By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jack_T_Jones]Jack T Jones
Recap
Southern Cal had a mediocre year in 2010-11 having a 19-15 record plus a 4th place showing within the Pac-10 conference. In the conference tourney they advanced to the semifinals, then proceeded to lose in the play-in game of the tourney to VCU.
Southern Cal had results by becoming a fantastic defensive team. USC held their foes to under 41% from the floor shooting and also to less than 64 points per game.
The loss of Nikola Vucevic and Alex Stepheson is going to be tricky to substitute. Vucevic averaged more than 17 points per game and brought down 10.3 rebounds every game. Stepheson was the group's second best rebounder at 7.2 each night and also contributed just under 10 points.
2011-12 Overview
Kevin O'Neill has been the USC head coach for two seasons and has offered the enthusiasts teams that play hard and improve as the season progresses. This year's team has a lot of contributions to replace, but O'Neill does have Jio Fontan, Maurice Jones, and Garrett Jackson coming back. Together with a solid recruiting class the Trojans brought in transfers Aaron Fuller and Dewayne Dedmon.
Backcourt
Southern Cal will be heavily depending on their backcourt duo of Fontan and Jones. Fontan sat out the fall semester last season, but came in to lead the group in assists and finished 2nd in scoring at 10.5 points every contest.
Jones was 3rd on the team in points with 9.9 points each night, dished out 110 overall assists, and set the university record with 69 steals as a freshman. His achievements helped to receive a spot on the Pac-10 All-Freshman team.
Bryon Wesley is a 6'5" freshman perimeter player who's anticipated to help around the offensive end immediately. Alexis Moore is one more freshman who ought to see time and plays very well on each side sides of the court. Junior college transfer Greg Allen is a solid defender and can shoot 3.
Frontcourt
The Trojans 3 post players ought to be Aaron Fuller, Dewayne Dedmon, and James Blascyk. Fuller was forced to sit out the 2010-11 year after transferring over from Iowa. In his sophomore season for the Hawkeyes he was honorable mention on the All-Big Ten team with 9.7 points and almost 7 boards every night.
These players will likely be pushed in practice by a couple of transfers who can't play this year. Ari Stewart and Eric Wise transferred from Wake Forest and UC-Irvine, respectively.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Treasure Blue Nike Hyperdunk Shoes For Basketball
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Scott_S_Oberholser]Scott S Oberholser
I would really like to work for Nike. What sneakerhead wouldn't want to? Of course, the odds of securing a job position there are most likely the same odds of winning the lottery. I am really not asking for a lot though. I just want to be on the Nike design team that determines what the colorways they use on their basketball shoes will be. I am not asking to be a part of creating the innovative performance design elements that go into these shoes. I am not that bright. And I guess I am a little shallow as well. I absolutely judge a shoe by it's color. That's why I love Nike basketball shoes. The different colorways and design patterns that they drop their shoes in are light years ahead of any other shoe company. And it is not just the colors and patterns they create. It is the name they give to the colors they use.
It would be virtually impossible to list the entire list of epic colorways that Nike has used on their basketball shoes in the past few years alone. So I won't even try. What I will do is focus on the most recent gem of a colorway that the Nike Hyperdunk 2011 has released in. I would like to talk about three colors in particular. Treasure Blue. Ice. Volt. The official colorway description of the newest edition of the Hyperdunk reads Treasure Blue/Ice/Volt. Need I say more? No, but I will anyway. Nike has tweeked the colors of royal blue, grey and electric green to create a much "cooler" sounding color group. I have got to be a part of this color naming process in some shape or form.
Treasure Blue dominates this shoe and is used on the upper, midsole, tongue, laces, and outsole. Volt is featured on the inner lining and accents on the shoe's collar. An Ice Swoosh is used to complete the shoe. Epic colors used on an epic shoe. I want in!
The new Hyperdunk 2011 that possesses these epic colors is just one of many high performance basketball shoes that Nike has dropped in the last three years. Flywire technology is used on the upper of the shoe and provides lightweight support. The midsole of the shoe is made up of lightweight Phylon technology and allows for maximum impact protection. The outsole uses a solid herringbone rubber for the ultimate in traction control. Great looks in a high performance package. Enough said.
