Basketball is my first love, but the athleticism of beach
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The sport has come a long way since it was an excuse to hang out at the beach with a beer. The skills of its athletes are breathtaking
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The reign of Lew Alcindor in the age of revolt
Love scores 20 points as No. 3 Arizona overpowers Belmont 100-68 - University of Arizona Athletics
Men's Basketball Hosts UC Riverside In Big West Tilt On Saturday - University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics
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Being a great basketball player wasn't enough for Kobe Bryant
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All About Paige Bueckers: Meet The UConn College Basketball Star
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Gael Spotlight Zero Doubt About Logan Johnson - SMC California Athletics
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Nevada women's basketball to host first Pac-12 opponent (Oregon) since 2018
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The top 25 returning men's basketball players for the 2022-2023 season, ranked by Andy Katz
Keshad Johnson Named to Top 10 List for Karl Malone Award - University of Arizona Athletics