1.) Michael Jordan: Topping the pack is ‘Air Jordan’ with his massive 1,072 goals made (G); 12,192 free goals (FG); 7,327 free throws (FT); 32,292 points through out the career (PTS); and 30.1 points per game (PPG).

2.) Wilt Chamberlain is next in line with 1,045 G; 12,681 FG; 6,057 FT; 31,419 PTS; and 30.1 PPG.

3.) Allen Iverson comes next with his statistics: 829 G; 7,983 FG; 6,000 FT; 22,988 PTS; and 27.7 PPG.

4.) Elgin Baylor ranked fourth with his own pride of 846 G; 8,693 FG; 5,763 FT; and 23,149 PTS; and 27.4 PTG.

5.) LeBron James also made it to the top five slots with 391 G; 3,858 FG; 2,463 FT; 10,689 PTS; and 27.3 PPG.

6.) Jerry West follows LeBron closely at number six with the vitals 932 G; 9,016 FG; 7,160 FT; 25,192 PTS; and 27.0 PPG.

7.) Bob Pettit is next with 792 G; 7,349 FG; 6,182 FT; 20,880 PTS; and 26.4 PPG.

8.) George Gervin is number 8 with 791 G; 8,045 FG; 4,541 FT; 20,708 PTS; and 26.2 PPG.

9.) Oscar Robertson makes it to the ninth place with 1,040 G; 9,508 FG; 7,694 FT; 26,710 PTS; and 25.7 PPG.

10.) Shaquille O’Neal comes next in number 10 with his high levels of figures: 1,042 G; 10,422 FG; 5,441 FT; 26,286 PTS; and 25.2 PPG.

11.) Karl Malone closely follows with his own level of forceful figures: 1,476 G; 13,528 FG; 9,787 FT; 36,928 PTS; and 25.0 PPG.

12.) Kobe Bryant takes the 12th spot with his 866 G; 7,456 FG; 5,621 FT; 21,619 PTS; and 25.0 PPG.

13.) Dominique Wilkins takes up number 13 spot with 1,074 G; 9,963 FG; 6,031 FT; 26,668 PTS; and 24.8 PPG.

14.) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar famously landed the fourteenth spot with 1,560 G; 15,837 FG;     6,712 FT; 38,387 PTS; and 24.6 PPG.

15.) Larry Bird is Lakers’ superstar making at number 15 with 897 G; 8,591 FG; 3,960 FT; 21,791 PTS; and 24.3 PPG.

16.) Adrian Dantley takes his team to the famous 16th post with 955 G; 8,169 FG; 6,832 FT; 23,177 PTS; and 24.3 PPG.

17.) Pete Maravich lands the 17th place with 658 G; 6,187 FG; 3,564 FT; 15,948 PTS; and 24.2 PPG.

18.) Vince Carter comes next in number 18 with his 697 G; 6,079 FG; 3,393 FT; 16,592 PTS; and 23.8 PPG.

19.) Rick Barry steals the 19th place with 794 G; 7,252 FG; 3,818 FT; 18,395 PTS; and 23.2 PPG.

20.) Paul Pierce follows in the 20th place with 732 G; 5,556 FG; 4,594 FT; 16,945 PTS; and 23.1 PPG.

21.) Paul Arizin is next in the 21st slot with 713 G; 5,628 FG; 5,010 FT; 16,266 PTS; and 22.8 PPG.

22.) Gilbert Arenas followed Arizin in the 22nd place with 431 G; 3,168 FG; 2,587 FT;     9,827 PTS; and 22.8 PPG.

23.) George Mikan scores the lead’s number: 23! with his 520 G; 4,097 FG; 3,570 FT; 11,764 PTS; and 22.6 PPG.

24.) Bernard King makes it to the 24th place with 874 G; 7,830 FG; 3,972 FT; 19,655 PTS; and 22.5 PPG.

25.) Dirk Nowitzki comes close with 758 G; 5,854 FG; 4,263 FT; 16,990 PTS; and 22.4 PPG.

26.) Tracy McGrady is Houston’s pride in number 26 with 749 G; 6,102 FG; 3,564 FT; 16,744 PTS; and 22.4 PPG.

27.) Charles Barkley comes next with 1,073 G; 8,435 FG; 6,349 FT; 23,757 PTS; and 22.1 PPG.

28.) David Thompson got the 28th spot with 509 G; 4,213 FG; 2,815 FT; 11,264 PTS; and 22.1 PPG.

29.) Bob McAdoo takes slot number 29 with 852 G; 7,420 FG; 3,944 FT; 18,787 PTS; and 22.1 PPG.

30.) Julius Erving finished in 30th spot with 836 G; 7,237 FG; 3,844 FT; 18,364 PTS; and 22.0 PPG.

There are still so many famous NBA basketball players who made it to the top aside from these first 30 prominent athletes. Everyone have made significance in the NBA basketball history and helped build the institution that makes up the most famous team sports in the world now.

But if they are, the news is still contained until they are able to relay on the message when they get home. Now, there’s no need to go events when there are more important appointments at the same time. All you need is to have the right mediums.

Here are some of the most valuable ways of communications that can bring the news first hand:

a.) Internet. Get connected and access the world in few steps and clicks on the mouse. The news is in your fingertips with this latest innovation in communication. The web is the fastest and the most accurate medium of communication. You can get first rate news of different topics right when it happens or as it is happening. Only that you have to be meticulous too as the web is easily accessed by anybody.

It can spread fictitious events and other malicious stories. Ensure that you get your basketball news through reputed sites and terminals so you will enjoy the benefits of being connected with the web.

b.) Television. Televisions nowadays are already very effective form of media. In older years, TVs are just a form of entertainment as it is never effective in providing fast and first rate news. But true, it is more effective than newspapers because this form comes out a day after that makes the news irrelevant as it is no longer fresh. So if you are among the avid fans of basketball news, its no longer fresh when it comes to you but a mere reecho of the talks you’ve been hearing from those that came from the venue.

c.) Newspaper. The newspaper is the longest running form of events provider worldwide. Ever since man had the ability to write, it was used to circulate something important. It has many columns too so you get the chance to have something about current events, entertainment, and sports news. They are printed as well as pictures are added so you also feel the same tremor as those that are in the event venue. Only that it is printed every after a day of the event-not news anymore.

d.) Phone. Another form of basketball news and mews in general is the phone. This is the fastest way of communication although it lacks the transparency because the receiver is not able to see the happenings, relying merely on the caller. So if the caller is exaggerating the news or being plain even if the happenings are tremendous, the news is at stake.

The continued improvement of basketball news carriers are to the benefits of each and everyone, fanatic or not. It is for the receiver to choose which is best from the above mention. But then it is also very important to ensure that the chosen form of communication is highly reputable. Doing so will also ensure accuracy of the news at hand.

One of the most remarkable partnerships is Nike and Michael Jordan. Jordan had been the endorser of top caliber basketball shoes from the world’s most famous brand, Nike. The partners had a thing together. In fact, Nike produced an especial model of Nike basketball shoes in the Nike Air Jordan series. The ‘Just Do It’ mantra was also part of this brand, meaning for Jordan followers and wannabes to just do it! But what made not only Nike but the rest of the major basketball shoes suppliers of the industry best value are the response of its fanatics.

Among the reasons a fanatic will want for a pair of shoes is the following:

- Comfort. Every basketball shoes buyer really goes for comfortable foot wear. It has to be soft in the sole and flexible as rubber on the outside. These characteristics will keep every wearer from splints and ankle fractures.

- Durability. Basketball shoes buyers wants something not only comfortable to wear but also durable ones. It has to be something that will be able to endure the pressures of the game.

- Style. Every buyer would want a pair of shoes that is not only comfortable and durable but really classy and complementing.

- Price. More and more buyers are willing to pay the price with the guaranty of good quality and comfort. This is one of the many reasons major basketball shoes are still of great value in the industry.

These four characteristics quoted above are just some of the still many values a buyer is looking for, but these are enough to acquire a best buy. And if you are still looking for the right place to purchase best value basketball shoes then you are in luck as on the web, there are thousands of boys, girls, men, and women basketball shoes of different designs and styles. But the crucial in doing so is finding the reputable website to get any of your basketball stuff needs.

