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Basic Philosophy for All Sports
#1 Know the rules and access proper equipment
#2 Understand your role and relationships with teammates and coaches
#3 Get enough sleep, eat as healthy as possible, and stay hydrated always
#4 Purchase and wear proper fitting and sports specific footwear
#5 Always have fun and enjoy the experiences
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Men's 4 on 4 basketball tournament Saturday, July 18, 8:00AM,
Glen Park in Cardiff, hosted by Pat Conahan, coach at Mira Costa JC. Free barbecue and lots of great San Diego and out-of-town competitors!
For more details email to: pconahan@miracosta.edu
Adidas Phenom Camp at Alliant U (Scripps Ranch) next 3 weekends (Fri-Sun). Come on out.
Come visit with Joe Keller (director) and Jeff Harper (ass't director). Meet the BOSS Officials group
and share your basketball stories with Barry "The Ref" Alman.
Jeff Harper and Louis Velez helped put SD basketball back onto the map in the 90's with the San Diego Cougars and Hoop Alott. David Parks (Morse) has asked me to include former HS stars, Tony Rasheed, Chris Jeter, Jeff Harper, and Scott Thompson (USD) to the list.
Ray Epton has asked me to include: Coach John Gillian, John Rollo, and Hosea Hall as some who have helped build our youth programs. He also says to remember Jo0Jo Morrison (muni star)
and Billy Washington, Steve Brown, and "Red" Floyd (Madison)
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Stephen Strassberg (West Hills/SDSU) was 2009 POY for NCAA baseball and The 1st Pick in draft
16 SD high schoolers have played in the NBA (4 less than a full season)
(4) SD Heisman Trophy Winners: Marcus Allen, Raashan Salaam, Ricky Williams, Reggie Bush
Jeremy Tyler (6'10") Jr (San Diego HS) will play in Europe next season on way to NBA
Tony Gwynn Jr is now a Padre and may become a junior version of his HOF dad, Tony Gwynn Sr
Theodore "Ted" Williams (Hoover HS, Boston Red Sox) was the greatest hitter of all time
Don Larsen (1956) and David wells (1998) pitched perfect games MLB (both played at Pt Loma HS)
Swen Nater who coached at Christian Heritage College led ABA & NBA in rebounding
Tyler Gaffney (Cath Cath Dons) was state CIF football POY and plays baseball
Rob Rittgers holds multiple NCAA records for single game freethows (UCSD) (30-30)
The SD Clippers came from Buffalo (Braves) then moved abruptly to Los Angeles
San Diego has had several Heisman Trophy winners (M Allen, R Salaam, R Bush)
Terri Mann (Point Loma/W Kentucky) broke Cheryl Miller's national HS rebound record
Torrey Pines was the 1st public golf course on West Coast to host a US Open ('08)
OTL (Over the Line) was invented on the sands in South Mission Beach
Qualcomm president, Steven Altman was a BB starting guard at NAU
Josh Merrill (SRHS/Uni) once scored 100 points at Sporting Club at Aventine (adult)
Kendrick Johnson (Serra) plays in Europe, has scored 89 points 3 times
William Tosheff (Tosh) MB resident was 1st NBA co-rookie of year
Randy Bruno (Kearny) now sports w/FCA, reffed W DI, Globetrotters, and CBA
Jay Mulvehall C (Mesa JC)was inducted to CA Coaches HOF
The Duffy sister (El Capitan) are only F siblings to each score 2000 pts in career
CIF commissioner, Dennis Ackerman was HS B assignor and DI W BO
USIU M under C Zarecky averaged more than 120/game, but had losing record
Jeff Armstrong C West Hills coached Saudi Jr Nationals & played with Globetrotters
Mark Nordquist & Greg Nelson founded DonJoy athletic knee braces co
Debbie Dahmer (UCSD)was a contestant on The Big Break III now is a celebrity golfer
Bob Knee (BR) was a golfing AA (UCSD) now teaches at Aviara
Frank Rustich BO also was the man in the ring for Ken Norton VS Muhammed Ali (broke jaw)
Pete Dufour (owns Fitness west in PB) was a last cut by Boston Celtics