It's time to submit my resume to Nike again. It will be the third time I do that today. Somehow I don't think my odds of getting a job in the color design laboratory are any better.
Visit me at: http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Treasure-Blue-Nike-Hyperdunk-Shoes-For-Basketball&id=6654859] Treasure Blue Nike Hyperdunk Shoes For Basketball
I would really like to work for Nike. What sneakerhead wouldn't want to? Of course, the odds of securing a job position there are most likely the same odds of winning the lottery. I am really not asking for a lot though. I just want to be on the Nike design team that determines what the colorways they use on their basketball shoes will be. I am not asking to be a part of creating the innovative performance design elements that go into these shoes. I am not that bright. And I guess I am a little shallow as well. I absolutely judge a shoe by it's color. That's why I love Nike basketball shoes. The different colorways and design patterns that they drop their shoes in are light years ahead of any other shoe company. And it is not just the colors and patterns they create. It is the name they give to the colors they use.
It would be virtually impossible to list the entire list of epic colorways that Nike has used on their basketball shoes in the past few years alone. So I won't even try. What I will do is focus on the most recent gem of a colorway that the Nike Hyperdunk 2011 has released in. I would like to talk about three colors in particular. Treasure Blue. Ice. Volt. The official colorway description of the newest edition of the Hyperdunk reads Treasure Blue/Ice/Volt. Need I say more? No, but I will anyway. Nike has tweeked the colors of royal blue, grey and electric green to create a much "cooler" sounding color group. I have got to be a part of this color naming process in some shape or form.
Treasure Blue dominates this shoe and is used on the upper, midsole, tongue, laces, and outsole. Volt is featured on the inner lining and accents on the shoe's collar. An Ice Swoosh is used to complete the shoe. Epic colors used on an epic shoe. I want in!
The new Hyperdunk 2011 that possesses these epic colors is just one of many high performance basketball shoes that Nike has dropped in the last three years. Flywire technology is used on the upper of the shoe and provides lightweight support. The midsole of the shoe is made up of lightweight Phylon technology and allows for maximum impact protection. The outsole uses a solid herringbone rubber for the ultimate in traction control. Great looks in a high performance package. Enough said.
It's time to submit my resume to Nike again. It will be the third time I do that today. Somehow I don't think my odds of getting a job in the color design laboratory are any better.
Visit me at: http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Treasure-Blue-Nike-Hyperdunk-Shoes-For-Basketball&id=6654859] Treasure Blue Nike Hyperdunk Shoes For Basketball
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Nike Air Max Sweep Thru Shoes For Basketball
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Scott_S_Oberholser]Scott S Oberholser
Are you a gamer? No, I don't ask if you are a fanactical video game player. I ask if you are an athlete who relishes competition? That kind of gamer. If you answered yes, I have another question for you. Do you consider Amar'e Stoudemire to be a gamer? If you again answered yes to this question, I will stop asking questions. Because my next one would have been to ask if you thought that your game was comparable to that of Stoudemire's. Chances are, your game isn't. That's cool. Very few people have the kind of game that Amar'e does. However, it doesn't mean you can't wear the same shoes that he does. Now, that's very cool.
The new Nike Air Max Sweep Thru is the most recent sneaker seen on the feet of Stoudemire. He has showcased them at the various NBA charity games that have taken place this offseason. And, now, you can showcase them on the court you rock. Three different colorways of this shoe have released and are perfect for you to display what kind of "gamer" you really are. These shoes are built for you.
The upper of the Nike Air Max Sweep Thru uses a premium leather upper that utilizes a midfoot strap system to create maximum lockdown to the foot. The cushioning system is second to none. It uses Nike Phylon in the midsole with a Max Air unit that is over-inflated for the ultimate in impact protection. A gamer like you needs a smooth ride, and this shoe delivers just that. The outsole features a solid rubber with a herringbone traction design. All of the lastest in innovative Nike technology is here.
