Great drills, smart coaching tips, game-winning plays, and a free 90-minute basketball practice plan. Youth basketball practice should be about more than layup lines, wind sprints, and the coach yelling, “Get your hands up!” for the 47th time. A great practice develops basketball skills, builds confidence, fosters teamwork, and excites kids to come back. Ideally, […]
Basketball Archive
This is our basketball archive.
Offerings include profiles of current basketball players like Steph Curry and some profiles of past stars like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.
We also offer basketball quotes, team names, slogans, court dimensions, and more.
Take your time and work your way through our various features.
Winning Habits of the Best Youth Basketball Coaches
The best youth basketball coaches have figured it out. Their players will run through a brick wall for them. Players’ parents will tell their family and friends how much their children have improved, and success comes on the court through high-level play and well-earned victories. What have the best coaches figured out that other volunteer […]
Jalen Brunson is the Man
The celebration outside Madison Square Garden and into the choked arteries of Manhattan went long after midnight. It was a blue-and-orange delirium that transformed Seventh Avenue into a canyon of pure, unadulterated catharsis. Car horns echoed down toward Times Square, rhythmic and relentless. Fans climbed traffic barriers, hoisted flags, and embraced total strangers on the […]
Iowa vs. Nebraska Basketball Game
Midwest basketball just got its own brand of March Madness magic. The Iowa-Nebraska Sweet 16 matchup isn’t just another game; it’s a rare third meeting this season between these Big Ten border rivals. And like any true Midwest rivalry, it’s inspiring everything from serious analysis to… well, absolutely corny jokes. Yes, corny. Pun intended. The […]
New Sports Joke Books For Kids
There’s something special about the way sports bring people together—but sometimes, it’s the laughs between plays that create the most lasting memories. That spirit of fun, connection, and confidence is at the heart of a brand-new release from Sports Feel Good Stories: three joke books designed specifically for young athletes and fans. Now available on […]
The Boozer Twins
As the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament approaches, a familiar energy surrounds Durham. Duke Basketball is once again the top seed. This time, the hype feels different because of two names: Cameron and Cayden Boozer. The twins are not just elite recruits. They are the sons of Duke legend Carlos Boozer. Their arrival has revitalized […]
Shooting Form in Basketball
When you say “shooting form” in basketball, it refers to a player’s shooting mechanics. It involves proper foot, body, elbow, and arm positioning and follow-through. Proper shooting form helps increase the chance of making a shot before the ball leaves your hand. What is the shooting form in basketball? “Shooting form” in basketball refers to […]
Fun Basketball Games For Kids To Improve Shooting
Fun basketball games for kids to improve shooting are practice favorites. They can improve a player’s shooting touch, make the sport more enjoyable, and encourage players to practice more enthusiastically. Mike O’Halloran, a basketball coach with 15 years of experience and author of four books on youth basketball coaching, including Layups and Life Lessons: 101 […]
Basketball Practice Plans
Coaching youth basketball is incredibly rewarding—but planning practices can be challenging. Many coaches find themselves staring at a whiteboard before practice, trying to decide what drills to run and how to fill the next 90 minutes. Our Youth Basketball Practice Plans guide includes 30 youth basketball practice plans designed for 4th–8th grade teams. Instead of […]
Basketball Jokes
Looking for the funniest basketball jokes on the internet? You’ve come to the right court. This ultimate collection features 150 clean basketball jokes, including puns, riddles, knock-knock jokes, dad jokes, one-liners, and NBA humor for kids and fans. Mike O’Halloran, author of Basketball Jokes for Kids, shares some of his favorite basketball jokes. In general, […]
Basketball Quotes For Girls
Basketball isn’t just a sport; it’s a mindset built on teamwork, resilience, and heart. These basketball quotes for girls capture the spirit of the game and celebrate the strength of female athletes who inspire on and off the court. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, the words of legends like Pat Summitt, Paige Bueckers, […]
Basketball Court Dimensions, Size, Diagram
Basketball court dimensions differ by level of play — from NBA and college courts to high school and backyard setups. This complete guide breaks down standard measurements, including court length, width, hoop height, and 3-point line distances. Use our diagrams and charts to plan or better understand any basketball court layout. We’ve organized the material […]