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Basketball has some of the most fanatic fans — dedicated to the teams and following the season... win or lose. Whether the game is high school, college or pro, favorite teams and players get the same level of support and devotion.

From the start of fantasy basketball, high school, college and pro seasons through March Madness, the playoffs and championships at all levels of play you'll — find the biggest fans sneaking out to the nearest screen during dinners and breaks at work. While some people just don't get the thrill of watching oversized people running back and forth trying to toss a ball through a hoop, watching just one good game can convert any skeptic into a real basketball lover.

The strategy, team play, talent and luck that combines on the court makes for exciting moments for the audience. Watching that impossible throw sink into the basket to win a tight game at the last second — or the easy dunk miss for a heartbreaking loss — is a thrill not to be missed.

Got net? Satisfy your basketball cravings... or learn more about why the hoops are so important to so many. Get all the info on the game, your favorite players, stats, rules, scoring, coaching advice, photo galleries and more...

NBA.com - The official site of the National Basketball Associaton with news and features, player profiles, stats and standings, TV schedule, history and info on the annual All Star Jam Session.

WNBA.com - American women's basketball with news and features, player profiles, stats and standings, TV schedule.

Virtual Library of Sport - Basketball - A full court press with a comprehensive list of links to basketball rules, history, online coaching advice, forums, as well as popular U.S. and international resources.

Association for Professional Basketball Research - Get a college degree in the game with this encyclopedia of knowledge linking to every known online resource including team sites, news reports, basketball history, stats, records, related organizations and lots more basketball lore...

The Basketball Portal - A search engine to the sport worldwide searchable by keyword or categories feauring the players, gear, fantasy basketball, history and memorabilia, more.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - The official site offering visitor info, news and features, events calendar, history.

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