The easiest way to do so is by getting into directories of advertisers and users of these basketball shoes. Keeping track of the forums held in known sites of basketball shoes fans will also be very helpful. Also, you have to look into testimonials of real purchasers so as to know the right brand and model of shoes to get for you and your loved ones.

After all, buying online is the fastest and most efficient way of purchasing things. You will not need to go through the difficulties of over the counter requirements, making you on top of the situation all the time.

It is a season or like a course where a teacher which is usually a coach held in the hope of training basketball fanatics and enthusiasts to become somebody worth to join important teams in different associations. Some are just for the fun of it while others are formal trainings for highly potential players in the future.

Usually, basketball camps are paid trainings although there are some that are not. Paid trainings are usually held by clubs, coaches, and top players in the industry. While those free trainings are usually held by schools, government institutions, and for-a-cause organizations. These camps are usually attended by different types of people but there are camps that make a distinction, like for example women basketball, men basketball, and kid basketball camps.

In basketball camps, there are three people most important all through the camp duration:

1. The attendees. These are the people that enroll into the program. They are usually gauge by age and sex but will depend on the organizers. If it is a paid program, there are certain requirements asked before they can enroll like fees and certifications. They also provide for their food and clothing.

If it is a free program like in school, the organizers are free to choose and the attendees are required to pass some important sifting processes. The organizers may or may not provide food and camp clothing, depending on the budget provided by the sponsoring institution.

2. The lecturers or teachers, also coaches or instructors. They are the group of innovative, aggressive, and highly skilled individuals knowledgeable of the game and of the entire course in the camp. These people are the ones who will teach and motivate as well as share valuable core attitude to the attendees. They have the pressure of ensuring that their attendees learn and become professionals after the training. It is also expected that they are the authorities in the said camp and the discipline of the entire group will depend on them.

3. The organizers. These are a group of people or entities that spearheads the entire vision and mission of a specific camp, which in this case is a basketball camp. They may be government owned or private institutions that wishes to help nurture future talents through a series of trainings or basketball camps. These can also be a group of people who wants to earn and train through promoting skills and knowledge of the game.

These three are just the basic foundation of basketball camps as well as other types of sport and non-sport camps. There are still many people who belong to backroom staffs and personnel. These are the nurses, doctors, attendants, cleaners, caterers, and many others who can be in the camp depending on the budget of the camp organizers.

In the end, the camp is supposed to train and discipline every attendee to have a winning attitude not only in the camp but after the camp.

Well, why not? But the thing is: do you really know how to play basketball? If you do then you might want to add something to your strategies, if you are faring on the average then the following basketball tips might help you a lot, and if you actually don’t then you are in luck.

There are 9 simple steps or tips on how to play basketball more effectively and efficiently. Remember that these tips and steps are basically designed for one team, meaning it’s like you are just playing to win and you have to achieve the best strategies in opposing or defending against other team in the long run.

Tip Number 1:

- Establish a team. Basketball is a team sport. You will basically need at least five players in a team and if you are one of them then you need four more teammates. Choose those that also have the feel for the game and willing to work together and have the winning attitude. Skill and knowledge will improve later on.

Tip Number 2:

- Break the ice. Since you are not opposing a team for now, you don’t have to jump for the ball; instead use free throw to start the game. The first player who scores will get two points and succeeding will be of 1 point.

Tip Number 3:

- In the event that the first shooter misses the basket, the second in line will have to rebound and go for the basket. Note that the ball must bounce only once or else, the player loses his turn. When that happens, the third in line must shoot from the three points ring to restart the game. This is worth two points though.

Tip Number 4:

- Jump whenever handling the ball. In this game, no one is allowed to touch the ball with his feet on the ground unless during the free throw. So make it a point to jump when the player ahead of you misses his target.

Tip Number 5:

-Continue the game in this sequence. Each shot during the play mode is worth two points.

Tip Number 6:

- Free throw after making a basket. Every player who makes the basket will have a chance to do free throws, which is worth one point.

