Basketball: Best Time of the Year

Nov 20, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Arkansas Little Rock Trojans guard D'Andre Williams (10) gets past Michigan State Spartans forward Branden Dawson (22) during the second half at the Breslin Center. The Spartans won 69-47. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Nov 20, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Arkansas Little Rock Trojans guard D’Andre Williams (10) gets past Michigan State Spartans forward Branden Dawson (22) during the second half at the Breslin Center. The Spartans won 69-47. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

It is that time of year again, basketball season!  I am really looking forward to it since basketball is one of my favorite sports to photograph.  Having played three years in high school I really enjoy the game and have a good understanding of it, which helps when photographing it.

Last year I was blessed to be able to photograph 30 basketball games.  I was able to cover some of the greatest players in the NBA , NCAA, NJCAA, high school and middle school.  I was able to work for teams that made it into the big dance, such as Lehigh and Michigan State and I was also able to cover the Division III Final Four. I can only hope that this year will be as good as last year, and hopefully I can break 30 games!  Here are some pictures from last year.  Also be sure to check out the basketball portraits at the end.

Features:

Jan 20, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; A general view of The Palace as the Detroit Pistons are announced at the start of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Jan 20, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; A general view of The Palace as the Detroit Pistons are announced at the start of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Nov 28, 2011; Rochester, MI, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies cheer behind the Tennessee Volunteers bench during the second half at the Athletics Center O'rena. Oakland won 89-81. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Nov 28, 2011; Rochester, MI, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies cheer behind the Tennessee Volunteers bench during the second half at the Athletics Center O’rena. Oakland won 89-81. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Feb 17, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) shoots a free throw during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at The Palace. Detroit won 114-108. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Feb 17, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) shoots a free throw during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at The Palace. Detroit won 114-108. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

Emotions:

Dec 22, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Lehigh Mountain Hawks forward Holden Greiner (20) talks to head coach Brett Reed during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at the Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller
Dec 22, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Lehigh Mountain Hawks forward Holden Greiner (20) talks to head coach Brett Reed during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at the Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller
Nov 28, 2011; Rochester, MI, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Reggie Hamilton (left) high fives forward Dante Williams (2) during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Athletics Center O'rena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Nov 28, 2011; Rochester, MI, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Reggie Hamilton (left) high fives forward Dante Williams (2) during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Athletics Center O’rena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Dec 28, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo cheers on his team during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at the Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Dec 28, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo cheers on his team during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at the Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

Action:

April 15, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Damien Wilkins (9) slam dunks during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at The Palace. Chicago won 100-94 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
April 15, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Damien Wilkins (9) slam dunks during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at The Palace. Chicago won 100-94 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Feb 14, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) commits an offensive fouls on Detroit Pistons forward Jason Maxiell (54) during the at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Feb 14, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) commits an offensive fouls on Detroit Pistons forward Jason Maxiell (54) during the at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Dec 28, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Verdell Jones III (12) is fouled by Michigan State Spartans guard Travis Trice (20) during the first half at the Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Dec 28, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Verdell Jones III (12) is fouled by Michigan State Spartans guard Travis Trice (20) during the first half at the Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Mar 17, 2012; Holland, MI, USA;Amherst Lord Jeffs guard Shannon Finucane (33) drives to the basket against the St. Thomas Tommies during the first half at the 2012 NCAA Final Four division three women's basketball tournament at the DeVos Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Amherst Athletics
Mar 17, 2012; Holland, MI, USA;Amherst Lord Jeffs guard Shannon Finucane (33) drives to the basket against the St. Thomas Tommies during the first half at the 2012 NCAA Final Four division three women’s basketball tournament at the DeVos Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Amherst Athletics
Jan 7, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; During a high school game between Christian Leadership Academy (CLA) and FAITH at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller
Jan 7, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; During a high school game between Christian Leadership Academy (CLA) and FAITH at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller
April 15, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
April 15, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

Portraits:

Oct 1, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) during media day at the Pistons Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Oct 1, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) during media day at the Pistons Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

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