1.   And the Baldwin Park native knows his basketball history.

2.   As a result, the Comets became only the fourth franchise in major-league professional basketball history to win three titles in a row.

3.   As time went on, Olajuwon developed the offensive game that turned him into one of the top five centers in basketball history.

4.   A chunk of college basketball history hangs from the Carolina blue and white ceiling.

5.   But by sticking to the system, Smith maintained the greatest long-term continuity in college basketball history.

6.   But they also kept out a unique force in basketball history.

7.   By the time Harvey left Randolph-Clay High School, he was one of the most decorated players in Georgia basketball history.

8.   Dean Smith, who is merely the winningest coach in college basketball history, entered a small demurer.

9.   Forward Kevin Freeman, center Jake Voskuhl and guard Albert Mouring were vital role players on one of the most balanced and unselfish bunches in college basketball history.

10.   He already knew the basketball history of the school.