basketball Crossword Puzzles

The Crossover 2026-05-12

The Crossover crossword puzzle
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  1. The final game of a tournament
  2. A move that involves switching the ball from one hand to another hand
  3. A position in basketball that plays down low in the paint
  4. The last name of the main character
  5. Another word for heart attack
  6. A college that is good at basketball and in North Carolina
  7. The nickname of the main character
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  1. Another word for junior high
  2. Words on multiple pages that tell a story
  3. Long thick pieces of hair that rappers have
  4. A person who is in charge of a school
  5. Involves bouncing a ball multiple times
  6. The name of the main character's basketball team
  7. A sound effect when a basketball goes into a hoop
  8. A metal object that fits around your finger
  9. A game that involves putting a ball in a hoop
  10. A famous basketball team in the NBA that has superstar Kobe Bryant
  11. A nice refreshment that can be sweet or unsweet
  12. A rectangular wooden area where basketball players play

19 Clues: Another word for junior high • Another word for heart attack • The final game of a tournament • The nickname of the main character • The last name of the main character • A person who is in charge of a school • Involves bouncing a ball multiple times • Words on multiple pages that tell a story • Long thick pieces of hair that rappers have • ...

history of the NBA 2025-09-25

history of the NBA crossword puzzle
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  1. First professional basketball league formed in 1898
  2. The man who invented basketball in 1891
  3. First NBA team to win 17 championships
  4. City where basketball was invented
  5. The original "basket" used as a hoop
  6. Country where James Naismith was born
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  1. NBA team Michael Jordan played for most of his career
  2. Basketball was added to these international games in 1936
  3. First college to play a basketball game in 1895
  4. Legendary player who scored 100 points in a single game
  5. First African-American player in the NBA
  6. University where the first women’s basketball game was played in 1893
  7. Early basketball games used a soccer __ instead of a basketball
  8. Country where basketball was first played
  9. Organization formed in 1946 that later became the NBA

15 Clues: City where basketball was invented • The original "basket" used as a hoop • Country where James Naismith was born • First NBA team to win 17 championships • The man who invented basketball in 1891 • First African-American player in the NBA • Country where basketball was first played • First college to play a basketball game in 1895 • ...

Basketball crossword 2023-03-07

Basketball crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A player who is dribbling may not put any part of his hand under the ball
  2. any strategy or formation that adds pressure to the offense to force a turnover
  3. when any shot made where the ball hits the backboard before heading into the net.
  4. they lose possession of the ball to the opposing team before a shot is attempted
  5. a basketball play practiced and executed by a basketball team in which a teammate positions their body in front of a defender to create space for a teammate to shoot, attack the basket, or pass the ball without defensive intrusion.
  6. a shot that misses the backboard
  7. an illegal action that happens when a player dribbles the ball with two hands at the same time or starts to dribble again after stopping.
  8. the protective rebounding position a basketball player takes around the hoop to block an opposing player.
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  1. an area of the court that extends from the free throw line, or foul line, to the baseline, or endline.
  2. an unguarded scoring attempt that a referee awards a basketball player after an opposing team member commits a foul against them, their team, or an official.
  3. a team attempts to move the ball up court and into scoring position as quickly as possible, so that the defense is outnumbered and does not have time to set up.
  4. a violation that occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball
  5. defensive formation in which a coach assigns each player to cover a specific area of the court.
  6. player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads directly to a score
  7. a two-point, one-handed shot an offensive player takes in close range of the basket.
  8. when it gains possession of the ball after any missed shot that is not cleared by a single player

16 Clues: a shot that misses the backboard • A player who is dribbling may not put any part of his hand under the ball • any strategy or formation that adds pressure to the offense to force a turnover • they lose possession of the ball to the opposing team before a shot is attempted • player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads directly to a score • ...

basketball players 2023-03-08

basketball players crossword puzzle
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  1. he plays for the lakers and is 6´9
  2. Jerome Alan West is an American basketball executive and former player.
  3. philiplpha team
  4. is lakers and his first letter of his last name is D
  5. name .
  6. los angles clippers
  7. merican former professional basketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association from 1989 to 2003.
  8. He had a brother name steph curry
  9. American professional basketball player who played in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association from 1974 through 1995.
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  1. American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.
  2. Is good at shotting 3 and plays for GWS
  3. His last name is long and hard to prounce
  4. He plays for phx suns height 6´10
  5. plays for mami heats. starts with J and ends with Y
  6. He is in spacejam 1
  7. Died on janurayn 26 2020

16 Clues: name . • philiplpha team • He is in spacejam 1 • los angles clippers • Died on janurayn 26 2020 • He plays for phx suns height 6´10 • He had a brother name steph curry • he plays for the lakers and is 6´9 • Is good at shotting 3 and plays for GWS • His last name is long and hard to prounce • plays for mami heats. starts with J and ends with Y • ...

Basketball Stuff 2022-11-18

Basketball Stuff crossword puzzle
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  1. founded the P league in Taiwan in 2020
  2. a shot worth 1 point
  3. first basket used for basketball
  4. was the first ball used
  5. invented basketball
  6. runs the offense and is the best passer
  7. Player should be able to shoot and dribble
  8. excellent rebounder and able to hit shots
  9. the tallest player on the team
  10. reason why basketball was invented
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  1. illegal action when the player dribbles
  2. illegal movement with the ball
  3. drives the ball down and sets up plays
  4. illegal personal contact
  5. responsible for basketball outside the USA
  6. a defense where each player covers areas
  7. responsible for scoring points and defense

17 Clues: invented basketball • a shot worth 1 point • was the first ball used • illegal personal contact • illegal movement with the ball • the tallest player on the team • first basket used for basketball • reason why basketball was invented • founded the P league in Taiwan in 2020 • drives the ball down and sets up plays • illegal action when the player dribbles • ...

Basketball Terms 2023-08-25

Basketball Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. foul that may or may not be premeditated and is not based solely on the severity of the act. Include, but are not limited to: Contact that neutralizes an opponent’s obvious advantageous position. Contact away from the ball with an opponent who is clearly not involved with a play. Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball/player specifically designed to stop the clock or keep it from starting. Excessive contact with an opponent while the ball is live or until an airborne shooter returns to the floor. e. Contact with a thrower-in as in 9-2-10 Penalty 4.
  2. part of the court between its end line and the nearer edge of the division line, including its basket and the inbounds part of the backboard.
  3. lines of the court consist of end lines and sidelines
  4. when a player is holding or dribbling a live ball.
  5. illegal personal contact caused by pushing or moving into an opponent’s torso.
  6. A team’s own (BLANK) is the one into which its players try to throw or tap the ball.
  7. ball movement caused by a player in control who bats or pushes the ball to the floor once or several times.
  8. a player who has released the ball on a try for a goal or has tapped the ball and has not returned to the floor.
  9. a foul which is neither flagrant nor – intentional nor committed against a player trying or tapping for a field goal nor a part of a double, simultaneous or multiple foul.
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  1. Touches the ball or any part of the basket (including the net) while the ball is on or within either basket.
  2. a player foul which involves illegal contact with an opponent while the ball is live, which hinders an opponent from performing normal defensive and offensive movements. Also includes contact by or on an airborne shooter when the ball is dead.
  3. one who is barred from further participation in the game because of having committed his/her fifth foul (personal and technical), two technical fouls or a flagrant foul.
  4. illegal personal contact which impedes the progress of an opponent with or without the ball.
  5. when a player in control of the ball in his/her team’s frontcourt, is continuously guarded by any opponent who is within six feet of the player who is holding or dribbling the ball.
  6. part of the court including the entire division line and the opponent’s basket and inbounds part of the – opponent’s backboard.
  7. When a player of the team is in control. While a live ball is being passed among teammates. During an interrupted dribble. When a player of the team has disposal of the ball for a throw-in.

16 Clues: when a player is holding or dribbling a live ball. • lines of the court consist of end lines and sidelines • illegal personal contact caused by pushing or moving into an opponent’s torso. • A team’s own (BLANK) is the one into which its players try to throw or tap the ball. • ...

basketball players 2024-07-18

basketball players crossword puzzle
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  1. NBA champion 2 time, age 35,Olympic team USA.
  2. Chef, 3 point god
  3. Tiktoker select by Philadelphia 76ers
  4. Milwaukee buck , brother, L
  5. Los, son,play with daddy.
  6. No1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft
  7. 2024 final MVP
  8. handle,height 188, Dallas mavericks
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  1. Who say taco Tuesday
  2. Jerseynumber34,pf,Greece
  3. age 77,nba ALL-STAR 19 time, skyhook
  4. Michael Jordan thailand(startup coach)
  5. babyface, trash talk, Boston Celtics
  6. White chocolate(PG)
  7. The goat of all time. School(LSP)
  8. Helicopter

16 Clues: Helicopter • 2024 final MVP • Chef, 3 point god • White chocolate(PG) • Who say taco Tuesday • Jerseynumber34,pf,Greece • Los, son,play with daddy. • Milwaukee buck , brother, L • No1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft • The goat of all time. School(LSP) • handle,height 188, Dallas mavericks • age 77,nba ALL-STAR 19 time, skyhook • babyface, trash talk, Boston Celtics • ...

NBA Teams 2024-04-24

NBA Teams crossword puzzle
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  1. Basketball team from Indiana
  2. Basketball team from Chicago
  3. Basketball team from Dallas
  4. Basketball team from Brooklyn
  5. Basketball team form Phoenix
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  1. Basketball team from New York
  2. Basketball team from Toronto
  3. Basketball team in Oklahoma City
  4. Basketball team from Milwaukee
  5. Basketball team from Houston
  6. Basketball Team from Los Angeles
  7. Basketball team from Miami

12 Clues: Basketball team from Miami • Basketball team from Dallas • Basketball team from Indiana • Basketball team from Toronto • Basketball team from Chicago • Basketball team from Houston • Basketball team form Phoenix • Basketball team from New York • Basketball team from Brooklyn • Basketball team from Milwaukee • Basketball team in Oklahoma City • Basketball Team from Los Angeles

Basketball History 2024-09-30

Basketball History crossword puzzle
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  1. when a person jumps up and slams the ball in the basket
  2. term used to describe a bad shot or make someone miss
  3. when two players guard one
  4. surface where basket is mounted
  5. scoring goal attached to backboard
  6. A brisk advance toward the basket with the aim of shooting
  7. the boundary lines extending across both ends of the court behind the baskets
  8. A quick advance by the offense toward a position to shoot or receive the ball
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  1. bouncing the ball off the floor with one hand
  2. ball signals the start of game throw up between two people
  3. when player dribbles with both hands.
  4. when player takes more than 3 steps without dribbling
  5. when player throws close to basket so other player can dunk it
  6. A deceptive move by the offense in order to offset the defense
  7. when balls completely misses basket and rim
  8. when player passes the ball to another player who can make a basket

16 Clues: when two players guard one • surface where basket is mounted • scoring goal attached to backboard • when player dribbles with both hands. • when balls completely misses basket and rim • bouncing the ball off the floor with one hand • term used to describe a bad shot or make someone miss • when player takes more than 3 steps without dribbling • ...

