college basketball: December 2009

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Superior question?

ok as many of u no there are like 3 divisions incollegebasketball , according to how good they are. SO my basketball team is a division two high school team, and many of our coaches say that we have enough talent and good players to take on any school in the state or country for that matter. So he arranged a good division 3 school and prolly the best division one school any where in the country (a chicago team) we beat both teams by a good margin. But my question is why if these two teams were far better than us y did we beat them if they were so good. I related thecollegedivisions to high school basketball. WHen i did this i figured we would smoke the division 3 school but then we beat the d 1 school. Is high school basketball the same strength level ascollegebrackets or is it just by the number of recruitants in a high school that make the level play out?

Superior question?tv on pc

in highschool the schools are classified by how many students attend so that's the pool that each team can be filled by. Smaller schools have less people who can potentially be good but that doesn't stop their top 10 players out of 100 being better then the top 10 out of a school of say 1000. It's not based on talent level but class size.

College takes division one and can recruit players where the best players all go to division one if they can. The lower divisions are smaller in size usually as well but also in talent level because if you are a big time talent you aren't going to have a division 2 or 3 school as your first choice usually.

in highschool you can't recruit players like you can incollegethat's the big difference

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Take this into consideration...high schoolers have to stay all four years. College players especially basketball dont stay all four years and are already heading to the NBA. SocollegeBB is very young. Butcollegeteams are still better than high school even at the D3collegelevel. I mean I suppose high schoolers could if they had a really good AAU team. But divisions in high school are really close. basically divisions are made based on population but many D1 teams lose to D2 schools in high school. IncollegeD1 team would dominate D2 teams so they are different in that regard.
I think one thing to keep in mind with high school basketball is that great teams gain exposure whether they are small or big. Here in New Jersey, the high school scene the last ten years has been dominated by two lower level Catholic high schools- those who follow the high school game know who they are- primarily because the people in the know realize there is tradition and great players. Coaching means so much more as well in high school than in college.

Who is gonna win?

The gamecollegebasketball game tomorow of (5) Ohio State vs (3) Wisconsin.

Who is gonna win?nba.com

I like Wisconsin. Sure Ohio State has Oden, but Oden can be stopped. Florida stopped Oden and so can Wisconsin. The have a good big man in Brian Butch that can contain Oden. They also have a legitimate collegiate superstar in Alando Tucker. No one has been able to stop him all year. Look for him to continue to dominate.

Wisonsin 79 Ohio State 70

Who is gonna win?baseball ,nba teams

Ohio State is most likely gonna win. If nothing else just because of Oden. He isn't always such a offensive player, but he dominates people defensively in the paint. Florida didn't stop Oden. Florida didn't do anything in the paint unless Oden was out of the game.
ohio?
i think wisconsin becuz they can stop ohio state and they have a better ranking plus people play better with home court advantage.
This is comming from a Buckeye fan mind you----Wisconsin will win, the Ohio State campus is comming off of an emotional football championship loss. If you have been to Ohio State, every sport is important and the whole campus feels wins and losses. Ohio State's head will not be in it.
I say Ohio State pulls off the mild upset and Oden plays like a beast this game, proving that he'll be the #1 pick in the next NBA draft....Buckeyes 69 - Badgers 65
TNA!!!!
OHIO.
Ohio State

What is the AAU?

Whenever I read aboutcollegemen's basketball recruits, it always talks about how they played on their AAU team. What exactly is the AAU? And why is it a big deal for recruiting incollegebasketball?

What is the AAU?college

its a league in the fall spring and summer for players who want to get noticed by colleges and/or improve their game while playing at a high level. You have to tryout for a team that is in your area and then after you make it the team goes around to different tournaments and can make nationals if they do well in a regional qualifier(a specific type of tournament where u can qualify for nationals which are in orlando and las vegas during the summer). its a big deal for recruiting cuz it gives colleges another chance to see someone play cuz the high school season is short.

What is the AAU?nba odds ,nba teams

AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) is a state/national east coast team. I have played for two AAU teams, and person I have played with has gone very far in their basketball career... before high school even started. The teams are handpicked by the coach, and every year there is the nationals in Florida. It is an all year round team. I've seen 7 year old AAU teams, through 17.
It's a league to discover new talents and provide a good fun to the teenagers around the USA.

It's a amazing initiative. It's for high school players and others too.

I never played at AAU yet, but I few months I will be there.

I think you should try it if you like to play or something...

Thanks

Eddie.
It is the Amateur Athletic Union. You can read about it in my source.
i played aau basket for 4 years. its a league for high school player of your city you live in and you travle around and go against other leagues
amateaur athletic union. its like travel league out of season. u go to big tournaments

Was I wrong to tell my college-bound Black grandson to thank all the ignorant racists for his schola

I told him that even though we are hardy stock and well above average IQ in our mostly Irish, English and Native American family the fact that my daughter chose a Black man as her mate contributed greatly to my grandson's physical prowness. I told him that slaves were kidnapped and sold for their strength and coordination and that because of the beginning taboos and laws against inter-racial relationships, his athletic ability was not watered down by a bunch of inbred cousins of massa's. Before you make the assumption that he is all brawn, no brains, he was not only courted and flown all over the country as a Division 1 Basketball recruit, but he made the National Honor Roll Society and had many academic offers as well. So did his father. Full ride, thanks to keeping the best of both races genes. This was in response to a question he asked me some time ago about why most sport stand-outs are Black. That is when I told him the racists were responsible. You will see him on TV soon.