The three colorways that have released in the this shoe are of a traditional variety. The first two are a Blackc/Neo Turquoise/Cool Grey/Neutral Grey and a Black/Grey. The third is a Cool Grey/Team Orange/Black. Very strong colorways for a very strong basketball shoe. A strong basketball shoe with an even stronger price point. That is, you don't have to have a strong pocketbook to cop a pair of these kicks. These high performance Nike shoes for basketball will only cost you $85.
The Nike Air Max Sweep Thru is another pair of basketball shoes by Nike that offers the highest in performance standards at a very affordable price. A shoe that is perfect for the gamer that truly relishes competition.
Visit me at: [http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com]http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com.
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Nike-Air-Max-Sweep-Thru-Shoes-For-Basketball&id=6659614] Nike Air Max Sweep Thru Shoes For Basketball
Are you a gamer? No, I don't ask if you are a fanactical video game player. I ask if you are an athlete who relishes competition? That kind of gamer. If you answered yes, I have another question for you. Do you consider Amar'e Stoudemire to be a gamer? If you again answered yes to this question, I will stop asking questions. Because my next one would have been to ask if you thought that your game was comparable to that of Stoudemire's. Chances are, your game isn't. That's cool. Very few people have the kind of game that Amar'e does. However, it doesn't mean you can't wear the same shoes that he does. Now, that's very cool.
The new Nike Air Max Sweep Thru is the most recent sneaker seen on the feet of Stoudemire. He has showcased them at the various NBA charity games that have taken place this offseason. And, now, you can showcase them on the court you rock. Three different colorways of this shoe have released and are perfect for you to display what kind of "gamer" you really are. These shoes are built for you.
The upper of the Nike Air Max Sweep Thru uses a premium leather upper that utilizes a midfoot strap system to create maximum lockdown to the foot. The cushioning system is second to none. It uses Nike Phylon in the midsole with a Max Air unit that is over-inflated for the ultimate in impact protection. A gamer like you needs a smooth ride, and this shoe delivers just that. The outsole features a solid rubber with a herringbone traction design. All of the lastest in innovative Nike technology is here.
The three colorways that have released in the this shoe are of a traditional variety. The first two are a Blackc/Neo Turquoise/Cool Grey/Neutral Grey and a Black/Grey. The third is a Cool Grey/Team Orange/Black. Very strong colorways for a very strong basketball shoe. A strong basketball shoe with an even stronger price point. That is, you don't have to have a strong pocketbook to cop a pair of these kicks. These high performance Nike shoes for basketball will only cost you $85.
The Nike Air Max Sweep Thru is another pair of basketball shoes by Nike that offers the highest in performance standards at a very affordable price. A shoe that is perfect for the gamer that truly relishes competition.
Visit me at: [http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com]http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com.
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Nike-Air-Max-Sweep-Thru-Shoes-For-Basketball&id=6659614] Nike Air Max Sweep Thru Shoes For Basketball
Sunday, December 25, 2011
The New Lebron 9 Christmas Day
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Scott_S_Oberholser]Scott S Oberholser
Will there be NBA basketball on Christmas Day? At the rate Commisioner David Stern is cancelling games there won't be. Let's hope the NBA owners and players association came come to their senses and reach an agreement that would end the current lockout. That way we can actually watch some professional basketball games. But more importantly, the lockout needs to end by the holidays so that we can see the annual sick colorway of the LeBron 9 Christmas Day. This shoe that LeBron rocks every year on Christmas has become as much of a tradition as the tree and presents beneath it. Images of this year's edition of LeBron's epic holiday shoe have been seen and this shoe definitely needs some face time on the NBA hardwood.
The most recent edition to the signature sneaker line that LeBron rocks may be the best Christmas Day version yet. This shoe is decked out in a predominately Metallic Red. The upper, tongue, and a section of the midsole all use this festive holiday color. Green is used on the speckled laces and heel pull tab. The Swoosh and LeBron branding are all done in White. A translucent icy outsole finishes off the newest LeBron Christmas Day shoe. This is the strongest colorway of this shoe has that has been dropped so far.
