How can I improve my in game basketball shooting? I have a pretty good shot when I'm just shooting around, but it drastically falls off in in-game situations. How can I practice in-game shooting when I mostly practice by myself?
posted by ben5757 on Nov 8, 2009 - 8 answers

I've been invited to join my first fantasy basketball league. The draft's in a couple of weeks, but I have no idea what I'm doing. [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Oct 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Basketball season is nearly upon us, and I'd like to educate myself a bit better on how the game works. What are some good resources for learning about basketball strategy and tactics? [more inside]
posted by aparrish on Oct 8, 2009 - 7 answers

There was a player in the NBA who played in the same game for both teams, I think due to the final minutes needing to be replayed on a different date and a trade happening in the meantime. I can't think of the name of the player or teams, and my Google-fu doesn't seem up to the task. Can anybody help?
posted by chmmr on Aug 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I find video of Conan's sketch about John Tesh's NBA theme music? [more inside]
posted by Cogito on Jul 28, 2009 - 4 answers

BasketballFilter: History of the games "21" and "Utah"? [more inside]
posted by NolanRyanHatesMatches on Jul 2, 2009 - 1 answer

Can anyone tell me the name of this piece of music? (Warning: Splicd/Youtube link of teh oldskool basketball) [more inside]
posted by nudar on Jun 7, 2009 - 2 answers

Where can I watch NCAA basketball this weekend (Saturday) in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I on Apr 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for a nice place in Manhattan to watch the Duke/Villanova basketball (Sweet 16) game tonight, and maybe grab some dinner at the same time. I'm trying to avoid going to one of the many over-crowded sports bars for something a little bit more upscale, intimate, or at least quiet enough to be conversationally feasible. [more inside]
posted by jameslavelle3 on Mar 26, 2009 - 10 answers

Looking for resources regarding math in sports. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Mar 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Back in the 80's I played a text based college basketball game on the PC. Anyone remember it? [more inside]
posted by unceman on Mar 17, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the point of these college basketball conference tournaments held just before the national "March Madness" tournament? [more inside]
posted by Zambrano on Mar 13, 2009 - 19 answers

During the NCAA Final Four Basketball finals, they always hold the Annual State Farm College Slam Dunk Championships and the Annual Three Point Shooting Contests. In 2004 Candace Parker won the Slam Dunk, and in the last few years, I know at least two women have won the three-point contest (women's champ beat the men's champ). One of those women was Katie Gearlds of Purdue. But I can't remember the others, and damned if I can find any of the results in one place on the web. I find mentions of individuals who competed, usually on their school site, but no comprehensive. collection of the results--not on ncaa.com, Wiki, or ESPN or anywhere else that I can tell. SO...does anyone remember who else won those contests for the last three years, and/or where to find these results? (p.s. these are college level contests, not the McDonalds H.S. contests)
posted by rexruff on Mar 12, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I watch an online replay of the North Carolina - Duke basketball game from this afternoon? [more inside]
posted by clearly on Mar 8, 2009 - 1 answer

Is there any way to watch UNC basketball in the UK? [more inside]
posted by K.P. on Feb 20, 2009 - 4 answers

Is there a geographical reason the NBA's Western Conference has been so much better than the East? What's the deal? [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Feb 19, 2009 - 37 answers

Examples of sports situations where a player should do something he would normally never do? [more inside]
posted by null terminated on Jan 19, 2009 - 47 answers

Teach me about sports like I'm six. Specifically, American football and basketball. Or, where can I learn the basics? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Nov 29, 2008 - 25 answers

Journalistic ethics as it pertains to a student/school newspaper. [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Nov 16, 2008 - 12 answers

I want to watch the Knicks this season and beyond. The problem is that I live in the UK for most of the year so I'm looking for a way of getting to see more than just highlights. [more inside]
posted by i_cola on Oct 22, 2008 - 6 answers

I have short legs. I like basketball. It's cold in Denver. Where can I get warmup pants (real warmups, not yoga pants), designed for basketball in petite length for a woman. [more inside]
posted by shew on Oct 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Is Jeff Koons a fraud? [more inside]
posted by plexi on Sep 11, 2008 - 52 answers