Tip Number 7:

- Free throw until you miss. In the event that you make a basket, you are to do free throws in unlimited row. This will go on until the time you misses at least one shot.

Tip Number 8:

- Restart game with the same procedure as before. After missing your free throw, the next player takes the ball for a free throw. If missed, the next rebounds but if it’s a good ball then a series of free throws follow.

Tip Number 9:

- The game ends when one of the players get exact 30 points. If score goes over 30, then the score automatically drops to 19 and the game will continue.

With these, the game will be as fulfilling as when you have an opposing team aside from the fact that your and your team mates’ skills and knowledge are improved. In the next games, and when all of you achieved the fastest ends of the game and the shooting range and stamina improve, you can look for team opponents.

The internet is where you can find additional tips on how to play basketball; even those from professionals or perhaps from your favorite NBA player.

In the US, there are two primary leagues that are considered as cornerstone and foundation of the game. One is the NBA or National Basketball Association and the second is the NCAA or the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The NBA is specifically focused to basketball while the NCAA has is responsible for other sports that involves college students from different schools in the US. NCAA basketball is just one division of the NCAA but because of the popularity of the game, the association gained the tag as a sole basketball league.

Though quite similar, the NCAA and NBA have differences. These range from different disciplines and specification of the game. Here are some of the differences of the NCAA basketball from the NBA:

• Attendees – The attendees or the athletes in the NBA are considered professional players. Most often they are no longer connected with any collegiate school. The NCAA basketball players, however, are full time athletes that represent their school in the Division conference.

• Rules – In terms of the size of the court, the NBA rules and that of the NCAA basketball are somewhat alike. However, there are smaller details in the game that these two leagues completely differ from each other. One example for this is the number of personal fouls allowable before a player may be expelled from the game; in NBA 6 allowable personal fouls while in the NCAA, it’s only 5 personal fouls. Other rules that differ from each other can be checked and compared at their respective websites.

• Conferences – Though both of these leagues are divided into conferences – NBA: East and West and NCAA basketball: Division I, Division II, and Division III – the places the leagues are representing are very much different. In the NCAA, the teams represent their respective school. In NBA on the other hand, teams represent a specific city of a particular state.

The differences stated above are simply the most observable between the two leagues. However, specifically, one can see many other differences when he looks closely on how the games of both leagues are played. The NCAA is divided with two 20 minutes game while the NBA is divided into 4 quarters which make it exceed 8 minutes in the whole duration of the game from the NCAA.

The NBA’s shot clock is set to 24 seconds as compared to35 seconds on the NCAA. There are other distinctions in these two games and as the years pass by, expect that more and more changes and variation between these two will be made by their respective committees.

The NCAA basketball is sometimes considered as the training ground of players who wish to be part of the NBA. Over the years, there had been several players from the NCAA who made it to the NBA.

So no matter how different these two are there are just things that make both leagues connect from each other.

As early people create sports they make certain rules and game specification to measure the body’s coordination with the mind and other disciplines of the human physiology. Aside from these rules, they also assign specific equipment for the game. A newer game such as basketball uses equipments that are precise and standard. To play basketball games there are things that are essential in order to properly execute the sport.

The Ball

The basket ball is the primary equipment of the game. The first basket ball was actually a soccer ball. History states that the creation of the game may have been because of the inability of the students to play outside during bad weather. Today, basket balls are made up of rubber or leather. Each federation or league of basketball has their own specific size of the ball.

The NBA (National Basketball Association) adopts official basket ball made up of leather and has a diameter of 23 cm (9”). This must have a pressure of .51 up to .57 atm or a total weight of 7.5 to 8.5 pounds. Other associations like the FIBA or the NCAA have a different requirement on the specification of the ball.

The Court

The basketball court is the enclosed designated area where the game is played. This is a rectangular plane divided into two. The divisions are for the two teams whereby each half of the court will serve as the goal place of each team. Just like the basket ball, the court also differs in size depending on the league or association. The NBA court is 94’ in length and 54’ in width or 29 meters by 15 meters. The line that lies right in the center of the court is called the midcourt line.

