College basketball

Paid to Play In college, athletes do a lot of work, both for their class and for their team. As a college student, money is a big issue too. College athletes have the problem where they do not get paid to play the sport. This is a big problem because the athletes in college do the same work as pros in the league and put their bodies on the line. For example, in the National Collegiate Athletic Association or the NCAA, athletes have to train hard every day, and play games every day and they do…

One of the main focal points of the game of basketball is the art of shooting. Basketball was originally founded in 1891 by an inventor named James Naismith. Naismith was a canadian that came south to pursue his education in physical education. In his time working at a YMCA, (Young Men’s Christian Association) training school, Naismith wanted to create a game that athletes could play during the winter. The game of basketball started as just five players on each team trying to toss a soccer ball…

With no time left on the clock, my heart was pounding. The chaotic shouting from the crowd was all I could hear. Non-stop I listened to everyone in the gymnasium say “take your time” or “you can do it Sara”. This was the start of my junior year of basketball that has completely changed my life for the better. The suspense in the gymnasium was palpable as I slowly stepped up to the free throw line with zero seconds remaining on the clock. At this point, all eyes were on me. Confidence is a big…

out from the myth of the Asian athleteic characterizations (Su, 474). In essence, the culture describes meyself as a rare instance because of the relatively few Asian-American collegiate basketball players in communication with other societies to make them more intelligible of athletes, more specifically basketball players. at any level throughout society. The general connotation of an Asian athletic identity remains of being not as talented, or too small, but Jeremy Lin’s story brought to light…

Athletic brands are always changing the face of fitness, by building advertising slogans, releasing new products, and creating an image that represents their company. This extends to the use of their products that portray an adventurous character. In the world of advertising, athletic companies have always been able to make creative commercials that grab the audience's attention. In 2012, Nike released a commercial called “Find Your Greatness: Jogger” to introduce one of their new campaigns.…

While other graduating seniors are getting their first real taste of freedom, college basketball hopefuls are still having their options limited just like they always have for the past 10 years due to the one-and-done rule. This rule, known as Article X, states that an aspiring basketball player must be at least 19 years old and at least one year removed from high school for them to be eligible for the NBA Draft. This affects so many more people than just the athlete involved, and that is why…

never ever been through so much in one day. I loved basketball so much, I just love it. We warmed up and introduced ourselves to each other. Then the pain began, we started with the basic drills that everyone should know. We did lay ups, passes, and then we ran! Running will always be a natural thing, but me a person who hates running? I rather get a burn then have to run, but it’s part of the game. There was about 20 of us trying out. Our basketball court was pretty small for high school. We…

It was one of the most awaited days by the basketball team of Xavier High school. It was the day of the District championship between my school, Xavier High school, and Doon International. The championship would serve as a stepping stone towards the state championship and to the title of " The Conquerors". I was confident that we would soon be holding the trophy in our hands and it wouldn 't be long before the crowd was chanting one name- my name. Gurneet! Gurneet! Gurneet! I could hear my…

Scene 1 : Coach Carter arrival (9:00m) The new coach of the Richmond basketball team made his arrival in front of the players who totally lack of discipline and have a arrogant behaviour. Ken Carter replaces a coach nearing retirement and was visibly overtaken by events. This former coach failed into managing the teenagers due to a lack of authority to deal with players who had decided to do what they want. Mister Carter will first attempt to inculcate moral values in his group of players.…

change through the novel and transforms Junior is basketball, mentors, and Penelope. Joining the basketball team at Reardan really helped Junior with his self-esteem. Junior didn’t realize he would make the team but the coach realized his shooting skills were better because he remembers him at the reservation school and coach told junior “And I was going to be his secret weapon. I was going to be his weapon of mass destruction” (Alexie 142). Basketball also helped him because when they went to…