Our Al McGuire quotes provide a look into this great basketball coach and outstanding TV commentator. Born and raised in New York, he brought some street-smart philosophy to both of his professional roles. He was not only known for his coaching and commentary but also for his colorful personality and thoughtful insights. His takes often […]
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.
Among Giants: Minnesota Athlete Overcomes 70-Plus Surgeries To Join State’s Greats
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2011. It’s been a year since Thomas Bowlin was nominated for St. Paul (Minn.) Athlete of the Year. He remembers being onstage at the St. Paul Downtown Lions Club with multi-sport stars like Mark Alt, a state champion quarterback who got a hockey scholarship from the University […]
The Brad Stevens Interview
Editor’s Note: Since we talked with Brad Stevens back in 2010, he made the jump to the NBA and coached the Celtics for seven years. He led Boston to the playoffs every year. He appeared in the Eastern Conference Finals four different times. When Danny Ainge retired, Stevens was named the president of basketball operations […]
Jimmy Valvano: Don’t Give Up
Jimmy Valvano and his “Don’t Give Up” speech at the ESPYs became an instant classic. Previously, he was best known as the first NC State men’s basketball coach who upset heavily favored Houston in the 1983 NCAA Championship. Now, he’s probably just as famous for this ESPY speech. Jimmy Valvano at the ESPYs After NC […]
Team manager scores 20 points in 4 minutes in first varsity game!
When Jason McElwain entered the game with 4 minutes to play, the fans in attendance showered him with applause. The 17-year-old with autism entered his first varsity game as a player after serving as a team manager for the year. Jason McElwain Drops Six 3-Pointers Jason gave his fans and teammates lots more to cheer […]
Jumbotron dancer energizes Celtics’ crowd
When a Jumbotron dancer makes the news, you know it must be something special! NBA action is fantastic! Earlier this year, Boston Celtics fan Jeremy Fry was caught on the Jumbotron during a delayed in-game action dancing enthusiastically to Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer.” His lip-synching dance routine drove the crowd crazy. It reminded […]
Funny Basketball Quotes
Basketball coach and author of four books on basketball books, Mike O’Halloran, shares with you his favorite funny basketball quotes. These hilarious takes on hoops are a quick, fun read for players, coaches, and fans. From Charles Barkley to LeBron James, we’ve got you covered. And check out our basketball smack-talk suggestions at the bottom […]
Larry Bird Quotes
Our Larry Bird quotes showcase some of the basketball knowledge, competitiveness, and spunk of this Hall-of-Famer. Bird, a basketball player who gave fans his all, was noted for his clutch performances. Known as the “Hick from French Lick,” Larry’s confidence in his game was unmatched. Bird was named the NBA’s MVP for three consecutive years […]
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 […]
Why Pro Players Chose Their Jersey Numbers
There was a time in many professional sports when jersey numbers were just assigned to a player. For some teams, this is still the case. However, for other teams, players have some say in the matter. As a result, there are some interesting stories about how some pros selected their jersey numbers. Let’s take a […]
Basketball Team Names
You’ve come to the right spot if you’re looking for great basketball team names to excite your players, teammates, and coaches. Please note that we’ve grouped basketball team name ideas into different categories. A name you select for a youth basketball team may be very different from what one might use for an intramural team […]
Basketball Quotes
If you’re looking for some clever, funny, and good basketball quotes, you’ve come to the right place. Scroll through all of the quotes we have on this page, but also make sure to check out our MENU of quote pages by players’ names and coaches’ names at the bottom of the page. There are overall […]