Larry Bird Quotes

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  1. “I’ve got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.” Larry Bird.
  2. “There are many times when you are better off practicing than playing, but most people just don’t understand that.” Larry Bird
  3. “I think a lot of blue-collar people related to me because a lot of people work for their money.” Larry Bird
  4. “It makes me sick when I see a guy just stare at a loose ball and watch it go out of bounds.” Larry Bird
  5. “I’m a firm believer in that you play the way you practice.” Larry Bird.
  6. “Tomorrow night’s the last game of the trip, I’m going to play this one left-handed, at least through three quarters.” Larry Bird.
  7. “When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.” Larry Bird
  8. “My opinion about basketball, the way I was taught, was when you step on the court, you play to win.” Larry Bird.
  9. “I wasn’t real quick, and I wasn’t real strong. Some guys will just take off and it’s like, whoa. So I beat them with my mind and my fundamentals.” Larry Bird
  10. “A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.” Larry Bird
  11. .”I knew I was as good as anybody. That’s not really bragging; it’s just that I’d put the time in.” Larry Bird.
  12. “I don’t know if I practiced more than anybody, but I sure practiced enough. I still wonder if somebody – somewhere – was practicing more than me.” Larry Bird
  13. “When I was a player, I didn’t expect my teammates to play the way I did. I did expect them to work hard every day and get better. And I never learned anything by losing.” Larry Bird
  14. “When I go to the line I’m thinking ‘All net’. When I don’t think that, I’m likely to miss.” Larry Bird.
  15. “Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.” Larry Bird
  16. “Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It’s being able to take it as well as dish it out. That’s the only way you’re going to get respect from the players.” Larry Bird
  17. “Don’t let winning make you soft. Don’t let losing make you quit. Don’t let your teammates down in any situation.” Larry Bird.
  18. “I really don’t like talking about money. All I can say is that the Good Lord must have wanted me to have it.” Larry Bird
  19. “Once you are labeled ‘the best’ you want to stay up there, and you can’t do it by loafing around.” Larry Bird
  20. “You never make any of the shots you never take. 87% of the ones you do take, you’ll miss too. I make 110% of my shots.”
  21. “I always know what’s happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.” Larry Bird
  22. “Hey, coach, you better get somebody else out here to guard me because I’m killing this guy.” Larry Bird

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2025 March Madness Jokes

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best 2025 March Madness college basketball jokes.
  2. This March, do you think I could make some money selling a Cooper Flagg Flag?
  3. What did the March say to all the madness?… What’s all that bracket. (March Jokes)
  4. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  5. What is the secret to winning a National Basketball Championship? “The secret is to have eight great players, and four others who will cheer like crazy.” Jerry Tarkanian (Final Four Jokes & Nevada Jokes)
  6. A grandson was visiting his grandfather at the nursing home. When the boy walked into the room, the grandfather smiled. The boy enthusiastically said, “Grandpa you have March Madness teeth! You are down to your Final Four!” (Final Four Jokes / Grandparent Jokes / Dentist Jokes)
  7. What’s a March Madness cheerleader’s favorite color?… Yeller! (Cheerleading Jokes & Crayon Jokes)
  8. “We have a great bunch of outside shooters; unfortunately, all our games are played indoors.” Weldon Drew (New Mexico Jokes)
  9. “I told one player, ‘Son, I can’t understand it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’” Frank Layden (Grammar Jokes & New York Jokes)
  10. “He’s great on the court,” a sportswriter said of a college basketball player in an interview with his coach. “But’s how’s his scholastic work?” “Why, he makes straight A’s,” replied the coach. “Wonderful!” said the sportswriter. “Yes,” agreed the coach, “but his B’s are a little crooked.” (Grammar Jokes)
  11. What do March Madness basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Cheerleading Jokes)
  12. What schools are part of the Crayola March Madness?… Brown University, Creighton Bluejays Butler Blue mascot, Duke Blue Devils, Harvard Crimson, Tulane Green Wave.
  13. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  14. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A March Madness basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  15. Sports Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team? Frustrated losing March Madness coach: I support that 100%!
  16. Crime increases in Kansas during March Madness. There is a Tik Tok sensation… The Kansas Jayhawk Jay Walk.
  17. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the college basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  18. What is the unofficial candy bar of March Madness?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  19. Where do Notre Dame fans sit to watch games during March Madness?… Paddy O’Furniture. (St. Patrick’s Day Jokes)
  20. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  21. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #2 seed loses to a #15 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  22. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #3 seed loses to a #14 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  23. What do you call the NCAA tourney when a higher seed loses to a lower seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  24. What do you call it when your team loses in the NCAA tournament?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  25. Why do most college basketball players only play 14 holes of golf?… Because they can’t make it to the Final Four.
  26. Why doesn’t BYU want to be this year’s Cinderella team?… Because the school considers the movie to be inappropriate. (Movie Jokes / Disney Jokes / Cinderella Jokes / Utah Jokes)
  27. Why are college coaches & players so excited to make it to the last hole in golf?… They love the final fore. (Final Four Jokes & Golf Jokes)
  28. Why did the March Madness basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  29. I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  30. Why was the March Madness basketball court all wet?… All the players were dribbling on it!
  31. What drops during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Snow. (Snow Jokes)
  32. What drops during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Rain. 
  33. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good March Madness knock-knock joke?
  34. Why couldn’t the The Most Outstanding basketball player listen to his music?… Because he broke a record! (Music Jokes)
  35. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good March Madness knock knock jokes? (June Jokes Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  36. Why did the March Madness team have a frog in the starting lineup?… Because he could make jump shots. (Frog Jokes)
  37. Did you hear one March Madness team is dressing only 7 players?… The rest dress themselves.
  38. What does a March Madness basketball player say when he misses?… Shoot.
  39. Why is the basketball arena hot after the Final Four game?… Because all the fans have left.
  40. What do you call a higher seeded basketball team that loses in the 1st Round… A bawl club.
  41. What do you call an unbelievable story about a basketball team’s underdog win in the Final Four?… A tall tale. (Book Jokes)

