basketball

Example Sentences

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He’s the best player on the best team, playing his best basketball when it matters the most.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Stripling checked with a basketball agent, who said he represents 24 college players that each have a different money manager.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

To play basketball you need only a ball and a basket.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Former Stanford University basketball coach Mike Montgomery told US media that it was a "sad day" and that Collins was one of the school's "greats".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I look like I was born for basketball.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell