March Madness

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Across
  1. 2. The metal ring the ball goes through to score
  2. 3. The last teams left in the tournament name
  3. 6. pointer A long shot worth three points
  4. 7. The start of the game when the ref tosses the ball up
  5. 8. The board behind the hoop
  6. 9. Bouncing the ball while moving
  7. 12. Position that is responsible for the tipoff
  8. 14. A powerful jump shot right into the hoop
  9. 16. Taking the ball away from the other team
Down
  1. 1. The playing surface for basketball
  2. 4. The string hanging under the hoop
  3. 5. The person who watches the game and calls fouls
  4. 10. The tournament bracket shows which teams play next
  5. 11. When a player breaks a rule, or is too physical
  6. 13. Catching the ball after a missed shot
  7. 15. A close shot off the backboard