March Madness Jokes

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best March Madness college basketball jokes.
  2. What is the #1 social event for college basketball players?… The Big Dance!
  3. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: This March, do you think I could make some money selling a Cooper Flagg Flag?
  4. What is the secret to winning a National Basketball Championship? “The secret is to have eight great players, and four others who will cheer like crazy.” Jerry Tarkanian (Final Four Jokes & Nevada Jokes)
  5. March Madness 1983: How would you describe NC State’s last second play to beat the University of Houston in 1983?… Alley Whoooooooooooops! (North Carolina Jokes & Texas Jokes)
  6. What’s a March Madness cheerleader’s favorite color?… Yeller! (Cheerleading Jokes & Crayon Jokes)
  7. March Madness 2023: Did you know Angel Reese’s favorite movie is Barbie…. She is nicknamed the Bayou Barbie.
  8. March Madness 2023: How did Angel Reese and her teammates celebrate the National Championship?… With Reeses Pieces.
  9. March Madness 1983: What is a heart surgeon’s favorite college basketball team of all time?… 1983 N.C. State NCAA Champions – the Cardiac Pack.
  10. March Madness 1979: Who is the Audubon’s Society’s favorite Final Four Player of all-time?… Larry Bird. (Bird Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  11. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when Clyde Drexler picked up his 4th foul in the Championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  12. Why was the basketball arena hot during the 2021 NCAA basketball tournament?… No fans. (Covid Jokes)
  13. March Madness 2022An Angel Came to Coach Calipari: Coach I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is when it is all said and done, despite a few NCAA violations, you are going to heaven. The bad news is you will have to face St. Peter again. (Cemetery Jokes & Kentucky Jokes)
  14. March Madness 2023: Some people describe the historic 2023 Final Four as wonderful?… I would describe it as “ONE” derless. (Final Four Teams #4MW UConn Huskies (5th title, 5th title game, 6th Final Four) Runner-up #5S San Diego State Aztecs (1st title game, 1st Final Four) Semifinalists #9E Florida Atlantic Owls (1st Final Four) #5MW Miami Hurricanes (1st Final Four)
  15. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did the Alabama equipment manager clean the basketball uniforms before the 1st trip to the Final Four in 2024?… With “Roll Tide.”
  16. March Madness 2023: How did the #1 Purdue fans react to the loss to #16 Fairleigh Dickinson? … They were boiling mad. (New Jersey Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  17. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the most viewed NCAA Championship game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State vs. Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  18. March Madness 1979 How did Michigan State defeat the Sycamores of Indiana State in the 1979 Championship game?… It was Magic.
  19. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s NIL deal… he will be a spokesman for the NRA.
  20. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 watched show on TV Land during the Women’s Final Four in Cleveland in 2024?… MASH, the fans love Hawkeye.
  21. What schools are part of the Crayola March Madness?… Brown University, Creighton Bluejays Butler Blue mascot, Duke Blue Devils, Harvard Crimson, Tulane Green Wave.
  22. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  23. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Yale knock of Kentucky in the 1st round?… It is not the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog.
  24. March Madness 2023: Did you know Angel Reese’s favorite movie is Barbie…. She is nicknamed the Bayou Barbie.
  25. March Madness 2023: How did Angel Reese and her teammates celebrate the National Championship?… With Reeses Pieces.
  26. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A March Madness basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  27. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 drink in Phoneix, Arizona during 2024 Final Four Weekend?… The Boilermaker, in honor of Zach Edey and Purdue.
  28. March Madness 2023: How did #16 Fairleigh Dickinson upset #1 Purdue?… Not really sure. I guess it just was their knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  29. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn make it to the 2024 Final Four?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  30. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn win back-to-back NCAA Final Fours?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  31. What is the unofficial candy bar of college basketball tournament?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  32. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who are the ghosts cheering for in the 2024 March Madness?… Northwestern. They love Boo Buie.
  33. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 Final Four basketball was invited to the prom?… NC State. They have two DJs. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (Prom Jokes)
  34. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What did the announcer say when Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist, Jamal Shead, went down with an injury?… “Houston, we have a problem.”
  35. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Clemson knock of Baylor to advance to the Sweet 16?… The scratched and clawed.
  36. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 March Madness fans need an XXL size hat?… More head State. (Hat Jokes)
  37. What is Caitlin Clark’s #1 TV show?… MASH, she loves Hawkeye
  38. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Why didn’t #12 Grand Canyon University knock of #4 Alabama to advance to the Sweet 16?… The talent gap was too wide.
  39. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Is it weird the James Madison Dukes played Duke?
  40. 2021 March Madness Jokes: Who had Oral Roberts advancing in their March Madness bracket?… The American Dental Association! (Dentist Jokes & Oklahoma Jokes)
  41. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s possible NIL deals… it is between Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops.