Patrick Alexander founded WNBL in San Diego
Larry Bird (Celtics) played B at Muni many times with local Bill Walton
Barry Alman know the footwear, sporting goods, and embroidery business
Bobby Capener (Torrey Pines) founded Above The Rim, athletic footwear company
Kirsten Cummings (Patrick Henry/USD) was 1st SD AA in B
Jerry Tarkanian (C) UNLV now lives in PB
Miguel, the starter at TP golf was once named, America's most powerful man (tee times)
Monte Jackson (StA/SDSU) has Super Bowl & Pro Bowl rings (led NFL interceptions)
Tony Gwynn Sr (Padres HOF) still holds assist record (BB) at SDSU
The original Dream team (BB) practiced at UCSD
San Diego has produced some decent pitchers (Wells, Prior, Zito, Hammels)
Darnay Scott (Kearny/SDSU/Cinci Bengals) was CIF 100M champ and great hoopster
Jud Buechler (Poway/UofA/Bulls NBA) was also a basketball phenom
Jerome Price (UCHS) once led nation in long jump
Barry Alman called the first technical foul in Cox Arena (Showcase Tournament)
Tony Clark & Rafid Kiti (Valhalla) ave more than 50 pts together in one season
Mike Whitmarsh (Monte Vista/USD-BB) won the 1st Olympic gold medal for 2 person VB
Manny Gomes, Jack Taylor, Rodney Mott all reffed in NBA
Cory Dunkirk is responsible for upgrading hoops at Muni to glass backboards
Bob Breitbard (HOC) brought pro hoops to San Diego (and built Sports Arena)
Australian BB legend, Ken Cole (living in Coronado) was to be 1st nonAmerican drafted to NBA
BR Dave Libbey has worked an NCAA D1 Final
Ali Nayab (Kearny/Southwestern JC) was once CA state Player of the Year
Jim Tatum (Santana/Colorado Rockies) now refs BB and trying to be pro BU
Cory Dunkirk insisted that refs be hired for all games at Holiday Bowl 3 on 3
Wade Vickery (Santana) holds CIF FT record now operates largest G HS tourney in USA
Ken Reid invented electronic B statististics/scoring device
John Olive TP B C once played for SD Clippers and coached at Loyola Marymount
Ray Johnson C (EC) is winningest ever in SD section CIF (reloads not recruits)
John Rollo (Point Loma) created first possession arrow/bonus indicator
The heir to the Spalding Sporting Goods Co lives in Point Loma
Chris Dudley was #4 in NCAA for rebounding while at Yale
Merv Cutler was 2st African American to be elected President of No Cty Basketball Officials Assn
Qualcomm account, Jeff Altman was named to the Jewish All American team while at NAU
Steve Copp (SDSU AA) is now an orthopedic surgeon at Scripps Hospital
Michael Brunker (SDSU C & Jackie Robinson Y) founded The Supreme Court Hoops League
Rle Nichols C (AIA & High 5 America) orchestrated building B Complex at USIU/Alliant U
Former BU Jim Garman umped college world series behind the plate
Dwayne ("Louisville) was AA 2X in SD (PLNU & CHC)
Ex Miss California, Carrie PreJean played multiple sports at Vista HS
Tyrone Shelley (Crawford) broke CIF career scoring records
Chase Buddinger (LCC AA/UofA) once held SD CIF scoring records will star in NBA
John Saintignon (UCSD/Bonita/Mar Vista) once led nation in scoring UC Santa Cruz
Saint Mary's College Coach Randy Bennett was a star guard at UCSD for Tom Marshall
SDSU pro Dr Rob Carlson was our first nationally ranked ref for women's DI
Dr Ernie Vandeweghe (Rancho SF) and son Kiki never got a T in many NBA seasons
Former BOSS official Mike Grace directs The Pad Squad at Petco Park
Rick Batt, center for UCSD, led nation in field goal percentage
Neil Shigley, rec league B baller is the artist for the Street Scene's logos
LJ YMCA baller, Alan Russell, has authored several best selling murder mysteries
BOSS Officials recruits, trains, and assigns sports officials year round
Presnell "Percy" Gilbert maybe best athlete to hoop was drafted to play NFL
Former SDSU punter (El Camino) Scott Oatsvall dunked 2 balls same time in a contest
Beau Sager once made 13 threes in a game while at Valhalla
