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Basketball SentencesMizzou Basketball Facts The?Missouri Tigers men's basketball team?represents the?University of Missouri?in the?SEC.They are located in?Columbia, Missouri, playing home games at?Mizzou Arena?The Tigers’ head coach is Cuonzo Martin in his 2nd season. Martin was hired away from California to replace fired Kim Anderson. Their colors are gold and black.The Missouri men's basketball program was a charter member of the?Big 12 Conference, formed from the?Big Eight Conference?in 1996Following the 2016–17 season, the Tigers had an all-time record of 1,593–1,133 and a winning percentage of .584.In 1956, Alfred Abram was the first African-American awarded an athletic scholarship to MU.In 1980-83, MU won four straight Big 8 titles. There have been 22 Missouri Tigers All-Americans, the most recent being Phil Pressey in 2013Retrieved from : and DefinitionAirball?- A basketball shot that misses everything; net, backboard, and rim.Ally-oop?- A pass high above the basketball rim that allows a player to catch and slam dunk or drop in the ball in one motion.Assist?- A pass to another basketball player that leads directly to a made basket.Backboard?- The rectangular piece of wood or fiberglass that the rim attaches to.Bench?- The substitute basketball players.?Block Out or Box Out?- Getting your body between the basketball player and the basket to get a rebound.?Blocked Shot?- When a defensive basketball player makes contact with the basketball while another player is shooting the ball.?Bounce Pass?- In this pass, the basketball bounces about two-thirds of the way from the passer to the receiver.?Brick?- A poor shot that bounces hard off the rim or backboard.?Carry the Ball?- similar to traveling. When a basketball player moves with the ball without properly dribbling it.?Charging?- an offensive foul which occurs when an offensive basketball player runs into a defender who has established position.?Chest Pass?- the basketball is passed directly from the passer's chest to the receiver's chest. This has the advantage that it takes the least time to complete, as the passer tries to pass as directly straight as possible.?Court?- the area bounded by 2 sidelines and 2 end lines containing a basket at each end, in which a basketball game is played.?Defense?- the act of preventing the offense from scoring; the basketball team without the ball.?Double Team?- when two basketball teammates join efforts in guarding a single opponent.?Dribbling?- the act of bouncing the basketball continuously.?Dunk?- when a player close to the basket jumps and strongly throws the ball down into it.?End Line?- the boundary line behind each basket; also called the baseline.?Fast Break?- a basketball play that begins with a defensive rebound by a player who immediately sends an outlet pass toward midcourt to his waiting teammates; these teammates can sprint to their basket and quickly shoot before enough opponents catch up to stop them.?Field Goal?- when the basketball enters the basket from above during play; worth 2 points, or 3 points if the shooter was standing behind the 3-point line.?Forwards?- the two basketball players on the team that are responsible for rebounding and scoring close up to the basket. They are usually taller than the guards.?Foul Lane?- the painted area bordered by the end line and the foul line, outside which players must stand during a free-throw; also the area an offensive basketball player cannot spend more than 3-seconds at a time in.?Foul Line?- the line 15' from the backboard and parallel to the end line from which basketball players shoot free-throws.?Guards?- the two basketball players who usually handle setting up plays and passing to teammates closer to the basket.?Jump Ball?- Two opposing basketball players jump for a basketball and official tosses above and between them.?Layup?- a close up shot taken after dribbling to the basket.?Offense - the team with possession of the basketball.?Personal Foul?- contact between basketball players that may result in injury or provide one team with an unfair advantage; players may not push, hold, trip, hack, elbow, restrain or charge into an opponent.?Rebound?- when a basketball player grabs a ball that is coming off the rim or backboard after a shot attempt; see offensive rebound and defensive rebound.?Screen?- when the offensive basketball player stands between a teammate and a defender to give his teammate the chance to take an open shot.?Shot Clock?- a clock that limits the time a team with the basketball has to shoot it to a given amount of time.?Traveling?- when the ball handler takes too many steps without dribbling; also called walking.?Turnover?- when the offense loses possession through its own fault by passing the basketball out of bounds or committing a floor violation.?Zone Defense?- a defense where each defender is responsible for an area of the court and must guard any player who enters that area.Retrieved from : top professional league in?Spain; often regarded as the second-strongest domestic league in the world, behind the?NBA. Initialism for the?Spanish?Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto("Association of Basketball Clubs").advance stepA step in which the defender's lead foot steps toward their man and the back foot slides forward.air ball?An unblocked shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard. Does not reset the shot clock.alley oop?An offensive play in which a player throws the ball up near the basket to a teammate (or, more rarely, to himself) who jumps, catches the ball in mid air and immediately scores a basket, usually with a slam dunk.and oneThe free throw awarded to a shooter who is fouled while scoring.assist?A pass to a teammate who scores a basket immediately or after one dribble.backdoor cutAn offensive play in which a player on the perimeter steps away from the basket, drawing the defender along, then suddenly cuts to the basket behind the defender for a pass. The opposite of a?V cut.ball hog?A player who does not pass the ballbackboard?The rectangular platform behind the rim in which supports itbackcourt(1) The half of the court a team is defending. The opposite of the frontcourt. (2) A team's guards.backcourt violation?(1) Touching the ball in the backcourt after it has entered the frontcourt and was not last touched by the other team. (2) failure to bring the ball from the backcourt into the frontcourt within the allotted time of 8 seconds in the NBA or FIBA (previously 10) and 10 seconds in Men's NCAA. The timing violation does not exist in NCAA Women's basketball.back screenAn offensive play in which a player comes from the?low post?to set a screen for a player on the perimeter.ball fakeA sudden movement by the player with the ball intended to cause the defender to move in one direction, allowing the passer to pass in another direction. Also called "pass fake."ball reversalPassing of the ball from one side of the court to the other.ball screenAn offensive play in which a player sets a screen on the defender guarding the player with the ball.ball sideThe half of the court (divided lengthwise) that the ball is on. Also called the "strong side." The opposite of the help side.banana cutA wide, curving cut, as opposed to a cut that is a straight line. Also known as a 'C' cutbank shotA shot that hits the backboard before hitting the rim or going through the net.baseball passPassing the basketball using an overhand throw with one hand similar to a baseball pitch.baselineThe line that marks the playing boundary at either end of the court. Also called the "end line."baseline out-of-bounds playThe play used to return the ball to the court from outside the baseline along the opponent's basket.basket cutA cut toward the basket.BEEFBalance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow Throughbench(1) Substitutes sitting on the sideline, (2) The bench or chairs they sit on.benchwarmerA player who sits on the bench for most if not all of the game.big manA low post player who is typically physically large for a basketball player and generally either a?center?or?power forward.[1]blindside screenA screen set directly behind a defender where the player can't see it.block(1) A violation in which a defender steps in front of a dribbler but is still moving when they collide. Also called a "blocking foul." (2) To tip or deflect a shooter's shot, altering its flight so the shot misses. (3) The small painted square on the floor next to the basket just outside the lane.block outTo maintain better rebounding position than an opposing player by widening your stance and arms and using your body as a barrier. Also called "box out."boardA?reboundbonusunder NCAA and NFHS rules, a team is "in the bonus" when its opponent has seven, eight or nine team fouls in a half and so gains a?one and one?opportunity on each non-shooting foul. The opposing team is "over the limit." See also?double bonus?and?penalty.bounce passA pass that bounces once before reaching the receiver.box-and-oneA combination defense in which four defenders play zone in a box formation and the fifth defender guards one player man-to-man.box outSee block out.box setA formation in which four players align themselves as the four corners of a box. Often used for baseline out-of-bounds plays.brickA bad shot that bounces off the backboard or rim without a chance of going in.bricklayerOne who repeatedly shoots bricks.bump the cutterTo step in the way of a player who is trying to cut to the ball for a pass.buzzer beater?A basket in the final seconds of a game (right before the buzzer sounds) that in itself results in a win or overtime.chest passThe ball is passed from the chest.center?One of the three standard player positions. Centers are generally the tallest players on the floor, responsible mainly for scoring, rebounding, and defense near the basket.chuckerA player who takes frequent, and often imprudent, shot attempts.[2]?The term was popularized by the television series?Seinfeld.