Was I wrong to tell my college-bound Black grandson to thank all the ignorant racists for his scholarship?nba street v3

to start black is a color not a person. the word you're looking for his African American.2nd Africans where kidnapped from Africa and sold to Americans and in America the Africans were enslaved like cattle for free labor. The strength and coordination you speak of was b/c the masters wanted more done for nothing, so they started breeding the larger slaves together.Don't get me started on the Native American, I'm 1/2 African American and 1/2 Native American (Sioux,Cherokee tribe), so i have a lot to say lol. i understand what you were trying to tell your Grandson,but i think you should have used different words. yes you are also right about them not accepting the mixing of the races back then and b/c of the your grandson has been blessed,also don't forget the Native American side. I wish your Grandson many blessing and tell him to keep his faith strong ,b/c incollegehe will meet people of any race trying to knock him b/c he is one of the best.

Was I wrong to tell my college-bound Black grandson to thank all the ignorant racists for his scholarship?nba jam ,nba teams

I am sorry, but I don't understand what point you are trying to teach him? I understand racism still exist...which is terrible, but my goodness! What was your exact point? are you 100% white or black or anything? I think you typed this just to get everyone worked up into a frenzy...that is how racists work. I hope you didnt tell your grandson any of the wisdom you put into your question. how about he is a beautiful, intelligent and gifted person...white, black or purple has NOTHING to do with it! Whatever dreams he has for his future will come from his own hard work...and good for him. He sounds wonderful! I am sure you are very proud.
Yes.

You turned aside an opportunity to lift him up with praise by mixing it with a race war.

It is bad enough that the poor thing will not be accepted fully by either side of the "race division".

He does not look fully one "race division" or the other.

You should have just encouraged him in HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT rather than give the credit to someone or something else.

I am sorry to disagree with you, but you did bring the question, and I have honestly answered it.

JESUS bless you,

dave
So what you're saying is that generally blacks are stupid, but your grandson luckily inherited intelligence from the White side of the family. I guess that makes you a racist.
Yes you were wrong to do that, you are teaching him to be a racist.
Why are you so fast to dismiss the likelihood that his scholarship is not the result of racism, but a response to merit. Perhaps you should have considered congratulating him on his accomplishment as a grandson that has made you proud, (hopefully his achievements have made you proud), rather than diminishing his efforts by focusing your time and attention on racial issues rather than on what actually mattered; his success. If other people make the mistake of believing that any worthwhile educational facility would give a full scholarship based on race and not merit then let them live with their own ignorance. It sounds as though you owe your grandson an apology for short changing him, and teaching him to expect that others will do the same.
So, are you telling him that half of his family are ignorant racists?

Guess I don't understand.
yea... my brother's pretty d*mn tough as well and he's 100% white. And my boyfriend's pretty d*mn smart as well and he's 100% black.... well, not that anyone's 100% anything but you know what i mean

B~BaLL PlAyA....... what should i do? Girls help me out here?

I know this is going to seem crazy to most of you, but i have been wondering something.... I am a hugecollegebasketball fan, and there is this guy that playz on one of thecollegeteams from a diff state... and I think he's gorgeous, and other ppl think he's ugly cuz his fro... well newayz, i have hiz email address and was wondering if ne1 thinks that i should email him. I am a huge fan of his, but whats the chances of him wanting to even think about meeting someone he doesnt know ( from a diff state?!) girlz i need your help on this one... and if you think i should email him, ne ideas on what to say?

B~BaLL PlAyA....... what should i do? Girls help me out here?

do what u think is best u should email him get 2 know him do let those other people change your mind about what u think of him

B~BaLL PlAyA....... what should i do? Girls help me out here?nba live 2006 ,nba teams

Well first of all, how'd you get his e-mail? It all pretty much depends on that.

But, from what I know, I'd send him a casual e-mail saying you've seen him play and think he's awesome or something (whether or not he really is is irrelevant because compliments are always nice :P)
Follow your heart. What is the worse that can happen. Either he will say yes or no. Just give it a try and see what happens and if you do it, email me and let me know how it turned out!!!
i wouldn't recommend it if you spell like that. remember, this guy is in COLLEGE.
You have to be careful with stuff like that. Nice looks don't make good boyfriend material. It also matters how you got his e-mail. If you got it from him then go ahead and use it but.. most guys don't like stalking. Plus if he knows you liked him so much you looked him up, he might try to take advantage of you because he'll know he has the upper hand. Find a guy you like for who he is and the way he looks and don't spend too much time dreaming about this one.
Just email him the worst that can happen is that he wont email back but you never know maybe he will just take a chance and foloow your heart...why wouln't he want to meet anyone new anyways?

For the girls!?

I want your opinion

Do you think that Joakim Noah is the ugliest player incollegebasketball. I dont understand why some girls think he is cute. Ok who would you hook-up with between him and Tim Tebow?

Again ladies only answer this question!

For the girls!?celtics

When I first saw him last year, before he became a household name, I thought I was watching a women'scollegegame..... That said, I think he just looks different, and not so much "ugly." He seem to have an ugly personality, though.