Basketball crossword 2023-04-10

Basketball crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. When the player dribbles the ball with two hands instead of one
  2. The team with the ball
  3. Forcefully hitting the ball with pressure
  4. A player position in basketball
  5. When a player stands still and steps with one foot
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  1. A formation in which a coach assigns each player to cover a specific area of the court
  2. When the offense fishes down the court to score
  3. When the ball misses the hoop
  4. Do most of the dribbling passes the ball to other players
  5. A 2 point shot made from under the basket
  6. When the ball bounces off the backboard
  7. When an offensive player in possession of the basket takes an extra step
  8. A violation of the rules
  9. Players who play close to the basket and are expected to score
  10. A pass that leads to a score
  11. The team possessing the ball must attempt a field goal

16 Clues: The team with the ball • A violation of the rules • A pass that leads to a score • When the ball misses the hoop • A player position in basketball • When the ball bounces off the backboard • A 2 point shot made from under the basket • Forcefully hitting the ball with pressure • When the offense fishes down the court to score • ...

basketball players 2023-03-08

basketball players crossword puzzle
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  1. he plays for the lakers and is 6´9
  2. Jerome Alan West is an American basketball executive and former player.
  3. philiplpha team
  4. is lakers and his first letter of his last name is D
  5. name .
  6. los angles clippers
  7. merican former professional basketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association from 1989 to 2003.
  8. He had a brother name steph curry
  9. American professional basketball player who played in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association from 1974 through 1995.
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  1. American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.
  2. Is good at shotting 3 and plays for GWS
  3. His last name is long and hard to prounce
  4. He plays for phx suns height 6´10
  5. plays for mami heats. starts with J and ends with Y
  6. He is in spacejam 1
  7. Died on janurayn 26 2020

16 Clues: name . • philiplpha team • He is in spacejam 1 • los angles clippers • Died on janurayn 26 2020 • He plays for phx suns height 6´10 • He had a brother name steph curry • he plays for the lakers and is 6´9 • Is good at shotting 3 and plays for GWS • His last name is long and hard to prounce • plays for mami heats. starts with J and ends with Y • ...

basketball players 2023-03-08

basketball players crossword puzzle
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  1. he plays for the lakers and is 6´9
  2. Jerome Alan West is an American basketball executive and former player.
  3. philiplpha team
  4. is lakers and his first letter of his last name is D
  5. name .
  6. los angles clippers
  7. merican former professional basketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association from 1989 to 2003.
  8. He had a brother name steph curry
  9. American professional basketball player who played in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association from 1974 through 1995.
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  1. American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.
  2. Is good at shotting 3 and plays for GWS
  3. His last name is long and hard to prounce
  4. He plays for phx suns height 6´10
  5. plays for mami heats. starts with J and ends with Y
  6. He is in spacejam 1
  7. Died on janurayn 26 2020

16 Clues: name . • philiplpha team • He is in spacejam 1 • los angles clippers • Died on janurayn 26 2020 • He plays for phx suns height 6´10 • He had a brother name steph curry • he plays for the lakers and is 6´9 • Is good at shotting 3 and plays for GWS • His last name is long and hard to prounce • plays for mami heats. starts with J and ends with Y • ...

basketball rules 2026-09-24

basketball rules crossword puzzle
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  1. — Moving illegally with the ball without dribbling.
  2. — Illegal contact or rule violation.
  3. — An uncontested shot from the foul line worth one point.
  4. — Illegal contact against an opponent.
  5. — The defensive half of the court; also a violation for returning the ball there.
  6. — A timer that limits how long a team can hold the ball before shooting.
  7. — Making baskets and getting points.
  8. — Bouncing the ball with one hand to move legally.
  9. — The painted area near the basket.
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  1. — A shot made from beyond the arc, worth three points.
  2. — Illegally interfering with the ball on its way down to the basket.
  3. — One of four periods in a game.
  4. — Losing possession of the ball to the other team.
  5. — Tossing the ball between players to start or resume play.
  6. — Illegally dribbling again after stopping, or using both hands.
  7. — A situation where fouls send the other team to the free-throw line.

16 Clues: — One of four periods in a game. • — The painted area near the basket. • — Illegal contact or rule violation. • — Making baskets and getting points. • — Illegal contact against an opponent. • — Losing possession of the ball to the other team. • — Bouncing the ball with one hand to move legally. • — Moving illegally with the ball without dribbling. • ...

Me Harrison 2023-11-24

Me Harrison crossword puzzle
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  1. What i made in the inquiry aboriginal thing
  2. my basketball team
  3. my footy team
  4. the most points in basketball I’ve scored
  5. My teacher in grade 2
  6. my favourite animated game show
  7. friend that plays footy and basketball
  8. my basketball shoe size
  9. the colour of my basketball shoes
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  1. What i made in the inquiry United Kingdom thing
  2. Irish friend
  3. my first teddy
  4. Indian friend
  5. my favourite dog
  6. the amount of points i scored in my second season of footy
  7. my favourite dog breed
  8. furball
  9. my shoe size

18 Clues: furball • Irish friend • my shoe size • Indian friend • my footy team • my first teddy • my favourite dog • my basketball team • My teacher in grade 2 • my favourite dog breed • my basketball shoe size • my favourite animated game show • the colour of my basketball shoes • friend that plays footy and basketball • the most points in basketball I’ve scored • ...

Crossword Babes 2020-03-29

Crossword Babes crossword puzzle
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  1. Your favorite color?
  2. You hate these
  3. Yummy purple stuff
  4. A nice body part of yours..
  5. Team who won the first NBA basketball game in 1946
  6. This is life.
  7. Furry fruit you used to eat in Philippines
  8. KC basketball team in the 70s to early 80s
  9. Something yummy
  10. Chiefs 2019 season score stat
  11. Park you grew up in
  12. Place Kristin grew up in
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  1. Your filthy age
  2. Highschool
  3. Pancake place
  4. Team who lost the first NBA basketball game in 1946
  5. Western basketball leader before the 'rona
  6. One of your favorite authors
  7. Valley we went to when first dating
  8. QB
  9. Eastern basketball leader before the 'rona hit
  10. Your love
  11. Something yummy

23 Clues: QB • Your love • Highschool • Pancake place • This is life. • You hate these • Your filthy age • Something yummy • Something yummy • Yummy purple stuff • Park you grew up in • Your favorite color? • Place Kristin grew up in • A nice body part of yours.. • One of your favorite authors • Chiefs 2019 season score stat • Valley we went to when first dating • Western basketball leader before the 'rona • ...

ANSS Term 2 Events Crossword Puzzle 2026-03-25

ANSS Term 2 Events Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Purple football scorer (first name)
  2. ANSS final basketball score (first number)
  3. Student on U17 team: Nyim ______
  4. ANSS beat this school to qualify for nationals
  5. SBA deadline hint
  6. Coach of the basketball team
  7. Female student in newspaper & poetry
  8. Month of World Education Day
  9. Second place team in Basketball qualifiers
  10. House that won Basketball qualifiers
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  1. Teacher in Blue House (surname)
  2. Crocs and Socks first event month
  3. Another Yellow scorer (surname)
  4. Principal’s name
  5. Player who scored 6 points for Purple
  6. Month of World Cancer Day
  7. Basketball player: Lance ______
  8. Yellow team top scorer (surname)
  9. Nickname of football goalkeeper
  10. Opponent in dunk game vs ANSS
  11. Winning Football house
  12. Location of Form 5 field trip

22 Clues: Principal’s name • SBA deadline hint • Winning Football house • Month of World Cancer Day • Coach of the basketball team • Month of World Education Day • Opponent in dunk game vs ANSS • Location of Form 5 field trip • Teacher in Blue House (surname) • Another Yellow scorer (surname) • Basketball player: Lance ______ • Nickname of football goalkeeper • Student on U17 team: Nyim ______ • ...

Sports 2023-04-12

Sports crossword puzzle
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  1. long basketball shot
  2. gun sounding and aceleration
  3. short basketball shot
  4. change direction on football field
  5. brown ball with white stripes and laces
  6. 10 yards
  7. football catcher of balls
  8. orange ball
  9. hype basketball shot
  10. football field
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  1. punt football
  2. used on your feet in track
  3. 7-points
  4. free and strong are positions
  5. getting ready for a sport
  6. used on multiple sports on your feet
  7. oval with lines
  8. line and decelerate
  9. run and throw
  10. slow to fast to faster

20 Clues: 7-points • 10 yards • orange ball • punt football • run and throw • football field • oval with lines • line and decelerate • long basketball shot • hype basketball shot • short basketball shot • slow to fast to faster • getting ready for a sport • football catcher of balls • used on your feet in track • gun sounding and aceleration • free and strong are positions • ...

johan fun assigment 2020-06-05

johan fun assigment crossword puzzle
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  1. best basketball team of all time
  2. scored 100 points in an nba game
  3. best 3 point shooter
  4. who created the laws of physics
  5. who is the best teacher
  6. best dunker
  7. who created you
  8. best rookie of the year
  9. the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources and political and economic activities.
  10. best basketball team that is still playing
  11. one of the creators of google
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  1. first animal on earth
  2. ighest building in the world
  3. highest mountain in the world
  4. best basketball player alive
  5. the longest river
  6. the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels
  7. who created facebook
  8. wpuld have been the best female basketball player
  9. best basketball player
  10. best sport
  11. armstrong first person on the moon

22 Clues: best sport • best dunker • who created you • the longest river • best 3 point shooter • who created facebook • first animal on earth • best basketball player • who is the best teacher • best rookie of the year • ighest building in the world • best basketball player alive • highest mountain in the world • one of the creators of google • who created the laws of physics • ...

Sports 2026-01-22

Sports crossword puzzle
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  1. biggest football game
  2. oldest North American sport
  3. basketball state
  4. most popular sport
  5. brady's team
  6. greatest ever
  7. running and throwing
  8. points in soccer
  9. Akron's pride
  10. the trenches
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  1. hoops
  2. magic
  3. America's passtime
  4. greatest shooter
  5. five rings
  6. Gridiron
  7. football state
  8. championship jewelery
  9. Jordans shoes
  10. Larry, basketball
  11. seattles birds

21 Clues: hoops • magic • Gridiron • five rings • brady's team • the trenches • Jordans shoes • greatest ever • Akron's pride • football state • seattles birds • greatest shooter • basketball state • points in soccer • Larry, basketball • America's passtime • most popular sport • running and throwing • biggest football game • championship jewelery • oldest North American sport

Basketball Crossword 2023-03-09

Basketball Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A player who throws the ball at the backboard
  2. A violation of the rules by holding the ball
  3. Unopposed throws at the opponents basket
  4. A player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads directly to a score
  5. Any strategy or formation that adds pressure to the offense to force a turnover
  6. Dribbling with both hands simultaneously
  7. A fundamental skill and offensive action that occurs when one or more players seek to block another player's defender
  8. When a team loses possession of the ball to the opposing team before a player takes a shot at their team's basket.
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  1. The act of securing position near the basket to increase the chance of grabbing a rebound.
  2. A shot that misses the backboard
  3. The rectangular area surrounding each team's hoop
  4. 2 point shot attempt
  5. Defensive strategy while quickly moving up the court
  6. A violation in basketball that occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball
  7. Awarded to a player who retrieves the ball after a missed field goal or free throw.
  8. Player guarding a zone on the court

16 Clues: 2 point shot attempt • A shot that misses the backboard • Player guarding a zone on the court • Unopposed throws at the opponents basket • Dribbling with both hands simultaneously • A violation of the rules by holding the ball • A player who throws the ball at the backboard • The rectangular area surrounding each team's hoop • ...

