tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133769402024-03-13T10:13:51.715-07:00basketball drills, youth basketball, basketball for youth, ncaa basketballbasketball, basketballs, ncaa basketball, college basketball basketball drills, youth basketball, basketball for youth, and much much more! If your interested in basketball, want to learn more about basketball. This is the place to come and learn more about basketball and even more!Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-51170493194762128212007-09-18T08:52:00.000-07:002007-09-18T08:54:29.361-07:00Bobcats And DomainsThe Charlotte Bobcats finally brake into simple branding and into a simple web address. <br /><br />The expansion team Charlotte Bobcats for the first three seasons were using a longer domain name and there official site could be found at <a href="http://www.bobcatsbasketball.com">www.bobcatsbasketball.com</a>. The reason for this being that the owner of <a href="http://www.bobcats.com">www.bobcats.com</a> belonged to a Montana real bobcat breeder. <br /><br />Barbara Roe owns Bitterroot Bobcat and Lynx in Stevensville, Mont., and had the rights to the Web site name for 10 years. She says team officials began asking her in 2004 about buying the rights, but the early offer of a couple thousand dollars wasn't enough. Roe says they have agreed to pay about $50,000. I believe for an NBA team $50,000 was still pretty low if you ask me, but if Barbara Roe is happy, and all the bobcat fans rather NBA teams or the real bobcats...let it be.<br /><br />Roe now uses the domain name <a href="http://www.bobcatsmt.com/">www.bobcatsmt.com</a>. <br /><br />Charlotte Bobcats president Fred Whitfield says the team is glad to have the rights.<br /><br />The NBA team's new marketing campaign also includes the slogan "Elevate," new uniforms, <a href="http://ambatchmasterpublished.blogspot.com">simple SEO</a>, and a new secondary logo.Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com185tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-1349874218945284822007-08-20T08:08:00.000-07:002007-08-20T08:35:44.277-07:00Who Will Be Top Freshman Of College BasketballWho Will Be Top Freshman Of College Basketball<br />OJ Mayo, Eric Gordon, Michael Beasley, or K Love could lead their class. <br /><br />I know, everyone is asking or saying who is this class especially when you had Oden and Durant last year. Well, this year frosh class is not bad at all. Some could be overrated while others I believe are underrated. Here is my top ten list of top frosh. <br /><br /> 1. O.J. Mayo, SG, USC - 6-5 215lbs - O.J. Mayo has literally had the spotlight on him since the 7th grade while dunking on High schoolers back in KY, though ending his HS carrer in W.V. He continues to recieve all the attention and this year I believe it will continue to live up to even though he had a poor showing in the McDonald's All American game. The only thing that can stop this kid is himself (meaning if or will he stay out of trouble or will USC be able to hide it well enough). <br /> 2. Eric Gordon, SG, Indiana - 6-4 205lbs - Gordon is the real deal and will be showing nationwide this year at IU. Coming from Indiana and only losing to Oden's team in the past. Eric Gordon Jr. can be a scorer at will, and can fit right in at IU and the Big Ten. <br /> 3. Michael Beasley, SF, Kansas State - 6-9 235lbs - This forward can get the job done and do just about anything asked. Headed to Kansas State was I believe an interesting choice, but should be given a full opporunity. KSU could be a interesting team to watch this. <br /> 4. Derrick Rose, PG, Memphis - 6-2 180lbs - Incredible athlete that probably the pure point guard in this class. He will be making everyone in Memphis around him better. <br /> 5. Kevin Love, PF/C, UCLA - 6-9 240lbs - K Love is the best "big man" this class has. Headed to UCLA, and could put some good solid minutes in for the Bruins this year. <br /> 6. Kyle Singler, SF, Duke - 6-8 210lbs - Kyle Singler is Duke's top recruit this year which will hopefully turn around the Duke Blue Devils. Complete player that will fit in well with Coach K. <br /> 7. Bill Walker, SF/SG, Kansas State - 6-6 220lbs - Another one for KSU, with Beasley on his side this could be a team that could have a lot of fun especially with this high flying duo. <br /> 8. Patrick Patterson, F, Kentucky - 7-0 240lbs - Played with OJ Mayo in High School, and very athletic big man. He has a lot of room to continue to get better and could make some noise in the SEC this year. <br /> 9. Donte Greene, SF, Syracuse - 6-9 220lbs - Solid sort of reminds me alittle of Durant or do I even dare say that. <br /> 10. Jerryd Bayless, PG, Arizona - 6-2 180lbs - Good, but needs to continue to be a true point guard at 6'2". <br /><br />A few more names worth throwing out, many more could be up there, but hey it's the best of the best...