  42. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who did the Alaskan Iditarod team cheer for in the 2024 NCAA March Madness?… The UConn Huskies. (2023 March Madness Jokes)
  43. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  44. March Madness 2023: Did you know the Netherlands set a viewing record for watching the Final Four in 2023… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)
  45. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Legends who competed against each other for the 1st time in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State & Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  46. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Alabama get the to the 2024 Final Four in Arizona?… They rolled on in!
  47. March Madness 2023: How did #16 Fairleigh Dickinson upset #1 Purdue?… Not really sure. I guess it just was their knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  48. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who is a lumberjack’s favorite March Madness player?… Kansas guard Nick “Timber” lake.  (Kansas Jokes)
  49. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is a boxer’s favorite college basketball team?… The DUKES of James Madison. (Boxing Jokes)
  50. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Hall of Famer who went 33 – 1, losing the NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State (Canoe Jokes)
  51. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars started missing free throws at the end of the championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  52. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did North Carolina beat Michigan State to advance to the Sweet 16?… They dug their Tar Heels” on defense.
  53. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Which Final Four locker room has the best music?… NC State. They have two DJs on the team. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (365 Music Jokes)
  54. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Clemson knock of Baylor to advance to the Sweet 16?… The scratched and clawed.
  55. March Madness 2023: How did the #15 Princeton Tigers get to the Sweet 16 beating #2 Arizona and #7 Missouri?… They scratched and clawed. (New Jersey Jokes)
  56. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Why didn’t #12 Grand Canyon University knock of #4 Alabama to advance to the Sweet 16?… The talent gap was too wide.
  57. March Madness 2023: In the post-game interview, Coach Tobin Anderson was asked, how come you were not able to continue the Cinderella story and knock off FAU?… Not really sure. We worked our tails off. I guess it just wasn’t our knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  58. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Legends who competed against each other for the 1st time in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State & Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  59. March Madness 2023: How did the #15 Princeton Tigers get to the Sweet 16 beating #2 Arizona and #7 Missouri?… They scratched and clawed. (New Jersey Jokes)
  60. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is Caitlin Clark’s #1 TV show?… MASH, she loves Hawkeye.
  61. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is a boxer’s favorite March Madness team?… The DUKES of James Madison. (Boxing Jokes)
  62. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you see #1 Purdue crushed #8 Utah State 106 – 67?… They were boiling hot!
  63. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did North Carolina beat Michigan State to advance to the Sweet 16?… They dug their Tar Heels” on defense.
  64. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Is it weird the James Madison Dukes played Duke?
  65. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did the Alabama equipment manager clean the basketball uniforms before the 1st trip to the Final Four in 2024?… With “Roll Tide.”
  66. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn make it to the 2024 Final Four?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  67. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who is the scariest player in the 2024 March Madness?… Boo Buie.
  68. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What did the announcer say when Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist went down with an injury?… “Houston, we have a problem.”
  69. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who are the ghosts cheering for in the 2024 March Madness?… Northwestern. They love Boo Buie.
  70. What do you call an unbelievable story about a basketball team’s underdog win in the Final Four?… A tall tale. (Book Jokes)
  71. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What song was playing in the streets of Grambling, Louisiana after the First Four victory in 2024?… “Grambling on” by Led Zeppelin. (365 Music Jokes & Louisiana Jokes)
  72. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Hall of Famer who went 33 – 1, losing the NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State (Canoe Jokes)
  73. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars started missing free throws at the end of the championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  74. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who do skiers cheer for during the 2024 March Madness?… The UConn Hu skies. (Dog Jokes & March Madness Jokes)
  75. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the programs that appeared in their 1st Final Four in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  76. What do you call an Alaskan in a Final Four basketball game?… A referee.
  77. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the coach who appeared in his 1st Final Four in his first season as a Division I college coach in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  78. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What song was playing in the streets of Grambling, Louisiana after the First Four victory in 2024?… “Grambling on” by Led Zeppelin. (365 Music Jokes & Louisiana Jokes)
  79. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars free throws in the championship game 10/19 (53%)?… Houston, we have a problem.

