basketball

Example Sentences

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That intensity is evident to anyone who watches a single second of UConn basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Hip-hop star J. Cole is taking his basketball dreams overseas — again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Goodwin’s advice included a basketball metaphor: “defense wins championships.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

That might sound like the bare minimum, but as he scoured around for the ideal spot, the former international found many were tailored for NFL, basketball or baseball teams.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He also for some reason wears sweat bands on his wrists like he’s a ’70s basketball player or something.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell