A Look Back at the 1960 NBA Finals Stats: The Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship in 1960, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7. A Look Back at the 1960 NBA Finals Stats In 1960, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers met in the NBA Finals The Celtics, who had won…
The 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship game was a matchup of two great teams. The Indiana Hoosiers led by eventual NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird took on the Michigan State Spartans Here’s a look at the game by the numbers. The game by the numbers The glorious upset of the Indiana State Sycamores by the…
The team was announced on March 20, 1972. It was the first time that the team had been selected by the United States basketball writers Association. The 1972 college basketball All American Team: Introduction In 1972, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) commissioned a study to identify the top college basketball players in the United…
The 1969 NBA season was one to remember, with some of the league’s most iconic teams and players in action. Check out the standings from that year and relive some of the greatest moments in NBA history The 1969 NBA Season The 1969 NBA season was one of the most competitive and unpredictable in recent…
Why 1976 NBA MVP was the Greatest of All Time. Why was the 1976 NBA MVP the greatest of all time? The 1976 NBA MVP was the greatest of all time because he led his team to an impressive victory and broke numerous records. He was a dominant player who could take over a game…
The 1979 Tennessee men’s basketball team will always be remembered for their Cinderella run to the Elite Eight. Here’s a look at what the roster is up to now. Introduction In 1979, the University of Tennessee men’s Basketball team won the NCAA tournament This year marks the 40th anniversary of that accomplishment. Here is a…
The 1971 Jacksonville University basketball team finished the season 29-0, winning the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship The team was inducted into the Jacksonville University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1976. The team’s accomplishments During the program’s brief history, Jacksonville University’s basketball teams never accomplished much. That all changed in 1970, when the Dolphins…
It’s that time of year again! Check out this post for everything you need to know about 19-20 Select Basketball including tryouts, rosters, and more. Introduction Basketball is a sport that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a fan of the NBA, or a player in your local park, basketball is…
Wilt Chamberlain was the first and only player to be unanimously voted MVP in the NBA in 1962. He was also the first rookie to ever receive the award. Chamberlain’s early years and basketball career Wilton Norman “Wilt” Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, into a family of nine children. His father…
The 11-12 NBA season is just around the corner and basketball fans are eagerly anticipating what their favorite teams and players will do. Many experts have made predictions about the season, but no one knows for sure what will happen. Here’s a look at what to expect from the upcoming season The new season: what’s…
The 1957 NCAA Basketball Championship was the first ever NCAA tournament and it was won by the University of Kansas The Jayhawks defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 54-53 in triple overtime to take home the title. The 1957 NCAA Basketball Championship The 1957 NCAA Basketball Championship was the first ever NCAA Division I Men’s…
The 11-12 NBA playoffs are almost here. Here’s what to expect from the top teams in the league. The NBA playoffs are Here The NBA Playoffs are finally here and there is a lot to be excited about. After an entertaining regular season we are now down to the best 16 teams in the league…