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Follow Your Shot

In International Basketball by Brock Bourgase

“Don’t get caught watching the paint dry.” Wilbur “Shooter” Flatch A screen and roll play continues after the shot is released. The defense must still secure the ball and the offense still has some high percentage scoring opportunities on the offensive glass. Defense: Cory Joseph goes over the screen so Facundo Campazzo cuts back and uses Luis Scola as a rescreen. Anthony Bennett stunts to stop the drive and Campazzo must pass the ball. Scola pops and Kelly Olynyk, who was playing under the screen closes out the shot but does not make contact on the box out. After the …

Black Swan

In Films by Brock Bourgase

Ballet may not be an art that holds wide appeal but this fact should not prevent filmgoers from viewing Darren Aronofsky’s latest work, Black Swan. The director meant for this to complement The Wrestler, another film about a performer sacrificing themselves for the sake of their art. The series is significant and sophisticated so it can be enjoyed even if the subject is totally ignored. Natalie Portman plays Nina, a ballerina growing into her first major role, the lead in Swan Lake. Nina is technically gifted but dispassionate, unsure about what she wants for herself. Portman took this role because …