The new LeBron 9 is quickly establishing itself as the best all-around basketball shoe on the face of the planet. This new colorway along with the other colorways that have already been spotted make it the best looking pair of basketball kicks on the market. When you combine the best possible looks with the most innovate Nike performance designs you are going to have a masterpiece on your hands. After all, this is the first Nike basketball shoe to use both Hyperfuse and Flywire. The ultimate in durability, support, and breathability are what these two technologies provide the LeBron 9. In additon, a Nike Zoom unit is used in the forefoot as well as a Max Air� 180 unit in the heel to provide maximum impact protection. This is the best pair of Nike shoes for basketball on the market.
With the holiday season right around the corner, you can add another basketball shoe to your already long list of epic, must have sneakers. In the past, Nike has released the Christmas Day edition of the signature LeBron shoe in limited amounts. This year will probably be no different. Regardless, you may want to put the new LeBron 9 Christmas Day at the top of your sneaker list.
Visit me at: http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-New-Lebron-9-Christmas-Day&id=6661210] The New Lebron 9 Christmas Day
Will there be NBA basketball on Christmas Day? At the rate Commisioner David Stern is cancelling games there won't be. Let's hope the NBA owners and players association came come to their senses and reach an agreement that would end the current lockout. That way we can actually watch some professional basketball games. But more importantly, the lockout needs to end by the holidays so that we can see the annual sick colorway of the LeBron 9 Christmas Day. This shoe that LeBron rocks every year on Christmas has become as much of a tradition as the tree and presents beneath it. Images of this year's edition of LeBron's epic holiday shoe have been seen and this shoe definitely needs some face time on the NBA hardwood.
The most recent edition to the signature sneaker line that LeBron rocks may be the best Christmas Day version yet. This shoe is decked out in a predominately Metallic Red. The upper, tongue, and a section of the midsole all use this festive holiday color. Green is used on the speckled laces and heel pull tab. The Swoosh and LeBron branding are all done in White. A translucent icy outsole finishes off the newest LeBron Christmas Day shoe. This is the strongest colorway of this shoe has that has been dropped so far.
The new LeBron 9 is quickly establishing itself as the best all-around basketball shoe on the face of the planet. This new colorway along with the other colorways that have already been spotted make it the best looking pair of basketball kicks on the market. When you combine the best possible looks with the most innovate Nike performance designs you are going to have a masterpiece on your hands. After all, this is the first Nike basketball shoe to use both Hyperfuse and Flywire. The ultimate in durability, support, and breathability are what these two technologies provide the LeBron 9. In additon, a Nike Zoom unit is used in the forefoot as well as a Max Air� 180 unit in the heel to provide maximum impact protection. This is the best pair of Nike shoes for basketball on the market.
With the holiday season right around the corner, you can add another basketball shoe to your already long list of epic, must have sneakers. In the past, Nike has released the Christmas Day edition of the signature LeBron shoe in limited amounts. This year will probably be no different. Regardless, you may want to put the new LeBron 9 Christmas Day at the top of your sneaker list.
Visit me at: http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-New-Lebron-9-Christmas-Day&id=6661210] The New Lebron 9 Christmas Day
Friday, December 23, 2011
Nike Hyperfuse Supreme Shoes For Basketball
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Scott_S_Oberholser]Scott S Oberholser
There is no rest for the weary. And the guys over at Nike must certainly be weary. They continue to relentless produce the best basketball shoes on the market. It doesn't hurt their cause that they have the best performance design element in the world of basketball shoes to work with. The Hyperfuse technology Nike has developed continues to make an impact on the sneaker world. The Nike Hyperfuse 2011 has recently released in a multitude of colorways and has already proven to be one of the most popular basketball shoes of the year. So what have the guys at Nike been working so hard on now?
The new Hyperfuse 2011 Supreme is the new shoe that the weary Nike shoe designees have been slaving away on. This new shoe builds upon the durability, breathability, and lightweight responsiveness that were built into the original Hyperfuse. The Hyperfuse Supreme features premium-quality materials to raise an already high performaning shoe to another level. Lightweight Nike Phylon is used in the midsole of the shoe while a Nike Zoom unit is used in the forefoot. Coupled together, these two innovative Nike technologies combine to provide the ultimate in impact protection. A solid rubber outsole with herringbone traction completes the next generation high performance basketball shoe.
