College-to-NBA Players
Steph Curry
Boston College
This team ended the year ranked #1. They are located in North Carolina. And feature star player Cooper Flagg.
Duke University
This team has won the most NCAA Men's Basketball Titles, totaling 11 championships.
UCLA
This refers to a type of basket two or three, excluding free throws, that goes through the hoop during a game.
Field Goal
This player played at Duke and is now on our Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum
North Carolina
Tarheels
This team is known for their football prowess, but finished the year ranked #7 in basketball. They are located in the south and are known as the Crimson Tide.
Alabama
The University of North Carolina won its most recent title in 2017, they defeated this team
Gonzaga Bulldogs
This refers to when a player takes two steps without dribbling, passing, or shooting. This is a violation.
Traveling
This player played at Arizona State and is nicknamed The Beard
James Harden
Duke
Blue Devils
This team shockingly won the Big-10 Tournament in their navy/yellow uniforms. This school resides near the Great Lakes and produced Tom Brady. Go Blue
Michigan
In 1991, Duke won its first national title in Men's Basketball. They were coached by this Hall of Fame Legend.
Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K)
This term refers to when a player is fouled, and also makes that shot they were attempting.
And One
This player played at the University of Georgia and is now on the Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards
Kentucky
Wildcats
This team finished the year ranked #5. They won their Big East Tournament, located in New York. They are known as the Red Storm.
St. John's
This team won a national title in 2003, led by future NBA star Carmelo Anthony.
Syracuse
This type of pass is thrown high in the air and caught by a jumping player, usually resulting in a dunk or layup
Alley Oop
This player played at Texas and is nicknamed the Slim Reaper
Kevin Durant
Georgia
Bulldogs
This #2 team in the country resides in Texas. Their mascot is a Cougar. An NBA team is also featured in this city.
University of Houston
This team was known for having the Fab 5, featuring old NBA stars Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, and Juwan Howard.
Michigan
This term is used when a player moves the ball around quickly between teammates to find an open shot, often resulting in high-quality scoring opportunities.
Ball Movement