Basketball crossword 2023-02-21

Basketball crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. guarding basketball
  2. less then a minute
  3. can’t go in box
  4. ball misses
  5. give ball to back person
  6. slam the ball
  7. block someone
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  1. ball bounces
  2. Stand in sideline
  3. no dribbling
  4. shoots
  5. using two hands
  6. a pass
  7. defending court
  8. player holding ball
  9. team has ball

16 Clues: shoots • a pass • ball misses • ball bounces • no dribbling • slam the ball • team has ball • block someone • can’t go in box • using two hands • defending court • Stand in sideline • less then a minute • guarding basketball • player holding ball • give ball to back person

Basketball Crossword 2023-05-16

Basketball Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A defensive formation in which the coach assigns each player to a specific area
  2. Allowing ball to rest in hand during live ball
  3. When ball misses rim
  4. When the team in possession of the ball loses it to the other team
  5. Dribbling the ball after picked up from 1st dribble
  6. Pass to teammate
  7. Position where you're between opponent and basket
  8. A shot near the basket
  9. An area of the court that extends from the foul line
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  1. Using backboard
  2. Scoring attempt after penalty
  3. Offensive team rushes the ball up the court
  4. A play in which a teammate positions their body in front of a defender to create space so their teammate can shoot
  5. A statistic awarded to a player who retrieves the ball after a missed field goal
  6. A tactical playing style where defenders put intense pressure on the opposing teams offense
  7. An illegal play that occurs when an offensive player takes more than 2 steps

16 Clues: Using backboard • Pass to teammate • When ball misses rim • A shot near the basket • Scoring attempt after penalty • Offensive team rushes the ball up the court • Allowing ball to rest in hand during live ball • Position where you're between opponent and basket • Dribbling the ball after picked up from 1st dribble • An area of the court that extends from the foul line • ...

basketball rules 2026-09-24

basketball rules crossword puzzle
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  1. — Moving illegally with the ball without dribbling.
  2. — Illegal contact or rule violation.
  3. — An uncontested shot from the foul line worth one point.
  4. — Illegal contact against an opponent.
  5. — The defensive half of the court; also a violation for returning the ball there.
  6. — A timer that limits how long a team can hold the ball before shooting.
  7. — Making baskets and getting points.
  8. — Bouncing the ball with one hand to move legally.
  9. — The painted area near the basket.
Down
  1. — A shot made from beyond the arc, worth three points.
  2. — Illegally interfering with the ball on its way down to the basket.
  3. — One of four periods in a game.
  4. — Losing possession of the ball to the other team.
  5. — Tossing the ball between players to start or resume play.
  6. — Illegally dribbling again after stopping, or using both hands.
  7. — A situation where fouls send the other team to the free-throw line.

16 Clues: — One of four periods in a game. • — The painted area near the basket. • — Illegal contact or rule violation. • — Making baskets and getting points. • — Illegal contact against an opponent. • — Losing possession of the ball to the other team. • — Bouncing the ball with one hand to move legally. • — Moving illegally with the ball without dribbling. • ...

High School Musical 2026-07-29

High School Musical crossword puzzle
Across
  1. School where the story takes place
  2. Troy's favourite sport
  3. Troy's school sports team
  4. Troy's best friend and basketball teammate
  5. Gabriella's intelligent best friend
  6. Celebration at the end of senior year
  7. Brilliant student with an amazing voice
  8. Student who writes the songs
  9. Sharpay's talented twin brother
  10. Big school dance in the third film
Down
  1. School production everyone prepares for
  2. Basketball player who loves baking
  3. Bolton Troy's basketball coach and father
  4. Drama queen who loves the spotlight
  5. Chance to win the lead roles
  6. Key part of every school musical
  7. Talent shared by Troy and Gabriella
  8. Place where the performances happen
  9. Basketball star and lead singer

19 Clues: Troy's favourite sport • Troy's school sports team • Chance to win the lead roles • Student who writes the songs • Basketball star and lead singer • Sharpay's talented twin brother • Key part of every school musical • School where the story takes place • Basketball player who loves baking • Big school dance in the third film • Drama queen who loves the spotlight • ...

SENIOR CROSSWORD 2021-03-09

SENIOR CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Edwards-Played football year 2018 short with long dreadlocks
  2. Fry-On cheer squad mostly whore a knee brace
  3. Jones-He was the basketball manager year 2018.
  4. stacker-Plays football varsity wears number 2.
  5. Miller-2021 was his first year playing ball, senior long dread locks.
  6. on the dance teak wears classes(not cheer).
  7. Starr-only twin who played basketball starts with T.
  8. Harris-He is number 24 of the varsity basketball team.
  9. lee-He is the fastest person in the school played football and ran track.
Down
  1. Parks-Recnetly tore his ACL in football number 3.
  2. Garner-Senior plays basketball long hair
  3. Murray-Played volleyball number 17
  4. Walker-Played football and basketball his football number is 69.
  5. Starr-Only twin who played basketball starts with L.
  6. Warner-he played all leveld of basketball with southeast number 24
  7. Myrik-She is number 10 on the varsity girls team.
  8. Hall-Year 2020 and 2021 quarterback
  9. Martin-She was on the cheer squad glasses braces

18 Clues: Murray-Played volleyball number 17 • Hall-Year 2020 and 2021 quarterback • Garner-Senior plays basketball long hair • on the dance teak wears classes(not cheer). • Fry-On cheer squad mostly whore a knee brace • Jones-He was the basketball manager year 2018. • stacker-Plays football varsity wears number 2. • Martin-She was on the cheer squad glasses braces • ...

NOJH Basketball 2019-03-06

NOJH Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The assistant coach for NOJH
  2. How you move the ball to your teammate
  3. The team with less points
  4. #1 seed in playoffs
  5. #3 seed in playoffs
  6. What you have to do when moving
  7. #25 for NOJH
  8. #30 for NOJH
Down
  1. #1 for NOJH
  2. How you score the ball
  3. The head coach for NOJH
  4. #4 seed in playoffs
  5. The team with the most points
  6. #00 for NOJH
  7. Who won the championship
  8. #24 for NOJH

16 Clues: #1 for NOJH • #00 for NOJH • #25 for NOJH • #24 for NOJH • #30 for NOJH • #4 seed in playoffs • #1 seed in playoffs • #3 seed in playoffs • How you score the ball • The head coach for NOJH • Who won the championship • The team with less points • The assistant coach for NOJH • The team with the most points • What you have to do when moving • How you move the ball to your teammate

NOJH Basketball 2019-03-06

NOJH Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The head coach for NOJH
  2. #3 seed in playoffs
  3. #1 seed in playoffs
  4. The assistant coach for NOJH
  5. #00 for NOJH
  6. Who won the championship
  7. #24 for NOJH
  8. What you have to do when moving
  9. #25 for NOJH
Down
  1. How you move the ball to your teammate
  2. How you score the ball
  3. The team with the most points
  4. #4 seed in playoffs
  5. #30 for NOJH
  6. #1 for NOJH
  7. The team with less points

16 Clues: #1 for NOJH • #30 for NOJH • #00 for NOJH • #24 for NOJH • #25 for NOJH • #3 seed in playoffs • #4 seed in playoffs • #1 seed in playoffs • How you score the ball • The head coach for NOJH • Who won the championship • The team with less points • The assistant coach for NOJH • The team with the most points • What you have to do when moving • How you move the ball to your teammate

Basketball Vocabulary 2023-03-01

Basketball Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. It occurs when the dribbling player continues to dribble after allowing the ball to come to rest; is a violation in the game of basketball
  2. An unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent.
  3. A type of defense, used in team sports, which is the alternative to man-to-man defense
  4. The protective rebounding position a basketball player takes around the hoop to block an opposing player
  5. When it gains possession of the ball after any missed shot that is not cleared by a single player
  6. As assist is a pass made to a shooter who scores
  7. Any shot made where the ball hits the backboard before heading into the net
  8. When an offensive player in possession of the basketball makes an otherwise illegal movement with their established pivot foot.
  9. An area of the court that extends from the free throw line, or foul line, to the baseline, or endline.
Down
  1. A shot that misses the backboard
  2. If a player looses possession of the ball to the opposing team before a shot is attempted.
  3. A flat surface on which a picture or series of pictures is projected or reflected
  4. An illegal dribble that occurs when a player dribbles with both hands simultaneously
  5. Any strategy or formation that adds pressure to the offense to force a turnover.
  6. The offensive team rushes the ball upcourt hoping to get a good shot before the defense can get it
  7. A shot near the basket, usually off the backboard.

16 Clues: A shot that misses the backboard • As assist is a pass made to a shooter who scores • A shot near the basket, usually off the backboard. • Any shot made where the ball hits the backboard before heading into the net • Any strategy or formation that adds pressure to the offense to force a turnover. • ...

Basketball players 2023-04-17

Basketball players crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 2nd highest scorer ever
  2. the goat
  3. his last name is hard to spell it starts with a a
  4. has the most assists in basket history
  5. he only played on the lakers
  6. he was 6’1 and had the best crossover ever
  7. he was in one of the best duos with Kobe
Down
  1. he was 6foot 11 and played on the spurs
  2. the best pg for the lakers
  3. he is the best 3 point shooter of all time
  4. he was 7’6 he retired in July 2011
  5. he has been on the lakers, cavs, and heat
  6. he has 11 rings
  7. he has a brother named Moses malone
  8. greatest dunker of all time
  9. Played on the Boston Celtics and had blonde hair

16 Clues: the goat • he has 11 rings • 2nd highest scorer ever • the best pg for the lakers • greatest dunker of all time • he only played on the lakers • he was 7’6 he retired in July 2011 • he has a brother named Moses malone • has the most assists in basket history • he was 6foot 11 and played on the spurs • he was in one of the best duos with Kobe • ...

basketball/Football 2017-03-24

basketball/Football crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Best ball handler
  2. One Handed Monster
  3. 3PT
  4. JumpMan
  5. Triple Double
  6. Steelers Best Halfback
  7. patriots quarterback
  8. Uncle Drew
Down
  1. Atlanta Best Receiver
  2. THE KING
  3. Hezo Melo
  4. Steelers Best Receiver
  5. patriots Tight End
  6. Seattle Seahawks Corner back
  7. The Snitch
  8. MOSS

16 Clues: 3PT • MOSS • JumpMan • THE KING • Hezo Melo • Uncle Drew • The Snitch • Triple Double • Best ball handler • One Handed Monster • patriots Tight End • patriots quarterback • Atlanta Best Receiver • Steelers Best Receiver • Steelers Best Halfback • Seattle Seahawks Corner back

Basketball 101 2018-01-11

Basketball 101 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the tallest position on the court, plays near baseline.
  2. to make a basket worth two points,
  3. pass the ball to someone who scores
  4. game is tied at end of regulation(next period of time)
  5. a double digit total in three of the five statistical areas
  6. hit ball off course
Down
  1. offensive strategy
  2. penalty results in turnover
  3. loss of possession
  4. painted area of free throw lane
  5. touches nothing but net
  6. 25-30 second period of time to get ball to net
  7. retrieves ball and gains possession
  8. doesn't touch the rim
  9. a blocking move done from beside a player (to set a____)
  10. penalty resulting in turnover

16 Clues: offensive strategy • loss of possession • hit ball off course • doesn't touch the rim • touches nothing but net • penalty results in turnover • penalty resulting in turnover • painted area of free throw lane • to make a basket worth two points, • retrieves ball and gains possession • pass the ball to someone who scores • 25-30 second period of time to get ball to net • ...

