As March Madness is here, want to get a basketball as a gift. What's the best basketball on the market?
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posted by neoist
on Mar 25, 2013 -
7 answers
Trying to find a commercial from the mid 90s (?). There's a guy talking about a basketball legend. The way he describes this legend goes something like this:
"One day he was raining 3s from the sky"
"He would pull up from 25 feet and people on the sidelines would be yelling LAYUP"
My Google Fu has failed me, since I don't know what product was being advertised.
Ideally, I'm looking for a video link, but would settle with knowing what was being advertised.
posted by unceman
on Mar 15, 2013 -
2 answers
So I'm obese, I use to play basketball in high school (I fluctuated from slightly overweight to normal weight in high school), but because of depression and anxiety, I ate my feeling and I have gotten obese. Now I'm in grad school, and on the track to losing weight, and I want to play intramural basketball. I play pickup games sometimes with some classmates and other people at the gym, but I'm so out of shape, I end up walking a lot of the game... I wasn't sure if I wanted to play intramural because I'm so out of shape it's frustrating/embarrassing not to be able to do what I use to in high school... but I decided that the only way I can get close to how I played in high school, is actually to play more. I've been doing Power 90 for the last 2 weeks, and it's helped a bit with getting me in basketball shape, but since it's not geared to get you into basketball shape, it won't get me where I want to be. Any suggestions? TIA
posted by Osakhomen
on Jan 8, 2013 -
18 answers
I'm participating in my first fantasy basketball league (I've done FFB) and another first for me is the auction draft. Help me not look like a fool.
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posted by Thrillhouse
on Oct 29, 2012 -
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Which group of athletes is further from the center of the bell curve distribution for height: Olympic gymnasts or NBA players?
posted by Trurl
on Jun 4, 2012 -
7 answers
What's the cheapest way I can watch live basketball coverage in my one home? I'm in California, and a Charter cable internet customer. Complication: I only want a month of access.
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posted by filthy light thief
on Apr 29, 2012 -
16 answers
Any options for watching the KU/Kentucky championship game live, online?
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posted by xedrik
on Apr 2, 2012 -
3 answers
Math/sports question! I entered a "Square pool" (purely theoretical money at stake :) ), for the NCAA basketball tournament. I am curious if there are better numbers to have, and why that would be the case. More information inside.
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posted by JoeGoblin
on Mar 18, 2012 -
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NCAA Tourney Filter: I want to blow up bracket (lets say 5 by 10 feet) to put on my wall. I'd love to just be able to print using my home printer. What are my best free options? I have a MS Office.
posted by sandmanwv
on Mar 14, 2012 -
5 answers
I watched my first NBA basketball game ever and I have some random questions.
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posted by Sully
on Feb 16, 2012 -
20 answers
Why is off-ball movement such a difficult basketball skill? The more I watch college, and even NBA, basketball and focus on offensive plays rather than just the person with the ball, the more I realize that most of the guys on the court are not moving, and it results in stagnant offenses. So why is off-ball movement such a difficult skill to develop? I would think that, at least in set plays, coaches would script out the off-ball movement for not just the key players (like the person who is going to make the backdoor cut) but for the rest of the team as well. Yet with rare exceptions, you only see one or two players moving at a time. Why?
posted by philosophygeek
on Dec 23, 2011 -
14 answers
Now that the NBA has come to an agreement (or is very close to), that means I can purchase an awesome Xmas present for my pops! Which team would be the best/most exciting/fun to see play against the Chicago Bulls?
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posted by fuzzysoft
on Nov 26, 2011 -
7 answers
Hi, I'm an average ex hs basketball player. Are there are competitive adult men's basketball leagues in Washington DC? I live on Capitol Hill so not looking to travel very far. I'm also hoping to not have to pay to join a gym to play in that gym's league. If anybody knows of any I would appreciate the info. Thanks, Matt
posted by matt755811
on Sep 26, 2011 -
4 answers
Where can I watch Chinese Basketball Association games online? Streaming would be preferable, but I'd also be happy to download and watch the day after if anyone knows where they're posted.
