Basketball

NBA (National Basketball Association) Official Web Site - Find out the latest about NBA developments at the official NBA Web site. Download pictures, video highlights and summaries of the latest action. You'll also be able to delve into detailed team and player information with this as your starting point.

2003-04 NBA Season Preview - The NBA season starts October 28! For a complete preview of the upcoming season and an in-depth look at all 29 teams and their potential, turn to About.com's Pro Basketball Guide Brendan McGovern.

Kobe Bryant Charged with Sexual Assault - The Lakers' Kobe Bryant is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Follow what's going on with this MSN/ESPN news round-up. Look for the July 21 poll that allows you to share your thoughts about the case and to compare your feelings with what others are saying.

NBA 2003 Draft - Visit the NBA's official Web site for 2003 NBA Draft results. Don't miss the photo gallery of new NBA faces.

San Antonio Spurs - NBA Champions - Official Site - The Spurs are on top of the NBA after winning the series against the New Jersey Nets 4-2. Here's the official site of the San Antonio Spurs, where you can learn more about your favorite team's battle for the championship. Review season stats for each player and peruse the A-Z fan guide.

Men's College Basketball Coverage from ESPN - ESPN provides reliable and complete coverage of men’s college basketball. Find up-to-date news stories, schedules, rankings and statistics, as well as weekly columns from basketball gurus Dick Vitale and Andy Katz.

College Basketball Recruiting from OCSN - If you're interested in which teams are recruiting the nation’s top high school talent, head to this site, where you'll find a ranking of the top 25 classes for 2004. A tool allows you to see every recruiting class for every Division I men’s and women’s basketball program from 1999 through 2004.

Talk College Hoops at Rivals.com - Do you want to talk college hoops? Go to the rivals.com site, pick a conference, then pick your team. Each team site has a message board where fans discuss the latest news and share thoughts with other fans.

Women’s College Basketball Coverage from CNN/Sports Illustrated - For complete coverage of women’s college basketball, the ESPN site has all of the information you need. Locate rankings, news stories, video, gossip and more.

Michael Jordan - Official Site - If you are looking for information on Michael Jordan, his official Web site is a slam dunk. Get the latest news on Michael, as well as his career stats and photos. You can even ask Mike a question.

Lebron James - Official Site - Lebron James, the high school phenomenon, is destined to be the number one draft pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in this year's NBA draft. At this official site (still in development), find out all there is to know about this future NBA All Star.

Shaquille O’Neal - If Shaquille O’Neal is your man, turn his official Web site for photos of Shaq on and off the court, current information on his play with the Lakers and career stats. Don't miss the Shaq Growth Chart in the Fun Center. Would you believe he was wearing size 10-1/2 shoes at age 12?

Yao Ming Mania - Last year’s number one draft pick, Yao Ming, has made a huge impact in the NBA. Visit this site dedicated to the 7-foot, 5-inch superstar for a day-by-day analysis of his career, plus read his current press quotes, analytical articles and comments from all of the doubters who said he would fail.

Basketball Inventor James Naismith, from About.com's Inventors Site - For a detailed account of the origin of the game, including the patent of the first basketball, plus links for the original rules of the game and a biography of James Naismith, visit About.com's Inventors site.

History of Basketball from the Basketball Hall of Fame - For complete coverage of the history of basketball, the best place is the Basketball Hall of Fame’s history page, which includes detailed accounts of James Naismith's original game and the history of the professional game, plus records and rules. Visit the Hoop Hall in Springfield, MA.

History of Women's Basketball from the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame - The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Web site provides a succinct timeline of events in women’s basketball history.

NBA History from CBS SportsLine - Searching for statistics? Find a complete history of NBA stats at CBS SportsLine.com. This comprehensive database includes year-by-year standings, stats leaders, playoff results and yearly awards. You'll also find a listing of Hall of Fame inductees by team.

WNBA - Official Site - Check out the latest action from this year's WNBA season at the league's official site. Get information on the players, team schedules and WNBA statistics. Download the latest highlights, or even pretend to be your own team General Manager by plaing WNBA Virtual GM.

WNBA Basketball News from ESPN - Get complete coverage of the WNBA at ESPN’s Web site. Read about the latest happenings and game summaries and check schedules, standings and rosters. Chat with other WNBA fans, or just rant about a bad game call on ESPN's WNBA message board.

WNBA All Stars - Vote Now - Vote now for the WNBA All Star selections at the WNBA's official Web site. The All Star game is scheduled for July 12, 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Sue Bird Pictures from the Unofficial Sue Bird Web Site - If you are looking for pictures of Sue Bird, the 2002 No. 1 draft pick and Seattle Storm point guard, you need to go no further than this unofficial site dedicated to one of the league's most popular players.

WNBA's Newest Team - Connecticut Sun - From About Hartford - Read about the WNBA’s newest team, the Connecticut Sun, the first WNBA team owned by a non-NBA owner and located in a non-NBA city. The Connecticut Sun is owned by and based at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.