The circle at the center most of the court where most of the jump balls are made is called the center circle. The line that serves as the boundary of the court is the base line and the side line. When the ball goes out of this line and if before it has gone out it touched a player’s body, the ball is being awarded to the opponent of the player that the ball touched. There is a circle inside the half circle on the half court.

The center of this circle is the free throw line. The half circle is considered as the three point line. All balls that shoots in to the basket on or before this line is given the points of three. The backboard and the basket are considered part of the court. The backboard as a specific measurement; this must be 10 feet above the ground and, 6’ wide, and 3.5’ tall.

The Shoes

Basketball shoes have been a one of the famous collectible among enthusiasts. Aside from this fact, these have become an important equipment of the game. Many players particularly those from NBA use specially made shoes from many reputable makers. Today, there are many materials used aside from leather. The main specs for a better shoe as the following:

1. Comfort
2. Mobility
3. Safety
4. Surface Hold

The Jersey

The jersey is the term used for the uniform of the players. There are rules with regards to the making of the uniform particularly on the assignment of numbers. Mostly, numbers are limited from 0 to 5 and can be jumbled up to two digits. 6 to 9 are only allowed only if they are combines with another number.

Other accessories such as the head bands, wrist band, ankle support, and supporter are also needed for the protection of the joints and muscles of the player. These too are important things to keep in mind if you want to play basketball games.

Among the most sought after basketball news in the industry is the NCAA basketball standings and the elimination schedules. This is basically where the fans can get the notions of how their supported team’s faring in the game, which is usually held on March at its hosting college. To date, the team standings are as follows:

- America East

UMBC is taking the lead with a conference standing of 13-3 and a national standing of 24-9 over Hartford, Albany, Vermont, Binghamton, Boston U, New Hampshire, Maine, and Stony Brook.

- Atlantic Coast

North Carolina tops in the conference with 14-2 conference standing and 36-3 in the nationals while Duke is in the 9th position and Clemson at 22nd.

- Atlantic Sun

Belmont steals the conference standing at 14-2 and the national with 25-9 away from the rest of 11 competing college teams.

- Atlantic

Xavier lands at the 12th overall position with its 14-2 win over loss conference standing and 30-7 in the national competition.

- Big East

The big East has the most position grabbers in the overall standing with Georgetown leading the pack at 8th spot. It has a conference standing of 15-3 and national of 28-6. Louisville follows in the 13th position with conference standing of 14-4 and national of 27-9. It is followed by Notre Dame in the 15th slot with 14-4 conference standing and 25-8 in the national. Connecticut follows in the 16th position, then Pittsburgh, and Marquette at 25th slot.

- Big Sky

Portland is the highest team in the Big Sky conference. It has a conference standing of 14-2 and 23-10 in the national.

- Big South

The N.C. Ashville leads the Big South conference with 10-4 local and 23-10 national standings.

- Big Ten

The Big Ten is also a promising conference with three teams making it to the top: Wisconsin at the 6th position, Michigan St. at 18th, and Purdue at 29th slot.

- Big 12

Kansas also brought home the bacon landing at 4th place overall while Texas in number 7.

- Big West

The Big West failed to join the overall standings but CSU Fullerton takes up the lead in conference standings with 12 wins and 4 losses while taking 24 wins and 9 losses in the national.

- Colonial Athletic

In the conference standing, VCU is taking the lead with 15-3 and 24-8 in the national over the other 11 teams in the cluster.

- Conference USA

Memphis, the USA conference pride, sweeps other teams after landing the 2nd place in the overall standings. It also made 16-0 in the conference, meaning no losses at all; and 38-2 in the national.

- Missouri Valley

Drake ends at 14th place, taking the great leap for the conference.

- Pacific-10

This conference is another promising group in NCAA with UCLA leading at 3rd place, followed by Stanford at 10th and Washington at 21st.

- Southeastern

Tennessee brings home the pride for the conference at 5th slot while Vanderbilt was at 19th position.

These NCAA basketball standings are based on the latest results of April 16, 2008. As it continues to change every after game, check out the tournament schedule for the next results.

