Emoni Bates can absolutely play basketball. It seems as though the wheels are coming off of his career though. He is currently at Eastern Michigan playing on a bad team, getting the opportunity to develop. He’s also not playing well overall, but shows flashes of greatness. Most basketball pundits haveContinue Reading
Every so often we need to make sure that players understand that there are three simple components of offensive basketball; Shooting, passing and dribbling. When looked at simply, the game of basketball comes easier. Shooting should be is the easiest The belief is that any time your open, within yourContinue Reading
There are a lot of sexy colleges that highly recruited player can go. The rest of the lower level players and transfers will have to choose different schools for different reasons. If you like physical play, rebounding and defending or still need time to develop as a basketball player, here’sContinue Reading
There are many reasons that the game of basketball has become the second most popular game in the world, trailing only soccer. Factors like low cost to participate and easy access to basketball courts help that cause. The ability to enjoy the game alone or in a group also playContinue Reading
The lead forward position has spawned into a super position. Lifting the big from the block to the perimeter has revolutionised the game. The job description of this position is simple. Cover ground offensively and defensively. Shoot the cover off the ball. Block shots. Handle the ball like a guard.Continue Reading
Basketball is a beautiful sport that should be enjoyed by everyone. Values like teamwork and camaraderie can be learned from playing the game. The world of professional basketball is a different beast all together. Remember that professional basketball is about being paid to play. That can take on a lotContinue Reading
College basketball coaches sit and watch basketball tournaments discussing players. Height, weight, body build, hand size are some of the physical attributes coaches evaluate. His or her Academics. The final question is always about his or her parents. Several college coaches have said they prefer not to recruit playersContinue Reading
There has been a lower tolerance for bullying, sexism, and violence in society. The social media court of opinion has taken a stand that morality is important, I think. In sport we’ve seen an uptick behavior that is considered socially unacceptable. Phoenix Suns majority owner Robert Sarver, Boston Celtics coachContinue Reading
This summer I’ve spent a lot of time in work out facilities watching the next generation of athletes prepare for the upcoming season. Before the summer started, I would have bet that the players are different in that they don’t work hard. What I’ve found is that the parents areContinue Reading
OVERTIME – Overtime is a digital sports media company that started in 2016. It has since launched the professional basketball league, Overtime Elite League (OTE). OTE was developed for top high school players, offering them the opportunity to play professional basketball, while also earning an annual salary of up toContinue Reading