BASEKTBALL UNIFORMS BEFORE AND NOW

Throughout the years basketball uniforms have changed since the beginning of the sport. Instead on wearing what we now call today basketball shorts and sleeveless shirts, they went through different styles, from their shorts to shirts and even to shoes.

 When we think of basketball we think of men and women wearing long shorts and sleeveless shirts with the hottest and newest basketball shoes. But back in 1898 when basketball became professional sport men didn’t wear shorts they wore pants. Their shirts were also short sleeves and their shoes were flat like Converses.

By the 1920’s players traded in their pants for shorts. But not the shorts you think today. The shorts were shorter than they are today, maybe around mid-thigh range. The jerseys changed to sleeveless but the armholes were very tiny. They also wore high socks. The socks were a new trend. We know them as knee socks today. Player’s uniforms also sometimes consisted of knee pads.

In the 1940’s little changes were made to the uniform. The arm sleeve holes became a little bigger and the shorts got belts added to them. As in the 1960’s the uniforms were made to be comfortable for the players. The men wore headbands and the socks got shorter, they shortened to knee socks. The men’s shorts became elastic instead of using belts and the fabric became breathable.

Today the uniforms still changed. The shorts became bigger and baggier the armholes got even bigger and the socks became ankle height. Even the shoes changed. Now it’s all about the designer and mostly the big professionals have their own shoes. Now even the colors and logos are all about the uniforms. Every team has a different logo and different color combinations. I would say that from the beginning of the sport to now that the uniforms of basketball have changed tremendously.

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Interview with A.J:)~

Some people have different opinions for Space Coast girls varsity basketball team; like who is the MVP of this year, whos the leader on the team. And how good they are. That is why I ask these questions to hear others input about this team. The person im intervewing is : A.J Krease. He has been to most of the girls basketball games and would know if we improved or not.

Questions:

1.       Do you think that the Space Coast girls varsity basketball team has improved?

2.       Who do you think is the best player on the team, and why?

3.        What can the team do to get better?

4.       What do you think is going to happen when our two senoirs ( Sharlene and I) leave next year?

5.       Do you think the team will have any chance next year to be in districts?

6.       What teams do you think are a threat to Space Coast and why?

7.       Do you think we will win half our games next year?

8.       In your opion, why do you think Space Coast does not win many games.

9.       Do you think next year any of the two seniors will get a scholarship?

10.     Who do you think is the leader on the team?

11.     What intrests you to come watch Space Coast play?

          
            Answers:
           
             1. Yes, I believed they have improved, mainly because of Angie Galinus and her crazy skills.
             2. I think Angie Galinus is the best player on the team because she is an all around player, she can dribble, shoot, and play defense.
             3. I personally feel that the team does everything it can to win but size is a problem when playing bigger girls which is the majority of the time.
             4. I think that the younger girls are really going to have to step up, i know that there are two girls Leandra and Brittany who plays for JV are pretty good and might be able to carry the team.
             5. Yes, i have full confidence in the girls team to make district next year.
             6.I think Palm Bay is a threat to Space Coast because of there point guard, I also hear Merrit Island is p retty good and they play dirty.
              7. I think the girls can win half of there games, it wont be easy but its more than possible.
              8. I think they lack confidence.
              9. If they hav an outstanding year and can just slightly improve there stats then I think they will.
             10. I think Sharlene because she was always your leader and everyone looks up to her.
             11. Angie because she is my bestfriend :).




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Came Together.... :]

                On January 18, 2011 the Space Coast lady Vipers Played the Merritt Island Mustangs. This game was held at Space Coast home court. The game meant a lot to Space Coast, the last time they played Merritt Island it was a disgrace. Nobody “showed up” to play the game, nobody’s heart was in it. This game was the total opposite.

                The game was all about heart and who wanted it more. Both teams you would say were equally balanced. Merritt Island showed up with everything they had but it was Space Coast’s house. The game started out with Merritt Island leading the first half. Space Coast wasn’t far behind though. At the first half the score was 26-29. The second half began and the score was going back and forth. The game was close though out the whole game.

The starters for Space Coast were the ones who scored the most for them. "Derisha Blocker who is the point guard scored 14 points. Sydney Bressner who is a post scored 17 points. Angie Galinus scored 7 and she’s a shooting guard. Sharlene Romanosky scored 6 and she is the other post." (Florida Today, January 19,2011) The other shooting guard was Jessica Lockwood and she scored 6 points as well. Those weren’t the only one that scored but those 5 people scored the most.

For Merritt Island their most valuable player was Sarah Mayer she’s a senior and an amazing 3 point shooter. Our defense personally I thought was better than last time they played Merritt Island. As a player guarding Sarah it was less difficult then the first time. She’s about another good 5 inches on me but her three-pointers are the reason why Merritt Island stayed close.

Now as of offensive it was a hundred times better. In the first game they played a zone called 1-2-1. And we did not know how to play against that so we lost terribly. But at the next practice we learned how to play against that. Obviously we learned pretty fast and weren’t bad at it. The game came down to the last minute where Space Coast’s point guard Derisha Blocker made the winning layup assisted by Angie Galinus. Because of those two girls Space Coast beat Merritt Island. So in my opinion Space Coast learned how to become a team and work together. And by next year they’ll have at least one person leaving with a scholarship.

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History Of Basketball

       

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            In 1891 the famous American sport basketball was created. In 1891 James Naismith created this wonderful sport. Dr. Naismith created this sport in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Naismith was faced with a problem to create a new game for the men’s YMCA training school.

            He came up with the sport that we know as basketball today. Back in 1891 it was different. The first game was played with a soccer ball and they used to peach baskets bolted onto the wall for hoops. The rules were also different from today; you played with nine (9) players at a time. Now you use five (5) players to play.  

            Dr. James Naismith created this game so you can play indoors on the winter days, and a game that doesn’t rely on all strength. So most of the rules they had in 1891 are still used today. For example you can not run with the ball, this rule still is used today but a little different. Today you have to dribble the ball and can not pick it up unless you’re passing or shooting. Then you had to throw the ball to a teammate or hit it with out punching it. Another rule that still stands today is you can not hit, push, or make contact with another player or it is a foul.

            The concept of the game is to score more points than the other team. That concept still stands today. The sport is so widely played, over 200 countries play this famous sport that people love. It first started with men but now women play it. There are professional men and women teams now. In 1898 the fist men’s professional team was created. This is now called the NBA the National Basketball Association. Today this sport is loved and played because of James Naismith without him this sport would not be played today.