[3]dimeSee?drop a dime.dishAn assist.disqualifying foul(FIBA) an especially egregious foul, almost always involving violence or other excessive physical contact, that is punished by immediate ejection. Equivalent to the NBA's?flagrant-2.double bonus(NCAA and NFHS) when a team accumulates 10 or more fouls in a half, the other team is "in the double bonus", earning two free throws on each subsequent non-shooting foul by the defense. See also?bonus?and?penalty.double-doubleDouble-digit figures in two positive statistical categories (example: 12 points, 14 rebounds)double dribble(1) To dribble the ball with two hands at the same time (2) To dribble, stop, and then begin to dribble again; Either act results in a loss of possession.double nickelTo accumulate 55 points.downtownWell outside the?three-point line.dribble drive motion?An offense that spreads the players to open up the lane for driving player to make a?layup?or?kick out?for a three pointer.dribbleTo bounce the ball continuously with one hand. Required in order to take steps with the ball.drop a dimeTo make an?assistdrop stepA post up move where the ballhandler picks up his dribble and at the same time extends a leg back on one side of his defender and then turns toward the basket, using that leg as leverage to get between his defender and the basket.dunk(v) To score by putting the ball directly through the basket with one or both hands. (n) A shot made by dunking.end of quarter?when a quarter endsEurocup?Europe's second-level transnational club competition; the qualifying rounds are operated by FIBA Europe, while the competition proper is operated by?ULEB. Analogous to the?UEFA Europa League?in?football.Euroleague?Europe's top transnational club competition, also operated by ULEB. Analogous to the?UEFA Champions League?in football.EuroBasket?European international tournament, held every two years for both men and?women. Analogous to the?UEFA European Football Championship?(men) and?UEFA Women's Championship.fast break?An offensive tactic in which a team attempts to advance the ball and score as quickly as possible, giving the other team no time to defend effectively. Often the result of a steal or blocked shot. See also?secondary break.FIBA?The?International Basketball Federation, known as FIBA from its French name?Fédération?Internationale de?Basketball. An association of national organizations which governs international competitions.FIBA 33?The original name of what is now called 3x3.field goal?A shot made from anywhere on the court, does not include free throws.flagrant foul?An unsportsmanlike foul in which there is no serious attempt to play the ball. The NBA classifies these types of fouls as?flagrant-1?and?flagrant-2, with the latter resulting in the immediate ejection of the offender. FIBA does not use the term "flagrant foul", instead using?unsportsmanlike foul?and?disqualifying foul?(which roughly correspond to the two NBA subcategories).forward?One of the three standard player positions. Forwards are primarily responsible for scoring and rebounding. See?Small forward?and?Power forward. An individual capable of playing both types of forward is often called a?cornerman.foul?Violations of the rules other than?floor violations, generally attempts to gain advantage by physical contact; penalized by a change in possession or free-throw opportunities; see?personal foul,technical foul,?flagrant foul,?unsportsmanlike foul, and?disqualifying foul.four-point play?A rare play in which a player is fouled while making a three-point shot and then makes the resulting free throw.free throw?An unopposed attempt to score a basket, worth one point, from the free throw line. Generally, two attempts are awarded when the player is fouled in the act of shooting (three attempts are awarded in the case of three point shot), fouled flagrantly, or when the opposing team fouls while over the foul limit. For technical fouls, one free throw is awarded under FIBA rules, and two under North American rulesets (NBA, NCAA, NFHS).granny shot?An underhand shot taken using both hands, usually as a free throw.guard?One of the three standard player positions. Today, guards are typically classified in two broad categories.?Point guards?have strong ballhandling and passing skills and are typically used to run the offense.?Shooting guards, as the name implies, are generally the team's best shooters, and are very often the leading scorers on their teams. Some players, often referred to as?combo guards, combine the features of both.gunnerSomeone who shoots the ball too many times.Hack-a-Shaq?The strategy of intentionally and repeatedly committing a personal foul against a player who shoots free throws poorly. "Shaq" refers to?Shaquille O'Neal.halfcourt defenseThe portion of a team's defensive play conducted with both teams having established positions. See also?transition defense.halfcourt offenseThe portion of a team's offensive play conducted with both teams having established positions. See also?transition offense.Halftime?