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Los Angeles Clippers Tickets – Clippers Sign Caron Butler, Pursue Chris Paul

Los Angeles Clippers Tickets – Clippers Sign Caron Butler, Pursue Chris Paul

Posted by on December 15, 2011 · 0 Comment

The impending NBA lockout that had threatened for months has now been averted, with teams headed back to the court starting Christmas Day. Teams across the country are currently readying themselves to the campaign with training camps and player acquisitions, making it an interesting time to be an NBA fan. Schedules for teams across the country were also released Friday, including those for [...]
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Rush Fit vs Insanity?

Rush Fit vs Insanity?

Posted by on November 25, 2011 · 0 Comment

I wrote a review about the Insanity hosted by Shaun T. a few months back. However, there is another program that I would like to talk about and its RushFit. Trained by Georges St-Pierre, considered the fittest man in the country, has 8 week training course with a series of intense full body workouts. The MMA world champion knows how to win on a professional level and I’m sure this program challenges [...]
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List of NBA Players Signed Overseas After NBA Lockout

List of NBA Players Signed Overseas After NBA Lockout

Posted by on July 19, 2011 · 0 Comment

During the past week there have been many rumors of top NBA stars such as, Dwight Howard and Deron Williams signing pro contracts overseas because of the 2011-2012 NBA Lockout if it remains inoperative. Deron Williams has already signed with Turkish Club Besiktas with clauses of the NBA Lockout. Yesterday, Dwight Howard made it known that he would like to remain active and improve his game while the [...]
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Getting and Keeping a Basketball Scholarship

Getting and Keeping a Basketball Scholarship

Posted by on January 14, 2011 · 0 Comment

Athletic basketball scholarships are the most sought after, amongst the college students and parents today. A good number of people receiving an athletic scholarship will probably go on to turn out to be professional basketball stars some day. The options are limitless but to get and maintain an athletic scholarship an person student must function extremely hard. Also, there could be no bigger heartache [...]
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Drug Abuse & Basketball

Drug Abuse & Basketball

Posted by on November 23, 2009 · 0 Comment

Drug abuse and addiction in the NBA some times goes without notice. Many teams in fact may not mention anything about a player to the public because it would ruin their image. In professional sports and in basketball specifically there is a lot of drug abuse just as in Hollywood. The most recent big tragic death of drug use was Michael Jackson (my favorite Musician) and earlier during the year DJ [...]
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Foreign Basketball Players In The USA

Foreign Basketball Players In The USA

Posted by on October 23, 2009 · 0 Comment

Before I headed to play basketball overseas in 1999, I had some college teammates and friends from outside the US playing at the same school. They were always faced with the same issue as most foreigners that come to live, work or study in the states for a temporary amount of time: Green Card & Visas. Well, it is an issue that each individual depending on their country’s relation to the [...]
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How Volunteering For Basketball Camps Can Boost a Coaches Career

How Volunteering For Basketball Camps Can Boost a Coaches Career

Posted by on October 16, 2009 · 0 Comment

When it comes to pursuing a remarkable coaching career there are many things that can be helpful in a coaching career.  Many coaches have participated in many activities in communities around the country and have gained exposure for the community service they provided.  Not only can potential professional basketball coaches participate in community service activities such as blood drives but many [...]
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Real International Basketball Equipment Store

Real International Basketball Equipment Store

Posted by on July 9, 2009 · 1 Comment

In the game of basketball at any level that the sport is being played the necessary equipment is needed for organized play.  The game of basketball requires all the necessary equipment, such as complete basketball goal systems, score tables, basketball, whistles and all accessories.  There is one company that specializes in the complete source of basketball products through its extensive catalog [...]
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Play Basketball Overseas Directly After High School?

Play Basketball Overseas Directly After High School?

Posted by on March 12, 2009 · 8 Comments

I get this question all of the time and honestly its a difficult question. Personally I think and know that anything is possible these days depending on talent and who you know. In the case of Brandon Jennings a player that I recently discovered is doing what many high school seniors would love to do after graduating from high school and that is straight pro. The NBA in recent years has made it difficult [...]
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Basketball Scholarships Facing Problems During Recession?

Basketball Scholarships Facing Problems During Recession?

Posted by on February 26, 2009 · 1 Comment

Recently I wrote an article about how the recession and it is effecting the most prestigious universities and colleges. However, I accidentally deleted it so hopefully this will turn out OK. So last week there was an article in the USA Today how the recession and the economy is causing universities to cut budgets. Many universities are looking at athletic departments to start cutting big budgets. [...]
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Frequent Flyer Miles Playing Basketball

Frequent Flyer Miles Playing Basketball

Posted by on October 13, 2008 · 0 Comment

You know something interesting? I have been flying since 1993 when I took my first flight to New Mexico. It was great but of course very nervous. Everything about flying was different including the chance to earn a free flight by being a frequent flier. When I went to college I really became a frequent flier with my college basketball team and I used my US Air mileage account which was fairly new. [...]
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International Sports

International Sports

Posted by on September 4, 2008 · 0 Comment

When you cross the ocean and play in different parts of the world you are normally introduced to different cultures, sports and other activities. If you are a person who likes to see new things living and playing basketball overseas is your cup of tea. Playing in Europe has allowed me to see many different sports and how they are played different in each country. Many sport competitions in the world [...]
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Sport Fundraisers Idea

Sport Fundraisers Idea

Posted by on June 10, 2008 · 0 Comment

Summer is right around the corner and if you’re playing in any type of organized basketball team this summer, I’m pretty sure you have to raise money for traveling and lodging I suppose? Its been a long time since I’ve had to do any fundraising, but I sure did love doing it. I believe that I wrote an article previously of how I got started when playing AAU basketball but I won’t [...]
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Getting To Your Exposure Camp

Getting To Your Exposure Camp

Posted by on May 8, 2008 · 0 Comment

During the summer there are many basketball camps and the latest exposure camp that I wrote about in Italy will be probably be the furthest after the annual Slammers Basketball Camp in Germany. Getting overseas for these camps aren’t difficult because the transport system is so much easier these days. I recommend getting cheap airline tickets by searching one recommended low fare company around. [...]
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Basketball Tryouts Travel

Basketball Tryouts Travel

Posted by on April 4, 2008 · 11 Comments

Now that the end of the college basketball season will be officially over next week after this weekends NCAA Final Four, there will be many basketball exposure camps on the way. No matter where you live and you’re invited to any pro basketball camp or similar you should take great interest because it could be the start of your professional career. If you are not local by any chance and need to [...]
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