Basketball Vocabulary 2025-02-26

Basketball Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A term used when a team reaches a certain number of fouls (10+), granting the opposing team free throws.
  2. A penalty given to a player for unsportsmanlike conduct, resulting in free throws for the opposing team.
  3. A free shot awarded after a foul, worth one point.
  4. A pass to a teammate that directly leads to a score.
  5. A type of foul that involves excessive or violent contact.
  6. A violation in which a player dribbles, stops, and then dribbles again.
  7. An offensive strategy that involves quickly moving the ball down the court to score before the defense is set.
  8. The area of the court opposite from where the ball is located.
  9. A violation where a player touches the ball on its downward arc toward the basket.
  10. A type of violation where a player moves their hand under the ball while dribbling.
Down
  1. A screen set away from the ball to free a teammate for a shot.
  2. A foul committed by a player on purpose, often to stop the clock or disrupt the game.
  3. Moving both feet without dribbling the basketball.
  4. When a player pushes, holds, or makes illegal physical contact with an opponent.
  5. A term used when a team reaches a certain number of fouls (7-9), granting the opposing team free throws.
  6. A shot taken from anywhere on the court (while time is running)that is worth two or three points.

16 Clues: A free shot awarded after a foul, worth one point. • Moving both feet without dribbling the basketball. • A pass to a teammate that directly leads to a score. • A type of foul that involves excessive or violent contact. • A screen set away from the ball to free a teammate for a shot. • The area of the court opposite from where the ball is located. • ...

Ruskin Park Grade 6 2016 2016-11-29

Ruskin Park Grade 6 2016 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Plays Halfback in footy.
  2. Visited a hippy town this year.
  3. Plays Netball and is going to Norwood
  4. Has rope burns from a runaway horse
  5. has brown eyes
  6. She loves art
  7. Her favourite colour is orange
  8. Owns a guinea pig
  9. A better than average soccer player
  10. Did swimming for 5 years
  11. Red House Captain
  12. She loves to dance
  13. Has a sister and loves basketball
  14. Plays basketball as a point guard
  15. likes to draw and read
  16. The King
  17. Asian Girl with beautiful hair
  18. He plays rep basketball and has five siblings
  19. He loves Pokémon
  20. The only Burmese student in school who has a sister in Grade 1
  21. A house captain
  22. Snickers
  23. She likes Good Food and Music
  24. plays basketball #64
  25. He has broken his collar bone
  26. Plays the Flute
  27. Goes for Manchester United
  28. She has three siblings
  29. Has a nice fringe
Down
  1. Plays basketball and runs really fast
  2. He plays football and rep basketball
  3. Had a broken arm
  4. She has multiple siblings
  5. Goes for Portland Trailblazers
  6. Has a pet cat called Boots
  7. has a sibling who goes to Ruskin and plays basketball
  8. He likes soccer
  9. The best basketball player in the school
  10. He has an older sibling and is good at footy and plays basketball
  11. Follows The Hawks
  12. She has brown hair and an older brother
  13. Plays Netball
  14. He plays football in the ruck
  15. House Captain who played a cornet at assembly
  16. Went overseas for a holiday
  17. Has a long name
  18. The quietest in 6P
  19. Plays football in the midfield
  20. He loves comics
  21. She has three siblings\
  22. loves basketball and has trendy haircuts
  23. Asian girl who is outgoing and fun to be around
  24. The loudest student
  25. has two sisters and is going to Aquinas College
  26. Plays basketball for 2 rep teams and one domestic

55 Clues: The King • Snickers • She loves art • Plays Netball • has brown eyes • He likes soccer • Has a long name • He loves comics • A house captain • Plays the Flute • Had a broken arm • He loves Pokémon • Owns a guinea pig • Follows The Hawks • Red House Captain • Has a nice fringe • She loves to dance • The quietest in 6P • The loudest student • plays basketball #64 • likes to draw and read • She has three siblings • ...

SENIOR CROSSWORD 2021-03-09

SENIOR CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Edwards-Played football year 2018 short with long dreadlocks
  2. Fry-On cheer squad mostly whore a knee brace
  3. Jones-He was the basketball manager year 2018.
  4. stacker-Plays football varsity wears number 2.
  5. Miller-2021 was his first year playing ball, senior long dread locks.
  6. on the dance teak wears classes(not cheer).
  7. Starr-only twin who played basketball starts with T.
  8. Harris-He is number 24 of the varsity basketball team.
  9. lee-He is the fastest person in the school played football and ran track.
Down
  1. Parks-Recnetly tore his ACL in football number 3.
  2. Garner-Senior plays basketball long hair
  3. Murray-Played volleyball number 17
  4. Walker-Played football and basketball his football number is 69.
  5. Starr-Only twin who played basketball starts with L.
  6. Warner-he played all leveld of basketball with southeast number 24
  7. Myrik-She is number 10 on the varsity girls team.
  8. Hall-Year 2020 and 2021 quarterback
  9. Martin-She was on the cheer squad glasses braces

18 Clues: Murray-Played volleyball number 17 • Hall-Year 2020 and 2021 quarterback • Garner-Senior plays basketball long hair • on the dance teak wears classes(not cheer). • Fry-On cheer squad mostly whore a knee brace • Jones-He was the basketball manager year 2018. • stacker-Plays football varsity wears number 2. • Martin-She was on the cheer squad glasses braces • ...

Girls basketball 2023-03-24

Girls basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The color the team wears for away games
  2. Only girl who has red hair
  3. The ball they use to play basketball
  4. Freshman who couldn't play because of an ACL injury
  5. The color the team wears for home games
  6. Girl who left slope for Millennium High School
  7. The number of quarters in a basketball game
Down
  1. The thing basketball players play on
  2. Title of Girls Varsity spread in yearbook
  3. In the yearbook Kylie Rarrick said "I liked the _______ between everyone"
  4. This girl showed her skills at the hoopcoming assembly (See varsity girls basketball page in the yearbook)
  5. The thing they shoot the ball into
  6. Biggest competition for Varsity Girls Basketball
  7. Girls basketball Assistant coach
  8. Girls basketball Head coach

15 Clues: Only girl who has red hair • Girls basketball Head coach • Girls basketball Assistant coach • The thing they shoot the ball into • The thing basketball players play on • The ball they use to play basketball • The color the team wears for away games • The color the team wears for home games • Title of Girls Varsity spread in yearbook • ...

Sports Teams 2021-09-15

Sports Teams crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The football team from Denver
  2. The football team from Buffalo
  3. The basketball team from Brooklyn
  4. The baseball team from New York
  5. The baseball Team from Cleveland
  6. The baseball team from Houston
  7. The basketball team from Sacramento
  8. The basketball team from Golden State
Down
  1. The football team from Tampa Bay
  2. The basketball team from Atlanta
  3. The football team from Minnesota
  4. The football team from Dallas
  5. The football team from Detroit
  6. The basketball team from Los Angeles
  7. The basketball team from Cleveland

15 Clues: The football team from Dallas • The football team from Denver • The football team from Buffalo • The football team from Detroit • The baseball team from Houston • The baseball team from New York • The football team from Tampa Bay • The basketball team from Atlanta • The football team from Minnesota • The baseball Team from Cleveland • The basketball team from Brooklyn • ...

Ball Don't Lie Crossword 2013-05-28

Ball Don't Lie Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. connection between me and Sticky
  2. genre
  3. main character
  4. person Sticky mugs
  5. title
  6. connection between me and Sticky
  7. connection between me and sticky
Down
  1. Sticky's girlfriend
  2. happened to Sticky after mugging a drug dealer
  3. helped introduce Sticky to basketball
  4. taught Sticky to play basketball.
  5. connection between me and Sticky
  6. author
  7. college Sticky went to for basketball
  8. father figure
  9. Sticky's mom's unfortunate event
  10. Sticky's mom
  11. Place where Sticky learned to play basketball

18 Clues: genre • title • author • Sticky's mom • father figure • main character • person Sticky mugs • Sticky's girlfriend • connection between me and Sticky • connection between me and Sticky • Sticky's mom's unfortunate event • connection between me and Sticky • connection between me and sticky • taught Sticky to play basketball. • helped introduce Sticky to basketball • ...

Crossover Puzzle 2023-04-28

Crossover Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The thing the boys are doing that are making them grow farther apart
  2. The sport the boys play
  3. The grade the two boys are in
  4. Wearing this makes you the best basketball player ever
  5. The main characters brother
  6. The main character, Filthy is his nickname
  7. The one taking JB away from Filthy
Down
  1. The final stage of a basketball season
  2. Something the dad has that is making him sick
  3. The place where basketball games take place
  4. Inspiration to the two boys
  5. Another thing the dad has that stopped him from playing basketball
  6. Filtys favorite move
  7. The thing both the boys are from and love
  8. Another basketball player that also wants to be the best
  9. Former professional basketball player that the two boys live with

16 Clues: Filtys favorite move • The sport the boys play • Inspiration to the two boys • The main characters brother • The grade the two boys are in • The one taking JB away from Filthy • The final stage of a basketball season • The thing both the boys are from and love • The main character, Filthy is his nickname • The place where basketball games take place • ...

lebron 2025-07-21

lebron crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gurls
  2. sigma basketball player
  3. awesome game
  4. jimmi
  5. awesome sport
  6. first prismatic in gag
  7. best game everrrrrrr
  8. has sigma wings
Down
  1. has aura
  2. bestie
  3. woof
  4. best device ever
  5. mrbeast is so popular on this
  6. bAHHHHHHH
  7. meow
  8. me
  9. owner of gag
  10. better than McDonalds
  11. very sigma basketball player
  12. run from c00lkidd

20 Clues: me • woof • meow • gurls • jimmi • bestie • has aura • bAHHHHHHH • awesome game • owner of gag • awesome sport • has sigma wings • best device ever • run from c00lkidd • best game everrrrrrr • better than McDonalds • first prismatic in gag • sigma basketball player • very sigma basketball player • mrbeast is so popular on this

Athletes from Kansas 2023-03-08

Athletes from Kansas crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Indianapolis Colts
  2. was Athletic director at Texas
  3. Kansas City Royals
  4. professional boxer
  5. Los Angeles Chargers
  6. Nowell Kansas State basketball
  7. Played with lions
  8. was a Linebacker for Chiefs
  9. Ku track and field
  10. Kansas City Royals
  11. Philadelphia eagles
  12. KU Mens Basketball
  13. womens college basketball Coach
Down
  1. Black women basketball players
  2. Plays for Pittsburg Steelers
  3. Plays with buffalo bills
  4. Played for the Green Bay Packers
  5. Played for the Chiefs
  6. Kansas State Football
  7. Played for Chicago Bears
  8. plays right now at KU
  9. Dallas Cowboys
  10. Florida Gators softball
  11. Washington Commanders

24 Clues: Dallas Cowboys • Played with lions • Indianapolis Colts • Kansas City Royals • professional boxer • Ku track and field • Kansas City Royals • KU Mens Basketball • Philadelphia eagles • Los Angeles Chargers • Played for the Chiefs • Kansas State Football • plays right now at KU • Washington Commanders • Florida Gators softball • Plays with buffalo bills • Played for Chicago Bears • ...