Former CIF B & FB ref, Mark Malec once ran a high school 4:12 mile
Ex BOSS ref, John Berteaux, is a prof of philosophy at Cal State Monterrey Bay (tenured)
Kevin Kennedy (PLNC B) averaged 60 pts/game at OB Rec
Michael Cage is the only local collegiate B-baller to be drafted into the NBA
Peter Davis of Pacific Beach founded IDEA, which licenses fitness instructors
Rock Lee (Madison/SDSU was given (2) 10-day contracts with SD Clippers
Max Shapiro (SD Clipper employee) started the Superstar Basketball Camps
Phoenix Suns managing partner, Robert Sarver, used to coach Jr Dunkers (Rancho Santa Fe)
Jennifer tentor was 1st San Diegan to ref in WNBA
Former BOSS official, Brandon Bishop, now owns Shore Ultra Lounge nightspot in Long Beach
Bully's East Restaurant was the B refs (coaches) hangout every Fri/Sat night in season
Joe Moeller (former pres of SDISC) once said about Alman, "Everyone else is just JV!"
Coming soon:
Hot health/nutrition products!
Membership Club for discounts on sporting goods, admissions, food/beverage, lodging,
league fees, golf tee times, laser eye correction, car washes, dry cleaning,
fitness centers, adult stem cell storage, .........and much more!
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Please find Barry Alman on FaceBook and become "friends". Thank you!
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My days & nights of officiating have brought me much joy. I always enjoyed the physical, emotional, and mental challenges, liked my time "on stage" to deliver correct calls, 99% of the time, had compassion and empathy, and contributed a dollop of humor to show the human side compared to the militaristic approach. I most enjoyed the comraderie, war stories, and opportunities to network with the famous and infamous. Please indulge me once more as I attempt to spew some of the more interesting episodes. Most will be honestly delivered, but some will be marginally embellished, and others will have gaping holes, misspellings, and mis-quotes.
"The Buckets List"
The history of hoops in San Diego from high schools to colleges,
from rec leagues to the pros,....... and more......
(was to be a published book - now online here!)
We will be interviewing some SD notables to get their opinions including: Dennis Ackerman, Wade Vickery, Jud Buechler, Jim Tomey, Al Schaffer, Chad Nelson, Ollie Goulston, Don Kojis, Manny Gomes, Bill Walton, Bill Tosheff, Joe Moeller, and more.
At first glance, San Diego wouldn't seem to have a rich basketball history, but after much examination and networking, I've found that here does exist many unique and notable experiences, people, events, and milestones worthy of communication, to the network of hoop enthusiasts, in America's Finest City.
Jeff Matuzko bought BOSS from me and is now running leagues as well as officials
Check it out at www.sdboss.com
To play in San Diego area AAU youth tournaments, click on www.sandiegobasketballtournaments.com .
Lance Allison runs adult and youth leagues see www.sandiegoabl.com
Swen Nater at 6'11" 250lbs (UCLA/SD Clippers was a man! www.coachswen.com for more
GamePoint Basketball, youth Coach Charlie Mercado (Vista) www.gamepointbball.com
Next Level Basketball, youth Coach TJ Brown, www.ljhoopers.com
San Diego All Stars, youth Marshawn Cherry and Len Parham www.sdabasketball.com
San Pasqual Eagles youth Coach Beck Flanagan www.goeaglesbasketball.com
Solana Beach Cats, youth Coach Dave dave@solanabeachcats.com
The Glen Park Classic (Cardiff) July 18, contact Pat Conahan
USD Summer Camps hosted by Bill Grier, www.usdcamps.com, email: sportscamps@sandiego.edu
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Former La Jolla Country Day (National Player of the Year) and All-American at Stanford , Candice Wiggins is in her 2nd year as a player for the Minnesota Lynx, WNBA. Go Candice, make us proud.
"Please don't snap his neck, Swen!"
First, you should know that Swen Nater at 6'11" and 250 pounds of raw sinew and muscle
is probably not the guy you want to be angry at you! Then you should be aware that he was an undefeated player his 2 seasons at UCLA and he is the only player to have lead both the NBA and ABA in rebounds for a season! He's also the only collegiate senior to have never started as a senior and still be drafted in the 1st round of the NBA draft! OK he was the back-up and tutor for, none other than Big Bill Walton (see more at www.coachswen.com ).
So it's sometime in the mid 80's and Swen in playing in a church league. Every time he gets a rebound, this 5'7" guy tries to pry the ball loose, but continuously whacks Swen on the arm. He's finally had enough and gives the guy the "evil eye" and says, "if you do that again, I'm gonna hurt you". Needless to say, that was the last time this guy fouls him. PS I don't blame Swen one bit!
OK the real story: The San Diego Clippers just hire Jim Lynam as the head coach.
He comes to PB Rec to meet some of his charges who are battling in the A League. Swen and 6'11" John Service are going back and forth all game with boney elbows flying everywhere! Swen gets hit again and it's the final straw. ext thing you know he's got poor John by the neck and about to put a can of buttwhackin' on him! I pray the title of this segment and my prayers are answered. Order is restored by the refs ..... and the new coach, and the game continued!
The Travelling Pants (a pair of short stories)
So I'm in a rush, or was I simply hungover? Anyway, I'm kindof late for my 4:00PM men's tournament game at Grossmont College and need to do a Superman change from regular street guy to become "the ref". Oops, I'm unpacking in the locker room and realize that I've completely forgotten to include my black, polyester, beltless, 38X32 pants. Luckily for me, Jerry Waldron had just reffed the prior contest and opted to lend me his 36X31s. They were dry, as his lack of effort produced only a modicum of perspiration (lol). Well the game was completed without incident. However I must say that I had to "suck my gut in" for an hour and a half.
Not the end of the story, cuz the "boys" had to give me the business at the year end high school association banquet. They remarked that my mind was affected by late night cocktails and I was running out of braincells ..........Blah Blah, Blah. They all had a laugh on me. Yeah sure, I'd stand idle and not fire back. NOT!!!! My response was, "That's the best game those pans ever reffed!".
More Pants:
Different year and I'm travelling to San Diegito HS to work a playoff of El Camino vs Helix. Weather is bad and the rain-soaked roads caused mself and many others to be tardy. I enter the locker room to greet my partner, Matt Heintzel's brother (who was the Ref and was his first "big " game! He's serious about having a thorough and meaningful "pre-game" conference. (The room is filled with a half dozen of his cronies, wanting to be a part of the festivities. Me, on the other hand, just want to get out onto the court and give 'em their $50 bucks worth! Since he's the R, he's supposed to introduce us to the coaches and speak to the captains. It's a full house and he's already perspiring from nervousness.
Before he has a chance to introduce us to the visiting coach, John Singer, I grab his arm and wisk him away toward the assistant coach, Frank Theroux. I say, "Frank, this is Mike Heintzell and I want him to be clear that you'll be doing the talking, not Singer!" (Frank nods in agreement without explaining that he refs part-time for my assigning agency). Mike's flustered, so reluctantly meanders over to introduce me to Coach Johnson. He assumes that we've never met. I allow him to proceed with the formalities and then wisecrack, "Hey Ray, are you ever gonna stop wearing those brown polyester old-man's pants? They look ridiculous!" Mike is flabbergasted that I have the gall to insult this respected No County legend. Little does he know that Ray and I are buddies from working at Magic Johnson's camps for years!
I busted up when I communicated these relationships to Mike, just prior to tip-off. He finally relaxed
and we had a fun ballgame together!
How many, Manny?
Manny Gomes is one of my fav partners of all time. This night we go to UCSD (the old gym) to work a men's game vs Menlo College. We're not informed that the prior meeting up in the Bay Area
didn't end well. Coach Tom Marshall has given instructions to his entire team that if a fight breaks out,
nobody is to come off the bench or otherwise become a combatant.