<br /><br /> * DeAndre Jordan, PF/C, Texas A&M<br /> * Cole Aldrich, C, Kansas<br /> * Nick Calathes, G, Florida<br /> * Austin Freeman, G, Georgetown<br /> * Jamelle Horne, F, Arizona<br /> * Kosta Koufos, C, Ohio State<br /> * Chandler Parsons, F, FloridaMark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-49422679049661745002007-08-07T18:55:00.000-07:002007-08-07T19:15:29.299-07:00Now This Couple Could Make Some Tall KidsYao Ming Wedding Pictures - Yao Ming Wedding Pictures<br /><br />That's right Houston Rockets’ basketball star Yao Ming married longtime girlfriend Ye Li at a swank hotel in his hometown of Shanghai on Monday. This is a pretty big wedding in more ways than hype and height. <br /><br />The 26 year old Yao Ming, 7′6″, and the 6′2″ Ye, 25, at the five-star Shangri-La Hotel shared a close friend wedding. <br /><br />About 70 close friends and relatives joined 7′6″ Yao, who is 26, and the 6′2″ Ye, 25, at the five-star Shangri-La Hotel.<br /><br />The couple met each other about eight years ago. Ye is also a basketball player for the Chinese national women’s team.<br /><br />Here are some Yao Ming Wedding pictures:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/Rrkjv2WZ-tI/AAAAAAAAADw/vx-GTTAUqsE/s1600-h/Yao-Ming-Wedding.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/Rrkjv2WZ-tI/AAAAAAAAADw/vx-GTTAUqsE/s400/Yao-Ming-Wedding.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096143758296742610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/Rrkkl2WZ-vI/AAAAAAAAAEA/8VrzuLOOYIc/s1600-h/yao-ming-wedding-pictures.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/Rrkkl2WZ-vI/AAAAAAAAAEA/8VrzuLOOYIc/s400/yao-ming-wedding-pictures.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096144686009678578" /></a><br /><br /><br /> Congrats and Best Wishes to Yao and Ye...Zhù nǐ mén bái tóu dào lǎo!!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RrkkA2WZ-uI/AAAAAAAAAD4/_wzIc21EtlA/s1600-h/yao-ming-wedding-pictures-06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RrkkA2WZ-uI/AAAAAAAAAD4/_wzIc21EtlA/s400/yao-ming-wedding-pictures-06.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096144050354518754" /></a>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-24801638122803625622007-07-31T16:48:00.000-07:002007-07-31T17:04:06.533-07:00Pau Gasol On The Cover Of Rolling Stone MagazinePau Gasol On Rolling Stone Magazine<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/Rq_Lq2WZ-sI/AAAAAAAAADo/Mx6MDEwgJzU/s1600-h/pau.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/Rq_Lq2WZ-sI/AAAAAAAAADo/Mx6MDEwgJzU/s400/pau.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093513640583756482" /></a><br />In Spain Pau Gasol is a plan stud, and has topped his Stardom with the picture above. This is coming from the most recent Spain version of Rolling Stone Magazine Cover. Pau your the man! This one takes him to the whole new level of being a the Superstar from Spain.Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-86796705680292021782007-07-20T17:03:00.001-07:002007-07-20T17:08:38.706-07:00How Many 19 Year Old Boy Do You Know That Has A Range Rover?How Many 19 Year Old Boy Do You Know That Has A Range Rover?<br /><br />Well, that's right, all in one blog and one daya 19 year old boy gets a Range Rover, and is all excited about getting "NCAA football 2008" a new video game. I can only think of one and let me introduce you to him. His name is <a href="http://www.yardbarker.com/users/MikeConleyJr">Michael Conley, Jr</a>. and he is from Indianapolis, Indiana. This upcoming NBA season he will be playing for Memphis Grizzles. His father is his agent along with a guy by the name of Greg Oden. They are both currently blogging at <a href="http://www.yardbarker.com">yardbarker.com</a>. Some other thing that interest Michael Conely Jr. are Bowling, Golfing, Video Games, Movies, and of course Basketball...and I bet we add driving his new Range Rover now to that list.Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-9919486045668558992007-07-20T16:53:00.000-07:002007-07-20T17:00:14.199-07:00NBA Hair StyleI think we have the newest most Ugliest hair style in the NBA thanks to the Aussie Andrew Bogut...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RqFLKWWZ-rI/AAAAAAAAADg/ajExqxRo28Q/s1600-h/boguts_NBA_hair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RqFLKWWZ-rI/AAAAAAAAADg/ajExqxRo28Q/s400/boguts_NBA_hair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5089431695075703474" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here is a complete intereview of from Australia of NBA player Andrew Bogut. