Hoops & Leagues π - Page 3
The NBA, EuroLeague, March Madnessβthe biggest leagues, the fiercest rivalries, and the games that shaped basketball history. Relive the most unforgettable moments.
The In-Season Tournament: Trophy, Tune-Up, or TV Show?
Explore the In-Season Tournament: Is it just a trophy chase, a team tune-up, or a made-for-TV spectacle? Early season excitement unpacked.
One-and-Done Origins: How It Rewired College Hoops
Explore the impact of the one-and-done rule on college basketball, reshaping talent development and competition dynamics.
Wildcards That Wrecked Brackets: When Unknowns Stole the Spotlight
Explore epic upsets in sports history where underdogs triumphed, turning the predictable into fairy tales with real fangs.
Doubleheaders and Back-to-Backs: The Tourβs Hidden Gauntlet
Explore how doubleheaders and back-to-back events test athletes' endurance and fatigue management skills in the grueling sports tour.
Bubble Ball: The Strange Summer of 2020
Explore "Bubble Ball," a book on the unique 2020 NBA season in empty arenas, elite basketball, and ongoing debates.
Oaklandβs Last Days: The Feelings Behind an Empty Stadium
Explore the emotions of Oakland fans as they face the reality of an empty stadium: nostalgia, uncertainty, and anger.
The Dream Team β92: When Basketball Went Global
Explore the iconic '92 Dream Team's journey, as they clinched gold and globalized basketball, captivating fans worldwide.
Travel Trap Weeks: When Jet Lag Becomes the Fifth Opponent
Explore how jet lag impacts athletes during travel trap weeks, where sleep science clashes with demanding schedules.
Expansion Dreams: Seattle & Vegas on the Horizon
Explore Seattle and Vegas expansion plans: key markets, financial strategies, and unforgettable experiences.
Crowd Math: Cities That Add Two Points a Set
Explore how cities calculate crowd dynamics using innovative noise metrics and momentum theories in "Crowd Math β Cities That Add Two Points a Set."


