Kentucky's Fan Engagement Gap and Tournament Scoring Quirks
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Expensive Basketball" by Shea Serrano - This book contains stories about professional basketball, including a detailed anecdote about LeBron James's pettiness in a playoff game against Gilbert Arenas.
People Mentioned
- Shea Serrano - Author of "Expensive Basketball," known for his sports writing.
- Damon Jones (Former NBA Player) - Mentioned in a story about Gilbert Arenas and LeBron James due to an old gambling debt.
- Gilbert Arenas (Former NBA Player) - Featured in an anecdote about a playoff game where LeBron James rattled him at the free-throw line.
- Jack White (Musician, The White Stripes) - Discussed in the context of his former band and his relationship with Meg White.
- Meg White (Musician, The White Stripes) - Discussed in the context of her former band and her relationship with Jack White.
Organizations & Institutions
- JMI Sports - An organization that partners with universities for athletic marketing and multimedia rights; mentioned in the context of potentially hiring someone to improve the Padres' in-game experience for UK Athletics.
Websites & Online Resources
- Bond That Bridge (Facebook page) - A Facebook group for fans of KSR, described as a "hardcore KSR fan base."