There is no limit on the number of at-large teams the committee may select from one conference.Īutomatic bid - In Division I, there are 32 conferences. The selection committee hands out 36 at-large bids to teams that did not win their conference tournament, but impressed the committee enough to earn a trip to the tournament. The idea is that an All-America team represents an actual basketball team, so you're not going to see five point guards or five centers on an All-America team.Īt-large bid - Teams that receive a bid to the NCAA tournament are broken into two categories: At-large bids, and automatic bids. If a player is named to one of those teams that means he/she is one of the 10 or 15 best players in the country. There are five All-America players per "team" and there are two or three All-America teams per outlet. A 3-and-D player can provide a secondary scoring option and spread the floor with his outside shooting ability, while locking down the opposing team's guards or wings, too.Īll-American - At the end of every college basketball season, the best players in the country will be voted as All-Americans by various media outlets, such as the Associated Press. Traditionally, a 3-and-D player is thought of as an important role player, rather than a team's leading scorer. A 3-and-D player is typically an off-ball guard or wing who's a strong 3-point shooter and who plays commendable defense. Did we miss any? Email us here to let us know the word or phrase that should be added to this list.ģ-and-D - This is a phrase that has really increased in popularity in the last five years or so, especially at the NBA level. We've started with 51 and will add more as the language around the game changes and evolves. That's why is here with a glossary of important college basketball-related terms. Some of the NCAA tournament selection and seeding tools and metrics have changed in recent years though, and it can be hard to follow along if you're not a diehard fan of the sport. International orders sent via Royal Mail Standard International.Filling out an NCAA tournament bracket every March is a tradition.
UK orders sent via Royal Mail Second Class. This can easily be removed with a normal pencil eraser. You may also encounter some smudging of the colour. This is normal makes each piece completely unique and gives it a beautiful retro, hand-made look. NOTE: Due to nature of Risograph printing, there may be some misalignment and speckling of the colours (see images). This basketball print is part of a set of three “Sports Lingo” prints, available in my shop.
Limited run of 50 pieces, each hand numbered. Printed in black and bright orange using sustainable non-toxic, soy based ink and 100% post-consumer recycled, off-white, 190gsm paper. The print is A3 (297 x 420mm) in size and fits standard A3 frames (frame not included). Perfect for every trash talkin', ankle breakin', baller, who goes hard in the paint and get's nothin' but net! A beautiful limited edition Risograph print of all your favourite basketball lingo, hand-drawn and printed sustainably in Oxford, UK.