Basketball Definition–noun | 1. | a game played by two teams of usually five players each on a rectangular court having a raised basket or goal at each end, points being scored by tossing the ball through the opponent's basket. | | 2. | the round, inflated ball, approximately 30 in. (76 cm) in circumference, used in this game. | |
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Jerseys Definition–noun, plural -seys. | 1. | a close-fitting, knitted sweater or shirt. | | 2. | a plain-knit, machine-made fabric of wool, silk, nylon, rayon, etc., characteristically soft and elastic, used for garments. | | 3. | (initial capital letter ) one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the island of Jersey, producing milk with a high butterfat content. | |
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Holy Cross - Found Nov. 13, 2008
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... basketball coach got in serious trouble this week . Indiana's basketball ... How about some Star Wars sports jerseys for Christmas ?
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