basketball

noun

bas·ket·ball ˈba-skit-ˌbȯl

often attributive

: a usually indoor court game between two teams of usually five players each who score by tossing an inflated ball through a raised goal

also : the ball used in this game

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How to Watch #1 UCLA at #6 USC Women's Basketball: Date: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 Time: 10:00 PM ET Channel: Peacock exclusive Stream: Peacock (watch now) At 23-0 overall and 11-0 in the Big Ten, UCLA is the only undefeated team in Division I basketball, men's or women's. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Aside from what he’s done individually, Towns’ skill set and presence has helped create one of the best offenses in basketball. —

James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 In addition to the educators were fired or resigned, the campus’ athletic director, head varsity girls’ basketball coach and an assistant football coach have been placed on administrative leave with pay until the criminal and administrative investigations are completed, school officials said. —

Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025 Rather than spend an excessive amount of time on travel in a four-day span during the second half of a 20-game marathon Big 12 season, the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team has turned upcoming games against Utah and BYU into a two-game road trip. —

Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for basketball