"I realize now that I did more intensive work on my jump shot for a longer period of time than I have worked on anything else in my life."
"The CCNY players were the centerpiece of the whopping point-shaving scandal that almost ruined college basketball in New York."
"Hogan proved him wrong, arresting several members of Rupp's most recent NCAA championship teams, including stars Alex Groza and Ralph Beard."
"I've always wondered about that game, where the US Olympic team barely defeated Argentina, raising questions about the integrity of the match."
The author reflects on their jump shot, noting its erratic nature and development over time. They abandoned a two-handed set shot, learning from Nat Holman's book. The narrative connects to a significant point-shaving scandal involving Holman's players, which impacted college basketball. The author recalls the scandal's reach, including arrests of players from the University of Kentucky, and reflects on the 1948 US Olympic team's performance, questioning the integrity of their close game against Argentina. Holman's teachings became foundational for the author's basketball journey.
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