Well, sure enough, Menlo is leading by 6 or 8 points, and a UCSD player scores on a short jumper in the paint. As he turns to go downcourt, he barrels over a stationary and surprised Menlo player! It's mayhem in about two seconds. Fist are flying, players are wrestling, coaches are screaming, and the fans are hysterical. I attempt to intervene and actually stop a fist from wacking an unsuspecting Triton.
After the smoke clears, we eject the Menlo coach, and do some managerial accounting, we assess 12 Ts vs Menlo and 2 vs UCSD. Manny asks me, "How many do I administer?" My reply is, "Go down to the other end and keep shooting 'til I tell you to stop!" I knew how to apply the rule as I had discussed it with fellow whistle-blower, Doug Dannevik, just a few days earlier!
UCSD guard, Rob Rittgers toes the line and casually sinks 24 out of 24 freethrows...... without the clock ever moving! Later he adds 6 of 6 more! A multitude of NCAA records (some of Pete Maravich's) are eclipsed in this historic contest!
I'll share an addendum soon ....following a chance meeting (of the Menlo coach) several years later, while he was a USC assistant coach, on a recruiting trip.
You'll appreciate the irony of this experience!
One vs Five
Jan 8, 1982, Ray Epton Jr (Madison) outscored the entire Saint Augustine team. Final score was Madison 73, Saints 44, with Mr Epton scoring 20 buckets and 8 freethrows for a total of 48 points.
No Clippers = No Dealio for Alman
I was contacted by the NBA through my bestest partner ever, Randy Bruno, to start the Pro-Am League.
It was to be co-sponsored by Spalding and I was to market it as I saw fit.
A benefit showcase game was played at the Parkway Gym in Chula Vista between Kellen Winslow's All Stars vs The Wind Machine (A League champs at PB).
Here's the scoring chart: Winslow's = Dave Knudsen (UC Irvine) 8, William Taylor 6, Kellen Winslow (SD Chargers)17, Pete Dufour (Merrimack DII All-American) 6, Sam Reed 8, Roger Davis 7, Paul Dufour (U New Hampshire) DNP, JC Pinnick 8, Ray Gunn 8, Carl Rustin (NBA) 22, Derrick Blair 4 = 99
Wind Machine = Greg Lee (UCLA, SD Clippers)18, Bill Walton (UCLA, NBA HOF)14, Drew Head (Cal) 18, Bob Carrington (Boston College all-american, NBA) 20, John Service 6'11" 5, Steve Copp (SDSU all-american) 5, Jake Poole (UTEP all-american) 15, Jeff Lipscomb 8, Bob Bartholomew 16 = 119
Scorekeeper = Cory Dunkirk
The Clips fled San Diego for the glitz/glamour of Los Angeles, and the financial support for the Pro-Am league was withdrawn! End of that story!
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What qualifies me, Barry Alman, to write about San Diego sports and such?
I was born in Boston 1950, witnessed the Celtic Dynasty starting in 1963, played at Malden High, co-captain at New Prep in Cambridge 1968, and ULowell (BS/BA Mktg/Mgt 1975). I have played with Dr J at UMass 1968, and visited the Hall of Fame in Springfield.
I have officiated every level of basketball imaginable in San Diego, since 1979, including 10 CIF finals in a row, an NBA all-star game, the SD/LA Clippers tryout camps for a dozen years, several high school all star games, the inaugural Cal State Games, the first San Diego - Tijuana high school tournament held in Tijuana, Gus Macker, Hoop It Up, & the Holiday Bowl 3on3, women's NCAA DI games in several conferences, the World Police & Fire Games, the Maccabi Games, men's JC state playoffs, coached 15 years of Magic Johnson summer camps, CBA evaluation camp with Henry Bibby, and ......................... too many men's and youth recreational league games to remember.
** I have interfaced, worked with, golfed with, and socialized with thousands of players, coaches, parents, fans, and officials, from every walk of life. I created the BOSS officiating service and assigned 1000s of games year round for 25+ years, which is the dominant service in the area! I sold BOSS to Jeff Matuszko in 2006. I have an awesome ability to recall people and events. I want to EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, and COMMUNICATE with the San Diego sporting community!
