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Africa Change International

Africa Change International is a non-profit organization that uses sports (basketball) and ICT literacy to transform lives of underprivileged kids. ACI support 10-year-old kids in sports development and computer literacy. They use sports as a tool to help the underprivileged ki...  Read more »

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Raptors fire Mitchell

The Toronto Raptors have fired their coach, Sam Mitchell, after a crushing defe...  Read more »

Posted: 8th Dec 2008 - 08:53 AM - Charlotte Cook

David Stern offers helping hand to GB basketball team

This week it was announced that the NBA is willing to help Great Britain’s dr...  Read more »

Posted: 20th Oct 2008 - 09:18 AM - Guest Author

Talk Basketball

Welcome to Talk Basketball - the new home of Basketball on the web. The site is currently under development but we are proud to say that the guide to Basketball is up and available.

Basketball is not just the NBA, it is a sport with legions of fans and professional leagues all over the world. For those who don't have much knowledge of the sport, then please read Liz Stratford's Guide as she details the rules of the game and talks about the sport in the UK for those interested in taking their passion for Basketball further.

Rules & Tips

The Rules of Basketball are more complicated than what you'd probably expect. Luckily we have them explained in great detail so if you want to know the differences between the offensive and defensive three second rules then check it out.

Some handy tips to learn in Basketball will help your all around game. If you work on solid skills then you'll be able to compete at a much higher level and probably enjoy the game that much more.

If all these guides have helped whet your appetite for playing the game then check out the UK Basketball page where you can find links about where to get started.