(1) The end of the first half of play. (2) The interval between the two halves.in-n-out?A shot that appears to be going in, but instead goes back out.index rating?A player rating used by ULEB to determine MVPs in the Euroleague and Eurocup. It is calculated from statistics available in standard ULEB box scores as follows:Add?the following statistics—points, assists, rebounds, blocks, steals, fouls drawn, free throws made, 2-point field goals made, 3-point field goals made.Subtract?turnovers, own shots blocked, fouls committed, free throw attempts, 2-point field goal attempts, and 3-point field goal attempts.jump shot?A shot taken while jumpingkey?The?free-throw lane?and?free-throw circle?together (originally, the lane was narrower than the circle's diameter, giving the area the appearance of a?skeleton key?hole)kicking?A violation called when a player intentionally uses his or her foot or leg to contact the ball. Play is stopped and the ball is given to the non-violating team to inbound.lane?The?free-throw lane.lay-inA close-range shot using one hand to tip the ball over the rimlayup?A close-range shot using one hand to bank the ball off the backboardMan-to-man defense?A defense in which each player guards a single opposing player. See also?zone defense.Memphis Attack?Another name for?dribble drive motion; the offense was popularized in the early 2000s at the?University of Memphis?under their then-head coach,?John Calipari.motion offense?Offense created through a series of cuts and screens to create the best possible shot, with most or all offensive players moving simultaneously.NBA?The?National Basketball Association, the largest professional league in the?United States, also with?one team?in?Canada.NCAA?The?National Collegiate Athletic Association, the primary governing body for intercollegiate sports in the?United States. Also used to describe national tournaments operated by this body, especially the?Division I?men's?and?women's?tournaments. An unrelated body?with the same name?exists in the?Philippines.NFHS?The?National Federation of State High School Associations, the body that sets rules for high school sports in the U.S., including basketball.NIT?The?National Invitation Tournament, a postseason tournament for NCAA Division I men's basketball teams that do not qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Founded in 1938, a year before the NCAA Tournament, it is closely identified with?New York City; all games were originally held at?the third Madison Square Garden, and to this day the semifinals and final are held at?today's Madison Square Garden. In its early years, it was considered more prestigious than the NCAA Tournament, but this changed starting in the 1950s. The tournament has been directly operated by the NCAA since?2006.offensive foulA?foul?committed by a member of the team playing offense.one-and-one(NCAA and NFHS) A free-throw attempt which, if made, allows the player a second free-throw attempt. See also?bonus.one trillionA?box score?showing one minute played and zero for all other statistics, resulting in a one followed by twelve zeros – the conventional?American?rendering of "one trillion."outlet passA pass thrown by a rebounder to start a?fast break.over-and-backSee?backcourt violation?(1).over the backa foul committed by a player who tries to rebound the ball by pushing, moving or climbing on a player's back who is already in position to rebound the ball.overtimewhen the score is tied at the end of regulation play, the teams play a five-minute overtime period.packTo roughly hit down a ball that an opposing player has just released for a shot. (See also,?swat.)paintthe?key.pass(v) To throw the ball to a teammate. (n) The act of passing.penaltyonce a team reaches a set number of team fouls in a playing period, varying by governing body, the fouled team gets free throws instead of possession of the ball. The fouling team is "over the limit." See also?bonus?and?double bonus.perimeterthe area outside the key but well inside the three-point arc.pivot(1) The?pivot center.pivot footThe foot that must remain touching the floor to avoid?travelingpoint forward?A forward with strong ballhandling and passing skills who can be called on to direct the team's offense.points in the paint?Field goals made in the painted area below the free-throw linepost up?To go in or near the key, turn so that you are facing away from the basket but towards a teammate who has the ball, and try to establish position to receive a pass.prayer?A shot that has very little probability of being made.princeton offense?an offensive basketball strategy which emphasizes constant motion, passing, back-door cuts, picks on and off the ball, and disciplined teamwork. Used and perfected at?Princeton University, it's an offense designed for a unit of 5 players who can each pass, shoot and dribble at an above average level.quadruple-double?Double-digit figures in four positive statistical categories (example: 13 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, 14 steals)rebound?(v) To obtain the ball after a missed field goal attempt (n) An act of rebounding.rejected?To have one's shot blocked.rip a CA motion used while chinning the ball to create space during a pivot between an offensive player and a defensive player. Pivot towards the defender and rips the ball in a C-shape away from the pressure to create a passing lane.run?An interval in which one team heavily outscores the other.rock?the ballscreen, set a screen?(v) To attempt to prevent a defender from guarding a teammate by standing in the defender's way. The screening player must remain stationary; a moving screen is an?offensive foul. (n) The tactic of setting a screen. Also called a "pick".secondary breakAn offensive phase after a fast break is initially stopped, but before the opponent can enter into its set defense.set shotA shot taken without leaving the floor.shot clockA timer designed to increase the pace (and subsequently, the score) by requiring the ball to either touch the rim or enter the basket before the timer expires, resulting in a loss of possession. The time limit is 24 seconds in the NBA, WNBA, and FIBA play; 30 in NCAA women's play; and 35 in NCAA men's play. See also?airball.sixth man?