I am humble and always nice! LOL
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More food for thought:
Who were the best "dynamic duos" in SD HS history?
Can San Diego sustain a pro or minor league franchise?
Have you ever heard of (adult rec) The Wind Machine or Coast to Coast?
Was there ever a bigger HS matchup than Erik Meeks vs Travis Knight?
Do you know which shoe manufacturer now has its home office in San Diego?
Ever hear of George Young, where did he play college ball??
Who was better: Free Agent Freddie, Sandy Fisch, or Rich Nudo?
Which cop was a better player: Paul Hubka, Joe Lehr, or Sweet Lou Mobley?
Who was a better freethrow-shooter: Ryan Demerjian, Wade Vickery, or Rob Rittgers?
Who was the better scorer: Bosco, Ty Shelley, Killion, Buddinger, or ????
Why do Chuck Cromar (OTL best ever) and Alan Trammell (MLB allstar) like to rap about hoops?
Is Alliant U in Scripps Ranch (run by Sol) the best venue for club basketball tournaments?
What's up with the new minor league team (owner Ross Kurland) (coaches Terry Mason/Ray Johnson)?
Why did Randy Bruno give up an opportunity to ref in the NBA
Were writers Stan McNeal and Mark Ziegler any good at playing hoops?
Should San Diego host an annual coaches/officials clinic?
Would the community benefit from a BOSS discount membership program ?
In Memoriam:
Coaches: Lee Trepanier (Point Loma), Mike Brown (Torrey Pines)
Players: Hans Wichary (Uni), Darryl Childs (LaJolla), Mike Whitmarsh (Monte Vista),
Britt Edmondson (Santana), Shel Peller (JCC), Todd Doxey (Hoover)
Officials: Frank Rustich, Gary Bunker, Steven Miller
Thank you for your support. Remember It's a work-in-progress.
Barry "the ref" Alman
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"The Bucket List Book" - a poem
Hall of Famer Bill Walton, he's both regal and grand
Went from Helix to the Bruins and then to Port-land.
His relationship with Coach Wooden is a story to be told
Achievements and Fellowship in the book will unfold.
Four sons he begat: free thinkers... never pawns
Big Adam a Falcon the others were Dons.
To Louisiana then Princeton their mom made those treks
Made easier to the Wildcats, and then the Aztecs.
Hoops history in Diego, not rich at first glance
Speak with Vickery or Shaffer and give it a chance.
First Hambone, then Cliff, don't forget Terri Mann,
Jud, Jelani, the Dudleys, now Tyler's the man!
The coaches successful you know some by name
Top officials tho diligent, they still got the blame.
It's time to reveal who made the glory,
From Alman thru Walton they'll tell the story !
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Rules & relationships when properly explained
Add educated coaches and officials well-trained.
Should lead to enjoyment for all those involved
Yes for San Diego count one problem solved!
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Most Misunderstood HS Basketball Rules 2009
If you know these, you'll be a better fan, player, and coach.
1. The inbounder may move 1 or both feet (stay withing 3' wide designated spot).
2. It may be legal to pin the ball against the backboard (not in cylinder or downward flight).
3. It is legal to retrieve their own "airball" if deemed to be a shot attempt.
4. It is OK to slide while securing a loose ball (until momentum stops).
5. The offense may retrieve a ball deflected into the backcourt, if the defense was the last to touch it.
6. It's always legal to recover a fumble.
7. The hand is always part of the ball (holding, dribbling, or shooting).
8. To start a legal dribble the ball must be released before the pivot foot moves.
9. If defender breaks imaginary plane (on throw-in) and touches the ball = technical foul.
10. A "moving screen" is not a foul until contact occurs.
11. There is no height restriction on a dribbled ball. Palming is when hand under ball.
12. Player holding ball may touch the floor without being considered dribble/travel.
13. Legal to slap backboard if done in an attempt to play the ball.
14. "Reaching in" or "over the back" is not a foul unless illegal contact occurs.
