so this night was special. And the mountain builders was playing against there arch rival friends university. There were so many people at this home game on this Sunday evening. Everyone was…
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former WNBA player and current South Carolina women’s basketball coach. There is no better way to put it than as she said it, it’s a plain and simple statement, but it speaks volumes. People see what she can do and they know the impact that she’s created on the game, some may even say she’s left a legacy. Through Caitlin Clark’s outstanding basketball abilities, she has contributed to eliminating biases and stereotypes of women’s college basketball, increasing the popularity and recognition of the game…
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Chris Herren: Basketball Junkie to Mentor With drugs everywhere in this world, Chris Herren became what he never believed he would; a drug addict. Chris grew up in a poor family in Fall River, MA and could have become a NBA star. He was predicted to be the number 1 pick in the NBA draft if he was clean. Now, not even the highs of his NCAA and NBA career will cover up what he has done to his life. The life of Christopher Albert Herren is a true example of how a person can overcome a struggle and…
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Alex Edwards Dr. Steger 10/08/14 Research Essay Should College Athletes Get Paid? Sports have always been a large and very influential part of my life. I come from a line of college and professional level athletes so I grew up heavily influenced by those people. My grandfather and my dad both set out from the time I was born to condition me to admire the dedication and hard work that athletes put into their craft. My dad decided that I was destined to be a Georgia Bulldog just like he was and by…
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