Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Basketball, perhaps more than any other sport, is perceived as a game of natural physical gifts. Being tall helps, of course.

Oscar Cluff credited his Purdue experience for preparing him to play professionally. He said he played with "NBA players" and ...

Although I've never played competitively, basketball has always been a way for me to relax and stay active. Most recently, I've been trying to improve my jump shot and layup, both of which require an ...

A former Spartan is getting another workout with an NBA team ahead of the draft. The Indiana Pacers announced on Wednesday that Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler will be working out with them later ...

The basketball season causes long-term wear and tear on an unprepared athlete. Some players spend their entire careers on injury road, in and out of training rooms with ankle, hip and shoulder ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky plays UConn for the men's NCAA basketball championship tonight. Whether you're a former basketball player, wannabe basketball player or just a fan from the sofa, ...

Running and jumping come easily for children. “As adults, we stop playing, and unless you’re an athlete, you probably rarely find yourself jumping, bounding or sprinting,” says Sarah Walls, strength ...