basketball

Video: Glass court to debut on world stage during FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup

By Lisa McDonald / March 29, 2023

Advancements in glass processing and design have improved the material’s mechanical properties to the point that glass is starting to be used in load-bearing applications. In July 2023, the use of a novel glass court will debut on the world stage during the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup.

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Video: The ups and downs of materials innovations in sports—basketballs of the NBA

By Lisa McDonald / November 24, 2021

The National Basketball Association is facing scrutiny for a new ball debuted for the 2021–2022 season. While the situation echoes the controversy faced in 2006 when a synthetic ball was used, the current debate is less clear cut as the new ball material is still leather.

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Materials Madness! NCAA men’s basketball tournament and materials science

By Eileen De Guire / March 22, 2013

CTT is tracking the NCAA “March Madness” men’s basketball tournament to see whether there is a correlation between strong materials science and engineering schools and basketball prowess. You’re welcome. Credit:…

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