He does have a way of showing up in big games, and he is so quick, but I don't think he will make it in the N.B.A. at least not as a center.

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JOAKIM IS NOT UGLY AS A MATTER OF FACT THAT HAIR OF HIM MAKE HM LUK GOOD
Joakim is cute how could you say he's ugly and he's a great player.
YOUR WEIRD!!!!
if ur a boy, why would you even ask that question !

i know u asked this question for girls, but i wuz expecting a girl to ask this question too.

boy ur weird !
i think u are insulting a bible person. noah is been great for all of us and he saved all those animals. know and understand your question firs. you are a jerk. you dont even ask a questions for the boxing forum. noah is a good man. he is dead alredy now. you are a bad man.
uh , NEITHER!

All Gator players are gay as hell...Tennessee Boys are way way hotter

I would so date Dane Bradshaw, in a heartbeat

The best rivalry in college sports?

anybody who has watched Duke - Unc basketball games

would debate Michigan - Ohio St football rivalry as being the greatest

The best rivalry incollegesports?lakers

Duke-UNC basketball represents the best ofcollegesports for caliber of play, fan fervor, coaching match-ups, impact on the national polls, and preview of who you'll see in the pro league.

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texas ou

What are my chances of getting into University Of Chicago or Harvard.?

I'm currently 17 years old and my high school GPA is a 4.62. I want to become a General Surgeon and do research on The AIDS virus when I get older. I have been class president for three consecutive years. I have been takingcollegecourses at a communitycollegefor two years now. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, and Surgical Technologist. I am on the basketball team and track team. I am also In the National Honors Society. I tutor high school Individuals. I took a practice ACT test and received a 35 composite score. Is there anything else I can do like perhaps put in service hours for the community?

What are my chances of getting into University Of Chicago or Harvard.?basketball

General surgeons don't do AIDS research, but it's nice to hear you care.

You have fantastic experience already. While you may wish to add to it, continuing your work as a CNA, MA or Surgical Tech is certainly sufficient for an admission committee to recognize that you have seen the real world of health care (which is the point of volunteering).

As for applying to a medical school....don't be fooled into thinking that a Harvard medical school is better than a University of Marland medical school. The "Big Name" schools have the big names because of their residency programs and their research. I used to work at Johns Hopkins, which is world renowned...and believe me, their medical students weren't any better or brighter than the other medical students. The best undergrad and medical school to go to is your own state's university. You'll have your best opportunity at being accepted plus you'll pay a state resident's tuition. After you have completed medical school is when you want to attempt to get into the best program for the specialty that interests you. But don't be surprised if the best residency program for your specialty isn't at a world-renowned institute.

Here's a good site to learn about the process of becoming a MD: http://people.howstuffworks.com/becoming...

If you want to learn more about the various medical specialties, try this site: http://www.abms.org/Who_We_Help/Consumer...

And, if you want to learn what programs teach the specialties that might interest you, go here: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category...

What are my chances of getting into University Of Chicago or Harvard.?hockey ,nba teams

With all that, dont feel pressured. I think you could practically got to anycollegeyou want. It wont hurt to apply to Harvard even though I know you have a good chance of making it.

Keep up the good work and good luck!
Community service never hurts. You sound like a fine candidate for either.
I agree, that sounds pretty good - past, current and future all accounted for.

Don't forget other great schools too - Stanford, Johns Hopkins, other Ivies, Duke, MIT, and other top state schools such as UC Berkeley, Univeristy of Michigan and well, I am sure you are looking into them all right now...

Good luck!
U Chicago definitely. Harvard--Ivies are always almost impossible to predict. It sounds like there's really nothing else you could do to improve your chances--although what is your SAT score? The ACT's are fine, but colleges on the East Coast often prefer SAT's, plus you'll need SAT II's (at least 2) and 5's on your AP tests (I assume you're taking AP's, otherwise you wouldn't think of going to Harvard or U Chicago.)

On a side note--have you thought of looking at Johns Hopkins? It seems like you would fit right in there considering what you want to do.

Bobby Knight or Dean Smith........what do you think?

I am curious. There is a big deal being made about Bobby Knight passing Dean Smith for the leader in all time wins in Division IAcollegebasketball. An impressive accomplishment to say the very least. But, when I look at the two, I have to ask, is he actually a better coach? Knight has one more national championship and is about to pass him in wins, but had to coach for almost six extra seasons to do it. When I compare the two, Dean Smith was always able to get better players who in turn enjoyed successful careers at the highest level and Smith acheived a majority of those wins in the ACC which is historically the toughest basketball conference in the country. Look at their players. Knight can offer up Isiah Thomas opposed to Dean Smith's Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Brad Dougherty, Sam Perkins and the list goes on.....what do you guys think? Who is better and why?

Bobby Knight or Dean Smith........what do you think?nhl

I think that your last point at how Dean brought in talent that lasted through the nba and all the rest of the people you pointed out and how he had fewer years to accomplish it. Who knows maybe for the 6 more years Bobby coached maybe Dean Smith could have won 6 more national championships you never know and we will never find out.

Bobby Knight or Dean Smith........what do you think?nba street homecourt ,nba teams

I'm a Red Raider! Wins are wins...Go Knight!!

