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Basketball is one of the most exciting and fast-paced games in modern history. Players on each team can span from 300-lb, 7-foot centers to speedy 5'6" guards that dart around the court.

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The Basics
Knowing the Basics of Basketball will help you to better appreciate the skill and finesse that players at the college and pro level demonstrate every time they take the court.
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Players
Basketball Players are a varied bunch. Each player must not only be a talented and well-conditioned athlete, but also be a good team player.
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Coaches
Great Basketball Coaches have been few and far between. The coaching greats like Wooden, Riley and Dean Smith were all able to guide their players and bring out the best in each of them each night.
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David Robinson is one of four players in history to score 70 points in an NBA game. What's even more unbelievable is that 'The Admiral' was mainly a defensive player. Learn more about David Robinson's career highs, awards and titles.

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