Lebron 2024-01-05

Lebron crossword puzzle
Across
  1. someone who plays something
  2. greatest lakers player
  3. sport with a ball and a hoop
  4. having alot of strength
  5. state in the Us
  6. giving hope to kids
  7. having lots of skill
  8. making a basket and making points
Down
  1. lebrons most iconic team
  2. most value player
  3. a human race
  4. lebrons iconic duo
  5. having good basketball dribbles
  6. trying to make a goal in basketball
  7. state in ohio
  8. having lots of natural talent
  9. lebrons basketball team
  10. lots of force
  11. greatest of all time
  12. being apart of a group in a sport

20 Clues: a human race • state in ohio • lots of force • state in the Us • most value player • lebrons iconic duo • giving hope to kids • greatest of all time • having lots of skill • greatest lakers player • lebrons basketball team • having alot of strength • lebrons most iconic team • someone who plays something • sport with a ball and a hoop • having lots of natural talent • ...

Space Jam 2024-05-02

Space Jam crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Name of the basketball team of oversized aliens
  2. The famous basketball player who stars in the film
  3. Name of the theme park in outer space
  4. Name of Sequel
  5. Director of the film
  6. aliens use to suck out the basketball players' skill
  7. Voice actor for Bugs Bunny
Down
  1. the film features cameos from various basketball players including Larry Bird and
  2. the soundtrack featured this hit single by R. Kelly
  3. Name of the Looney Tunes basketball team
  4. Voices actor for Mr.Swackhammer
  5. Production company behind Space Jam
  6. Michael Jordan leaves basketball for?
  7. year in which the film was released
  8. Lola Bunny hates being called

15 Clues: Name of Sequel • Director of the film • Voice actor for Bugs Bunny • Lola Bunny hates being called • Voices actor for Mr.Swackhammer • Production company behind Space Jam • year in which the film was released • Name of the theme park in outer space • Michael Jordan leaves basketball for? • Name of the Looney Tunes basketball team • ...

Basketball 2021-12-09

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when you dribble the ball then pick it up then dribble again
  2. guard Person who's the smallest on the team a
  3. the Tallest man on the team
Down
  1. the teams best shooter
  2. A free shot after you get fouled
  3. Person who calls fouls and make sure the game is safe
  4. when you reject the ball when someone shoots it
  5. when you make the shot and get fouled at the same time
  6. When you take more then two steps

9 Clues: the teams best shooter • the Tallest man on the team • A free shot after you get fouled • When you take more then two steps • guard Person who's the smallest on the team a • when you reject the ball when someone shoots it • Person who calls fouls and make sure the game is safe • when you make the shot and get fouled at the same time • ...

Basketball! 2013-10-24

Basketball! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. where the ball needs to be shot at
  2. taking more than two steps without dribbling
  3. playing area
  4. the number of baskets that have been made
Down
  1. official in the game
  2. object you bounce
  3. a shot given after a foul has occurred
  4. a move not allowed in the game
  5. person in charge of your team

9 Clues: playing area • object you bounce • official in the game • person in charge of your team • a move not allowed in the game • where the ball needs to be shot at • a shot given after a foul has occurred • the number of baskets that have been made • taking more than two steps without dribbling

basketball 2023-03-28

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. crossover
  2. threepoint
  3. finalfour
  4. technical
  5. dunk
Down
  1. foul
  2. freethrow
  3. eliteeight
  4. layup

9 Clues: foul • dunk • layup • freethrow • crossover • finalfour • technical • eliteeight • threepoint

Basketball 2023-02-24

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A pass airball doesn't hit rim
  2. diver: Steal ball-
  3. The paint
  4. throw: shot from line
  5. Stand between player and basket
Down
  1. Hold ball
  2. Using too hands
  3. It hits backboard
  4. break: Run to basket

9 Clues: Hold ball • The paint • Using too hands • It hits backboard • diver: Steal ball- • break: Run to basket • throw: shot from line • A pass airball doesn't hit rim • Stand between player and basket

Basketball 2023-02-17

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which season was basketball invented?
  2. What is the sport called?
  3. Who invented basketball?
  4. How many hoops are there?
Down
  1. What you play on?
  2. Which month was Michael Jordan born in?
  3. How many positions?
  4. How many teams did Lebron James play in?
  5. Which team did Michael Jordan play in the nationals?

9 Clues: What you play on? • How many positions? • Who invented basketball? • What is the sport called? • How many hoops are there? • Which season was basketball invented? • Which month was Michael Jordan born in? • How many teams did Lebron James play in? • Which team did Michael Jordan play in the nationals?

Basketball 2021-03-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a score that is worth three points
  2. the place where you score
  3. the team leader
  4. the sport
  5. the people that are on the team
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  1. place where you play basketball
  2. the ball
  3. a score that is worth two points
  4. the people that like the sport
  5. when someone breaks a rule

10 Clues: the ball • the sport • the team leader • the place where you score • when someone breaks a rule • the people that like the sport • place where you play basketball • the people that are on the team • a score that is worth two points • a score that is worth three points

Basketball 2021-05-11

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is a commonly used tactical maneuver against encroaching defense players
  2. throws an unimpeded attempt at a basket awarded to a player following a foul or other infringement
  3. the control of the ball
  4. occurs when a player on defense takes possession of the basketball from an opposing player
Down
  1. movement of the ball caused by a player in control who throws or taps the ball to the floor
  2. occurs when a player on defense takes possession of the basketball from an opposing player
  3. when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player to prevent a score
  4. the deliberate attempt to move a live ball between two teammates
  5. one handed shot made from near the basket, especially one that rebounds off the backboard.
  6. throwing the basketball toward the hoop

10 Clues: the control of the ball • throwing the basketball toward the hoop • the deliberate attempt to move a live ball between two teammates • is a commonly used tactical maneuver against encroaching defense players • occurs when a player on defense takes possession of the basketball from an opposing player • ...

basketball 2022-10-21

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. team with the most nba championships
  2. new yorks team that played in the 1999 NBA finals
  3. team that won the 2011 nba championship
  4. this is worth two points and is the easiest way to score
Down
  1. shoot behind this for 3 points
  2. contest named after this
  3. the team that the Milwaukee bucks beat in the 2021 nba finals
  4. started in Minneapolis before moving to LA
  5. heat 3 nba championships; founded in 1988.

9 Clues: contest named after this • shoot behind this for 3 points • team with the most nba championships • team that won the 2011 nba championship • started in Minneapolis before moving to LA • heat 3 nba championships; founded in 1988. • new yorks team that played in the 1999 NBA finals • this is worth two points and is the easiest way to score • ...

BASKETBALL 2023-05-04

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. best player of all time
  2. Most championship wins
  3. yummy
  4. ankles best feeling ever
Down
  1. 3 or more steps
  2. best shot in game
  3. best shooter
  4. easiest shot in the game
  5. a lot of shoe deals with NBA players

9 Clues: yummy • best shooter • 3 or more steps • best shot in game • Most championship wins • best player of all time • easiest shot in the game • ankles best feeling ever • a lot of shoe deals with NBA players

BASKETBALL 2023-05-04

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. best player of all time
  2. Most championship wins
  3. yummy
  4. ankles best feeling ever
Down
  1. 3 or more steps
  2. best shot in game
  3. best shooter
  4. easiest shot in the game
  5. a lot of shoe deals with NBA players

9 Clues: yummy • best shooter • 3 or more steps • best shot in game • Most championship wins • best player of all time • easiest shot in the game • ankles best feeling ever • a lot of shoe deals with NBA players

basketball 2023-05-08

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what is passing the ball to the other person and getting a point
  2. what is the net on ?
  3. what happen if you shoot the ball in the net and make it ?
  4. what you get when somebody fouls you?
Down
  1. what is around the goal that you shoot in ?
  2. what do you throw in the Net ?
  3. what color is the basketball ?
  4. what do you play basketball games on ?
  5. what is going outside to play with someone ?

9 Clues: what is the net on ? • what do you throw in the Net ? • what color is the basketball ? • what you get when somebody fouls you? • what do you play basketball games on ? • what is around the goal that you shoot in ? • what is going outside to play with someone ? • what happen if you shoot the ball in the net and make it ? • ...

Basketball 2023-07-12

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A net fixed on a hoop to create a goal
  2. every year new players in the NBA are found in the _ _ _ _ _
  3. to bounce the ball repeatedly on the court
  4. A player loses the ball to the opposition
Down
  1. A pass to a team mate that leads directly to a goal
  2. what is a ball called coming off the backboard
  3. If a player fouls then the referee awards a free _ _ _ _ _
  4. A high jump shot that you thrust into the goal for 2 points
  5. if you run with the ball you must _ _ _ _ _ _ the ball

9 Clues: A net fixed on a hoop to create a goal • A player loses the ball to the opposition • to bounce the ball repeatedly on the court • what is a ball called coming off the backboard • A pass to a team mate that leads directly to a goal • if you run with the ball you must _ _ _ _ _ _ the ball • If a player fouls then the referee awards a free _ _ _ _ _ • ...

basketball 2024-02-29

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a play against the rules
  2. bouncing the ball
  3. what the ball has to go into
  4. bounce ball into different direction
Down
  1. throwing ball into hoop
  2. foul shot
  3. best player in a season
  4. from downtown
  5. playmaking

9 Clues: foul shot • playmaking • from downtown • bouncing the ball • throwing ball into hoop • best player in a season • a play against the rules • what the ball has to go into • bounce ball into different direction

Basketball 2025-12-05

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A defensive foul involving illegal contact.
  2. He is the shortest player to ever win the Slam Dunk contest.
  3. The person who invented basketball.
  4. A player who moves both feet without dribbling.
  5. He is the only player to win the MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year award.
Down
  1. He is the all-time scorer in NBA history.
  2. A violation for dribbling the ball, stopping, and then dribbling again.
  3. It is called when the referee tosses the ball up between two players from opposing teams to start the game.
  4. The act of controlling the ball by bouncing it on the floor.

9 Clues: The person who invented basketball. • He is the all-time scorer in NBA history. • A defensive foul involving illegal contact. • A player who moves both feet without dribbling. • He is the shortest player to ever win the Slam Dunk contest. • The act of controlling the ball by bouncing it on the floor. • ...