The tournament is held in any hosting home team across the USA. To date, the national conference or tournament is the most prestigious sports event in the land. And most NBA newbie are drafted from the roster of national players.

Since the tournament is moving onto different states and colleges across the United States of America, fanatics and families of every visiting player is compelled to travel as well to watch and motivate their playing loved ones. Doing so also creates the need for knowing the latest in the NCAA basketball schedule to ensure that they will not be late or left out.

The same thing happens with their fanatics. And since they cannot get the schedule from their favorite players or teams, the need for reputable mediums arise. But for even faster communications, there are at least five communication ways to have these schedules.

1. The web: The internet is the most useful and fastest medium of communication nowadays. This is because all teams and conferences as well as associations have their own websites where you can check out their schedules and the NCAA basketball schedule. Through that, you can easily make bookings and other important preparations prior to the game/tournament. On top of that, there are also several websites that host the schedules of NCAA games like ESPN, CBS, and SOLAR among many others. These biggies in the industry are among the accurate and information-wise sites you can trust.

2. The ticketing booth: There is no better place you can find the exact date and hour of every NCAA basketball schedule than the ticketing booth of the hosting school. Also, there are ticketing booths online that are also exclusive for selling and booking interested visitors.

3. The airing channel/TV: The exclusive airing partner of the NCAA game is usually informed in details of the happenings and NCAA basketball schedule; you can check them out for whereabouts and timings.

4. The radio: This is the longest running NCAA basketball schedule provider as it can saturate even remote areas where undying fans are waiting for the latest news and foregoing of the game and their favorite team standing. This is also a good source although it is less modern and therefore, at times, is late for news.

5. The newspaper: Nothing beats the complete details of the newspaper so if you want something to analyzer and printed for your own dissection, the newspaper is the best channel for you to get NCAA basketball schedule. You are even privileged to keep it for souvenir or mementos.

6. The phone: The fastest of all communication channels is the phone. All you got to do is dial a number, usually the hotline number posted on your favorite team‘s website and presto! You have the latest of the NCAA basketball schedule you need.

All these channels are important in keeping track of your team’s NCAA basketball schedule so ensure that you have a list of the details of each.

1. Clipart of Basketball Players

- Most basketball Players’ clipart are made of caricatures resembling very famous players. These are usually in single forms but there are also some that is composed of two or a group. Most often than not, these cliparts are artistically sketched to show dynamic and moving players in action. Get one from your trusted download website if you want to spice up your room, your things, or even your locker with these cute monikers.

2. Clipart of Basketball Hoops

- Basketball hoops are the most relevant logos for the game. These are chosen by those that love the game more than any of the teams playing it. They are usually those that enjoy and follow the happenings in the industry without a particular team or player in mind. These are good logos for vehicles, rooms, gyms, or any other relevant places.

3. Clipart of Basketball Team Logos

- The best gift you can ever give a Bulls’ fan is a Bulls’ team logo. That fits, don’t you say? Give your friends and loved ones what they deserve with these beautiful team logos and cliparts, and see how you can make the day complete for them.

4. Black & White Clipart

- The best clipart for the impressionists is a black and white clipart. These people will definitely love your courteousness by sending them a few sets of free basketball clipart in a black and white background. These kinds are unique and impressive in the modern world of color matching and animations.

5. Animated Clipart of Basketball Action

- The best type of clipart for the young ones are those that are animated and in action. But there is no telling which will really be good for a fanatic as anything that has relevance basketball is fine. These are great clippings for boys’ rooms as well as for those that are growing up. It will also look good on digital frames and the likes.

6. Clipart of Basketballs

- Fanatics in nature are appreciative of whatever that represents basketball, especially if it is something inexpensive. Free basketball clipart is just one of the best examples for these as anyone can download it by connecting to the web. And you can share them too without the hefty price tags placed over basketball mementos and stuffs.

There are still so many types and designs you can find for free basketball clipart through the web and particular reputed websites. There are those that are cartoonic and still some are very futuristic as if you are staring in a real Polaroid of your basketball star or team. You just have to be patient in looking for them in the wild wide web.