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History of The Slam Dunk

Did you know the Slam Dunk was originally called a Dunk Shot? The actual term Slam Dunk was created by the LA Lakers announcer - Chick Hearn. For the record the definition of a Slam Dunk is a Basketball shot where the Basketball player jumps with ... Read >

How to pick your Basketball Player Number

Picking a Basketball Player number can sometimes be a very difficult task. To answer some of the criteria about how to select a basketball Playing number let’s look at how some of the most well-known basketball stars selected their numbers. MICHAEL JO... Read >

Choosing a Basketball Team Name and Mascot for Your Basketball Team

Choosing a Basketball Team Name and Mascot can be a very daunting task. The best way to come up with a suitable Basketball Team Name and or Mascot is to consider the following: 1. Landmarks or Physical Features of the geographical area that your team... Read >

Basketball Uniforms and Colour Choice

When it comes to designing basketball uniforms there are several important points to consider. There is the actual basketball uniform design, inclusive of neck and shoulder trims, team name font, player name font, number font, placement of sponsor logos... Read >

Two Stand out Basketball Icons who have changed Basketball Fashion

There are two stand out personalities when it comes to game changing practical fashion on the basketball court. The first is John Havlicek. Havlicek played for the Boston Celtics in the 1960’s. At this time all NBA players were wearing high top shoes... Read >

Basketball Player Positions

Every player on the court has an integral role in a team’s success. Every player has a position and with that position comes a job description. Their traditional role is to push the ball up court and start the offensive wheel turning. Point Guard ... Read >

Basketball Talk

Just new to the basketball? Do you need to get up to speed with Basketball terminology? If so what follow is the essential terms you need to know regarding basketball moves. Backcourt: The half of the court with the basket one’s team is defending. ... Read >

History of Australian Basketball

The Australian National Basketball League has seen many great local and imported talents playing on our courts. The NBL has been a launching pad for some of the NBA’s great players. However, it wasn’t always like this. Australia is a very young co... Read >

How to Design a Basketball Uniform

So, you have been given the task of designing your team’s basketball uniform. Don’t let it daunt you – embrace it!! It’s a fun process! Listed below are the essential components to choosing the right design for your team. 1. Team Colours Tradit... Read >

Important of Basketball Uniforms

Uniforms are an integral part of playing in a basketball team. A uniform performs many functions. A good uniform allows for fluid movement, player safety, enhances a player's on-court performance and creates a sense of team unity. Movement A ... Read >

Advances in Basketball Uniforms

Basketball uniforms have seen many changes over its 100 year existence. There have been changes in the cut and style of the uniform, the fabrics, the designs, and the technology used to create the designs. Until the 1980s, players stuck to a style o... Read >

Basketball uniforms: Illustrating how uniforms matter to the sport, the players, and the audience

There are many things that connect audience with sports, sports apparels are one of them. Maybe if just sports costumes are kept for viewing, many of us would be easily identifying what sports they belong to. Not just the type but more to that, distinct n... Read >

Basketball uniforms: How uniforms matter to the sport, the players and the fans.

Uniforms are an indispensable part of any sport played at a professional level. Their number one function is to be practical for the players wearing them. They also help create team unity and have an impact on fans, opponents and the media. A good... Read >