Basketball 2025-05-05

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a quick offensive play
  2. scoring without shooting the ball
  3. an unfair or invalid stroke or piece of play,
  4. If you pick the ball up and attempt to dribble again
Down
  1. big square box
  2. shooting close to or under the basket
  3. after our get fouled you take
  4. the action of bouncing the ball
  5. if the shot don't go in

9 Clues: big square box • a quick offensive play • if the shot don't go in • after our get fouled you take • the action of bouncing the ball • scoring without shooting the ball • shooting close to or under the basket • an unfair or invalid stroke or piece of play, • If you pick the ball up and attempt to dribble again

ash basketball 2023-02-24

ash basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hold ball
  2. area that painted
  3. Stand between player and the hoop
  4. jump throw far
  5. run fast to hoop
  6. help score
  7. Move or case
  8. hits backwards
  9. miss hoop
  10. heat, or light
Down
  1. shoot from line
  2. A system of defensive play
  3. use two hands
  4. High staff turnover left
  5. Bounce back through

15 Clues: hold ball • miss hoop • help score • Move or case • use two hands • jump throw far • hits backwards • heat, or light • shoot from line • run fast to hoop • area that painted • Bounce back through • High staff turnover left • A system of defensive play • Stand between player and the hoop

ash basketball 2023-02-24

ash basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hold ball
  2. area that painted
  3. Stand between player and the hoop
  4. jump throw far
  5. run fast to hoop
  6. help score
  7. Move or case
  8. hits backwards
  9. miss hoop
  10. heat, or light
Down
  1. shoot from line
  2. A system of defensive play
  3. use two hands
  4. High staff turnover left
  5. Bounce back through

15 Clues: hold ball • miss hoop • help score • Move or case • use two hands • jump throw far • hits backwards • heat, or light • shoot from line • run fast to hoop • area that painted • Bounce back through • High staff turnover left • A system of defensive play • Stand between player and the hoop

ash basketball 2023-02-24

ash basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hold ball
  2. area that painted
  3. Stand between player and the hoop
  4. jump throw far
  5. run fast to hoop
  6. help score
  7. Move or case
  8. hits backwards
  9. miss hoop
  10. heat, or light
Down
  1. shoot from line
  2. A system of defensive play
  3. use two hands
  4. High staff turnover left
  5. Bounce back through

15 Clues: hold ball • miss hoop • help score • Move or case • use two hands • jump throw far • hits backwards • heat, or light • shoot from line • run fast to hoop • area that painted • Bounce back through • High staff turnover left • A system of defensive play • Stand between player and the hoop

Basketball Terms 2023-11-16

Basketball Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the path of the ball towards the basket on a shot
  2. the boundaries of the basketball court at either end
  3. any shot taken from the playing area while the clock is running
  4. a short shot taken very close to the basket generally after a dribble or pass
  5. a shot resulting from a penalty which gives a player an obstructed shot from the free throw line
  6. prevents an opponent from recovering a rebound
  7. a offensive movement in which the player keeps one foot anchored and moves the other foot
Down
  1. the vertical plane to which the basket is attached
  2. style of playing which all defensive adjust their movements to movements of the goal
  3. the skill of controlling the ball in all situations
  4. a player who makes a basket but is fouled and makes the free throw awarded to them
  5. a missed field goal attempt
  6. a player without the ball moves quickly towards the ball in attempt to get free
  7. an interaction of the rules usually in the area of excessive contact
  8. the restricted area bounded by the free throw line

15 Clues: a missed field goal attempt • prevents an opponent from recovering a rebound • the path of the ball towards the basket on a shot • the vertical plane to which the basket is attached • the restricted area bounded by the free throw line • the skill of controlling the ball in all situations • the boundaries of the basketball court at either end • ...

Basketball Quiz 2023-10-24

Basketball Quiz crossword puzzle
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  1. Has the Greek Freak
  2. Had the Mailman
  3. Had 1st pick in 2003
  4. Won division in 2004
  5. Won 2 in the 90s
  6. First team to get 17 chips
  7. Just traded Damion Lillard
  8. have 5 chips
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  1. Moved from Minnesota
  2. Just won a chip
  3. Won it in 2011
  4. Are the most hated team in the league
  5. Traded Anthony Davis
  6. relocated from Seattle
  7. Has last years MVP

15 Clues: have 5 chips • Won it in 2011 • Just won a chip • Had the Mailman • Won 2 in the 90s • Has last years MVP • Has the Greek Freak • Moved from Minnesota • Had 1st pick in 2003 • Traded Anthony Davis • Won division in 2004 • relocated from Seattle • First team to get 17 chips • Just traded Damion Lillard • Are the most hated team in the league

basketball history 2024-09-24

basketball history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. throwing the ball to a teammate
  2. when you catch the ball off a missed shot
  3. when you pass the ball to a teammate right before they score
  4. when you shoot slightly closer and score 2 pts
  5. Top basketball league
  6. A violation in which the ball is dribbled, touched with two hands at once, and then dribbled again
  7. crosses the ball from one hand to the other while switching direction
Down
  1. The thing behind the hoop which you throw the ball on
  2. when the ball goes in without touching the rim
  3. when you score three points
  4. bounce the ball continuously
  5. the clock in which a player has to shoot within given time
  6. throw the ball up close into the hoop
  7. off the jump ball between two opposing players in the center of the court that begins the game
  8. red circle with a net

15 Clues: Top basketball league • red circle with a net • when you score three points • bounce the ball continuously • throwing the ball to a teammate • throw the ball up close into the hoop • when you catch the ball off a missed shot • when the ball goes in without touching the rim • when you shoot slightly closer and score 2 pts • ...

Basketball Puzzle 2025-10-31

Basketball Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Basketball arenas are often this hours before a game
  2. Players coming off an injury have limited or "" amounts of playing time
  3. You must "" the game in order to become proficient
  4. Must be done in order to digest food
  5. Chris Paul is known to be very ""
  6. Great teams have this trait
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  1. Basketball has a game within the game due to ""
  2. A obsessive "" is needed to become a great player
  3. High school coaches forcing their knowledge upon players
  4. Unique style of coaching
  5. Adam silver has this over the NBA
  6. Buzzer beater shots are regarded as ""
  7. You wont find a single NBA player without this trait
  8. Knee braces are designed to due this for the knee
  9. Coaches are often "" to get the best out of players

15 Clues: Unique style of coaching • Great teams have this trait • Adam silver has this over the NBA • Chris Paul is known to be very "" • Must be done in order to digest food • Buzzer beater shots are regarded as "" • Basketball has a game within the game due to "" • A obsessive "" is needed to become a great player • Knee braces are designed to due this for the knee • ...

Le Basketball 2024-10-08

Le Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Deux pas vers le panier et puis ___ sur le côté.
  2. Il a tourné dans le film Space Jam 2.
  3. Pour gagner des points il faut tirer dans le ___.
  4. National Basketball Association.
  5. Le nom du joueur est le même que celui d’un plat indien.
  6. Même mot que pour frapper la balle en tennis.
  7. Ce joueur a remporté le NBA Most Valuable Player de 2007-2008.
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  1. L’action pour donner la balle à ses coéquipiers
  2. Le même nom de tenue que pour nager.
  3. L’action à faire pour avancer avec la balle.
  4. “Les habitants du lac de Los Angeles” (Club).
  5. Le basketball est un sport de ____
  6. Joueur connu pour son physique, c’est aussi un acteur et un rappeur.
  7. Cette action est sifflée comme faute
  8. Ils ont sorti une paire de chaussures avec son nom.

15 Clues: National Basketball Association. • Le basketball est un sport de ____ • Le même nom de tenue que pour nager. • Cette action est sifflée comme faute • Il a tourné dans le film Space Jam 2. • L’action à faire pour avancer avec la balle. • “Les habitants du lac de Los Angeles” (Club). • Même mot que pour frapper la balle en tennis. • ...

Basketball Crossword 2024-11-08

Basketball Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a defense strategy where a player is responsible for guarding a specific area on the court
  2. when there is contact between opposing players
  3. a ball tossed between two opponents
  4. the half of the court where the team's own basket is located
  5. moving the body around in a circle, or part of a circle, while one foot remains in contact with the floor
  6. the amount of points it's worth to make a basket inside the 19ft (3-point) arch
  7. taking more than one step with the ball or stepping with the ball before dribbling/passing
  8. the amount of points it's worth to make a basket outside the 19ft (3-point) arch
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  1. the quarterback of the team, runs the offense
  2. a dribble stopped and started again or dribbling with 2 hands
  3. a shot worth one point
  4. when an offense player has crossed half court with the ball and dribbles or passes back over the center line
  5. the half of the court where the opponent's basket is located
  6. usually your taller players that play with their backs to the basket
  7. an outside shooter, facing the basket (small forward)

15 Clues: a shot worth one point • a ball tossed between two opponents • the quarterback of the team, runs the offense • when there is contact between opposing players • an outside shooter, facing the basket (small forward) • the half of the court where the opponent's basket is located • the half of the court where the team's own basket is located • ...

Basketball Madness 2025-03-05

Basketball Madness crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What female basketball player competed against Steph Curry in a 3 pt competition?
  2. Name a team that has never been to the NBA finals..
  3. How many players used to play on each NBA team?
  4. They've won the most March Madness championships.
  5. 1 of 2 teams to share the title of most championships in NBA league history.
  6. What player was drafted to the NBA from Marquette in 2003?
  7. The first African American to play in the NBA.
  8. Who won the most NBA MVPs?
  9. First played here in 1936 as an Olympic sport.
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  1. He was the first international player to be drafted #1.
  2. What was used as the first basketball "hoop"?
  3. How many teams are in the NBA?
  4. He is known as the "Greek Freak".
  5. What wasn't originally allowed in basketball?
  6. Who scored the most points in a single NBA game?

15 Clues: Who won the most NBA MVPs? • How many teams are in the NBA? • He is known as the "Greek Freak". • What was used as the first basketball "hoop"? • What wasn't originally allowed in basketball? • The first African American to play in the NBA. • First played here in 1936 as an Olympic sport. • How many players used to play on each NBA team? • ...

the crossover 2025-02-21

the crossover crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the boys father, chuck bell, a former basketball star.
  2. the main protagonist and narrator
  3. she works as the assistant principal
  4. gaining possession after a missed shot
  5. a powerfull basketball move
  6. a reference to a major health theme in the story
  7. another word for basketball
  8. the sport that josh and JB plays
  9. throw an unguarded shot after a foul
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  1. what the boys are working towards basketball
  2. josh and JB's relatioship
  3. josh's twin brother
  4. a key basketball move and the the title of the book
  5. playing hard and with effort
  6. a risky decision that plays a role in the story
  7. josh's nickname

16 Clues: josh's nickname • josh's twin brother • josh and JB's relatioship • a powerfull basketball move • another word for basketball • playing hard and with effort • the sport that josh and JB plays • the main protagonist and narrator • she works as the assistant principal • gaining possession after a missed shot • throw an unguarded shot after a foul • ...

BASKETBALL 2021-05-04

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first year of the player career
  2. the god of the game
  3. 小前鋒
  4. 控球後衛
Down
  1. 大前鋒
  2. 得分後衛
  3. the first five players
  4. the one who can play many positions
  5. 中鋒

9 Clues: 中鋒 • 大前鋒 • 小前鋒 • 得分後衛 • 控球後衛 • the god of the game • the first five players • first year of the player career • the one who can play many positions

Basketball 2017-02-07

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how long can you stay in the key
  2. what is the name of the sport
  3. what does NBA stand for
  4. what animal is the Sydney kings mascot
  5. a violation of the rules when you move without bouncing the ball
Down
  1. a line that you through the ball into the hoop to get three points
  2. a way to get the ball across the court
  3. players on a team
  4. the Sydney basketball team

9 Clues: players on a team • what does NBA stand for • the Sydney basketball team • what is the name of the sport • how long can you stay in the key • a way to get the ball across the court • what animal is the Sydney kings mascot • a violation of the rules when you move without bouncing the ball • a line that you through the ball into the hoop to get three points

Basketball 2023-11-13

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Getting close and using the backboard to make a shot
  2. The team with the ball
  3. Taking two steps after you stop dribbling the ball
  4. Getting 2 shots at the free throw line after other team fouls you
  5. Scoring 3 points
Down
  1. Physical touch or play with players
  2. Using two hands on one ball while dribbling
  3. Blocking the other team
  4. You wear them during games

9 Clues: Scoring 3 points • The team with the ball • Blocking the other team • You wear them during games • Physical touch or play with players • Using two hands on one ball while dribbling • Taking two steps after you stop dribbling the ball • Getting close and using the backboard to make a shot • Getting 2 shots at the free throw line after other team fouls you

Basketball 2024-01-16

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a player that comes into the game to replace a teammate
  2. A ______ goal refers to any basket a player scores during gameplay
  3. a ______ dribble refers to a player that dribbles, places both hands on the ball, and then dribbles again
  4. occurs when you take more than 2 steps while holding the ball
Down
  1. a way to advance the ball down the court
  2. after the offense scores a basket, the opposing team has _____ seconds to inbound the ball to their teammates
  3. refers to the amount of time to shoot the ball during a given possession
  4. number of players on the court per team
  5. a way to advance the ball down the court
  6. a ______ shot is not considered a field goal
  7. the large ___ is referred to as the three-point line

11 Clues: number of players on the court per team • a way to advance the ball down the court • a way to advance the ball down the court • a ______ shot is not considered a field goal • the large ___ is referred to as the three-point line • a player that comes into the game to replace a teammate • occurs when you take more than 2 steps while holding the ball • ...