Wreck 'Em Tech!
Both are great but Smith isn't a jerk like Bobby Knight is.
Bobby Knight is a jerk but the proof is in the pudding...he's the best
niether
they both suck.
Bobby Brown
its not even close. dean had all kinds of talent every year and won what? 1 national championship in 30 years? ( maybe 2)

knights much better and its not close

Do you guys sneak beer in to basketball arenas???

Im a financially strappedcollegeguy %26amp; I usually put them in my jacket, very easy sneak... im not cheap(although i do sneak hamburgers %26amp; subway sandwiches in my back pockets all the time) i just dont wanna get ripped for $10 bucks a pop, or pay lots of $ for stadium grub, do you guys ever do this???

Do you guys sneak beer in to basketball arenas???nba players

Yes, I do it all the time! I got arrested for being drunk in public in San Diego! But if they find it they just tell you to throw it away! But I see no problem with it, they can not rip us off anymore I am sick of it!

Do you guys sneak beer in to basketball arenas???nba draft prospects ,nba teams

i have done that... since the beer in arco arena is too expensive...
Hell yea..lol girls do it too! I sneak beer in all the time..
Try getting away with it living in the southwest! GO SPURS GO!! BRING ON THE HORNETS!!!!!!!!
no
No never, I don't drink.
i dont really do it but i do sometimes cuz they rip u off

Whats your favorite sport to watch?

You like the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, College football or COllege basketball, heck you might even like soccer or racing, lets here about it and why

Whats your favorite sport to watch?baseball

mine is box lacrosse at the SENIOR A level , in canada . fastest game on two feet , chess match at high speed , shots in excess of 100 mph . second choice the womans field game , which does deserve network coverage . both sports are exploding in north america . thank you

Whats your favorite sport to watch?nba playoff schedule ,nba teams

The best sport to watch is football. You call it soccer but it's football to the rest of the world. You can't even use your feet in American Football. Your World? series is just in your country.
I like watching gymnastics cause they can do these amazing tricks. Hey anyone can dribble,kick, catch, hit a ball, but only a few can do a yurchenko vault.
deffinately gymnastics because its so different from other sports and they all do different things not the same thing over and over and over again. =D
My favorite sport to watch is MMA, and Drag racing.
to watch NFL, to play bball.

Who's gonna win it all?

if you had to pick right this minute... who would you pick to win the national championship forcollegebasketball?

Who's gonna win it all?nba teams

Never bet against Duke.

Who's gonna win it all?nba playoff bracket ,nba teams

Gaytors or UNC
Michigan State all the way baby!
Let me list some of the contenders for the basketball national championship. Wisconsin would be one; just look at what they've done so far this season. The Badgers have beat Ohio St., Pittsburgh, and Marquette and are 21-1. They also have a 17 game win streak. And Alando Tucker rocks! Florida and UNC also have a shot to win the national championship; they're both very talented teams.
I would have to know what teams I would have to choose from.
Duke
THE Ohio State University will win the National Championship this year. They have only three loses, coming agianst the top three teams in the country, on the road. If any of those games were played on a neutral court, Ohio State would win. They almost beat Wisconsin, losing by three and they played a very good game against North Carolina, staying in it down the stretch. They did have a very bad loss agaisnt Florida on the road, but this is a young team that is only getting better, and a neutral court would change alot. Once Greg Oden can play with two hands, he will be the most dominant player in the country.
Oregon Ducks
Flrida Gators woo
The Badgers.
GATORS!!!!

What is your favorite Sports Jersey?

Of the THREE major sports! (basketball, baseball, football)

and the TWO majorcollegesports! (basketball and football)

I like:

NBA: Seattle SuperSonics

MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks

NFL: Seattle Seahawks

NCAAF: Oregon Ducks

NCAAB: UNC Tar Heels

What is your favorite Sports Jersey?jerseys

NBA-Autographed Michael Jordan in-person Chicago Bulls #23 pinstripe jersey

MLB-Autographed Michael Jordan in-person Chicago White Sox black #45 jersey

NFL-Jerry Rice SF 49er white jersey

NCAAF-University of Hawaii

NCAAB-Autographed Michael Jordan in-person "University Blue" UNC Tar Heels #23 jersey

Jordan autographs obtained when he visited my place of employment, EA Sports.

What is your favorite Sports Jersey?www.nba ,nba teams

Id have to say Sixers, Eagles and Phillies and Syracuse for college. My two favorite that I own are an autographed Dan Marino jersey and an early 1970's Dr. J jersey.
ACT Brumbies

Australia Wallabies

Liverpool

Celtic

I don't know what all those American ones are.

I don't know what to do, i really want to make my basketball team this year!?

I think im good enough, its just my coach won't really give me a chance he has his favorites picked out, it doesn't seem fair, i wanted to try and get a scholarship tocollegeand everything!

I don't know what to do, i really want to make my basketball team this year!?nba game

sometimes theres nothing u can do, sometimes coaches are like that and just dont give certain people a chance even though there better then every body that makes the team, but if you really want to play then u should try out any way and if u dont m,ake it theres nothing u can do about it excepyt maybe switch to a school where the teams arent made up by the coaches favorites

I don't know what to do, i really want to make my basketball team this year!?lebron james ,nba teams

Don't get your hopes up, but practice and if you can find some way to practice in front of the coach.
well dude the same thing happened 2 me in baseball just keep on playing twice is hard and suck up to the coach

I am 5'11... 155 pounds?