15. Fouling an lopponent to stop the clock shall be deemed to be intentional.
16. It's OK for a defender to "turn away or duck" to absorb imminent contact (charge).
17. The player boxing out may not get a foul call if he jumps away from the basket.
18. The 10 second count continues in backcourt until both feet & ball cross over.
19. A kicking violation must be an intentional act (any part of leg).
20. An excess timeout should be granted when asked. Penalty is a technical foul.
21. If defense violates on freethrow (hold whistle) no call if ball goes in.
22. It is a technical foul for placing hands over eyes of opponent with intent to "blind" them.
23. In small gyms, the defense must back up to give thrower-n 3' of unobstructed space.
24. Players are not allowed to impede movement of opponents by arms.
25. 3 seconds in the key is not a violation unless an advantage is being gained.
26. Excessive swinging of the elbows is a T when swung faster than the hips/shoulders.
27. The "referee" can make decisions on anything not specifically covered by the rules.
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Just a few basketball heroes!
Magic & Larry Bill & Wilt The Big O Dr J & Kareem Pistol Pete Jerry & Hondo
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were collegiate rivals (Mich State & Indiana State), each played 13 seasons and were All NBA 1st Team 9 times. Total "team players" and ferocious competitors. The Celtics and Lakers rivalry was historic during their magnificent careers.
Magic's stats: 19.5 ppg, 10,140 assists, tallest guard ever in NBA at 6'9". Played guard, forward, and center in same game!
Larry "Legend" stats = 24.3 ppg, 21,791 points (part Celtic's "Big3" with Parrish & McHale), NBA coach and general manager.
A storied rivalry by two giants of the basketball world. Bill Russell 6'9" 220 (2/12/34) and Wilt Chamberlain, 7'1" 275, (8/21/36).
Seems as if Wilt was the more dominant, but Bill usually ended up as "winner" (11 NBA titles versus only 2).
Bill played at USF (2 NCAA titles with KC Jones), captained the Gold Medal '56 Olympic team, was a 12X NBA allstar, and had 21,620 career rebounds, was the 1st African-American head coach (following Red Auerbach) in the NBA. He was a great defender and shot blocker who caused several rules to be changed, including widening the key and adding offensive basket interference.
Wilt "The Stilt" (Kansas) was a dominating force in the NBA , (the only player to score 100 pts in a game), between 61-63 scored 50 pts or more 6X vs the Celtics, had 55 rebounds vs Celtics but lost 132-128, 7X scoring leader, 13X all star, one season averaged 40 reb and 50 pts, even lead league in assists one year to prove a point! Great trackster in 100 yd dash, shot put, triple jump and high jump. Was reason that ball cannot be passed over the backboard (at Kansas inbound play was passed over board so he could dunk).
In 1965 Wilt signed a contract for $100,000. Not to be outdone, Bill renogiated his for $100,001.
Oscar Robertson "The Big O", 11/24/38, 6'5" 220, is the only player to average a triple double for an entire season! '59 & '60 college Player of Year, '60 Olympic Gold, '61 rookie of year, 12X all star, 181 triple doubles, career: 25.7 pts (26,710), 7.5 reb, 9.5 assists.
Julius ("Dr J") Erving 6'7" 210 (2/22/50) , Univ of Mass 2 years 26.3 ppg 20.2 rpg but played in relative obscurity. Played guard, forward, and center in HS due to being only 6'3" (I can attest as I played some hoops with him at UMass in '68). Became an ABA superstar with Virgina Squires (27.3 and 3X Player of year). Probably 1st player to be known by a single name, "Doctor". Was a dunking innovator and a wizard at ball handling partly due to his huge hands. Career: 22.0 ppg 18,634, MVP '81. Owns a Coca-Cola bottling company and TV stations in New York and New Jersey. In studio commentator for NBC. A player you'd pay to watch!
Pistol Pete Maravich, 6'5" 180, 6/22/47, LSU star (coached by his dad, Press Maravich), scored 3,667 points in his college career, led the nation 43.6 as frosh, 43.8, 44.2, 44.5. 5X NBA all-star, 24.2 ppg, 15,948, one scoring title. Once scored 68 points while being guarded by Walt Frazier! His playground moves, circus shots, and flashy passes (no-look and behind the back) were considered outrageous by many. Known for great hair and floppy socks. Died at age 40 (pick-up game at a church in Pasadenma, CA.
