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Brian Moniz

What is A Backdoor in Basketball? Explained With Tips!

October 26, 2025 by Brian Moniz

The term back door in basketball isn’t the secret way into the stadium to watch your favorite team play in the playoffs when tickets are all sold out. No, the back door in basketball is a strategic play used to get open and score a basket. What exactly is a back door in basketball? The … Read more

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Can Julain Newman Make the NBA? | No, And Here’s Why?

October 26, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Julian Newman was a child basketball prodigy that many regarded as the next upcoming NBA Superstar. He started to play basketball as soon as he was able to hold a ball. It was no surprise to everyone that while only in the 5th grade he would play basketball for the varsity team Prodigy Prep. This … Read more

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What is an outlet in basketball? | Term Explained!

October 25, 2025 by Brian Moniz

You may have heard the word outlet yelled by a player towards his teammate when watching a basketball game. The player in question yelling is the ball handler looking to receive an outlet pass immediately. What is an outlet pass in basketball? A basketball player will yell outlet in the backcourt to get the attention … Read more

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Can Cristiano Ronaldo jump higher than an NBA Basketball Player?

October 24, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Most soccer players at the age of 35 are either retired or well past their prime. Cristiano Ronaldo seems to defy this logic and still looks like he’s in his 20s. Every time Ronaldo goes up for a header it appears that he’s jumping higher than any soccer player he is up against. But does … Read more

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Has anyone Dunked on a 12-foot Basketball Rim? | Yes!

October 24, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Dunkers are getting more creative and jumping higher than ever. When jumping 50 inches seemed impossible many pro dunkers are able to do so. But has anyone dunked on a 12-foot basketball rim? Yes, Michael Wilson who played for the Harlem Globetrotters has the record for the highest dunk ever. Dunking a 12-foot rim off … Read more

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How tall do you have to be to play basketball?

October 23, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Professional basketball players are tall when compared to the average human’s height. The average height for an NBA player is a staggering 6 feet 7 inches. Is this how tall you have to be to play basketball? How tall do you have to be to play basketball? While it is a known advantage in the … Read more

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What is the point of checking the ball in basketball? Explained!

October 23, 2025 by Brian Moniz

In streetball, the basketball is in-bounded through checking to a player from the opposing team. This is because there are no referees to regulate the game.  Checking the ball in basketball is a way in streetball to inbound the ball and start play. The way it works is the player at the top of the … Read more

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How Do NBA Playoffs Work? | New Format 2021

October 20, 2025 by Brian Moniz

The 2020/21 NBA season has begun and there is a new and exciting playoff format. This includes a play-in tournament for multiple teams who are on the brink of elimination. The NBA with this new format hopes to bring more excitement and fans into the action, no team is safe. How do the NBA playoffs … Read more

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How to deal with Bad Teammates in Basketball? | Tips

October 17, 2025 by Brian Moniz

I am willing to bet that you have come across all of these player types and personalities that I am about to mention in this article. Nothing is worse than being apart of a team when there are a few bad teammates who constantly complain or only care about themselves. What’s worse is that you … Read more

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Is a blocked shot considered a turnover in basketball? Answered!

October 10, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Statistics matter in basketball not just for the fans but also the players. There are many stats that are complex but most are pretty basic but can still leave you scratching your head.  The block shot is one that comes to mind, seems simple right? Think again. Is a blocked shot considered a turnover in … Read more

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