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z_flcL9V6Ag"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z_flcL9V6Ag" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />Also speaking of media issues surrounding Mr. Boguts, you might want to check out the <a href="http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/an-open-letter-to-andrew-bogut/">lastest news surrounding Andrew Boguts and Etan Thomas</a>. Which was all started by this quote from Andrew Boguts.<br /><blockquote><br /> “The public’s image of NBA players is true; a lot of them get caught up in the hype and do video clips with rappers and all that crap. They want bling bling all over themselves and drive fast cars. But that’s just the way the culture is in America — if you’ve got it flaunt it and if you don’t, you can’t.”<br /><br /> “I’m not into jewellery. I’ve got some earrings but they’re not too expensive. There are guys who drop a hundred grand for a chain. The public’s got it right — a lot of NBA stars are arrogant and like to spend lots of money and have lots of girlfriends and all that.<br /><br /> “The smarter guys don’t do that. They like to live a regular life and want to retire and be set up. About 80 per cent of them go broke by the time they retire or come close to it.</blockquote>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-89024348503762431342007-07-17T15:09:00.000-07:002007-07-17T15:13:32.401-07:00Yi Jianlian Will Not Be In The NBA This YearWhere everyone else and even Yi Jianlian states in this video he just wants to play in the NBA, well if wants to play so bad why not with the bucks. Though today the report came out that "Chinese team, Bucks no best for Yi". So there you have it the Chinese National Team is blocking Yi Jianlian to the Bucks. <br /><br />Now the real question is...why?<br /><br />They state it has nothing to do with the location, but does anyone really buy into this? I don't!<br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KyADXpenxzU"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KyADXpenxzU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-59977539351205472932007-07-17T15:02:00.000-07:002007-07-17T15:03:36.975-07:00NBA Summer League Not Always BoringA few interesting plays in the NBA summer league...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WflY-rtJQq8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WflY-rtJQq8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-7465755067147433352007-05-15T19:03:00.000-07:002007-05-15T19:15:24.685-07:00Did you hear about the Nash Fight and Sun's Saga<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RkppMk4dAvI/AAAAAAAAADE/YXzFbtzFrdk/s1600-h/nashcomic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RkppMk4dAvI/AAAAAAAAADE/YXzFbtzFrdk/s400/nashcomic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064976395711349490" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />This is a great pic that we had to use from <a href="http://www.yaysports.com/nba/2007/05/steve_nash_is_full_of_great_fury.html">YAY Sports</a><br /><br />This is sort of just summing up the whole Sun Spurs series and maybe even the whole NBA playoffs!Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-29842158661159066482007-03-22T08:49:00.000-07:002007-03-22T08:50:10.331-07:00Two game winning half court shots back to backThis is amazing footage of two game winning half court shots!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gpcKamLKJzM"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gpcKamLKJzM" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-61742346613199227872007-03-12T10:28:00.000-07:002007-03-12T10:34:17.311-07:002007 Bracket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RfWOvi-2ekI/AAAAAAAAACo/e-R3OKpRA14/s1600-h/2007bracket.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RfWOvi-2ekI/AAAAAAAAACo/e-R3OKpRA14/s400/2007bracket.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5041092305406556738" /></a><br />2007 BracketMark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-80811261865230756822007-03-12T10:26:00.000-07:002007-03-12T10:28:06.535-07:00March Madness PreviewMarch Madness preview of 2007!<br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cy16MGXZTfo"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cy16MGXZTfo" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-30697451645035551912007-03-05T09:01:00.000-08:002007-03-05T09:04:28.604-08:00BG writing a song about the Dallas MavericksGo Mavericks....Mark Cuban better sign this one up! BG writing a song about the Dallas Mavericks<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oz4wcLJ7hIE"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oz4wcLJ7hIE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-5579811815514793842007-03-05T08:56:00.000-08:002007-03-05T08:57:58.843-08:00Dwyane Wade ComebackDwyane Wade will try to come back this season.<br /><br />"It could have been easy for me just to shut it down. You don't know if you're going to be able to attack the same way and dive on the floor the same way. I'll find out after therapy and rehab how my body responds to things."