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🏀 She Shoots - She Scores! 🏀 NCAA basketball tournaments are underway, and Numerator surveyed nearly 500 consumers to find out their tournament-watching plans. Here’s what we found: ⛹️♀️ 30% of consumers plan to tune in to the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball tournament. The top reasons for watching the women’s tournament include: 🎉 They like the social aspect (32%) 🏀 They generally enjoy watching women’s college basketball games (31%) ⛹️♀️ They like watching specific players (23%). ⛹️♀️ Among those consumers who like watching specific players, the favorites were Caitlin Clark (79%), JuJu Watkins (26%), Angel Reese (23%), Paige Bueckers (21%), and Aaliyah Edwards (17%). ⛹️♀️ When asked how much they agreed/disagreed with the statement "Caitlin Clark has had / is having a positive impact on women’s sports," 59% of all NCAA tournament viewers somewhat or strongly agreed, 19% neither agree nor disagreed, 3% somewhat or strongly disagreed, and 19% did not know of Caitlin Clark. #Numerator #MarchMadness #NCAAbasketball #basketball #MarchMadness2024 #survey

🏀 With the high school basketball season fast approaching, here’s a quick reminder about some important rule changes for 2024-2025! One of the biggest updates is the new rule on flopping—players could now receive a warning for faking a foul. This is just one of 12 updates approved by the NFHS to keep the game fair and fun. Check out the full list of changes and get ready for the season! 

🏀🏆 Witness the power of resilience, focus, and teamwork! 🏆🏀 Six games. 289 missed shots. 73 turnovers. 106 personal fouls. 22 missed free throws. And yet, they emerged victorious, undefeated at 6-0. Those were the stats of last year's men's college basketball champions, Villanova University - 2018. It's incredible how amidst countless mistakes, they still clinched victory. That's the magic of the game! What truly inspires me? The players' unwavering focus. Despite the noise, pressure, and scrutiny, they stay locked in, doing their work with precision and determination. Who wouldn't want that level of focus every day? The players' resilience is equally remarkable. With every mistake magnified, they bounce back instantly, no time for excuses or complaints. They get back to work, knowing hesitation could cost the team. That resilience is something I strive for daily. And let's not forget the players' care for each other. Whether it's words of encouragement on the court or support from the sidelines, they uplift each other, fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork. That's the kind of care I want to embody every single day. And to think, these incredible feats come from individuals barely out of their teens. Imagine if we all approached our daily work with the same level of focus, resilience, and care. It's a choice we can make, one that inspires others to do the same. As the tournament kicks off tomorrow, let's celebrate the spirit of #MarchMadness2024 and the invaluable lessons it teaches us about life, teamwork, and resilience. Who's ready to bring that championship mindset to their own endeavors? 🚀🔥 #Inspiration #Basketball #CollegeBasketball #Teamwork #Resilience

🕗 It's been a 20+ year run and from the first hooper interviewed in 2004 to hoopers interviewed today, the immediate feedback after playing is consistent. With over 100 players participating in proof of concepts over 20 years, player feedback has remained consistent ... and its documented! What does that say about the potential? Why will the No Backboard Basketball League win in the end? Well read the article and watch the short videos 😁 #nobackboards #basketball #marchmadness #blackownedbusiness

IT'S MARCH MADNESS! Listen, I get that not everyone is well versed in the art of basketball. Check out this guide to all things March Madness, and tag me in your brackets. Who do you think will take home the victory? #TheNewmannGroup #RogueValleyRealEstate #SouthernOregonRealEstate