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  2. What is the #1 social event for college basketball players?… The Big Dance!
  3. What did the March say to all the madness?… What’s all that bracket. (March Jokes)
  4. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  5. What is the secret to winning a National Basketball Championship? “The secret is to have eight great players, and four others who will cheer like crazy.” Jerry Tarkanian (Final Four Jokes & Nevada Jokes)
  6. A grandson was visiting his grandfather at the nursing home. When the boy walked into the room, the grandfather smiled. The boy enthusiastically said, “Grandpa you have March Madness teeth! You are down to your Final Four!” (Final Four Jokes / Grandparent Jokes / Dentist Jokes)
  7. What’s a March Madness cheerleader’s favorite color?… Yeller! (Cheerleading Jokes & Crayon Jokes)
  8. “We have a great bunch of outside shooters; unfortunately, all our games are played indoors.” Weldon Drew (New Mexico Jokes)
  9. “I told one player, ‘Son, I can’t understand it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’” Frank Layden (Grammar Jokes & New York Jokes)
  10. “He’s great on the court,” a sportswriter said of a college basketball player in an interview with his coach. “But’s how’s his scholastic work?” “Why, he makes straight A’s,” replied the coach. “Wonderful!” said the sportswriter. “Yes,” agreed the coach, “but his B’s are a little crooked.” (Grammar Jokes)
  11. What do March Madness basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Cheerleading Jokes)
  12. What schools are part of the Crayola March Madness?… Brown University, Creighton Bluejays Butler Blue mascot, Duke Blue Devils, Harvard Crimson, Tulane Green Wave.
  13. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  14. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A March Madness basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  15. Sports Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team? Frustrated losing March Madness coach: I support that 100%!
  16. Crime increases in Kansas during March Madness. There is a Tik Tok sensation… The Kansas Jayhawk Jay Walk.
  17. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the college basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  18. What is the unofficial candy bar of March Madness?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  19. Where do Notre Dame fans sit to watch games during March Madness?… Paddy O’Furniture. (St. Patrick’s Day Jokes)
  20. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  21. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #2 seed loses to a #15 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  22. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #3 seed loses to a #14 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  23. What do you call the NCAA tourney when a higher seed loses to a lower seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  24. What do you call it when your team loses in the NCAA tournament?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  25. Why do most college basketball players only play 14 holes of golf?… Because they can’t make it to the Final Four.
  26. Why doesn’t BYU want to be this year’s Cinderella team?… Because the school considers the movie to be inappropriate. (Movie Jokes / Disney Jokes / Cinderella Jokes / Utah Jokes)
  27. Why are college coaches & players so excited to make it to the last hole in golf?… They love the final fore. (Final Four Jokes & Golf Jokes)
  28. Why did the March Madness basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  29. I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  30. Why was the March Madness basketball court all wet?… All the players were dribbling on it!
  31. What drops during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Snow. (Snow Jokes)
  32. What drops during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Rain. 
  33. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good March Madness knock-knock joke?
  34. Why couldn’t the The Most Outstanding basketball player listen to his music?… Because he broke a record! (Music Jokes)
  35. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good March Madness knock knock jokes? (June Jokes Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  36. Why did the March Madness team have a frog in the starting lineup?… Because he could make jump shots. (Frog Jokes)
  37. Did you hear one March Madness team is dressing only 7 players?… The rest dress themselves.
  38. What does a March Madness basketball player say when he misses?… Shoot.
  39. Why is the basketball arena hot after the Final Four game?… Because all the fans have left.
  40. What do you call a higher seeded basketball team that loses in the 1st Round… A bawl club.
  41. What do you call an unbelievable story about a basketball team’s underdog win in the Final Four?… A tall tale. (Book Jokes)

