American Basketball A to Z

A

When a player shoots and completely misses the rim

B

A clutch shot that is released before the game clock expires and goes in after it expires

C

A common maneuver where the player switches the ball from one hand to another to quickly change direction

D

An exceptional pass or assist

E

The act of removing a player from a game due to fouls/misconduct

F

A type of penalty involving excessive and unnecessary contact/behavior

G

Unusual underhand shot technique, most notably used by Rick Barry

H

Adjective used to describe a player shooting/playing exceptionally well for a streak of games

I

A play that is primarily between two players; all other players are distant

J

Player on the NBA logo

K

Violation where the player strikes the ball with his foot

L

Teams that do not make the playoffs get put in this process to determine draft order

M

Event known as "the most infamous brawl in NBA history"

N

Type of headband banned in 2019, most notably worn by Jimmy Butler

O

Rule that forces NBA players to play 1 year in college before getting drafted

P

Common play where a player sets a screen and moves towards the basket

Q

Earning a two-digit numbers on 4 out of 5 game statistics (points, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks)

R

Term for a high-arcing shot

S

"I'm taking my talents to..."

T

Common term for purposely losing in order to obtain a higher spot in the draft

U

Complex move where the player fakes a turnaround (baiting the defender to jump) and then moves towards the basket to make a layup

V

The Memphis Grizzlies moved from this city

W

Player who famously scored 100 points in a game and allegedly had a quintuple-double

Y

Thaddeus and Trae share this common last name

Z

Type of defense where each player defends a section of a court rather than a specific player