I am wanting to tryout for acollegebasketball team next year(May), so I am currently training and trying to gain weight in order to be a stonger, more durable player. Anyway, I plan on gaining 5 pounds each month. I don't want to gain it from eating junk food though. I have a high metablolism so it's going to be hard for that weight to stay on, but does it sound reasonable that I could be 5'11 and 185 pounds come next May?

I am 5'11... 155 pounds?nba basketball

High protein diet. Chicken, Turkey and Pork.

Energy bars 15 minutes prior to practices.

Lots of sleep.

I am 5'11... 155 pounds?college basketball ,nba teams

It's possible but it will take focused effort in the weight room and the kitchen. It will be especially difficult since you'll probably be doing a lot of skill work (basketball) to bring your game tocollegelevel.

Get to eating!
Weight loss is really quite simple; there are only two things you need do to reach your goals:

1. Restrict daily calories to 1600 calories per day. By increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat, you will be able to keep your intake at this level without feeling hungry or uncomfortable.

2. Exercise for one hour a day, every single day. It can be anything from pilates to just plain walking, but do it. One hour. Every day.

This is a pretty simple recipe for weight loss, but it works. It has worked for me; I have lost 62 pounds this way. It will work for you if you commit to it and stick to it.

Good luck!

2008 Hall of Fame class, who gets in and who doesn't?

NORTH AMERICAN COMMITTEE FINALISTS

VICTOR BUBAS - Contributor (Finalist in 2003), the 1996 recipient of the prestigious John Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award, began a lifelong love affair with basketball in his hometown of Gary, Indiana before attending North Carolina State University where he played for, and coached alongside, Hall of Famer Everett Case. As a player, Bubas helped NC State reach the NCAA Final Four in 1950. Bubas then landed the head coaching position at Duke University in 1959 where he led the Blue Devils to three NCAA Final Fours (1963, 1964, 1966) and four ACC championships (1960, 1963, 1964, 1966). His strong work ethic and vision helped put Duke on the national map in basketball and made Bubas the second winningest coach in the 1960s behind Hall of Famer John Wooden. As the Commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference from 1976-1990, Bubas played a key role in the NCAA's adoption of the both the three-point line and the 45-second shot clock.

ADRIAN DANTLEY - Player (Finalist in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007), a native of Washington, D.C., was one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. He had a stellar 15-year NBA career with seven different teams (Buffalo Braves, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Maverick and Milwaukee Bucks), the majority of the time spent with the Jazz (1979-86). At all levels, Dantley enjoyed success - as a scholastic All-America player at DeMatha Catholic High School (Md.), as a collegian at Notre Dame (1973-76), as the leading scorer (19.3 ppg) of the gold medal 1976 Olympic team and as a professional where he was Rookie of the Year in 1977. His 23,177 career points still ranks 23rd all-time in the NBA. He scored 2,223 points in three seasons (25.8) at Notre Dame, ranks second in Irish career scoring and was a unanimous First Team All-America list in 1975 and 1976. In all but four seasons as a professional, Dantley averaged 20 points or better, including topping the 30-point mark four straight years (1981-84). The six-time NBA All-Star (1980-82, 1984-86) was named NBA Comeback Player of the Year in 1984, the year he led the league in scoring (30.6).

WILLIAM (Bill) DAVIDSON - Contributor (Finalist in 2007), 85, is a lifelong Michigan resident born in Detroit, where he has created both NBA and WNBA dynasties. An owner of the Pistons since 1974 and the WNBA Shock since 1998, Davidson's Pistons have captured three NBA crowns to go along with two WNBA titles for the Shock. Davidson has served as Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors, and has been an innovative business leader in the sports industry - building the revolutionary Palace of Auburn Hills, playing an integral role in structuring modern NBA salary cap and free agency standards, and even owning the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning and capturing a Stanley Cup. His Pistons have featured several Hall of Famers, including Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Chuck Daly and Larry Brown.

PATRICK EWING - Player, a two-time Olympic gold medal winner (1984, 1992) and a three-time consensus First Team All-America (1983, 1984, 1985), led Georgetown University to three appearances in the NCAA Final Four and the 1984 national championship earning Most Outstanding Player recognition for his efforts. The 1986 NBA Rookie of the Year landed a spot on 11 NBA All Star rosters including ten in a row from 1998 to 1997. A member of the NBA 50th Anniversary Team, Ewing scored 24,815 points during his 17-year NBA career to go along with 11,607 rebounds. Named Parade Magazine's National High School Player of the Year in 1981, Ewing remains the New York Knicks, all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocked shots, steals and field goals made.

DENNIS JOHNSON - Player (Finalist in 1999, 2003, 2005), was one of basketball's toughest defenders earning nine consecutive NBA All-Defensive team honors during his 14-year pro career, including six spots on the All-Defensive First Team. A member of three NBA championship teams, Johnson led the Seattle Supersonics to the 1979 NBA title and was named Finals Most Valuable Player. He was an unheralded player coming out of high school and college, but left his mark on the NBA as a five-time All Star (1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985) and one of the game's great clutch performers.

