Looking to get your hands on a 1986 Fleer Basketball Unopened Wax Pack? Here’s what you need to know about this classic collectible. Why this pack is so valuable This pack is valuable for a number of reasons. First, it is from the inaugural year of the Fleer basketball card set. Second, it is still…
The 1986 Louisville basketball roster Where Are They Now? The 1986 Louisville basketball Roster The Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball team won the NCAA championship in 1986. They finished the season with a record of 32-7 and were coached by Denny Crum. The team’s leading scorer was Pervis Ellison, who was also named the NCAA Tournament’s…
A look back at the best players, teams, and moments from the 1980s in basketball. The best players from the 1980s There is no definitive answer to this question as it is largely subjective. However, many experts and Basketball Lovers would agree that the 1980s was a golden era for the sport, with some of…
The 1984 U.S. Olympic basketball team will always be remembered for their hard work dedication, and love for the game. The team The United States men’s Olympic Basketball team won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles The team featured several future NBA Stars including Patrick Ewing Michael Jordan Sam Perkins,…
The 1980 NBA Finals MVP Controversy refers to the debate over who deserved to win the 1980 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award The 1980 NBA Finals The 1980 NBA Finals was the championship round of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 1979–80 season, and the conclusion of the season’s playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia…
It’s been over 40 years since the 1976 Olympic basketball team won gold in Montreal. Where are they now? The 1976 Olympic basketball Team It’s been more than 40 years since the United States Olympic Basketball team – made up of amateur players and led by future NBA Hall of Famers like Jerry West Kareem…
It’s been 40 years since the 1978 Kentucky Wildcats basketball team won the National Championship See what the team looks like now. The 1978 Kentucky Basketball Roster In 1978, the Kentucky Wildcats Basketball team made it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament narrowly losing to Duke in a close game The team was…
The 1983 N.C. State basketball team is one of the most iconic in NCAA history. Here’s a look at where the members of that team are now. Dereck Whittenburg- then and now Dereck Whittenburg was born in 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland. He played college basketball for the N.C. State Wolfpack from 1981 to 1983. As…
The 1979 Michigan State basketball roster Where Are They Now? We take a look at what happened to the players on the 1979 Michigan State basketball team after their time at MSU. 1979 Michigan State basketball Roster The 1979 Michigan State Basketball Roster Where Are They Now? The 1979 Michigan State Spartans men’s Basketball team…
The 1973 NBA Championship was a turning point in the history of the league. Here’s a look at where the members of that team are now. The 1973 NBA Champions The 1973 NBA champions were the New York Knicks who defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. After winning the title, the Knicks went…
A Look Back at the 1963 NCAA Basketball Championship The Thrilling Conclusion to an Unforgettable Season A brief history of the 1963 NCAA Basketball Championship The 1963 NCAA Basketball Championship was a historic event in which the Loyola Ramblers a small Jesuit school from Chicago, won the NCAA Division I tournament. The team was led…
The 1978 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament was a Game Changer for the sport. Here’s how it changed the game forever. How the 1978 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament Changed the Game In 1978, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament expanded to include 40 teams for the first time. Before that, only 23 schools…