Basketball fanatics will spend more than a full day — 36 hours — completely consumed by the sport during March Madness in 2024. Between watching games (13 hours), creating brackets (three hours) and discussing it with family and friends (five hours), a survey of 2,000 basketball fanatics ages 21+ revealed that during the three weeks of March Madness, nothing else matters. And that’s not even counting the time they’ll spend engaging with online content (five hours), watching highlights (five hours), and placing bets (three hours). Data also shows that March Madness can take precedent over their daily routines and social events. In fact, more than one-quarter (26%) admit they’ve skipped work, while one in five have canceled dates (17%) and even birthday parties (17%) just to ensure they don’t miss the action on the court. Lifelong or bandwagon, more than three-quarters (76%) of respondents have a favorite team they're rooting for this March, and 59% of those fans believe their team has what it takes to make it to the Final Four. Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Tipico - North America, results also revealed that an astounding 88% of fans are likely to stay loyal to their team and will watch every second of their games, even if they’re losing big. Taking that a step further, die-hard fans will also sport their team’s apparel while watching other games (47%) and passionately always root against their rival (41%). In fact, respondents are more likely to hope for a miracle (46%) or stay confident until there are no other options (45%) when their team is losing, compared to leaving the room (10%) or putting on a different game (9%). But everyone has their limits — if their team is down by 19 points in the second half, the average fan starts to give up hope that they can win. The survey also found basketball fanatics are willing to spend a whopping $570 on their overall March Madness experience this year. This year, 39% of basketball fans plan to place bets on the tournament this year. Not only that, but they’re also planning to win more than in previous years. The average bettor has won about 46% of the bets they’ve placed in the past, but this year, bettors plan to average winning 59% of their bets. In total, bettors plan to claim an average total of $261 this year. This may be why 46% of basketball fans are more likely to place bets during March Madness than any other time of the year. However, few fans are willing to throw loyalty out the window for a shot at a higher payout. Only 24% admit they have placed bets against their favorite team and that they would do so again. More than half (54%) say that their loyalty to their favorite team runs so deep that they have never placed bets against their favorite and never will. https://lnkd.in/gvZfPHSZ

Have fun reading my new Substack article about the one-of-a-kind TENDEX basketball rating system and the NCAA Tournament. I promise it's a unique perspective you won't read anyplace else. Let the games begin!

🚨 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁🚨 My basketball responsibilities are over for 23-24 as our season ended in the first round of the NEPSAC playoffs last night. Sometimes, the ball just won’t go in the basket and foul trouble on a small team is a killer. But man, am I proud of the way this group simply refused to give up. I challenged them in the locker room before the game to think about their ‘why’. Which person or people in their lives would they be playing for today. Many people, particularly these days in youth sports, talk a lot about individual statistics and accolades. “How many points did you score?” And not “How did the TEAM do?” I wanted them to find deeper meaning and motivation and pushed them to play for something bigger than themselves. There are always 5 people on the court at a time in the same jersey. There is always the support of teammates and coaches on the bench. I watched it ‘click’ for many of them in that moment. Stats do not matter. The team matters. The people that love and support you matter. The result wasn’t what we wanted, but it was an incredible feeling to watch them exert every ounce of energy they had for 32 minutes. To hear the girls on the bench encouraging their teammates the entire game. To watch them dive for every loose ball and fight for every rebound. Make the extra pass and pick up teammates when they hit the ground. Sports are so often a metaphor for life. Ups and downs. Highs and lows. This team went through it all. Together. And they became something bigger than themselves. They became a #team. And it was a privilege to be a part of it. Until next year. Go Bulldogs! 🐾🏀 #youthempowerment #youthsports #basketballcoach #basketballcoaching #independentschools #athletics

Iowa/LSU Elite Eight game was the most-watched college basketball game EVER on ESPN! 12.3 million viewers. Until, Iowa/UCONN Final Four game, which is now the most-watched college basketball game EVER on ESPN! 14.2 million viewers. Iowa/South Carolina Championship game today will have even more viewers and become the most EVER watched college basketball game, especially since it will air on ABC 🤗 It’s good business to invest in women’s sports, the fabric is different. 😍 How many viewers do you think will watch today??? #WomenInSports #WomensSports #LinkedinSports #Sports

Lessons Learned from Soccer Season '24 1. Cheer from the Sidelines Even when you're not in the game, cheer with all your might. Don’t just focus on your plays—support others too! 2. Be Passionate & Want to Win Evret’s determination as a defender showed how much he cared about stopping the other team from scoring. Yes, we cheer for others, but we still want to succeed! 3. Timing Matters We tried soccer before, and it wasn’t a fit, but we gave it another shot when the kids got into it during recess. The right timing can change everything. 4. Bend the Rules (Within Reason) Legally, of course. I almost didn’t ask, but we managed to get the boys on the same team despite the age gap. Sometimes, it pays to push the boundaries a little. 5. Practice Like Others Won’t Elden noticed how much better players practiced, so now he’s out there working hard after school every day. If you want to be great, you have to put in the effort that others won’t. We all learned a lot of valuable lessons this season which is why I love sports and their tie in to life. Great season boys.