Nate, Nate And Ben

High school basketball superstars Danny Wilcox and Terrell Jamerson are going to a summer camp to play basketball, when they first get there no one notices Danny but then he starts to improve his playing style. Then Terrell gets mixed in with a bad reporter and gets Terrell "lit". Danny knows from the time he sees Terrell's eyes and he tries to get him eye drops before anyone sees him and that’s just when Danny's father walks in and he knew too. Danny and Terrell get benched for a game and of course they loose that game. Then when they come back they win almost every game and make it to the championship round and

In the book Hoops by Walter Dean Myers. A 17 year old boy named Lonnie Jackson wants to accomplish his dream and his dream is to be an NBA player and win an NBA championship ring. He kept practicing and barely took days off. His father wanted him to get an actual job and Lonnie Jackson was telling his dad that this job is really good and it keeps him in shape. When it was gameday, Lonnie Jackson got hurt during the game and he had to go to the hospital because he got seriously injured.

Preparation. What each and every athlete competing in the Final Four has done ever since they stepped foot on this planet. Everyday, in the basketball gym; Shot after shot, after shot, after shot. All for one goal, to win the Championship. The average basketball fan doesn't realize what this means. In their mind, if a player makes a bad pass, he is now a terrible player and is costing the team. Ever think what that competitor has endured to gain access to this moment. Stevie learns this lesson when he meets Chip Graber, Minnesota States star player. Chip teaches him what the life of one of these athletes is like. It isn't just show up and have a 20 point game. It is a tough process. So next time you criticize one of those athletes out there competing while you're sitting on the

His first game playing basketball he was nervous; his hands were sweating and his legs were shaking, almost as if he couldn't stand up at all. His teammates were trying to encourage him to not be so nervous and to just try to have fun.

“Why were you not at practice Matthews?¨ ¨I don’t know what’s with you and this mindset that you have nothing left to learn, but you need to work on your technique every once in awhile. Well at least do not ignore me.” Tyler tied his shoes and strapped them. He tried to loosen up in the small time accessible to him since as usual being the lowest weight class on his team at 132 pounds. But this was not a bother to him as it was for most kids at this level, in fact, he loved it, not only was he the opening act, but he also got to set the tone for the rest of the matches for the day. They announced his weight class shortly after the forfeits his team had to give up due to their lack of players. Tyler lined up, shook hands and it was begun.

“I feel like, a lot of times, students don’t even know that there’s games, and I feel like if students did know that there were games, maybe some more people would show up.”

“We played basketball or baseball for hours and hours. We believed that if we got good enough,

As he began walking down the street, on a windy cold spring morning, passing through the violence and hearing the sounds of cats and dogs barking and meowing, he made his way to the school gym. The floors were as shiny as a bald person’s head. He wasn’t really into the whole tryout thing. He had a fear about breaking his ankles. After watching the famous basketball player Kevin Ware who landed on his right ankle and broke it, he was scared from then on.

DeAndre replied, ” I’m trying coach. It’s just hard. I can’t focus in class and it’s too confusing.”

The year is 2004, all the Portland boys are playing street ball at the park. All the kids are anywhere between 16 to 35. Damian, built like a tank, is 14 and about 5’8”. The competition in the neighborhood is uncomparable. Even at 14, Damian is easily the best player out of the group. The reason he is so good, is because of his work ethic. Damian spends every possible second at the park or in the gym. Damian is a hard worker, coach-able, and compassionate, and humble.

“Remember this morning when I said I couldn't play that well and I've been practicing since I was 10”

The first game has been played for Josh’s basketball team and he did not do very good at all. He understands that he is rusty because he hasn’t played in a basketball game since last season, and his teammates play all year round. His team still won, but he doesn’t feel like he contributed to the win at all. He almost feels like every time he got the ball he messed up. He also feels like his teammates and the coaches have no confidence in his playing. The worst thing is that he knows that he can do better, he’s just not showing it.

The first thing to practice on is dribbling. Dribbling is one of the most crucial skills to have. Good dribbling enables the player to move around more and get to places quicker. The best way to improve this skill is to dribble 2 basketballs, one in each hand. This task will be especially hard for the secondary hand, but improvement should be noticed within a few moments. Once the

While walking home from his friend michael he noticed an orange flyer stating their will be basketball tryouts after school in the gym today on Jackson street the whole week. jeremy thought it was a bad idea to try to join but couldn’t resist the urge of basketball. He went to the gym for tryouts. There weren't a lot of kids there. The coach gave

Well, This is a story about a young man, he was not too short but not very large either, he was about five feet four inches tall. He love basketball, at this moment he is about ten . He tells his dad that he likes basketball and that’s what he wants to play and take part in. Although his father wanted him to be a baseball player, he still asked him. His dad was a mean person, he wanted what he wanted with no care for anyone else feelings, so of course he said no James, you will be a baseball player and that’s final. At that moment in time James was dedicated to be a basketball player.