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posted by jng
on Sep 19, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm trying to choose a new NBA team to follow. Specifically, a really bad team with enough good qualities that it would be fun to support. Any suggestions?
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posted by acidic
on Jun 22, 2011 -
22 answers
Looking to 'collect' NCAA Men's Basketball printable blank "brackets". Help me find some links/resources?
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posted by dbirchum
on Apr 4, 2011 -
2 answers
MathStoryProblem: I coach youth bball and need help with equal playing time substitutions with a line-up that varies week to week. I think some kind of formula or counting trick should help, but my math skills are failing me. Up to 15 kids, 10 substitutions per game (25 min halves - subs every 5 min). As close to equal amount of floor time as possible (obviously, this can't always be the case).
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posted by ten year lurk
on Feb 23, 2011 -
6 answers
Do people that play pick up basketball in your area do shirts and skins(i.e. one team plays with shirts off, one keeps their shirts on)?
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posted by sandmanwv
on Feb 18, 2011 -
17 answers
In basketball, why do west coast teams score more in general? NBA, NCAA, recreational - why is that?
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posted by cashman
on Feb 2, 2011 -
8 answers
What are my options to rent an indoor gym for basketball in Richmond Hill, Ontario? 10 university students who work and live in the area. The community center offers a relatively high rate by the hour so were wondering where else we could consider renting a basketball gym in and around Richmond Hill.
posted by in.betweener
on Nov 19, 2010 -
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Earlier this summer a couple of sportscasters were talking about a baseball player whose career stats were revised (I think?) years after the fact because a diligent sports nerd went back to the box score, reconstructed the game, and saw that something should have been classified as something else...an error was assigned to the wrong player, or something like that. Who was it? And are there other examples?
posted by thinkingwoman
on Oct 19, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm interested in streaming sports from around the world in Canada; what are my options?
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posted by Hiker
on May 24, 2010 -
6 answers
Just came across a bunch of basketball cards, looking for tips on getting proper valuation and the best way to sell these cards.
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posted by mealticket
on May 23, 2010 -
3 answers
What are the best sports games for the Nintendo DS or Game Boy Advance?
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posted by reenum
on Apr 13, 2010 -
4 answers
What % of NCAA tourney brackets entered correctly picked the remaining teams that currently make up the Final 4?
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posted by glenngulia
on Mar 31, 2010 -
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Is there any reason to think NBA superstars of generations past could compete in today's NBA? Is it even fair to compare players of different generations?
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posted by Detuned Radio
on Mar 20, 2010 -
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What is the green flag with a blue canton that appears on the back of the uniforms of the University of Vermont's men's basketball team? It can be seen fairly clearly
here and
here.
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posted by Rock Steady
on Mar 19, 2010 -
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To SF MeFites: Where's a good place to catch March Madness today? I particularly want to see the Maryland/Houston game around 6:30 tonight. 'Good' here is defined by cheap beer and the chance to occasionally hear some commentary. Proximity to BART a plus, willing to travel to Oakland.
posted by Gussio
on Mar 19, 2010 -
2 answers
Going to the Suns-Pacers game tonight, but haven't really been following the NBA the last year or two. What should I know/read up on to keep from looking like an idiot?
posted by joshuaconner
on Mar 6, 2010 -
6 answers
Can I listen to NBA basketball games on internet streaming audio? Specifically the Portland Trailblazers, but other might feel differently. Their radio station is
95.5 The Game but when I clicked during a game the other day, there was a talk show on.
posted by msalt
on Jan 22, 2010 -
2 answers
Help this mom understand the difference, in coaching youth sports, between being competitive and being an asshole.
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posted by Sweetie Darling
on Nov 30, 2009 -
23 answers
