Basketball History
From the game's inventor, Dr. James Naismith and the University of Kansas to Kobe Bryant and the Lakers... Here's a look at the story of the game, from the peach basket days to today.
Basketball Hall of Fame 2009
On September 12, the Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2009 -- Michael Jordan, David Robinson, John Stockton, Jerry Sloan and C. Vivian Stringer -- were honored at a banquet at the Mohegan Sun hotel and casino. Fans, celebrities and fellow ballplayers turned out to see the class of 2009 receive their hall of fame rings.
On September 12, the Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2009 -- Michael Jordan, David Robinson, John Stockton, Jerry Sloan and C. Vivian Stringer -- were honored at a banquet at the Mohegan Sun hotel and casino. Fans, celebrities and fellow ballplayers turned out to see the class of 2009 receive their hall of fame rings.
Helms Foundation Champions
Before the National Invitation Tournament and NCAA Tournament were created, the Helms Athletic Association named college basketball's closed thing to a national champion.
Before the National Invitation Tournament and NCAA Tournament were created, the Helms Athletic Association named college basketball's closed thing to a national champion.
NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest History
The game itself is nice... but the high point of most All-Star Weekends is the slam dunk contest. The rivalry between Dwight Howard -- one of the game's biggest players, and Nate Robinson -- one of the smallest, has re-kindled interest in the contest that once featured legendary dunkers like Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter and the immortal Spud Webb.
The game itself is nice... but the high point of most All-Star Weekends is the slam dunk contest. The rivalry between Dwight Howard -- one of the game's biggest players, and Nate Robinson -- one of the smallest, has re-kindled interest in the contest that once featured legendary dunkers like Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter and the immortal Spud Webb.
Basketball Hall of Fame Nominees: 2009
Legendary North Carolina and Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan tops an impressive list.
Legendary North Carolina and Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan tops an impressive list.
NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Contest History
The winners of the NBA's Annual Three-Point Shootout, from 1986 to today.
The winners of the NBA's Annual Three-Point Shootout, from 1986 to today.
College Basketball's Two-Sport Stars
The most heralded freshman at Ohio State this season may be a basketball walk-on. That'll happen when the walk-on is also the Buckeyes' future quarterback and the third-ranked football prospect in the nation. Can Terrelle Pryor play both sports? Only time will tell, but there's certainly precedent for it. Here's a look at some of the college basketball stars who also made names for themselves in …
The most heralded freshman at Ohio State this season may be a basketball walk-on. That'll happen when the walk-on is also the Buckeyes' future quarterback and the third-ranked football prospect in the nation. Can Terrelle Pryor play both sports? Only time will tell, but there's certainly precedent for it. Here's a look at some of the college basketball stars who also made names for themselves in …
NBA All-Time Leaders
The NBA's all-time career leaders in scoring, assists, rebounds, blocks, steals, three-pointers and turnovers.
The NBA's all-time career leaders in scoring, assists, rebounds, blocks, steals, three-pointers and turnovers.
The Team That Wouldn't Play in Hitler's Olympics
The 1936 LIU Blackbirds were the top team in college basketball, but they declined a chance to try out for the Berlin Olympics as a protest against Nazi Germany.
The 1936 LIU Blackbirds were the top team in college basketball, but they declined a chance to try out for the Berlin Olympics as a protest against Nazi Germany.
Hall of Fame Nominees: 2008 Edition
Some of college basketball's greatest players and contributors have been nominated for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
Some of college basketball's greatest players and contributors have been nominated for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
The home of basketball's immortals... conveniently located just off I-91 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The home of basketball's immortals... conveniently located just off I-91 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
College Basketball's All-Time Records
The official NCAA Basketball all-time records from NCAA.org.
The official NCAA Basketball all-time records from NCAA.org.
About Dr. James Naismith
A profile of basketball's inventor, Dr. James Naismith, from inventors.about.com.
A profile of basketball's inventor, Dr. James Naismith, from inventors.about.com.
Top 10 Individual Seasons in NCAA Basketball History
The 10 best individual seasons in college hoop history, ranging from Clyde Lovellette and Bill Russell in the 50s to Kevin Durant in 2006-07. As selected by Andy Katz of ESPN.com.
The 10 best individual seasons in college hoop history, ranging from Clyde Lovellette and Bill Russell in the 50s to Kevin Durant in 2006-07. As selected by Andy Katz of ESPN.com.
Naismith's Rules of "Basket Ball"
The original rules of "Basket Ball" -- two words -- as published by Dr. James Naismith in the Springfield College newspaper back in January of 1892. Please note - no dribbling allowed.
The original rules of "Basket Ball" -- two words -- as published by Dr. James Naismith in the Springfield College newspaper back in January of 1892. Please note - no dribbling allowed.