101 College Basketball Jokes

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best college basketball jokes.
  2. March Madness 1983: How would you describe NC State’s last second play to beat the University of Houston in 1983?… Alley Whoooooooooooops! (North Carolina Jokes & Texas Jokes)
  3. “We have a great bunch of outside shooters; unfortunately, all our games are played indoors.” Weldon Drew (New Mexico Jokes)
  4. “I told one player, ‘Son, I can’t understand it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’” Frank Layden (Grammar Jokes & New York Jokes)
  5. What is the secret to winning a National Basketball Championship? “The secret is to have eight great players, and four others who will cheer like crazy.” Jerry Tarkanian (Final Four Jokes & Nevada Jokes)
  6. A grandson was visiting his grandfather at the nursing home. When the boy walked into the room, the grandfather smiled. The boy enthusiastically said, “Grandpa you have March Madness teeth! You are down to your Final Four!” (Final Four Jokes / Grandparent Jokes / Dentist Jokes)
  7. “All I know is, as long as I led the Southeastern Conference in scoring, my grades would be fine.” Charles Barkley (Alabama Jokes)
  8. March Madness 2022An Angel Came to Coach Calipari: Coach I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is when it is all said and done, despite a few NCAA violations, you are going to heaven. The bad news is you will have to face St. Peter again. (Cemetery Jokes & Kentucky Jokes)
  9. What is a heart surgeon’s favorite college basketball team of all time?… 1983 N.C. State NCAA Champions – the Cardiac Pack.
  10. March Madness 2023: Some people describe the historic 2023 Final Four as wonderful?… I would describe it as “ONE” derless.
  11. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did the Alabama equipment manager clean the basketball uniforms before the 1st trip to the Final Four in 2024?… With “Roll Tide.”
  12. What college basketball team is the favorite of Dr. Seuss?… The Indiana “Who” siers. (Dr. Seuss Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  13. March Madness 2023: How did the #1 Purdue fans react to the loss to #16 Fairleigh Dickinson? … They were boiling mad. (New Jersey Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  14. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the most viewed NCAA Championship game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State vs. Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  15. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when Clyde Drexler picked up his 4th foul in the Championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  16. If “Pistol” Pete Maravich played in March Madness today… he would get a sweet NIL deal from the NRA.
  17. March Madness 1979 How did Michigan State defeat the Sycamores of Indiana State in the 1979 Championship game?… It was Magic.
  18. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s NIL deal… he will be a spokesman for the NRA.
  19. Why is North Carolina always one of the top college basketball programs?… They always dig their heels in on defense. (North Carolina Jokes)
  20. Who is a florist’s favorite March Madness player of all-time?… Jalen Rose of the Fab 5. (Flower Jokes & Michigan Jokes)
  21. Why did the college basketball player take an art class?… Because he wanted to learn how to draw fouls!
  22. When Austin Peay University had a player named Fly Williams, the students would chant, “The Fly is open! Let’s go Peay!” (Tennessee Jokes
  23. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 watched show on TV Land during the Women’s Final Four in Cleveland in 2024?… MASH, the fans love Hawkeye.
  24. March Madness 1979: Who is the Audubon’s Society’s favorite Final Four Player of all-time?… Larry Bird. (Bird Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  25. Duke fans have trouble spelling “Krzyzewski.” UNC fans have trouble spelling “Williams.” (Grammar Jokes & North Carolina Jokes)
  26. What college basketball Hall of Fame coach would be a great school administrator…. Dean Smith (North Carolina Jokes)
  27. Grandfather: Bet I can tell you the score before the game starts! Grandson: No Way! Grandfather: 0-0. (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  28. What did the March say to all the madness?… What’s all that bracket. (March Jokes)
  29. What do you call an Alaskan in a Final Four basketball game?… A referee.
  30. What schools are part of the Crayola March Madness?… Brown University, Creighton Bluejays Butler Blue mascot, Duke Blue Devils, Harvard Crimson, Tulane Green Wave.
  31. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s possible NIL deals… it is between Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops.
  32. What did Delaware to the college basketball game?… Idaho, Alaska. Maybe her New Jersey. (Top 50 State Jokes & Basketball Jokes)
  33. Wolf Moon JokesNC State Basketball… The unofficial college basketball team of the Wolf Moon.
