Portraits of top NCAA Coaches: Mike Krzyzewski
“Krzyzewskiville.” That’s the name give to the annually constructed waiting line that appears prior to Duke University Blue Devil home basketball games. Once per year (before the school’s game against arch rival, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels) the school allows for “tenting” meaning that up to a week before the game students will occupy up to 100 tents (the maximum capacity allowed) in order to get tickets. Each tent can hold up to twelve students. Students must have at least 1 person per tent during periodic checks and some tents, even after students have waited the entire period to get tickets, not everybody is guaranteed a seat in Cameron Indoor Stadium. After reading this paragraph, the nickname given to the university’s basketball fans “Cameron Crazies” makes sense.
All of this madness at one of America’s top universities can be attributed to one man: Mike Krzyzewski, the man who turned a mediocre program into the personification of college basketball.
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Born Earvin Johnson on August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan, it seemed that “Magic” had to be his name since that’s what he exuberated on and off court. An amazing personality and player, he is also one of the most inspirational players of our time. His famous quote which says, “Everybody on a championship team doesn’t get publicity, but everyone can say he’s a champion” has proved to be very inspiring for those wanting to make it big in this sport. He is truly a unique player who changed and catapulted the sport of basketball to heights that it had never reached before, with just his skills.
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Wilt Chamberlain was considered to be one of the best offensive players of basketball history. His energy and force was unstoppable and is counted among one of the greats. He had to probably work a bit harder during his times as African Americans were not given many chances in the past.
Born Wilton Norman Chamberlain on 21st August 1936 in Philadelphia, he was one of nine children. His mother Olivia was a homemaker and worked as a house worker outside. His Father William worked in one of Philadelphia’s publishing companies. While still in school he made it to the Junior High School basketball team, and when practicing on the grounds often played with older players. This was what framed his style and game as he learnt to play tough games right from an early age. In 1952 Wilt attended the Overbrook High School and he towered the others at 6’11” and his love for the game grew stadily.
Read MoreBasketball Idols: A Portrait of Lebron James
Every basketball player has someone that they look up to. For many, it is Lebron James and the fine skills that he has. It is no wonder why this is when you look at what he has done and continues to do on the court. So, what all don’t you know or might have forgotten about this NBA player? We have it all right here.
You might know him as King James. In Ohio, he was the claim of fame during his high school years. During his sophomore year, he was the one that everyone said would make it to the NBA while he attended Catholic school. That held true after all. His first year after high school, they picked him. Who are they? The Cavaliers baby that is who we’re talking about. This was their first pick and a mighty fine one at that. His first contract was for ninety million dollars. Wouldn’t you like to make that much?
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When you ask about famous basketball players, most will say that they love the skills of Kobe Bryant. But you might not know much about him. We found out what there is to know. We thought you might be interested in it too. Let’s get a glimpse of this amazing basketball player.
Kobe Bryant was making headlines before he got picked for the NBA. We’re talking making headlines when he played basketball in high school. After graduation, the NBA was all over him. His first pick was the thirteenth to be picked for the Charlotte Hornets from there though he was traded to Los Angeles.
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