(or sixth woman)?A player who does not start, but is generally the first person off the bench, and often has statistics comparable to those of starters.stretch 4A subtype of the?cornerman—specifically, a power forward ("4") capable of "stretching" a defense with his or her outside shooting ability.swingman?A player capable of playing either shooting guard or small forward.swatTo hit a ball that an opposing player just shot off course so that it misses completely. (See also,?pack.)swish?(n) A shot which goes through the net without hitting the backboard or rim. (v) To make a swish.technical foul?A foul assessed for unsportsmanlike non-contact behavior and for some procedural violations (for example, having too many players on the floor or calling timeout when none remain). Penalized by loss of possession after a free throw which may be taken by any member of the opposing team. Frequently abbreviated as "technical" or "T."three-point field goal?A shot, worth three points, attempted with both feet behind the three-point line.three-pointerA?three-point field goaltreyA?three-point field goalthree-point play?(1) A play in which a shooter is fouled while making a two-point shot and then makes the resulting free throw. See also?and one. (2) (rarely) When a shooter is fouled while taking but missing a three-point shot and then makes all three free throws.toilet bowl?When the ball hits the rim on a certain angle and then circles around it, can go in or out.transition defenseThe portion of a team's defensive play conducted when the other team has first gained possession and is moving up the court, before both teams have established positions. Includes defense against?fast breaks. See also?halfcourt defense.transition offenseThe portion of a team's offensive play conducted when first obtaining possession from the other team and moving up the court, before both teams have established positions. Includes?fast breaks. See also?halfcourt offense.travel?To move one's?pivot foot?illegally or to fall to the floor without maintaining a pivot foot (exact rules vary — see?Traveling (basketball))or takes 3 step.only 1 or 2 steps are allowed but after you take three steps with not dribbling the ball it is called traveling.triangle offense?An offensive strategy with the goal of exchanging three (sometimes all five) positions, creating spacing among players and allowing each one to pass to four teammates.triple-double?Double-digit figures in three positive statistical categories (example: 12 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists)turnover?A loss of possession.ULEBA cooperative organization of professional basketball leagues in Europe, this body operates the Euroleague and Eurocup. The name is a?French?acronym for "Union of European Leagues of Basketball".unsportsmanlike foul(FIBA) an egregious foul, involving excessive physical contact, fouling with no intention to make a play on the ball, or fouling an opponent on a breakaway from behind. Roughly equivalent to the NBA's?flagrant-1.Up and down?A travelling violation when the ball carrier jump vertically into the air and does not get rid of it before landing.violation?An infraction of the rules other than a?foul, such as?traveling?or a?three-second violation.V-cut?A move where you move to the player defending you, then quickly turn and receive the ball. Used to fake the defender.WNBA?The?Women's National Basketball Association, the largest professional basketball league for women in the United States.WNIT?The?Women's National Invitation Tournament, a postseason tournament for NCAA Division I women's basketball teams that do not qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Founded in 1969, the WNIT predates collegiate national championship tournaments for women, but has never been considered the equal of those tournaments. Despite the name, it has no relation to the?men's NIT—it is not operated by the NCAA, and was never under the control of any of the bodies that ran the men's NIT before 2006.zone defenseA defense in which each player is responsible for a section of the court. See also?man-to-man defense. of NCAA Basketball teams and stats AACCincinnati Bearcats The Bearcats basketball program represents the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OhioThey are coached by Mike Cronin and he is in his 13th season. With nearly 1800 total wins, the Bearcats are one of the 20 winningest basketball programs of all time. The school’s merits include 2 National Titles, 6 Final Fours and 32 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament appearances. The Cincinnati Bearcats played their first season in 1901. Their colors are red and black Connecticut Huskies The Huskies basketball program represents the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. The team is coached by Dan Hurley and he is in his 1st season. They have won 4 NCAA Tournament Championships, which puts the program at sixth-most-all time. They have also won seven Big East Tournament Championships, 10 Big East regular season titles and one American Athletic Conference Tournament Championship UCONN’s first season was in 1901. Their colors are national flag blue and white. East Carolina PiratesThe East Carolina Pirates men’s basketball team represents East Carolina University located in Greenville, North Carolina. They are coached by Joe Dooley and he is in his 5th season.They have had 3 players go on to play in the NBA; Oliver Mack, Theodore Edwards and Jonathan Kerner. The Pirates play their home games at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. Their colors are purple and gold. Houston CougarsThe Houston Cougars represent the University of Houston, in Houston Texas. The team’s head coach is Kevin Sampson and he is in his 5th season. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2018 and is tied for 14th in number of Final Four appearances. The Cougars played their first season in 1946. Their colors are scarlet and albino. Memphis TigersThe Memphis Tigers represent the University of Memphis in Tennessee. They are coached by Penny Hardaway and he is in his 1st season. ESPN Stats and Information Department ranked Memphis as the 19th most successful basketball programs from 1962-2012 in their annual 50 in 50 list. The Tigers played their first season in 1920The Memphis Tigers colors are blue and gray. SMU MustangsThe Mustangs men’s basketball team represents Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TexasThe current head coach is Tim Jankovich and he is in his 3rd season. The SMU Mustangs played their first season in 1916. SMU has reached one Final, Four, has made 12 NCAA Tournament Appearances, won 16 Conference Championships, had 11 All-Americans and 23 NBA Draft selections. Their colors are red and blue. South Florida BullsThey represent the University of South Florida, located in Tampa, Florida. The Bulls’ head coach is Brian Gregory and he is in his 1st season. They have had 3 NCAA Tournament appearances (1990,1992,2012)They were conference tournament champions in 1990. The Bulls’ colors are green and gold. Temple OwlsThe Owls represent Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head coach for the team is Fran Dunphy and he is in his 13th season. Temple is the fifth-most winningest NCAA Division I men’s college basketball program of all time, with 1903 wins at the end of the 2017-18 season. Their colors are cherry and white. Tulane Green WaveThe program’s men’s basketball team represents Tulane University located in New Orleans, Louisiana.They play home games on campus in Devlin Fieldhouse, the 9th oldest active basketball venue in the nation. The team’s last appearance in the NCA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament was in 1995. They had 3 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 1992, 1993, and 1995. Their colors are olive green and sky blue Tulsa Golden HurricaneThe Tulsa Golden Hurricane men’s basketball team represents the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma. The team has long been successful, especially since the hiring of Nolan Richardson in 1980. The Hurricane have been to the NCAA Tournament 14 times in their history. Their head coach is Frank Haith and he is in his 5th season. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane colors are old gold, royal blue and crimson UCF KnightsThe UCF Knights men’s basketball team represents The University of Central Florida located in Orlando, Florida. The Knights play their home games in the CFE Arena located on the university’s main campus. They are coached by Johnny Dawkins who was hired in 2016. The Knights have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament six times, including the Final Four in 1978. UCF has won 12 conference championships, 7 regular season championships and 5 tournament championships.Their colors are black and gold Wichita State Shockers The Shockers men’s basketball program represents Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. They have made 14 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four twice, the Elite 4 times and the Sweet 16 six times. In 2013 Wichita State reached the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, winning the West Regional with victories over the #1 team in the nation, Gonzaga and the #7 team in the country Ohio State. The Shockers head coach is Gregg Marshall and he is in his 11th season. Their colors are black and yellow. MACAkron ZipsThe Akron Zips men’s basketball team represents the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. The team is currently coached by John Grose and he is in his first season. The team first played in the NCAA Tournament in 1986 when Bob Huggins was their coach. The Zips won their first MAC East Division title in 1998. In 2006, the Zips received an invitation to the NIT and won the first-ever post-season game at Temple University before falling in the second round. Their colors are blue and gold. Ball State CardinalsThe men’s basketball team represents Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.The Cardinals first basketball season was 1920-21. They have appeared in the NCAA Tournament 7 times including the Sweet Sixteen in 1990 and the Round of 32 in 1989 and 1990. The Cardinals head coach is James Whitford and he is in his 5th season. ................
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