Basketball 2024-04-26

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The name of the rim
  2. teams
  3. under the rim
  4. if you miss the net
Down
  1. the points
  2. A popular sport
  3. 5 pointer
  4. defender
  5. the motivation

9 Clues: teams • defender • 5 pointer • the points • under the rim • the motivation • A popular sport • The name of the rim • if you miss the net

basketball 2022-06-22

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. tall
  2. lander
  3. that rim everyone of us hates
  4. helicopter
Down
  1. shooter
  2. tall pro
  3. jump hit
  4. me
  5. ball

9 Clues: me • tall • ball • lander • shooter • tall pro • jump hit • helicopter • that rim everyone of us hates

BASKETBALL 2023-05-04

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. best player of all time
  2. Most championship wins
  3. yummy
  4. ankles best feeling ever
Down
  1. 3 or more steps
  2. best shot in game
  3. best shooter
  4. easiest shot in the game
  5. a lot of shoe deals with NBA players

9 Clues: yummy • best shooter • 3 or more steps • best shot in game • Most championship wins • best player of all time • easiest shot in the game • ankles best feeling ever • a lot of shoe deals with NBA players

basketball 2024-11-27

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the scoring
  2. too rough
  3. seconds/paint
  4. seconds/get ball to half-court
  5. throw/extra shot
Down
  1. directions
  2. the points
  3. guards/1& 2
  4. pointer/outside arch
  5. court/jump balls begins game there.

10 Clues: too rough • directions • the points • the scoring • guards/1& 2 • seconds/paint • throw/extra shot • pointer/outside arch • seconds/get ball to half-court • court/jump balls begins game there.

basketball 2025-05-21

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the people who cheer for the players
  2. keeps the score and time
  3. helps if the players if the players get hurt
  4. makes the game able to play
Down
  1. helps players and coach
  2. a thing that bounces
  3. makes sure the players follow the rules
  4. the thing the ball goes in to get points
  5. teachs the players to play better

9 Clues: a thing that bounces • helps players and coach • keeps the score and time • makes the game able to play • teachs the players to play better • the people who cheer for the players • makes sure the players follow the rules • the thing the ball goes in to get points • helps if the players if the players get hurt

basketball 2024-12-16

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Edey
  2. Allen
  3. Barnes
  4. Doncic
  5. Butler
Down
  1. Jordan
  2. James
  3. Ball
  4. Leonard

9 Clues: Edey • Ball • James • Allen • Jordan • Barnes • Doncic • Butler • Leonard

basketball 2025-12-12

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the type of ball used to play
  2. taking too many steps without dribbling
  3. the glass behind the hoop
  4. the shirt that players wear during a game
Down
  1. to bounce the basketball repeatedly
  2. acronym for the National Collegiate Athletic Association
  3. to score just as time is running out
  4. the conference Duquesne plays in
  5. Duquesne's mascot

9 Clues: Duquesne's mascot • the glass behind the hoop • the type of ball used to play • the conference Duquesne plays in • to bounce the basketball repeatedly • to score just as time is running out • taking too many steps without dribbling • the shirt that players wear during a game • acronym for the National Collegiate Athletic Association

Basketball/March Madness Crossword (March 2026) 2026-02-06

Basketball/March Madness Crossword (March 2026) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Men's college basketball program that holds the most tournament championships with eleven.
  2. City in Massachusetts where Basketball was first played. Also served as home to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
  3. Famous women's college basketball coach whose program, Tennessee, won eight NCAA tournament titles between 1987 and 2008.
  4. Basketball has been an Olympic sport since 1936 when the Summer Games were played on tennis courts in this city.
  5. A two-point shot attempt made by leaping from the court near the basket and lifting the ball, bouncing off the backboard, and into the basket.
  6. Under the Three _________ Rule, players are prohibited from remaining near their opponents' basket for beyond this amount of time.
  7. Penalty in basketball resulting from an infraction of the rules, usually the result of illegal physical contact. They can be classified as personal, technical, or flagrant.
  8. Famous Men's college basketball coach whose Bruins won ten NCAA tournaments between 1964 and 1975.
  9. Famous women's basketball head coach who led his program, UConn, to twelve NCAA tournament championships between 1995 and 2025.
  10. In 1966, the University of Texas-El Paso (then known as Texas Western College became the first school to win the NCAA Tournament with an all-black starting lineup. They had to beat this perennial power program in the Championship Game.
  11. This line on a basketball court, often called the Arc, permits players to score this many points for a successful shot behind it.
  12. This city has hosted a combined eleven Final Four from both Men's and Women's tournaments. Home to the NFL's Chiefs and MLB's Royals.
  13. Sometimes called the Pivot and has historically been the team's tallest player with responsibility for tipoffs and rebounding missed shots.
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  1. Basketball player historically charged with scoring and rebounding the ball. They come in small and power versions.
  2. Canadian-American professor of Physical Education credited with creating the sport in 1891.
  3. A countdown timer in basketball to regulate the amount of time a team may possess the ball before attempting to score. The NBA and WNBA permit 24 seconds while the NCAA permits 30 seconds.
  4. Introduced into basketball in 1901, this method of conveying the basketball requires the player to bounce the ball on the court while moving forward.
  5. Basketball player historically charged with matching up with the opposing team's forwards. These players can sometimes be described as being point, running, stationary, or shooting versions.
  6. Sometimes referred to as a "board", this play occurs when a player who the ball following a missed field goal or free throw.
  7. The total number of teams left in the NCAA tournament following the playing of all games during the first round. It is considered a sweet number indeed.
  8. A ______ ball a the method used to begin or resume play, sometimes refer to as the tip-off.
  9. The most common number of points player can score from a successful basket.
  10. Penalty in basketball resulting in loss of possession.
  11. A rival postseason tournament to the NCAA Tournament with this three letter acronym, historically played its Championship Game in New York's Madison Square Garden.

24 Clues: Penalty in basketball resulting in loss of possession. • The most common number of points player can score from a successful basket. • Men's college basketball program that holds the most tournament championships with eleven. • Canadian-American professor of Physical Education credited with creating the sport in 1891. • ...

The Crossover Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-24

The Crossover Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Josh threw a basketball at JB's
  2. Dad did not believe in _____
  3. Dad's nickname
  4. The game they play
  5. Josh's nickname is Filthy _____
  6. The meaning of pulchritudinous
  7. Dad died of a(n) _____ attack
  8. Josh's team won the county _____
  9. Their favorite restaurant is the Krispy _____
  10. Josh's dads name
  11. Miss _____ tea
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  1. Having a curious or humorous unexpected sequence of events marked by coincidence
  2. JB's girlfriend called him Sweetie _____
  3. You play basketball on a basketball _____
  4. A simple basketball move in which a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other
  5. Josh could do a slam _____
  6. An unexpected, undesirable event; often physically injurious.
  7. Josh was caught "cheating" on this test
  8. having a bad temper, and being difficult to work with
  9. With no stars
  10. Josh had to shoot 10 _____ throws a day

21 Clues: With no stars • Dad's nickname • Miss _____ tea • Josh's dads name • The game they play • Josh could do a slam _____ • Dad did not believe in _____ • Dad died of a(n) _____ attack • The meaning of pulchritudinous • Josh threw a basketball at JB's • Josh's nickname is Filthy _____ • Josh's team won the county _____ • Josh was caught "cheating" on this test • ...

Basketball Vocabulary 2013-02-05

Basketball Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. un empate
  2. la zona
  3. el tablero
  4. las lineas
  5. el aro
  6. la cancha
  7. anotar
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  1. Pasar
  2. defender
  3. botar avanzando
  4. botar
  5. la pelota
  6. atacar
  7. Tirar
  8. Machacar

15 Clues: Pasar • botar • Tirar • atacar • el aro • anotar • la zona • defender • Machacar • un empate • la pelota • la cancha • el tablero • las lineas • botar avanzando

Basketball Crossword 2023-10-19

Basketball Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A shot worth 1 point earned by getting fouled during a shot
  2. The Titans have 11 players at this position
  3. Taking the ball away from the opponent
  4. Bouncing the ball is called
  5. Detroit Mercy's mascot is what
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  1. Where a basketball game is played
  2. How many points is a shot behind the arch worth
  3. Women's College Basketball is divided in to 4 of these
  4. A main color that the Titans Wear
  5. Throwing the ball to another player is called
  6. Illegal contact between 2 players is called a
  7. The Titans play in what city
  8. Number of total players on the court during the game
  9. Slamming the ball through the basket
  10. To score points, players shoot the ball into the

15 Clues: Bouncing the ball is called • The Titans play in what city • Detroit Mercy's mascot is what • Where a basketball game is played • A main color that the Titans Wear • Slamming the ball through the basket • Taking the ball away from the opponent • The Titans have 11 players at this position • Throwing the ball to another player is called • ...

Basketball players 2024-01-26

Basketball players crossword puzzle
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  1. The best player of Slovenia. He plays for Dallas
  2. The second scoring leader of all time
  3. The best player of Minnesota nowadays
  4. The MVP winner in 2023 season
  5. He is from Spain and he played for the Lakers
  6. The best shooter of the NBA
  7. He died in a helicopter accident
  8. The finals MVP of the last season
  9. The scorer leader in NBA history
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  1. 1 pick draft 2023 NBA
  2. He has the most number of rings
  3. He is carrying OKC
  4. The best 7sixers player of all time
  5. The most dominant pivot of all time
  6. The best player of all time

15 Clues: He is carrying OKC • 1 pick draft 2023 NBA • The best shooter of the NBA • The best player of all time • The MVP winner in 2023 season • He has the most number of rings • He died in a helicopter accident • The scorer leader in NBA history • The finals MVP of the last season • The best 7sixers player of all time • The most dominant pivot of all time • ...

ash basketball 2023-02-24

ash basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. hold ball
  2. area that painted
  3. Stand between player and the hoop
  4. jump throw far
  5. run fast to hoop
  6. help score
  7. Move or case
  8. hits backwards
  9. miss hoop
  10. heat, or light
Down
  1. shoot from line
  2. A system of defensive play
  3. use two hands
  4. High staff turnover left
  5. Bounce back through

15 Clues: hold ball • miss hoop • help score • Move or case • use two hands • jump throw far • hits backwards • heat, or light • shoot from line • run fast to hoop • area that painted • Bounce back through • High staff turnover left • A system of defensive play • Stand between player and the hoop

ash basketball 2023-02-24

ash basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hold ball
  2. area that painted
  3. Stand between player and the hoop
  4. jump throw far
  5. run fast to hoop
  6. help score
  7. Move or case
  8. hits backwards
  9. miss hoop
  10. heat, or light
Down
  1. shoot from line
  2. A system of defensive play
  3. use two hands
  4. High staff turnover left
  5. Bounce back through

15 Clues: hold ball • miss hoop • help score • Move or case • use two hands • jump throw far • hits backwards • heat, or light • shoot from line • run fast to hoop • area that painted • Bounce back through • High staff turnover left • A system of defensive play • Stand between player and the hoop

Basketball Vocabulary 2023-03-10

Basketball Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. a shot made by using the backboard
  2. adding pressure to offense
  3. dribbling with two hands
  4. moving the ball to one end to another as fast as possible
  5. when a player blocks opponents from the player with the ball
  6. receiving the ball after a failed shot
  7. taking 4 steps with the ball without dribbling
  8. a type of way to score a ball
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  1. defense by area
  2. to block a player from getting a rebound
  3. a pass to a teammate to score
  4. a shot that misses the ball
  5. a line on the floor
  6. a violation where the player stops dribbling the ball, walks, then resumes dribbling
  7. when a team takes the ball from the other team

15 Clues: defense by area • a line on the floor • dribbling with two hands • adding pressure to offense • a shot that misses the ball • a pass to a teammate to score • a type of way to score a ball • a shot made by using the backboard • receiving the ball after a failed shot • to block a player from getting a rebound • taking 4 steps with the ball without dribbling • ...

