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The Best 8th Seeds In NBA History + Orlando Magic Make History

The Best 8th Seeds In NBA History + Orlando Magic Make History

In 2003 the Suns and the Magic did something that had never been done before. Both teams as 8th seed beat the number one seeded Spurs and Pistons. 17 years later it has happened again. The Blazers...

ByNisshanth Perumalsamy | Thu Nov 19 2020
Have The 76ers Reached Their Ceiling?

Have The 76ers Reached Their Ceiling?

The 76ers were swept by the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. Joel Embid is saying he needs to carry them, yet the Sixers still end up losing, or worse yet, get blown out. The supporting...

ByNisshanth Perumalsamy | Thu Nov 12 2020
Why Michael Jordan Would Not Average 50 In Today's NBA

Why Michael Jordan Would Not Average 50 In Today's NBA

You walk into your local gym, park, or wherever you hoop at. In one of the corners, there is a group of people arguing about who is the greatest of all time. Some people bring up Jordan, and other...

ByNisshanth Perumalsamy | Tue Nov 17 2020
Did The Denver Nuggets Just Build A Future Dynasty?

Did The Denver Nuggets Just Build A Future Dynasty?

In 2019, Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors shocked the world by winning a championship over the Warriors without a single lottery pick on their roster. On their 15 man roster, they only had five...

ByNisshanth Perumalsamy | Sun Nov 29 2020
How Does a Walk-On Program Work for a Typical College Basketball Program?

How Does a Walk-On Program Work for a Typical College Basketball Program?

Everyone can picture the scene on Signing Day for ascending high school seniors who have been fortunate enough to be offered full ride scholarships at multiple Division 1 college basketball programs....

ByAndrew Pistone | Tue May 10 2022
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What To Watch For During The NBA Season Opener

What To Watch For During The NBA Season Opener

The NBA just had its shortest offseason in history, but most NBA fans are completely fine with that. Instead of waiting the usual 127+ days, we only had to wait 72 days since the Lakers and Heat last...

ByNisshanth Perumalsamy | Tue Dec 22 2020
Joel Embiid's Journey From Cameroon To The NBA All-Star Game

Joel Embiid's Journey From Cameroon To The NBA All-Star Game

Joel Embiid hit the genetic lottery. By the time he was 17 he was 6 foot 10 and was freakishly athletic. He was a candidate for the Cameroon National Volleyball team, and basketball was only an...

ByNisshanth Perumalsamy | Wed Jan 06 2021
Three Retired NBA Superstars Who Were Cut From Their High School Teams

Three Retired NBA Superstars Who Were Cut From Their High School Teams

It’s easy for fans to look at the current version of their favorite NBA players and think “they were probably dominant at the sport since they were in middle school.” There are many prodigies whose...

ByAndrew Pistone | Tue Jun 21 2022
Best Teams to Miss the Final Four in March Madness History

Best Teams to Miss the Final Four in March Madness History

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is perhaps the most exciting playoff structure in sports. 64 teams from across the country engage in a do-or-die system that captivates and enthralls players,...

ByBryan Armetta | Mon Jan 25 2021
The Stretch Five: How Do Big Men Develop For Modern Day Basketball?

The Stretch Five: How Do Big Men Develop For Modern Day Basketball?

Basketball fans thirty years of age or older remember the way the game used to be played. The point guard would methodically bring the ball down the court, pass it off to a forward who was beyond the...

ByAndrew Pistone | Mon Feb 01 2021
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Looking Back at LeBron James’ High School Experience

Looking Back at LeBron James’ High School Experience

We know LeBron James today as a few things. He’s the reliable, supremely experienced leader of the Los Angeles Lakers, who takes incredible care of his body and does not subscribe to the “load...

ByAndrew Pistone | Wed Feb 10 2021
March Madness: Three Top Teams In Danger of Being Upset

March Madness: Three Top Teams In Danger of Being Upset

We are just weeks away from the most exciting event in sports: the NCAA March Madness Tournament. After an abrupt cancellation to last year's edition due to the sudden emergence of the COVID-19...

ByBryan Armetta | Mon Feb 22 2021
March Madness: Three Mid-Majors Who Can Go Far

March Madness: Three Mid-Majors Who Can Go Far

It's just about time for the greatest tournament in sports, and all eyes are on the college basketball world as teams shuffle for seeding and the chance to reach the big dance. While upsets are...

ByBryan Armetta | Thu Mar 04 2021
College Basketball: Previewing Opening Weekend's Best Games

College Basketball: Previewing Opening Weekend's Best Games

I [http://warrennolan.com/basketball/2021/net] [https://gmtm.com/articles/march-madness-three-mid-majors-who-can-go-far]t's that time again! March Madness returns after a two-year hiatus, and fans...

ByBryan Armetta | Mon Mar 29 2021
College Basketball: Top Ten Cinderella Teams

College Basketball: Top Ten Cinderella Teams

On March 22nd, 2021, Oral Roberts University became just the second #15 seed to reach the Sweet Sixteen in NCAA men's basketball history. While the story of ORU would come to a close against...

ByBryan Armetta | Wed Mar 31 2021
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College Basketball: Can Gonzaga Be Stopped?

College Basketball: Can Gonzaga Be Stopped?

The rise of Gonzaga under head coach Mark Few is one of the more unexpected ascents to power in the history of collegiate sports. Inheriting a mid-major program with virtually no history and little...

ByBryan Armetta | Mon Mar 22 2021
College Basketball: Is the Big 10 Overrated?