<br />-- Dwyane Wade<br /><br />The Miami Heat guard said Monday he has decided to delay surgery and rehabilitate his dislocated left shoulder with the goal of returning for the playoffs.<br /><br />"My decision for the next two to three weeks is to rehab with the possibility of coming back, but with no guarantee," Wade said. "I'll find out after therapy and rehab how my body responds to things."<br /><br />Wade was hurt Feb. 21 at Houston. He underwent extensive tests and received a second opinion Friday from specialist Dr. James Andrews before deciding he would try to return. <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2788267&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines">Read complet article here...</a>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-74455917133835337352007-02-26T13:05:00.000-08:002007-02-26T13:50:03.235-08:002007 McDonald's All American Boys High School2007 McDonald's All American Boys High School Basketball Team<br /><br />East Roster:<br /><br />* Chris Wright - G - Georgetown<br />* J.J. Hickson - F/C - North Carolina State<br />* <span style="font-weight:bold;">Nick Calathes</span> - G - Florida<br />* Austin Freeman - G - Georgetown<br />* Johnny Flynn - G - Syracuse<br />* Donte Green - F - Syracuse<br />* Nolan Smith - G - Duke<br />* Corey Stokes - G - Villanova<br />* Gani Lawal - F - Georgia Tech<br />* Kosta Koufos - F - Ohio State<br />* <span style="font-weight:bold;">O.J. Mayo</span> - G - Southern California<br />* Patrick Patterson - F/C - Undecided<br /><br />West Roster (links to Scout.com profiles):<br /><br />* Jai Lucas - G - Undecided<br />* James Harden - G - Arizona State<br />* Blake Griffin - F - Oklahoma<br />* <span style="font-weight:bold;">Eric Gordon</span> - G - Indiana<br />* James Anderson - F - Oklahoma State<br />* <span style="font-weight:bold;">Derrick Rose</span> - G - Memphis<br />* Michael Beasley - F - Kansas State<br />* Taylor King - F - Duke<br />* Jerryd Bayless - G - Arizona<br />* Kyle Singler - F - Duke<br />* <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kevin Love </span>- C - UCLA<br />* Cole Aldrich - C - Kansas<br /><br />The 2007 McDonald's All American Boys Team features a widespread talent pool featuring: O.J. Mayo (Huntington, Huntington, WV) and his teammate Patrick Patterson, Eric Gordon (North Central, Indianapolis, IN), Kevin Love (Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego, OR), Derrick Rose (Simeon, Chicago, IL), Kyle Singler (South Medford, Medford, OR) and Michael Beasley (Notre Dame Prep, Fitchburg, MA). The Boys Game will tip-off at 8:00 p.m. (EDT) March 28, and will broadcast live on ESPN.Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-6241556777313083902007-02-26T11:22:00.000-08:002007-02-26T11:25:04.296-08:00Louisville Has Been Selected as Host City for the 2007 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Game30th Annual Boys Game and 6th Annual Girls Game To Be Played at Freedom Hall<br /><br />The rich heritage of basketballin Kentucky has brought about an announcement sure to have true Cats and Cardsfans cheering united.<br /><br /> McDonald's Corporation announced today that the 2007 McDonald's All<br />American High School Basketball Game will be played at Freedom Hall in<br />Louisville, KY. This is the first time in the history of the McDonald's All<br />American Game that the state of Kentucky will host the event. <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/03-08-2006/0004316264&EDATE=">Read complete story...</a>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-42442321441416875162007-02-26T10:43:00.000-08:002007-02-26T10:52:27.906-08:00Men vs. women basketball practice squadsIt's men vs. women, and the NCAA is examing the male practice players. Some say it's good for the team, some players are saying they need the guys to help them improve, get stronger, play faster, and etc. While, yet others are saying it's not fair.<br /><br />Some opinions and articles on this matter:<br /><a href="http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2006/12/12-13-06tdc/12-13-06dsports-06.asp"><br />NCAA examines practice players</a><br /><br /><a href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/cbasketball/299873_players16.html">In practice, it's men vs. women -- and NCAA says that has to stop</a><br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/womensbasketball/2007-01-15-women-men-practice_x.htm"><br />Women practicing vs. men: Yea or nay?</a><br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TGzudKBHR2w"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TGzudKBHR2w" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-83618779348158684062007-02-26T10:21:00.000-08:002007-02-26T10:24:06.051-08:00Dwight Howard can jump out of the gymCheck this out...someone and his name is <a href="http://www.sacredhoops.com/dwight_howard.html">Dwight Howard</a> can jump out of the gym.