Four different colorways of the Nike Hyperfuse 2011 Supreme have released and offer a variety of color options for the serious baller. These colorways include a Gorge Green/Lucky Green/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver, a Midnight Navy/Varsity Royal/Cool Grey/Silver, a Team Red/Sport Red/Cool Grey/Silver, and a Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver. A Cool Grey Swoosh and a Grey outsole accompany all of these strong colorway options. As strong as these four colorways are, you can expect more. As we have determined, the guys at Nike don't have any time to rest. They are most likely working on future colorways as we speak.
Hyperfuse has been the most popular design material used on basketball shoes in the last couple of years. It only makes sense that those workhorses over at Nike would continue to perfect any shoe that uses this innovative design element. It seems as if every Nike athletic shoe is using Hyperfuse. And why not? This material provides the ultimate in breathability, durability, and lightweight performance. All characteristics that any athlete would want in a shoe.
Nike shoes for basketball have most certainly utilized the Hyperfuse technology in the past few years. The new Nike Hyperfuse Supreme has now taken the technology to another level. It won't be the last level it is taken to. The guys at Nike can guarantee that.
Visit me at: http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Nike-Hyperfuse-Supreme-Shoes-For-Basketball&id=6661448] Nike Hyperfuse Supreme Shoes For Basketball
There is no rest for the weary. And the guys over at Nike must certainly be weary. They continue to relentless produce the best basketball shoes on the market. It doesn't hurt their cause that they have the best performance design element in the world of basketball shoes to work with. The Hyperfuse technology Nike has developed continues to make an impact on the sneaker world. The Nike Hyperfuse 2011 has recently released in a multitude of colorways and has already proven to be one of the most popular basketball shoes of the year. So what have the guys at Nike been working so hard on now?
The new Hyperfuse 2011 Supreme is the new shoe that the weary Nike shoe designees have been slaving away on. This new shoe builds upon the durability, breathability, and lightweight responsiveness that were built into the original Hyperfuse. The Hyperfuse Supreme features premium-quality materials to raise an already high performaning shoe to another level. Lightweight Nike Phylon is used in the midsole of the shoe while a Nike Zoom unit is used in the forefoot. Coupled together, these two innovative Nike technologies combine to provide the ultimate in impact protection. A solid rubber outsole with herringbone traction completes the next generation high performance basketball shoe.
Four different colorways of the Nike Hyperfuse 2011 Supreme have released and offer a variety of color options for the serious baller. These colorways include a Gorge Green/Lucky Green/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver, a Midnight Navy/Varsity Royal/Cool Grey/Silver, a Team Red/Sport Red/Cool Grey/Silver, and a Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver. A Cool Grey Swoosh and a Grey outsole accompany all of these strong colorway options. As strong as these four colorways are, you can expect more. As we have determined, the guys at Nike don't have any time to rest. They are most likely working on future colorways as we speak.
Hyperfuse has been the most popular design material used on basketball shoes in the last couple of years. It only makes sense that those workhorses over at Nike would continue to perfect any shoe that uses this innovative design element. It seems as if every Nike athletic shoe is using Hyperfuse. And why not? This material provides the ultimate in breathability, durability, and lightweight performance. All characteristics that any athlete would want in a shoe.
Nike shoes for basketball have most certainly utilized the Hyperfuse technology in the past few years. The new Nike Hyperfuse Supreme has now taken the technology to another level. It won't be the last level it is taken to. The guys at Nike can guarantee that.
Visit me at: http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Nike-Hyperfuse-Supreme-Shoes-For-Basketball&id=6661448] Nike Hyperfuse Supreme Shoes For Basketball
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The Most Popular Pair of Jordan Shoes for Basketball
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Scott_S_Oberholser]Scott S Oberholser
Webster's Dictionary defines the word popular as, "commonly liked or approved." Jordan shoe fanatics would describe the Air Jordan the same way. Actually every single edition of the Air Jordan signature sneaker line can be described as popular. But when it come down to determining the most popular Jordan shoe ever made, there is a clear cut winner. The Jordan 11 stands head and shoulders above all of the other shoes that make up the most sought after line of basketball shoes in the history of sneakers.
