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allow me to accomplish three new goals: build a solid, successful basketball agency, teaching undergraduate and graduate level course and satisfy a personal goal. Prior to earning my Master’s, I wanted to become a director of player development for an NCAA division one program and while it is still a possibility, my perspective has changed slightly. Often, I am asked by players how do I get overseas to play professional basketball? I always respond by saying finish earning a degree and…

Benjamin Wilson, commonly known as Benji, was not only an all American basketball star, but also the greatest basketball player to ever rise out of Chicago. Playing for Simeon, he was named the top player in the country as a junior in the ‘83-’84 season. He carried the team to the state finals his junior year and won; claiming Simeon’s first Illinois championship but would never make it to the Professional league or even college basketball, his life greatly changed the city of Chicago in more…

I had always played in middle school, but when I started high school, I quit basketball to row crew year-round. I loved crew, making new friends at a new school. Unfortunately, in my sophomore year, the team began to crumble as coaches were being replaced. Thus, I decided to join the basketball team for the winter season, taking a break from crew. I was anxious joining the basketball team. I had not played since eighth grade, and even then I was no star player. My fear was furthered when I saw…

One-and-Dones in College Basketball Players who play only one year in college basketball helps players develop their game before going pro, but they are missing out on a higher education and lowering the standards of the college game. College Basketball has been receiving criticism on how many years a player has to stay in school. For all other major sports it is a three year minimum that you have to stay in college, however basketball is different. NBA created a rule that made it to where high…

to have some individuals speak over others before statements were finished. Most members of the volunteer committee were engaged and taking notes. Both groups were actively listening to one another. The Parks and Recreation Department stated their position right from the beginning stating they sided with implementing a bike lane in the community. This idea was brought up when the mayor nephew passed away due to being hit while riding his bike. The Parks and Recreation Department felt this was…

The effect of throwing the basketball with different heights to get the most accurate shot Kamakana Kaniho Mr. Kim Conceptual Physics Period 3 December 2, 2014 Table of Contents Abstract............................................................................................................3 Introduction......................................................................................................4 Materials/Experimental Design Diagram.................................…

event of the 1998-1999 basketball season of the Richmond High School, California. The high school is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) that is located a crime-ridden area and socioeconomically disadvantaged community. The school’s academic performance was extremely poor and held such a high dropout rate record. Ken Carter (Samuel L. Jackson) was a successful sporting goods local store owner who accepts a low-paying job to coach the Oilers basketball team at Richmond…

wide angel lens towards the basketball court, capturing the engulfing reflection pool in all of its pride. Athletics are a big part to most universities and students’ life. Either they love to participate or some love to go and cheer their peers and colleagues on. I learned this while working at a Xavier’s Women basketball game. I wanted to see my fellow students in a less stressed atmosphere, rather than a classroom. My interest was also peaked because I watched basketball games in high school…

wanted to participate in. In Jr. High, I excelled in sports playing basketball in the fall, volleyball in the winter, and track and field during the spring. I knew that playing sports in high school would take up a lot of time, and push me to my limits. After thinking for awhile, I decided that I was up for the challenge. The decision to play sports was definitely the right choice to make. While I played only one year of basketball, I played four years of volleyball and will be participating in…

Bamboo Ceiling When we remind of Asian talented basketball players, Jeremy Lin and Yao Ming are seeming to get an idea out of our head. However, they have quite different traits. Yao Ming is a Chinese basketball player who was the tallest basketball player in the National Basketball Association. On the other hand, Jeremy Lin is an Asian Americans who has the common physique as a basketball player. Jeremy Lin grew in the American basketball system. In Jeremy Lin’s model minority problem, Maxwell…