CHRIS MULLIN - Player (Finalist in 2007), a McDonald's High School All-America from Brooklyn, NY, was a five-time NBA All-Star and collegiate standout at St. John's, where he was named Big East Player of the Year an unprecedented three times. A two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, 1992), Mullin played 16 NBA seasons for Golden State and Indiana, amassing 17,911 points while averaging more than 20 ppg for six consecutive seasons. He is one of only 17 players in NBA history to compile 17,000 points, 3,000 rebounds and 3,000 assists, and was an NBA First Team pick in 1992. He is the all time scoring leader at St. John's (2,440), where he was named the Wooden Award winner and The Sporting News First Team All-America in 1985.

DON NELSON - Coach (Finalist in 2006), is a three-time NBA Coach of the Year (1983, 1985, 1992) and currently ranks second on the all-time wins list in NBA history behind Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens. Nelson is one of the modern game's great innovators with his small-ball offense, his eye for international talent and his ability to reinvent preconceived notions about positions on the basketball court. He led the Golden State Warriors to a 4-2 game upset of the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the first time a #8 seed defeated a #1 seed in a seven-game series. In 1996, Nelson was named to the NBA's Ten Best Coaches of All-Time list and has served his country as the head coach of the 1994 U.S. men's national team that won the gold medal at the World Championships.

HAKEEM OLAJUWON - Player, a native of Lagos, Nigeria, spent the lion's share of his basketball career in Houston, Texas where he led the Houston Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995 and the University of Houston to three consecutive Final Four appearances from 1982 to 1984. A two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Olajuwon still holds the NBA record for blocked shots (3,830) and is the only player to record more than 3,000 blocked shots and 2,000 steals in a career. Olajuwon was also a five-time member of the NBA All-Defensive First Team, a six-time All-NBA First Team performer, and the 1994 NBA MVP. He recorded 26,946 points and 13,748 rebounds in 18 NBA seasons, good for ninth and fourteenth respectively on the all-time NBA leader board.

PAT RILEY - Coach, has experienced success at all levels and in all realms of the game. A player on the 1966 University of Kentucky Final Four team, Riley has left his biggest mark on the game in coaching. Riley is a three-time NBA Coach of the Year and currently ranks third on the all-time wins list in NBA history behind Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens and fellow finalist Don Nelson. His greatest achievements have come in the form of five NBA championships, including four as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988) and a fifth patrolling the sidelines for the Miami Heat in 2005. He is a member of the NBA's Ten Best Coaches of All-Time and is the only coach in history to win NBA Coach of the Year honors with three different teams.

DICK VITALE - Contributor (Finalist in 2004, 2006), a native of Passaic, NJ, has been synonymous withcollegebasketball for more than 20 years as the lead color announcer for ESPN. A successful coach at the high school (East Rutherford), collegiate (University of Detroit) and professional (Detroit Pistons) levels, Vitale began his broadcasting career with ESPN in 1979 and has helped make the network an integral part ofcollegebasketball's popularity. His enthusiastic, upbeat style has resulted in a lexicon of now-familiar phrases as "Get a TO," "Awesome, Baby," and "PTP-er." An author of six books chronicling his love affair with basketball, Vitale was recipient of the Basketball Hall of Fame's Curt Gowdy electronic media award (1988) and won the NABC Cliff Wells Appreciation Award in 2000.

WOMEN'S COMMITTEE FINALIST

CATHY RUSH - Coach (Finalist in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005), a pioneer in women's basketball and an advocate for women's sports, led Immaculata University to three consecutive AIAW national championships from 1972 to 1974. Rush propelled Immaculata, and women's basketball, into the national spotlight when the Mighty Macs appeared on national television in 1975, a first for women's basketball. Rush won 149 games in only seven season and lost only 15, good for a .908 winning percentage. She made six consecutive appearances in the AIAW Final Four (1972-1977) and for her accomplishments was enshrined into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000.

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FINALISTS

TOGO SOARES - Coach, is widely considered the greatest coach in South American basketball history. He coached the Brazilian national team from 1951 to 1971 and led Brazil to five medals in the World Championships including two gold (1959, 1963), two silver (1954, 1970) and one bronze (1967). Soares also managed a bronze medal at the 1960 Olympic Games as well as silver and bronze medals at the 1963 and 1959 Pan-Am Games respectively. His club record included leading teams to five South American championships (1958, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1971).

MACIEL UBIRATAN PEREIRA - Player, a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, is widely considered one of the greatest players in South American basketball history. A member of three Brazilian Olympic teams, Ubiratan led his countrymen to the bronze medal at the 1964 Olympic Games. He was a relentless competitor and all-around player who only cared about winning and filling whatever need for any of his teams. Ubiratan also earned five South American championships (1963, 1968, 1971, 1973, 1977) and eleven titles in Paulista League of Brazil.

VETERAN'S COMMITTEE FINALIST

RICHARD GUERIN - Player (Finalist in 2007), was a six-time NBA All Star (1958-1963) and scored 14,676 points, 4,278 rebounds and 4,211 assists during a pro career with the Knicks (1956-63), St. Louis Hawks (1963-67) and Atlanta Hawks (1968-70). Guerin was the first Knick to score 2,000 points in a single season, and averaged 20.1 ppg as a member of the Knicks. Born in Bronx, NY, Guerin played at Iona College, where as a senior he averaged 24.7 ppg and was named an All-America. Guerin was also a player/coach for both the St. Louis and Atlanta Hawks, compiling a 327-291 record while being named NBA Coach of the Year in 1968.