The legendary Air Jordan 11 was first released during the 1995-96 NBA regular season. This shoe was the most famous and most popular model of the Air Jordan line.
The Jordan 11 was worn by Michael Jordan during this season. The season he came out of retirement for the first time. After attempting a career in professional baseball, Michael returned to the NBA and immediately became the dominating presence that he had been before he retired. He led the Bulls to their fourth NBA Finals Championship. He was named the Most Valuable Player for the NBA regular season, All-Star game, and NBA Finals. He averaged 30.4 points per game. He accomplished all of this wearing the epic Jordan 11.
Perhaps what makes the Jordan 11 so popular is the exceptional silhouette that was created in the design process. The man who was responsible for this superior silhouette was the legendary Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield. This shoe not only marked the return of Michael, it marked the return of Hatfield as well. Hatfield had designed the Air Jordan starting with the Jordan 3. Hatfield added patent leather to the upper of the shoe and placed a clear rubber sole on the outsole and the most popular Jordan shoe ever made was complete.
On December 23, 2011 the most popular colorway of the most popular Jordan shoe will make a triumphant return to the sneaker world. The Jordan 11 "Concord" is arguably the most popular version of the most epic shoe ever worn by MJ. This predominately White shoe with Black patent leather accents and a clear, translucent sole will be available for purchase and marks the third year in a row that a Jordan 11 Retro will release during the holiday season.
If there is still any doubt as to what is the most popular pair of Jordan shoes for basketball, keep this in mind. In 2000-2001 when the Jordan 11's were retroed in 15 different colorways, the highest quantity of any Jordan shoe sold out in the shortest amount of time. The upcoming Jordan 11 "Concord" will sell out within hours. This shoe is commonly liked and approved by sneakerheads. In other words, popular.
Visit me at: http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Most-Popular-Pair-of-Jordan-Shoes-for-Basketball&id=6663709] The Most Popular Pair of Jordan Shoes for Basketball
Webster's Dictionary defines the word popular as, "commonly liked or approved." Jordan shoe fanatics would describe the Air Jordan the same way. Actually every single edition of the Air Jordan signature sneaker line can be described as popular. But when it come down to determining the most popular Jordan shoe ever made, there is a clear cut winner. The Jordan 11 stands head and shoulders above all of the other shoes that make up the most sought after line of basketball shoes in the history of sneakers.
The legendary Air Jordan 11 was first released during the 1995-96 NBA regular season. This shoe was the most famous and most popular model of the Air Jordan line.
The Jordan 11 was worn by Michael Jordan during this season. The season he came out of retirement for the first time. After attempting a career in professional baseball, Michael returned to the NBA and immediately became the dominating presence that he had been before he retired. He led the Bulls to their fourth NBA Finals Championship. He was named the Most Valuable Player for the NBA regular season, All-Star game, and NBA Finals. He averaged 30.4 points per game. He accomplished all of this wearing the epic Jordan 11.
Perhaps what makes the Jordan 11 so popular is the exceptional silhouette that was created in the design process. The man who was responsible for this superior silhouette was the legendary Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield. This shoe not only marked the return of Michael, it marked the return of Hatfield as well. Hatfield had designed the Air Jordan starting with the Jordan 3. Hatfield added patent leather to the upper of the shoe and placed a clear rubber sole on the outsole and the most popular Jordan shoe ever made was complete.
On December 23, 2011 the most popular colorway of the most popular Jordan shoe will make a triumphant return to the sneaker world. The Jordan 11 "Concord" is arguably the most popular version of the most epic shoe ever worn by MJ. This predominately White shoe with Black patent leather accents and a clear, translucent sole will be available for purchase and marks the third year in a row that a Jordan 11 Retro will release during the holiday season.
If there is still any doubt as to what is the most popular pair of Jordan shoes for basketball, keep this in mind. In 2000-2001 when the Jordan 11's were retroed in 15 different colorways, the highest quantity of any Jordan shoe sold out in the shortest amount of time. The upcoming Jordan 11 "Concord" will sell out within hours. This shoe is commonly liked and approved by sneakerheads. In other words, popular.
