have a lot of sucking up to do, so I have a system. Baseball, hoops, or jai alai: They all get the same treatment in this series. They all get "evaluated" on the following criteria:

- Uniform/appearance
- Rules/rule book
- Mechanics
- Tough calls
- Other (usually involving a Simpson's or OC tie in)

Basketball. Your two-minute pander begins now.

Uniform/appearance

Overall, basketball guys look fairly sharp. Of course, the NBA jerseys are all over the place, with pinstripes, no pinstripes, Denver Bronco stripes, etc. That is not you amateur guys, though. The stripes are a classic look, and you get it right.

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