College Basketball: Is the Big 10 Overrated?

Following UCLA's unexpected takedown [https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2021-03-31/ucla-victory-michigan-final-four-ncaa-tournament] of the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines, the Big 10 found...

ByBryan Armetta | Tue Apr 27 2021
Basketball 3x3: How The New Event In The Summer Olympics Works

Basketball 3x3: How The New Event In The Summer Olympics Works

Fifteen new events are set to make an appearance at the Summer Olympics in 2021, many of which are versions of some of the world's most popular sports. Some of which will be reflective of activities...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Jun 07 2021
How Will Arizona Wildcats Basketball Look Moving Forward?

How Will Arizona Wildcats Basketball Look Moving Forward?

The University of Arizona basketball program has been among the most successful in the country over the past 35 years. The Wildcats made the NCAA Tournament every season from 1984-2009, and had some...

ByAndrew Pistone | Sun Sep 26 2021
College Basketball: NCAA Discusses Combining Future Men’s and Women’s Final Fours

College Basketball: NCAA Discusses Combining Future Men’s and Women’s Final Fours

When we tune into March Madness for the men and women’s NCAA basketball tournament, we’re used to the announcers and studio analysts playing up the host city of the Final Four. Will the number one...

ByAndrew Pistone | Sat Oct 09 2021
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Five Ways To Boost Your Basketball Recruiting with Social Media

Five Ways To Boost Your Basketball Recruiting with Social Media

Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, GMTM, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook... Social media is a crucial part of how we communicate. And now, more than ever, it is a crucial part of how basketball...

ByKeiwaine Hicks | Sat Nov 19 2022
Five Ways To Gain A College Basketball Coach’s Attention in the First Correspondence

Five Ways To Gain A College Basketball Coach’s Attention in the First Correspondence

Whether by writing a letter or sending an e-mail, reaching out to a college basketball coach for the first time can be both an exciting and nervous experience. You never get a second chance to make a...

ByKeiwaine Hicks | Thu Aug 25 2022
College Visit: Three Ways To Determine If a Basketball Coach Is The Right Fit

College Visit: Three Ways To Determine If a Basketball Coach Is The Right Fit

The atmosphere is electric: bands playing trendy music, a packed arena or stadium full of screaming fans, an overzealous PA announcer hyping the crowd up during the game. You’re watching a college...

ByKeiwaine Hicks | Thu Jun 30 2022
Why The Transfer Portal Is So Important For College Basketball Coaches

Why The Transfer Portal Is So Important For College Basketball Coaches

2019 was a transformative year in NCAA athletics. The NCAA Transfer Portal, a database which allows other schools to confirm that a student-athlete can be recruited, was created, granting college...

ByKeiwaine Hicks | Sun Dec 11 2022
Distracting Game Film? Here are six types of videographers to avoid during your biggest games

Distracting Game Film? Here are six types of videographers to avoid during your biggest games

If you desire to get recruited to play college basketball, it’s paramount that you record games, which will be used to evaluate your play, to send to college basketball coaches. You never know how...

ByScotty Jenkins | Fri Jul 15 2022
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Recruiting Rankings: Should I Be Worried If I’m Not A Ranked Basketball Player?

Recruiting Rankings: Should I Be Worried If I’m Not A Ranked Basketball Player?

Getting ranked - it’s the ultimate goal and source of motivation for many basketball players across the country. Players, parents, coaches, and fans check websites, magazines, and scouting services...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sun Dec 04 2022
Basketball Recruiting: Do the top high school teams get more attention from college coaches?

Basketball Recruiting: Do the top high school teams get more attention from college coaches?

If you are a basketball fan, player, or coach, you’ve often heard about or have watched some of the top high school programs in the country play. Some of these top schools include: Montverde Academy...

ByKeiwaine Hicks | Fri Jul 22 2022
Name, Image, & Likeness: Duke, Kentucky remain popular destinations for college basketball recruits

Name, Image, & Likeness: Duke, Kentucky remain popular destinations for college basketball recruits

The name, image, and likeness of college athletes has been a topic of discussion for several years, and with the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Alston Case in 2019, it was ruled that the NCAA cannot...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Aug 02 2022
How UConn Has Dominated Women’s College Basketball

How UConn Has Dominated Women’s College Basketball

Women’s College Basketball and UConn are two terms that you will often hear together as they have dominated the scene and set the tone for others to follow. While programs like Duke, Notre Dame, and...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Sep 01 2022
"What Is A 5-Star Recruit?": Explaining how high school basketball prospect rankings work

"What Is A 5-Star Recruit?": Explaining how high school basketball prospect rankings work

High School basketball players like Bronny James are all over TV and social media nowadays, with analysts wondering which school they will choose or which brand deal they ay sign. But, what does it...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Dec 01 2022
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WNBA Star Denied Appeal To 9-Year Prison Sentence In Russia

WNBA Star Denied Appeal To 9-Year Prison Sentence In Russia

Brittney Griner was dealt another blow in her hopes to return home to the U.S. Tuesday. The WNBA star’s sentence on drug charges was upheld in a Russian court, and she is set to serve nine years in...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Oct 26 2022
Dribbling Mastery: Unlocking Essential Skills for Athletes

Dribbling Mastery: Unlocking Essential Skills for Athletes

Mastering the art of dribbling is like having a secret weapon on the basketball court. It's the skill that sets athletes apart, propelling them towards greatness and opening doors to endless...

ByTiffany Allen | Mon Dec 04 2023