I don't have any interest in following sports, but the people I meet for interviews and networking do. How do I play the part? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Sep 4, 2008 - 28 answers

Can someone just tell me what time the men's Olympic basketball game is on? [more inside]
posted by caroljean63 on Aug 21, 2008 - 5 answers

DC Area: I'm looking for a men's recreational basketball league that holds weekend games. [more inside]
posted by mullacc on Aug 1, 2008 - 1 answer

Is there a sports summary website? Where I can get quickly and simply up to date on any team? [more inside]
posted by Towelie on Jun 24, 2008 - 4 answers

Hey, sports fans: I'm trying to come up with a list of connections the Boston Celtics have to Los Angeles. Some of the current roster went to high school or college here... but I'd like to come up with more than the obvious. [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist on Jun 9, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for information about a basketball game we used to play at summer camp a hundred years ago called Taps. [more inside]
posted by buriedpaul on May 16, 2008 - 16 answers

Recommendations for a good place to watch NBA playoff games in Las Vegas and good spa deals. Also, NYC playoff options... [more inside]
posted by i_cola on Apr 15, 2008 - 3 answers

How to get decent at basketball? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv on Mar 23, 2008 - 12 answers

NCAA Basketball Tournament office pool. Do you have any strategies and tips to help me win mine? [more inside]
posted by clearly on Mar 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Movie night: Help me pick the best basketball movies! [more inside]
posted by BE ADEQUITE on Mar 11, 2008 - 29 answers

Sports Betting Filter: How can I determine approximately how much money was bet on the NCAA (men's basketball) tournament last year and where that ranks on the most gambled-upon sporting events of the year? [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 on Feb 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Did I see a woman playing on a men's basketball team on TV last night (2/15/08) around 8:30 pm ET? I think it was college ball though I could be mistaken, and I think the team was New Orleans. [more inside]
posted by funkiwan on Feb 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Best Instructional DVD for Basketball? [more inside]
posted by shotgunbooty on Jan 28, 2008 - 2 answers

Dallas expat spots in Boston: Where can I watch Dallas Mavericks games in the Boston area? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Jan 8, 2008 - 7 answers

What is the best way to watch a regionally televised college basketball game if I'm not in the region? [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Nov 13, 2007 - 7 answers

How many points per game or per x minutes does the average NBA player score? [more inside]
posted by pablocham on Jul 11, 2007 - 11 answers

How can I prevent a basketball from going over my fence and into my neighbor's yard? [more inside]
posted by creative on Jun 29, 2007 - 10 answers

NBAHistoryFilter: why is the Bullets player in the back court of this picture wearing the wrong uniform?
posted by Grundlebug on May 18, 2007 - 9 answers

What is the best style/brand knee-brace for ACL? [more inside]
posted by drinkspiller on May 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Why is it easier to bank in a layup than not? [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Apr 30, 2007 - 16 answers

Upcoming work assignment in London. I want to play some basketball while there... [more inside]
posted by Arch_Stanton on Apr 30, 2007 - 5 answers

I just heard that my extremely odd online NCAA basketball pool was mentioned on ESPN in the past day or two, except I don't know in what context or on what show. Anyone see it? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool on Mar 16, 2007 - 5 answers

What is the origin of the term "chalk", as it refers to the higher seeded team in basketball, or the betting favorite? Is this related to Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk, KU ? [more inside]
posted by stovenator on Mar 16, 2007 - 6 answers

MarchMadnessFilter: Are there any good scoring systems for running a NCAA bracket pool? [more inside]
posted by zacharyseibert on Mar 14, 2007 - 10 answers

How does someone that knows nothing about basketball teach it to 11-year-olds? [more inside]
posted by medium format on Mar 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Are there any openly lesbian women's basketball coaches in the NCAA?
posted by 10ch on Feb 17, 2007 - 12 answers

How accurate are player's listed heights in college football and pro basketball? And are they measured with shoes on? [more inside]
posted by aerotive on Jan 1, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I get the best seat for a single Clippers game at the Staples Centre? Help me get a good deal... [more inside]
posted by humuhumu on Dec 8, 2006 - 4 answers