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Zach Hodskins just wants to play basketball
Ballers across the globe spend practice time learning to pass off the dribble with one hand, work on one-handed shooting drills, learn to keep the second hand light on the ball when they shoot, and a host of other skills to develop their game. In the case of Zach Hodskins, a 6’2″ junior guard from Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia (US), he had no choice having been born without much of his left arm.
Read MoreCheerleader is a hit with half-court flip shot…
At basketball games across the globe special promotions are set up where a fan will be brought out to mid-court and given the opportunity to drop in a half-courter to win whatever’s being given away that day.
Read MoreChris Paul is the 2013 All-star MVP
The Western Conference All-stars won their third straight All-star game last night as they beat the East All-stars 143-138 in
Read MoreTerrence Ross, Kyrie Irving big winners on All-star Saturday
All-star Saturday is more than just a collection of “side events” meant to add sparkle to the crowning jewel of the weekend, the NBA All-star game held on the Sunday of the All-star weekend. At least that is the goal based on the new format instituted by the NBA this season. What’s new? Well the…
Read More2013 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge
Last night NBA fans around the world were treated to two games. The first was the Sprint All-star Celebrity Game
Read MoreKirilenko is FIBA Europe Men’s Player of the Year 2012
Andrei Kirilenko (209 cm) has been voted as the FIBA Europe Men’s Player of the Year for 2012. The Russian narrowly edged out Spaniard Pau Gasol in the voting with an accumulated ranking of 0.1728 to 0.1687. Votes are tallied via a combination of fan votes and experts’ votes. Kirilenko previously won this award in…
Read MoreMirza Teletovic Airballs three consecutive shots!
An NBA player tossing up an air-ball is always good for a laugh, but an NBA player tossing three straight air-balls on three consecutive possessions? Well only Nets forward Mirza Teletovic from Bosnia knows how that feels after this Wednesday night display in Detroit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-G-45w5pI5g#!
Read MoreNBA D-League: Top 10 Prospects
NBA D-League Top 10 Prospects Each week the NBA D-League ranks the top 30 current D-Leaguers that they feel are next in line for a call up to the NBA. 1 Courtney Fortson Guard | 5-11, 185 | Arkansas 2 Jerome Jordan Center | 7-0, 253 | Tulsa 3 D.J. Kennedy Guard | 6-6, 215…
Read MoreBeko and FIBA renew partnership
Turkish home appliances brand Beko and FIBA have signed a global partnership which in turn sees Beko become the Presenting Sponsor at this summer’s EuroBasket in Slovenia. The Turkish company already has a major presence in European basketball, by sponsoring numerous domestic leagues, and having previously held the same position of Presenting Sponsor at EuroBasket…
Read MoreNBA: New Orleans unveils Pelicans logo
New Orleans Hornets Owner Tom Benson announced today that at the conclusion of the 2012-13 season, the name of the team will become the New Orleans Pelicans. A name that will represent the culture and resolve of the Gulf Coast region while also symbolizing Louisiana’s most pressing initiative of coastal restoration and wildlife conservation. Benson introduced the team’s new logos, as well as color scheme, during the announcement.
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