His portrayal of Troy Bolton, the popular basketball player with a secret passion for singing, resonated with millions of viewers worldwide. The success of High School Musical spawned two sequels, solidifying Efron's status as a teen idol. Efron continued to showcase his versatility by taking ...
She is the only NCAA basketball player to score 2,000 points and block 500 shots. In 2012, the three-time All-American was named the AP Player of the Year and the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. Standing 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) tall, Griner wears a men's US size 17 shoe...
Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but he never recorded a 70-point game. Jordan’s highest career scoring total came on 23-for-37 shooting with a 21-for-23 performance from the free throw line. MJ also grabbed 18 rebounds, dished out six assists and...
Miami’s defense was also on point, as Alonzo Mourning swatted away nine shots. However, Gill’s well-timed interceptions keyed New Jersey’s 88-77 victory at home. It was a big win considering the Heat were fighting for the top seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Miami, though, ...
Despite being denied shots at world titles due to the color bar, Langford is considered by many historians as one of the greatest fighters ever. Hailing from Nova Scotia, the 5’6″, 185-lb Langford fought from lightweight to heavyweight, defeating numerous champions and legends across weight ...
He shoots at the top of his jump with both arms extended fully into the air before he releases the ball, able to take shots over basically anyone because of the height of his jump. We all know what Kobe can do on a basketball court. We've seen it happen. He's one of the greatest...
Shooting is the most important skill in basketball; after all, games are won by scoring more points than your opponent. Coaches absolutely love players that can make shots and opposing coaches have nightmares trying to figure out game plans to stop them, especially 3 pt. shooters. ...
493. (483) LOVE & BASKETBALL (Gina Prince-Bythewood, 2000, USA, 124m, Col) 492. (458) THE QUEEN (Stephen Frears, 2006, UK-France-Italy-USA, 103m, Col) 491. (462) SHAME (Steve McQueen, 2011, UK, 101m, Col) 490. (461) FLIGHT OF THE RED BALLOON (Hou Hsiao-hsien, 2007, ...
Walton's second time winning the award in 1973 bares significance both in his performance and in the year itself. The Bruins' big man put together one of the best performances in college basketball tournament history, hitting 21-of-22 shots and finishing with 44 points to lead UCLA to the...
In the video below, Don Kelbick gives you tips and drills on one of the most unstoppable shots in basketball. This same shot was the go-to move for the LEADING SCORER in NBA history... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Six MVPs, 19 All Star appearances, and six NBA championships isn't too shabby...