  34. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Yale knock of Kentucky in the 1st round?… It is not the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog.
  35. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What did the announcer say when Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist, Jamal Shead, went down with an injury?… “Houston, we have a problem.”
  36. March Madness 2023: How did #16 Fairleigh Dickinson upset #1 Purdue?… Not really sure. I guess it just was their knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  37. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Why didn’t #12 Grand Canyon University knock of #4 Alabama to advance to the Sweet 16?… The talent gap was too wide.
  38. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn make it to the 2024 Final Four?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  39. Why did the college basketball player get a job at the bakery?… He wanted to create more turnovers.
  40. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Is it weird the James Madison Dukes played Duke?
  41. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who are the ghosts cheering for in the 2024 March Madness?… Northwestern. They love Boo Buie.
  42. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the college basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  43. Why did the basketball player go to jail?… Because he was bouncing checks!
  44. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  45. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A March Madness basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  46. What do you call it when your team loses in the NCAA tournament?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  47. Why do Elite Eight fans only play 14 holes of golf?… Because they can’t make it to the Final Four. (Golf Jokes & Final Four Jokes)
  48. Basketball coaches have really focused on “Stop the Steal” since it was introduced in 2016… They really value limiting turnovers and ball security. (Election Jokes)
  49. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 March Madness fans need an XXL size hat?… More head State. (Hat Jokes)
  50. “He’s great on the court,” a sportswriter said of a college basketball player in an interview with his coach. “But’s how’s his scholastic work?” “Why, he makes straight A’s,” replied the coach. “Wonderful!” said the sportswriter. “Yes,” agreed the coach, “but his B’s are a little crooked.” (Grammar Jokes)
  51. What do March Madness basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Cheerleading Jokes)
  52. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 Final Four basketball was invited to the prom?… NC State. They have two DJs. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (Prom Jokes)
  53. They’re a team in transition… They’re going from bad to worse.
  54. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  55. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 drink in Phoneix, Arizona during 2024 Final Four Weekend?… The Boilermaker, in honor of Zach Edey and Purdue.
  56. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who did the Alaskan Iditarod team cheer for in the 2024 NCAA March Madness?… The UConn Huskies. (2023 March Madness Jokes)
  57. March Madness 2023: Did you know the Netherlands set a viewing record for watching the Final Four in 2023… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)
  58. What do you call a University of Arkansas basketball player who never passes the basketball?… A ball hog. (Arkansas Jokes)
  59. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is Caitlin Clark’s #1 TV show?… MASH, she loves Hawkeye.
  60. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Legends who competed against each other for the 1st time in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State & Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  61. Sports Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team? Frustrated losing March Madness coach: I support that 100%!
  62. How did Alabama get the to the 2024 Final Four in Arizona?… They rolled on in!
  63. 2021 March Madness Jokes: Who had Oral Roberts advancing in their March Madness bracket?… The American Dental Association! (Dentist Jokes & Oklahoma Jokes)
  64. What is the unofficial candy bar of the NCAA basketball tournament?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  65. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  66. “No, but they gave one to me anyway.” – L.A. Lakers rookie Elden Campbell when asked if he earned a degree at Clemson University (College Jokes & California Jokes)
  67. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  68. What do you call it when your team loses in the NCAA tournament?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  69. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars started missing free throws at the end of the championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  70. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  71. Why did the March Madness basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  72. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did North Carolina beat Michigan State to advance to the Sweet 16?… They dug their Tar Heels” on defense.
