Women's Hoops Blog

Inane commentary on a game that deserves far better


Monday, November 13, 2006

A little basketball history: Documents recently uncovered in James Naismith's grandaughter's basement prove basketball's origin is firmly rooted in the childhood game called..."Duck on a Rock."

Which, of course, explains the origin of the phrase "she handles the rock." And, perhaps, suggests that writers should say "Candace Parker ducked during her last game."

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