James Naismith of the Springfield, Massachusetts, YMCA invented the game of basketball in 1891. ... College basketball is definitely more of a team game. ... Each game means a lot more to college players because they do not have near as many games. ... The finals are always very exciting and people usually like to watch them. ... Never would we do this for an NBA game. ...
To answer this question, one must compare the rules, players, and pace of the game today to that of the overall game of the 1990's. ... Although the NBA's rules have changed over the years, the game of basketball is still essentially the same; a player's objective is to get the basketball into their opponent's basket for either two or three points until the final buzzer sounds, and to defend their basket from the opposing team without fouling them. ... In the 1990's the game was a lot more physical than it is today. ... So players dominate and speed the game up on a ...
The game became a huge success in 1892 that 'Triangle' magazine published an article about it with the title 'A New Game' (Naismith Museum). ... The ABA provided a different game style and some different rules than the NBA. ... He uses his height and size to score on the offensive side of the game. ... Just like football and basketball, the two teams that win in their conference finals go on to compete for the league championship. ... Basketball is a high scoring game that is fun, exciting and fast paced. ...
"Quite frankly I think the college game is in serious trouble. ... College basketball relies on competitiveness to stimulate the intensity of a college basketball game. ... School spirit is expressed during basketball games and the fans of the game get into the rivalries at hand. ... If the game's version of Exodus continues, that charm may disappear forever. ... A NBA recruiter can simply sit in during one basketball game and pick out a could-be superstar. ...
We find that the PGA simply watches its game grow richer purses, more television exposure and more people playing golf. ... Though Finchem (Tour commissioner who was President Carter economic adviser in 1978-79.) game has grown increasingly large, he admits that competing for the sports dollar long-term is much more challenging now than it was five years ago. ...
What about the kid in school who has a final tomorrow, but instead of studying he rents a movie and then goes out to dinner with his girlfriend, comes home and sleeps. ... Anfernee Hardaway, when this kid came out of college he was prospected to be one of the greatest point guards of the game. ... Then, he has a very controversial injury, he is not playing on game night, although is spotted playing "pick- up" games at his apartment complex. ... Think of something you hate so much and just totally beat it at its own game. ... In short the kid only gets to play in one game, but comes to prac...