Jerry West, 5/28/38, the man with the deadly jumpshot (NBA logo), 25,192 pts, 27.0 ppg, all-star all 14 years he played.
John "Hondo" Havlicek, was famous for super-human stamina (lungs too wide for an xray), teamed with Jerry Lucas at Ohio State, was an NBA all-star 13 consecutive years and was voted to all-defensive team 8X, 26,395 points, 20.8 ppg.
James Naismith John Wooden Red Auerbach Lenny Wilkins Mendy Rudolph Earl Strom
Dr. James Naismith (a Canadian), professor of PE (Springfield College) invented the game of basketball in 1891 at the YMCA
in Springfield, Massachusetts (near where the current Hall of Fame). A soccer ball was to be thrown into a peach basket to score a point, there were no established boundaries. There were 13 original rules (no shot clock & no 3 pointers). Thank you Mr. Naismith!
The Wizard of Westwood (UCLA), Coach Wooden was the first person to be inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame as both a player (Purdue) and a coach! 40 years, record of 885 wins and 203 losses (.813) win streak of 88 games in a row & 38 straight wins in the NCAA tournament, created the "Pyramid of Success" for player motivation and balance in their lives. He was a man often quoted like : "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. and "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."
Arnold "Red" Auerbach, 9/20/17, played at George washington College in DC and there learned the importance of the fast break! Hired by Walter Brown to coach the Boston Celtics in 1950 (Bob Cousy's 1st year). Next year added Bill Sharman, Frank Ramsey (1st 6th man), and "Jungle" Jim Loscutoff (the enforcer). 1956 marked the beginning of the "dynasty" as they drafted William Fenton Russell, Tom Heinsohn, and KC Jones, they soon got Tom Sanders, Sam Jones, John Havlicek (and Don Nelson). In 29 seasons as coach, GM, and President, "Red" got 16 championship rings! He mentored several future coaches, trademarked the "victory cigar", and was the first coach to start 5 African-Americans in an NBA game!
Lenny Wilkins, 10/28/37 was a 2X All-American at Providence College (class of '60), played 15 years in the NBA, 9X all star, 7211 career assists, 16.5 points per game career average. Is the winningest coach ever in NBA totalling 1332 wins! One of only three people to be elected to HOF as player & coach (John Wooden & Bill Sharman). Quote: "Show people how to have success and you can push their expectations up". Lives in Seattle, Washington.
Mendy Rudolph, 3/8/26-7/4/79, NBA ref 22 years (2112 games, 22 consecutive finals appearances) 1996 became "ref in chief", authored the NBA Officials Manual and Casebook, changed shirts from stripes to gray, acted in beer commercials, CBS commentator. Inducted into HOF in 2007.
Earl Strom, 12/15/27-7/10/94, 29 years of pro officiating including 2400 regular season games and 295 playoff games., worked 7 all star games and 29 NBA & ABA finals. nicknamed "The Pied Piper" for how he tweeted his whistle, known for "ejecting with style",
Elected HOF 1995. Most consider him the greatest ref in NBA history; had a flamboyant style and ability to control the game.
The three amigos! No text needed! Kareem Abdul Jabbar -John Wooden-Bill Walton
Barry Alman , 02/28/50, Boston, MA was quick, fast, could jump, throw, and had a knack for anticipation.
Never a big scorer, but a great defender and floor leader.
He had a love for baseball & basketball (Malden HS & Co-captain New Prep '68 Cambridge, MA), and played at D3 ULowell '73, which led to a career in officiating and educating & managing of officials.
BS/BA Marketing/Management, Lowell Tech/ULowell 1975.
Moved to San Diego in April 1979, created Best Of Sandiego Sports (AKA BOSS Officials).
An avid golfer, an amateur comic of sorts, an entrepreneur, and a "special" networker!
Currently in line for a business development position (working with pro athletes) with
Bio-Matrix Scientific Inc, a stem cell (adipose) storage facility located in Sorrento Mesa.
