Basketball history podcasts
Imagine that you are one of the most skilled people in the world at a particular craft. You even have a sense of humility about it, but you know that you have a gift that makes you better at this thing than nearly everyone else in the world. Now, let us also imagine that you … Read more
The very first women’s game recorded happened only one year after the game was invented. The game spread very quickly in popularity. Dr. James Naismith invented the game in late 1891. But, the following year in 1892 the first women’s game was organized and played. The game really did gain a very fast following on … Read more
The following is an excerpt from Glass Backboards: A Coast to Coast Anthology of American Basketball by Dr. Charles Ripp. To learn more, you can head to the Glass Backboards website. Basketball is competitive fun, athleticism, and staying-in-shape and enhances all faculties of living (sleep, education, interpersonal relationships, dealing with defeat and team socialization). Playing … Read more
As the calendar flips to March, college basketball fans brace themselves for the annual spectacle known as March Madness. It’s a time when underdogs and giants clash on the hardwood, where every game could be a David versus Goliath story in the making. ***Please note. There are sponsored links in this post*** This year, a … Read more
Widely regarded as the greatest basketball player ever, Michael Jordan first captivated fans across North Carolina and the nation with his aerial acrobatics and clutch shooting as a young star for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. During his three-year amateur career under legendary coach Dean Smith from 1981-1984, Jordan unleashed his amazing gifts … Read more