  73. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Which Final Four locker room has the best music?… NC State. They have two DJs on the team. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (365 Music Jokes)
  74. “The best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores.” (Not always true anymore!) Al McGuire Marquette Basketball Coach (Michigan Jokes)
  75. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Clemson knock of Baylor to advance to the Sweet 16?… The scratched and clawed.
  76. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who is a lumberjack’s favorite March Madness player?… Kansas guard Nick “Timber” lake.  (Kansas Jokes)
  77. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 Final Four basketball was invited to the homecoming dance?… NC State. They have two DJs. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (Prom Jokes)
  78. What would be a great Final Four warm-up song?… (W)hoo(m)p! (There It Is) by Tag Team(365 Music Jokes)
  79. March Madness 2023: How did the #15 Princeton Tigers get to the Sweet 16 beating #2 Arizona and #7 Missouri?… They scratched and clawed. (New Jersey Jokes)
  80. What does a March Madness basketball player say when he misses?… Shoot.
  81. Why didn’t the struggling NCAA basketball team have a website?… They can’t string three W’s together. (Computer Jokes)
  82. Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team?… She ran away from the ball. (Cinderella Jokes)
  83. What do you call an unbelievable story about a basketball team’s underdog win in the Final Four?… A tall tale. (Book Jokes)
  84. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What song was playing in the streets of Grambling, Louisiana after the First Four victory in 2024?… “Grambling on” by Led Zeppelin. (365 Music Jokes & Louisiana Jokes)
  85. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Hall of Famer who went 33 – 1, losing the NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State (Canoe Jokes)
  86. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who do skiers cheer for during the 2024 March Madness?… The UConn Hu skies. (Dog Jokes & March Madness Jokes)
  87. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the programs that appeared in their 1st Final Four in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  88. “When Xavier McDaniel plays against Orlando Wooldridge, it’s a coach’s dream – X vs O.” Mychal Thompson
  89. March Madness 2023: In the post-game interview, Coach Tobin Anderson was asked, how come you were not able to continue the Cinderella story and knock off FAU?… Not really sure. We worked our tails off. I guess it just wasn’t our knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  90. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the coach who appeared in his 1st Final Four in his first season as a Division I college coach in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  91. Why did the March Madness college basketball player sign up for the arts & crafts class?… He wanted to learn how to make baskets! (Art Jokes)
  92. Why doesn’t BYU want to be this year’s Cinderella team?… Because the school considers the movie to be inappropriate. (Movie Jokes / Disney Jokes / Cinderella Jokes / Utah Jokes)
  93. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A Final Four basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  94. Where do college basketball players always get their coffee?… Dunkin’ Donuts! (Donut Jokes & Coffee Jokes)
  95. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Noah… Noah, who?… Noah good joke about March Madness?
  96. Hanging in the hallway at the college are the basketball team pictures from the past 40 years. A player in the center of the front row in each picture holds a basketball identifying the year — “62-63,” “63-64,” “64-65,” etc.  One day I spotted a freshman looking curiously at the photos. Turning to me, he said, “Isn’t it strange how the teams always lost by one point?” (College Jokes)
  97. Did you know many people in the Netherlands follow March Madness… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)
  98. What’s the difference between a dog and a basketball player?… One drools, the other dribbles. (Dog Jokes)
  99. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #2 seed loses to a #15 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  100. “I’m a coach who believes in execution. Whenever I see [that player] shoot free throws, I want to execute him.” Rick Pitino(New York Jokes)
  101. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #3 seed loses to a #14 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)