JOHNNY "RED" KERR - Contributor (Finalist in 2004, 2005, 2006), a native of Chicago, IL, has dedicated more than 60 years of his life to the game of basketball as a player, coach, executive, and broadcaster. A three-time NBA All Star (1956, 1959, 1963) and a member of the 1955 NBA champion Syracuse Nationals, Kerr was one of basketball's most durable players appearing in a then-record 844 consecutive games. The 1967 NBA Coach of the Year is the only coach in NBA history to lead an expansion to the playoffs in the franchise's first season. He is the author of Bull Session and served as the Business Manager for the Chicago Bulls from 1973-1975. Kerr has served as color commentator for the Chicago Bulls since 1975.

2008 Hall of Fame class, who gets in and who doesn't?tickets

i like a woman who knows her basketball

2008 Hall of Fame class, who gets in and who doesn't?nba ,nba teams

What about DON nelson anwser people Report It

no Report It

In the 2008 Class, this is the list of priorities

1. Dennis Rodman - Possibly the greatest rebounder and defensive forward

2. Dennis Johnson - One of the most phenomenal defensive guards

3. Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton - Famous Harlem Globetrotter and NBA legend

I know that during the 1997 Allstar weekend, Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon were selected as part of the top 50 ever to play in the league, they are ensured to be in the Naismith Hall of Fame.

But you are right, there are many great contributors to the game of basketball, who are underrated and forgotten by the Hall of Fame commitee. For example, Dennis Rodman, arguably the greatest defensive forward to ever in the NBA, who will not be in the Hall of Fame anytime soon, since David Stern did not like his personality. But his teammates and fans will always respect him.
i'm gonna say that Ewing, Olajuwan, Riles, Dickey V, Chris Mullen, Dennis Johnson, and Johnny red Kerr, get in

but i'm not real sure about Adrian Dantley.
man you know about b-ball and your cute!

The NBA is not fixed...?

I'm sick of everyone saying the NBA is fixed, just because of the gambling incident. I mean come on just watch a game th only time the ref's calls are biased is towards the home teams and toward superstars(Kobe,Lebron,Wade,etc.).I still prefercollegebasketball though, because the players play for the game,not the money.

The NBA is not fixed...?nfl

Exactly.

The NBA is not fixed...?nba power rankings ,nba teams

idk... the world has some screwed up ppl.
fixed to what exteend? now they give the superstars allthe calls but they dont shave points or ne thing
ok, its definitely not WWE, and anybody that says its fixed like that is a fool. But you have to admit, having a referee accused of point shaving and game fixing severely dampens the game. It cannot be good for confidence in the fairness of the outcomes.
you watch thecollegebasketball

not NBA basketball

what do you know???

of course you're gonna think THE NBA IS NOT FIXED
nba is not fixed
It's not fixed, but their is certainly preferential treatment. And apparently sometimes this preferential treatment is in favor of the mafia.
I believe the NBA is fixed all the stars get preferential treatment while others don't there are most likely more refs shaving points on NBA games. Most likley all atlantic division games vs west teams. because those are blowout games that no one would expect there is a hint of foul play
I think its a possibility though I don't want to believe it...basketball on all levels is the hardest sport to officiate. Lots of calls are all in the eye of the one calling them...and not everyone would see it the same way...the speed of the game makes it hard to call the same way at all times...where as baseball and football there are more eyes on the field. And a more open area so things like holding, encroachment, or foul balls and tag out are a little easier to see.

But to think its every official isn't right...its like saying the whole bunch of apples is bad just because one has a worm in it.
I'll bet if the FBI digs deep enough, the evidence will eventually lead them to David Stern.
Thank you , finally someone understands
yes. that was just one rotten egg. Doesn't mean all the refs are criminals.
yea its not fixed yet becuz some referees stiill make stupid calls
you believe Iraq still has weapons of mass destruction too!
There have been a lot a bad calls the last couple of years. I think a rule change should be made so the refs dont have to try to keep the stars in the game. Maybe 2 shots and the ball if a team goes over a certain number of fouls, instead of fouling out players. (except for technicals). People pay tp see great players and its too bad when the players you pay to see have to sit on the bench in foul trouble the whole game
At least somebody is using common sense... While this is a big deal and very devastating for the organization as a whole- some people are not thinking logically about this entire situation. While there may have been things going on, the belief that the entire NBA is fixed seems ludicrous. To criticize this entire organization because of the actions of one person (without having all the evidence first) is unfair. Think about it- people criticized the voting process following the past presidential elections...but we did not say that every election is U.S. history had been fixed. Furthermore, while the refs will have the final say- you can watch the game yourself and determine whether or not its being called fairly. We should wait until all the evidence has been made public before we discredit what this organization and its' players have accomplished.
Yes, thats what i've been hearing to but nobody really knows yet.

A-G

Has there ever been another time in sports history where the same two college teams played for the n

...championship in BOTH football AND basketball in the same season?