Invented basketball 2022-10-21

Invented basketball crossword puzzle
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  1. a young human who is not yet an adult
  2. the lowest part of the leg, below the ankle
  3. a piece of cloth that is worn around the neck or over the hair or shoulders
  4. an animal with a thick coat, kept on farms for its meat
  5. a musical instrument like a guitar, with a long neck, a round body and four or more strings
  6. a creature like a small person with pointed ears, who has magic powers
  7. a sharp blade (= metal edge) with a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon
  8. an adult male human
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  1. a large wild animal of the dog family, that lives and hunts in groups
  2. a bird like a large duck with a long neck
  3. either of two equal parts into which something is or can be divided
  4. an adult female human
  5. the lower end of a coat or shirt sleeve at the wrist
  6. a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good
  7. a small animal that is covered in fur and has a long thin tail

15 Clues: an adult male human • an adult female human • a young human who is not yet an adult • a bird like a large duck with a long neck • the lowest part of the leg, below the ankle • the lower end of a coat or shirt sleeve at the wrist • an animal with a thick coat, kept on farms for its meat • a small animal that is covered in fur and has a long thin tail • ...

basketball words 2023-05-18

basketball words crossword puzzle
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  1. a shot that doesn't hit any of the hoop
  2. the first thing that happens in a game
  3. a shot that only hits the net and still goes in
  4. it is a athletic shot that has you grab on the rim
  5. took 3 steps
  6. when you throw a pass in the air to your teammate and they dunk it
  7. bounce the ball
  8. a shot performed when you get fouled
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  1. an easy shot under the goal
  2. a shot made behind the 3 point line
  3. it is when you get in trouble by the refs
  4. when you change directions and hands when dribbling
  5. dribbled then picked up the ball then dribbled again
  6. when you make too much contact on defense or offense
  7. you help your teammate get points

15 Clues: took 3 steps • bounce the ball • an easy shot under the goal • you help your teammate get points • a shot made behind the 3 point line • a shot performed when you get fouled • the first thing that happens in a game • a shot that doesn't hit any of the hoop • it is when you get in trouble by the refs • a shot that only hits the net and still goes in • ...

Basketball Players 2025-01-22

Basketball Players crossword puzzle
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  1. the most dominant player
  2. Jimmy buckets
  3. The golden child
  4. also known as the snake
  5. The Ant/Antman
  6. Its a pool party
  7. the G.O.A.T of basketball
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  1. The skyhook
  2. The best white boy to ever play basketball
  3. Mr.Triple Double
  4. The unibrow
  5. the best passer in basketball
  6. The best shooter to ever play basketball
  7. The rookie MVP
  8. Tragically passed away in a helicopter crash

15 Clues: The skyhook • The unibrow • Jimmy buckets • The rookie MVP • The Ant/Antman • The golden child • Mr.Triple Double • Its a pool party • also known as the snake • the most dominant player • the G.O.A.T of basketball • the best passer in basketball • The best shooter to ever play basketball • The best white boy to ever play basketball • Tragically passed away in a helicopter crash

Basketball 2024-02-14

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when you jump up and reject the ball
  2. when the grabs the rim in the hoop
  3. when you stop the other team from winning
  4. when you touch someone out of basketball play
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  1. a shot you make up close
  2. Turnover when u lose the ball
  3. when you take the ball from a opponent
  4. Three point line behind the arc
  5. Free throw something you shoot when fouled

9 Clues: a shot you make up close • Turnover when u lose the ball • Three point line behind the arc • when the grabs the rim in the hoop • when you jump up and reject the ball • when you take the ball from a opponent • when you stop the other team from winning • Free throw something you shoot when fouled • when you touch someone out of basketball play

Basketball 2024-02-29

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Team Shirt
  2. Something you can bounce and shoot with
  3. Coporate sponsor
  4. Where the game is held
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  1. A free shot after getting fouled
  2. Shoes to play basketball with
  3. Grabbing on the court
  4. Streetball
  5. Spectators

9 Clues: Team Shirt • Streetball • Spectators • Coporate sponsor • Grabbing on the court • Where the game is held • Shoes to play basketball with • A free shot after getting fouled • Something you can bounce and shoot with

BASKETBALL 2020-03-31

BASKETBALL crossword puzzle
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  1. Πως λέγεται ο καλύτερος χειριστής της μπάλας;
  2. Πόσοι είναι οι παίκτες μιας ομάδας μαζί με τους αναπληρωματικούς;
  3. Παίκτης που άλλαξε την ιστορία του μπάσκετ στην Ελλάδα.
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  1. Ποιος είναι ο προπονητής της Εθνικής μας ομάδας μπάσκετ;
  2. Πόσοι είναι οι διαιτητές σ' έναν επίσημο αγώνα μπάσκετ;
  3. Μετά από πόσα φάουλ αποβάλλεται ένας παίκτης;
  4. Ομάδα μπάσκετ της Θεσσαλονίκης με έδρα στη Χαριλάου
  5. Που έγινε πέρυσι το μουντομπάσκετ;
  6. Πόσα λεπτά διαρκεί μία περίοδος στο μπάσκετ;

9 Clues: Που έγινε πέρυσι το μουντομπάσκετ; • Πόσα λεπτά διαρκεί μία περίοδος στο μπάσκετ; • Μετά από πόσα φάουλ αποβάλλεται ένας παίκτης; • Πως λέγεται ο καλύτερος χειριστής της μπάλας; • Ομάδα μπάσκετ της Θεσσαλονίκης με έδρα στη Χαριλάου • Πόσοι είναι οι διαιτητές σ' έναν επίσημο αγώνα μπάσκετ; • Παίκτης που άλλαξε την ιστορία του μπάσκετ στην Ελλάδα. • ...

Basketball 2023-06-13

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The LA BasketBall team
  2. The Toronto Basketball team
  3. The NY Basketball team
  4. The Miami Basketball team
  5. The Chicago BasketBall team
  6. The Philadelphia Basketball team
  7. The Brooklyn Basketbsll team
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  1. The Orlando Basketball team
  2. A fun game you play with a nest and a ball
  3. A Chicago Basketball team

10 Clues: The LA BasketBall team • The NY Basketball team • A Chicago Basketball team • The Miami Basketball team • The Orlando Basketball team • The Toronto Basketball team • The Chicago BasketBall team • The Brooklyn Basketbsll team • The Philadelphia Basketball team • A fun game you play with a nest and a ball

Basketball 2025-04-02

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. last name of Timberwolves center in the 23-24 playoffs.
  2. Head coach of the warriors
  3. Last name of best women's Iowa college basketball player.
  4. What Bam Adebayo lived in as a kid
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  1. Has the record for the most points in the league (2023)
  2. First name of 23-24 NBA rookie of the year
  3. Last name of best shooter in the NBA
  4. Last name of Dukes best player in 24-25 season
  5. Nickname of Anthony Edwards

9 Clues: Head coach of the warriors • Nickname of Anthony Edwards • What Bam Adebayo lived in as a kid • Last name of best shooter in the NBA • First name of 23-24 NBA rookie of the year • Last name of Dukes best player in 24-25 season • Has the record for the most points in the league (2023) • last name of Timberwolves center in the 23-24 playoffs. • ...

basketball 2023-04-11

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what the ball goes through
  2. shirt with a number on the back and the front
  3. how to know the score
  4. what you dribble and pass
  5. know when to stop playing
Down
  1. 1-10 minutes
  2. makes the calls
  3. how the ball moves down court
  4. how the ball gets to teammates

9 Clues: 1-10 minutes • makes the calls • how to know the score • what you dribble and pass • know when to stop playing • what the ball goes through • how the ball moves down court • how the ball gets to teammates • shirt with a number on the back and the front

basketball 2024-12-12

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Triple Double
  2. Greatest basketball player of all time
  3. Henry Washed and old NFL running back on the ravens
  4. Honeybuns
Down
  1. Best rookie receiver
  2. The claw
  3. The suns beat this team in the playoffs 2 years ago 4-1
  4. jackson 2x fraud mvp
  5. Sheduer sanders draft team

9 Clues: The claw • Honeybuns • Triple Double • Best rookie receiver • jackson 2x fraud mvp • Sheduer sanders draft team • Greatest basketball player of all time • Henry Washed and old NFL running back on the ravens • The suns beat this team in the playoffs 2 years ago 4-1

basketball 2026-01-21

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the best player
  2. Stop the ball
  3. when it crosses the boundary
  4. the play where you try to score the ball
  5. 1-2 shots without interruption
Down
  1. learning and improving
  2. running in basketball
  3. Tells you to do stuff
  4. Running into the offense
  5. the play where you stop the ball

10 Clues: Stop the ball • the best player • running in basketball • Tells you to do stuff • learning and improving • Running into the offense • when it crosses the boundary • 1-2 shots without interruption • the play where you stop the ball • the play where you try to score the ball

Basketball 2025-12-04

Basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Black and White team
  2. #1 pick in 2023 draft
  3. Last years Championship team
  4. All-time scoring leader
  5. Last years dunk contest winner
Down
  1. 3pt leader
  2. Greatest PF in spurs history
  3. Slim Reaper
  4. First ever In-season tournament winner

9 Clues: 3pt leader • Slim Reaper • Black and White team • #1 pick in 2023 draft • All-time scoring leader • Greatest PF in spurs history • Last years Championship team • Last years dunk contest winner • First ever In-season tournament winner

basketball 2025-10-08

basketball crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A play where the team that gains possession of the ball quickly moves it down the court to try and score before the defense can set up.
  2. A pass that leads directly to a made basket.
  3. to slam the ball through the hoop without touching the rim
  4. An illegal play, such as pushing or holding.
  5. The act of bouncing the ball repeatedly with one hand while walking or running.
Down
  1. A shot made from behind the three-point line, which is worth three points.
  2. A move where a player quickly switches the ball from one hand to the other while dribbling
  3. A start to the game or a tie-breaker where two opposing players jump to tap the ball to a teammate after a referee tosses it up.
  4. A defensive strategy where players are assigned a specific area of the court to guard instead of a single opponent.

9 Clues: A pass that leads directly to a made basket. • An illegal play, such as pushing or holding. • to slam the ball through the hoop without touching the rim • A shot made from behind the three-point line, which is worth three points. • The act of bouncing the ball repeatedly with one hand while walking or running. • ...