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8o5_jGvyVvo"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8o5_jGvyVvo" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-230358886344431382007-02-22T07:51:00.000-08:002007-02-22T07:57:30.823-08:00Bracketology 2007, final four 2007, March Madness<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/Rd29VDJAKQI/AAAAAAAAACc/rx4-M-uCMOs/s1600-h/Bracket2007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/Rd29VDJAKQI/AAAAAAAAACc/rx4-M-uCMOs/s400/Bracket2007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034388127788050690" /></a><br /><br />Bracketology 2007, final four 2007, March Madness<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/bracketology">Espn bracketology thoughts</a>...Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-29992461641288016562007-02-21T07:32:00.000-08:002007-02-21T07:33:26.293-08:00NBA All Star Weekend WrapNBA All Star<br /><br />We don't know what to think abou this one. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3vbFxZH9CIw"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3vbFxZH9CIw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />Conclusions:<br /><br />Steve Nash sang the best<br />Dirk looked the best <br />NBA All Star weekend is ALL show!Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-21281543978927540372007-02-16T10:45:00.000-08:002007-02-16T11:08:16.405-08:00Dwight Howard wanted to dunk on 12 foot rims<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RdX_njJAKOI/AAAAAAAAAB8/iO0l8vqahzs/s1600-h/dwight-howard.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RdX_njJAKOI/AAAAAAAAAB8/iO0l8vqahzs/s320/dwight-howard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5032209213569378530" /></a>Booooo. That's for the NBA for not letting Dwight Howard all hang out. The humor which is not becoming a pretty hot and heated topic is that the NBA is not allowing Dwight Howard raise the rim to 12 feet. Yea, that would not be cool to see someone dunking on 12 foot rim not to mention doing a 360 dunk NAH!! Oh by the way NBA we are being SARCASTIC!!<br /><br />Dwight Howard had two dunks planned for Saturday night's dunk contest that he won't be allowed to do. <br /><br /> Orlando sources report that Howard has been practicing a couple wicked maneuvers <br />that might inject this dying competition with the ingenuity/originality it desperately needs. One is a 360 throwdown with the rim hiked to 12 feet, two feet higher than regulation. The other sets the rim at 11 1/2 feet and has Howard purportedly going between his legs with the ball in mid-air before flushing.<br /><br /><br />The way it's looking right now (another BOOOO to the NBA) we will not be seeing any of that show! We can not fathom this one. The NBA has fun stuff and continues to add stuff every year to the NBA All Star weekend, but they will not add this fun creative idea given to them by Dwight Howard! That sort of just blows our minds! <br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RdX_PDJAKMI/AAAAAAAAABs/o9aUZr3K2gs/s1600-h/candace.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RdX_PDJAKMI/AAAAAAAAABs/o9aUZr3K2gs/s320/candace.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5032208792662583490" /></a><br />Well, we guess we will until next year Candice Parker will be in the dunk contest!Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-54917989462310960262007-02-15T12:08:00.000-08:002007-02-15T12:11:32.045-08:002007 NBA All-Star Weekend Going Global2007 NBA All-Star Weekend Going Global<br /><br />Global Reach:<br /><br />- 2007 NBA All-Star will be shown in 215 countries and territories.<br /><br />- The Game will be broadcast in 43 languages, including, among others, Mandarin, Hungarian, Armenian, and Swedish.<br /><br />- More than 1,800 media will cover the event, including over 300 international reporters. 110 international broadcasters will cover All-Star, including 52 international TV and radio networks and Web sites on-site. 20 TV and radio networks, both domestic and international, will broadcast the All-Star Game live with on-site commentary. 13 new broadcasters will air the All-Star Game for the first time including Canal 7 (Argentina), GDTV (Chongqing, China), Liaoning TV (China), Antena Latina (Dominican Republic), TV3 (Ghana), Guatevision (Guatemala), ET-1 (Greece), Cable Onda (Panama), CMD (Peru), Sportone (Romania), TV400 (Sweden), Videoland (Taiwan), and TVR (Venezuela).<br /><br />- NBA TV’s 24/7 coverage will be seen in an all-time high 66 countries.Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-13921242640983596652007-02-15T11:42:00.000-08:002007-02-15T12:08:06.613-08:00NBA All-Star WeekendNBA All-Star Weekend<br /><br />This is year NBA All Star weekend 2007, Starting on February 16 through Sunday, February 18, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is first ever NBA All Star weekend that is being held in city without an NBA team is host. <br /><br />The main events of NBA All-Star weekend are Friday's All-Star Rookie Challenge game, Saturday's Three-point Shootout, Slam Dunk contest and some shooting/skills challenges, and Sunday's All-Star game.<br /><br />We'll also post exact schedules (both TV and otherwise), and much more.<br /><br />Useful 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend Links:<br /><br />- <a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar2007/players/">Final fan voting results for all-star game starters</a><br /><br />- <a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar2007/three_point/">NBA Three-Point Shootout</a><br /><br />- <a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar2007/skills_challenge/">NBA Skills Challenge/</a><br /><br />- <a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar2007/allstar_game/">NBA All-Star Game</a><br /><br />- <a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar2007/rising_stars/">NBA Slam Dunk Contest</a><br /><br />- <a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar2007/rookie_challenge/">NBA Rookie Challenge Game</a><br /><br />- <a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar2007/news/celebgame_070212.html">NBA Celebrity game </a><br /><br />- <a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar2007/shooting_stars/">NBA Shooting Stars</a>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-38527332181801482412007-02-15T11:28:00.000-08:002007-02-15T11:40:47.452-08:00NBA All-Star WeekendWill Vegas be able to top this one...last year's new little and the way the East pulled that one out on us...watch a learn. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q4WEym77rPc"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q4WEym77rPc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376940.post-7315800973923628102007-02-13T08:47:00.000-08:002007-02-13T06:33:44.133-08:00Setting A ScreenSetting A Screen<br /><br />Here are some tips on setting a good solid screen. Before we go any futher lets describe or explain what a screen is or some call it a pick. A basketball screen or pick is a blocking move by an offensive player, by standing beside or behind a defender, to free a teammate to shoot, receive a pass or drive in to score. In basketball, it is also known as a pick. Screens can be on-ball (when set for the ball-handler), or off-ball (when set for a teammate moving without the ball to get open for a pass). The two offensive players involved in setting the screen are known as the screener (who blocks the defender) and the cutter (who gets free from the defender).<br /><br />Basketball screen tips, picking tip for the player setting the screen. <br /><br />Setting a basketball screen fundemental tip #1 - Take up space, make yourself wide and solid.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RdHuUzJAKLI/AAAAAAAAABg/HPig-0SeA58/s1600-h/screen1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CSHd8NK0TVA/RdHuUzJAKLI/AAAAAAAAABg/HPig-0SeA58/s320/screen1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031064299842316466" /></a><br />With this said, we are looking for someone make a solid jump stop, making yourself wide with feet shoulder with apart, and protecting yourself while setting the screen.<br /><br />Basketball screen tips, picking tip for the player setting the screen. <br /><br />Setting a basketball screen fundemental tip #2 - Make the right position and stand your position<br /><br />Setting the screen in the path that your offensive player could make the best move to the basket or to get open for the shot. So sometimes the direction, angle, and way you position yourself for the screen is more important than setting the screen itself. Remember to set the screen on the defender himself not the a curtain area. Also, your back should be facing the where they cutter is breaking to get open for the ball or the shot. Always remember to hold the screen, and be ready for making contact. <br /><br />Basketball screen tips, picking tip for the player setting the screen. <br /><br />Setting a basketball screen fundemental tip #2 - Always move after you screen <br /><br />Okay you have followed the first two steps, but your job is not completely done now. You as the screen is usually the one that get open. This is due to the defender tries to fight through the screen, and confuses the defense and leaves you free. So you should always open to the direct of where the ball is will be going. Be ready to call for the ball, get your hands ready, prepare to get a pass for a shot.Mark Panehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155795022219275281noreply@blogger.com1