In today’s NBA it’s not unusual to have a team’s superstar to sit out one game in which they’re technically not injured. This relatively-new strategy is called “load management” and it’s in precautionary response to the grueling 82 game NBA […]
Basketball Basics
Plus/Minus: What Does +/- Mean and How is It Calculated?
If you’re familiar with the core statistics you’ll typically see in an NBA box score, there’s one column that isn’t nearly as straight forward as PTS, REBS, ASTS, STLS, and BLKS and that’s PLUS/MINUS. This more advanced stat is represented […]
Watch These Footwork, Core, and Lower Body Workouts That Will Enhance Your Basketball Skills
The best way to improve your basketball skills is through hard work and practice, but hard work isn’t just playing basketball, but supplementing your on-court play with in-the-gym work. Basketball training is essential if you want to improve your game […]
What does a “double-double” mean in basketball terms? With examples from the NBA
Gone are the days when a player’s performance is judged organically by watching the game unfold. In today’s NBA, we know that just because a player scores 25 points it doesn’t always equate to having a positive effect on the […]
Yes, you can learn how to play basketball in college (even if you’re a complete beginner)
So you want to start learning how to play basketball even though you’ve never really picked up a ball and are a bit intimidated? Don’t worry you’re not alone; basketball is the second most-popular sport in the United States. […]
The 5 workouts that NBA players do to stay in shape during the off-season
Being an elite athlete in any professional sport is hard on the body and mind. In essence, your job is to be (and stay) better at something than 99.99% of other people. That’s not for the faint of heart. For […]
Here’s 5 reasons why playing basketball is great for your brain (so keep hooping)
When your parents or significant other complains that you’re hooping too much, you can now read this article and tell them you’re not only staying in shape, but keeping your head clear. Here’s why playing basketball is good doesn’t just […]
These are the reasons why basketball is the world’s most versatile sport
Why is basketball such a versatile game? Basketball is among the most popular sports in the world. Even people who are not sports fan have played some basketball. So, what is the reason behind the popularity of the game? Why […]
Top 3 supplements during basketball season
Sport nutrition has evolved in the past decade and professional teams today even employ nutritionists as a part of their staff. On top of that, many NBA players have personal chefs on call 24/7. The reason is because basketball teams […]
Dwayne Wade Releases Fitness App
After winning three NBA championships – two of them back-to-back – Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has proved he knows what it takes to win at the highest level. And fortunately for the rest of us, he’s revealing some of […]
Philosophy of Winning Explained: Basketball
Winning Philosophies in Basketball Last Sunday I watched Regatas Corrientes (Argentina) blow out the Arecibo Captains (Puerto Rico) 89-73 to become the 2011 FIBA America League Champions. Arecibo was the clear favorite, arriving undefeated for the final game with a […]