Visit me at: http://www.epicsignaturesneakers.com
I have been an avid sneakerhead for 40 years. From running shoes to my true passion, basketball shoes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can count. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Reebok are dropping some pretty sick kicks right now. If you are like a sneakerhead like me, you truly can't wait for tomorrow when news of a new sneaker drop will be announced.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Most-Popular-Pair-of-Jordan-Shoes-for-Basketball&id=6663709] The Most Popular Pair of Jordan Shoes for Basketball
Monday, December 19, 2011
How to Play Basketball
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Chris_Osterberg]Chris Osterberg
The basketball hoop that each team shoots in is 18 inches in diameter and is 10 feet high and is attached to a backboard which is usually made of glass. Every time a team shoots and makes the basketball in the hoop is called a field goal. A field goal can be either two points or three points. A two point field goal is made inside the three point arc line. The three point arc line varies in length. The different lengths are: the NBA arc radius is 23 feet 9 inches, the WNBA arc radius is 20 feet 6.25 inches, the FIBA arc radius is 22.1 feet, and the NCAA and high school arc radius is 20 feet 9 inches for men and 19 feet 9 inches for women. Any shot that is made behind those three point arcs are worth three points. The team that wins is the one who has the most points after the time runs out and if both teams are tied at the end then additional time is added for overtime. The game is consisted of four quarters. Depending on what level and league you play in is what determines how long each quarter is. The NBA has four 12 minute quarters.
The basketball is brought up the court by bouncing it on the ground, which is called dribbling, or it can be passed to teammates. It is a violation to walk with the ball without dribbling it. That is called traveling and the result of that is a turnover and the ball is given to the other team. Another violation is if you pick up the ball after dribbling it and then begin to dribble it again. This is called double dribbling and it results in a turn over. Physical contact to an opposing player is called a foul. If it is done while they are shooting it results in a free throw for that player. A free throw is an unguarded shot from 15 feet away from the hoop and is worth one point each. Fouls can happen on offense or defense. One example of an offensive foul is called a charge. That is when the player dribbling the ball is runs straight into the defender. An intense foul can result in a technical foul, which usually is caused by an unsportsmanlike conduct by either the player or coach. A technical foul results in a free throw for the opposing team.
Chris Osterberg
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Play-Basketball&id=6658556] How to Play Basketball
The basketball hoop that each team shoots in is 18 inches in diameter and is 10 feet high and is attached to a backboard which is usually made of glass. Every time a team shoots and makes the basketball in the hoop is called a field goal. A field goal can be either two points or three points. A two point field goal is made inside the three point arc line. The three point arc line varies in length. The different lengths are: the NBA arc radius is 23 feet 9 inches, the WNBA arc radius is 20 feet 6.25 inches, the FIBA arc radius is 22.1 feet, and the NCAA and high school arc radius is 20 feet 9 inches for men and 19 feet 9 inches for women. Any shot that is made behind those three point arcs are worth three points. The team that wins is the one who has the most points after the time runs out and if both teams are tied at the end then additional time is added for overtime. The game is consisted of four quarters. Depending on what level and league you play in is what determines how long each quarter is. The NBA has four 12 minute quarters.
The basketball is brought up the court by bouncing it on the ground, which is called dribbling, or it can be passed to teammates. It is a violation to walk with the ball without dribbling it. That is called traveling and the result of that is a turnover and the ball is given to the other team. Another violation is if you pick up the ball after dribbling it and then begin to dribble it again. This is called double dribbling and it results in a turn over. Physical contact to an opposing player is called a foul. If it is done while they are shooting it results in a free throw for that player. A free throw is an unguarded shot from 15 feet away from the hoop and is worth one point each. Fouls can happen on offense or defense. One example of an offensive foul is called a charge. That is when the player dribbling the ball is runs straight into the defender. An intense foul can result in a technical foul, which usually is caused by an unsportsmanlike conduct by either the player or coach. A technical foul results in a free throw for the opposing team.
Chris Osterberg
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Play-Basketball&id=6658556] How to Play Basketball
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