Mastering Footwork in Youth Basketball

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Guest Blog by Footwork Factory Basketball Academy Kamren Young. Connect with him @FFBAcademy1

Introduction

Footwork is the foundation of basketball. For young players, mastering the basics of footwork can significantly enhance their game, whether they’re shooting, passing, or defending. Here’s a guide to help youth basketball players improve their footwork skills.

Why Footwork Matters

– Balance and Stability: Good footwork ensures players maintain balance, crucial for shooting or receiving passes.

– Speed and Agility: Quick feet allow for faster movements, helping in both offense and defense.

– Efficiency: Proper footwork reduces unnecessary steps, making movements more effective.

Key Footwork Techniques

1. Pivoting:

   – Purpose: To change direction while keeping one foot planted.

   – How to Do It: Choose a pivot foot (left for right-handed players, generally), plant it firmly, and use the other foot to pivot around it. Practice pivoting in both directions to keep defenders guessing.

2. Jumping Stops:

   – Purpose: To stop quickly with control, especially when receiving a pass.

   – Technique: Land on both feet simultaneously to maintain balance, which is vital for immediate shooting or passing.

3. Triple Threat Position:

   – Purpose: Offers multiple options – shoot, pass, or drive.

   – Execution: Catch the ball with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and ready to move in any direction or shoot.

4. Dribble Moves:

   – Crossover: Switch the ball from one hand to the other to fake out defenders.

   – Between the Legs: Useful for changing direction while maintaining dribble control.

   – Behind the Back: Advanced move for experienced young players to confuse defenders.

Drills to Enhance Footwork

– Ladder Drills: Use an agility ladder for quick, precise foot movements.

– Cone Drills: Set up cones for zigzag patterns or figure eights to practice pivoting and changing direction.

– Mirror Drills: Partner up for one player to mimic the movements of another, improving reaction and footwork in defensive scenarios.

Tips for Coaches and Parents

– Repetition: Mastery comes through consistent practice. Keep drills fun but repetitive to build muscle memory.

– Feedback: Provide immediate, constructive feedback. Visual demonstrations often work better for young learners.

– Game Simulation:  Incorporate footwork drills into small-sided games where young players can apply what they’ve learned in a real-game context.

Conclusion

Improving footwork in youth basketball lays a strong foundation for more advanced skills later on. Encouraging young athletes to focus on these basics can lead to better performance, increased confidence, and a deeper love for the game. Keep sessions engaging, and remember, the goal is progress, not perfection.

Jim Valvano Quotes

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  1. “There are 86,400 seconds in a day. It’s up to you to decide what to do with them.” Jim Valvano
  2. “Be a dreamer. If you don’t know how to dream, you’re dead.” Jim Valvano

Michael Jordan Quotes

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  1. “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.“ Michael Jordan
  2. “Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.” Michael Jordan

Massachusetts High School Basketball: MIAA Power Rankings

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The MIAA has been using the Power Ranking System to determine who will make the post season basketball tournaments. This system using a combinations of the following to determine rankings:

  1. AVG. MARGIN = Average margin of victory, capped at +/- 10 points for any one game
  2. OPP. RATING = Average of a team’s opponents’ Overall Ratings
  3. RATING = Team’s Overall Rating (Avg. Margin + Opp. Rating

Top 32 power rated teams qualify for tournament in each division, regardless of record. If a team has a won 50% of their games and is below #32, these teams will also qualify.

Boys.

  1. Division 1
  2. Division 2
  3. Division 3
  4. Division 4
  5. Division 5

Girls

  1. Division 1
  2. Division 2
  3. Division 3
  4. Division 4
  5. Division 5

John Wooden Quotes

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  1. “Make each day your masterpiece.” John Wooden
  2. “If I am through learning, I am through.” Coach John Wooden
  3. “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” John Wooden
  4. “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” John Wooden
  5. “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Coach John Wooden
  6. “Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” John Wooden