Has there ever been another time in sports history where the same twocollegeteams played for the national...nba sports

No Florida is the first time that this had happened!

Who is gonna win?

The gamecollegebasketball game tomorow of (5) Ohio State vs (3) Wisconsin.

Who is gonna win?nba.com

Wisonsin 79 Ohio State 70

Who is gonna win?baseball ,nba teams

Bill walton vs. christian laettner?

My buddy says that Christian Laettner had a bettercollegecareer than Bill Walton, I say he didn't. According to Smith %26amp; Street, Walton was the 2nd best player incollegebasketball, Lew Alcindor(Kareem) was 1st. I think Laetner was great incollegebut Walton was better.

Bill walton vs. christian laettner?football

Street and Smith are correct.

And OMG, your buddy must never have even seen FILMS of Bill Walton in college, let alone ever seeing him play on TV or in person.

Christian Laettner wouldn't be one of the 100 bestcollegeplayers ever, Bill Walton is probably the 2nd best player in the history ofcollegebasketball (behind Lew Alcindor)... maybe Bill Russell (who averaged over 20 pts and 20 reb /game in hiscollegecareer, and also won 2 titles) could sneak in at #2, but Walton would be no worse than #3.

Some people make these arguments about Laettner and claim that it's harder to win the NCAA tournament now, since so many teams participate...but of course, they fail to understand that UCLA wasn't going to lose to any #16 seed with Walton around!

UCLA won 88 games in a row, with Walton being a huge part of that streak.

Walton played the greatest Finals game ever, going 21 of 22 from the field in 1973. (John Wooden always teased him about that, saying "I thought you were a great player, Bill, until you missed that shot against Memphis State").

Laettner was overrated because ESPN constantly replayed his shot against Kentucky. ESPN wasn't around when Walton played... Walton's a Hall of Famer because of what he did on the court, not because ESPN made his career.

Walton's career W/L record in his 3 years at UCLA was 86-4, with all 4 loses coming in his senior year. He led UCLA to two unbeaten seasons.

Laettner holds a few NCAA tournament records, but that's because he played more games (allowing him to clean up against 16th seeds and 8th seeds in the first two rounds), and Laettner was also eligible to play varsity as a freshman, which Walton and Alcindor were not.

Laettner, like Michael Jordan, has benefited greatly from ESPN's so called "coverage" of sports... ESPN thinks everything has been greater during it's existence than it ever was before.

Bill walton vs. christian laettner?lakers ,nba teams

Yes, I might have been a bit harsh on him due to his meaningless pro career...but he could very well be a top 100collegeplayer. If we worked at it, we might find 100collegeplayers who were better. But it might be tough. A hundred is a lot. But he wasn't anything close to what Walton was. Report It

I think Walton had the better career. Obviously, Walton also had a hell of a supporting cast, but Laettner's team wasn't too bad either.

Incidentally, I think Walton would be a better NBA center than Laettner TODAY. Laettner has been one of the biggest NBA busts ever.
walton had the bettercollegecareer...but laettner had the most memorable moment. the shot he sank against kentucky during the 92' ncaa tourney. arguably the greatest game played incollegeball.
Walton had the better career you still see him carry the lakers and he is not that nice because he is not really playing hard. Walton is sick.
you! are right! your friend owes you money! bill walton was a tremendouscollegeplayer and helped bring ucla those titles! christain laetner? good, but no walton!!

Whats more fun to watch?

Would u rather watch acollegebasketball game or a NBA basketball game?

Whats more fun to watch?nba draft order

NBA for me, but I still lovecollegeball

Whats more fun to watch?nba draft history ,nba teams

NCAA anyday of the week. NBA is a borefest compared tocollegebasketball. College basketball is a team sport...the NBA not so much. You want to see a real basketball game when both teams on the court actually play as a team and give it their all, check out the Duke/UNC game this Wed. night. Report It

D_slim is definitely right.. I could care less about the number of dunks and flashy (usually illegal) moves. The NBA is a joke to me because no one tries until the playoffs. It's almost like watching a harlem globetrotters game. College is far more exciting. Report It

college for sure. the nba players are already paid so though they are definitely talented, they're not playing with the same emotion that thecollegeplayers are playing with. duke over unc by the way this wednesday... watch. Report It

NBA!
deffently nba all the games are way more exitiing
NBA is way better because of the better players and more dunks.
definitely NBA, i hate howcollegefans act when they make those weird noises like they are praying an yelling and stomping their feet on the benches
PBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I ask that question alot. All because my friends lovecollegemore than NBA. Idk, maybe its cuz they know more college. they say its more action/exciting. But for me, I cant get enough of NBA, I can watch it all day all night and still be up for more. I love the action. But I also know alot, most of there is to know. My friends dont know alot of nba. But for me its deff NBA anyday.
Nba game anyday. College basketball has fouls called every 5 seconds it seems.
It honestly depends on the teams that are playing, because I know that I would much rather watch a fast pacedcollegegame than of the methodical gameplay of the spurs which even for a technicalist like me is dull and uninspiring. The teams like the spurs win games through wars of attrition and that probably has a great influence on their ability to finish games because their gameplay sucks the passion and energy right out of the other team.
i would rather watch a nba game
NBA - unless my Tarheels are playin
NBA because they have better players