Fantasy Basketball Terminology

Fantasy Basketball Terminology

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We created a fantasy sport/football glossary for our users. This Fantasy Sport lexicon shall help anybody who is interested in fantasy sports to get an overview on the most important terms. If you are new to fantasy sport, listening to discussions between enthusiastic fantasy players might be confusing. They are using a lot of special terminology or abbreviations, which you may not be familiar with. Our Fantasy Sport Glossary contains the most import terms that get you started.
We divided this glossary into eight sections. A general glossary will cover all general terminology, which is usually the same for all fantasy sport leagues. The other seven sections are divided into the fantasy sports itself. We are currently covering Fantasy Football, Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Golf, Fantasy Soccer and Fantasy Mixed Martial Arts.
We are trying to keep this list up to date. If you encounter an out-dated or more term please let us know.
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Fantasy Basketball Rankings since 2002 along with advanced tools to manage your full season Yahoo, ESPN, FanTrax, and CBS fantasy leagues. Fantasy basketball is a fantasy sport for basketball that was popularized during the 1990s after the advent of the Internet. Players take the role of general managers (GMs) of the fantasy teams they create from drafting actual National Basketball Association (NBA) players based primarily on their. Explore Fantasy NBA Basketball stats in depth. Check NBA Teams and NBA Players Statistics, Highlights, Tips, Rankings, Matchups, Streaks, Schedules, Results, Rosters.
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We created a fantasy sport/football glossary for our users. This Fantasy Sport lexicon shall help anybody who is interested in fantasy sports to get an overview on the most important terms. If you are new to fantasy sport, listening to discussions between enthusiastic fantasy players might be confusing. They are using a lot of special terminology or abbreviations, which you may not be familiar with. Our Fantasy Sport Glossary contains the most import terms that get you started.
We divided this glossary into eight sections. A general glossary will cover all general terminology, which is usually the same for all fantasy sport leagues. The other seven sections are divided into the fantasy sports itself. We are currently covering Fantasy Football, Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Golf, Fantasy Soccer and Fantasy Mixed Martial Arts.
We are trying to keep this list up to date. If you encounter an out-dated or more term please let us know.
GeneralTermExplanation
LobbyIs the place where you find all available games you can participate in.
Guaranteed TournamentsA form of game where a big of amount of players participate in and the amount of prizes is guaranteed.
Head to HeadThe form of game where you only play against one opponent
50/50Also known as double or nothing. If you are in the top fifty percent you are doubling your money.
First Deposit BonusThe bonus you can participate in when you are depositing the first time.
PromotionsAll activities a fantasy sport sites understakes to make the games even more attractive. Promotions can be: Bonuses, added value to contests, rakeback, VIP-Program, Refer A friend program etc.
Guaranteed Prize poolThe minimum amount which you will play for.
Multi-entryA type of play where you can enter the contest more than once. 
FreerollTournament type where you can win real money without using your own.
Refer a friendA promotion method where you can invite your friends and be rewarded for it. Usually in form of real money or VIP-Points.
Salary CapThe maximum amount you can spend on drafting your team. 
RosterIn other words, your fantasy sports team you drafted.
Live scoringSome 
PayoutsThe distribution of prizes to all winners. 
Fantasy Basketball Terminology GameFootballTermExplanation
Passes CompletedAny attempt for one player to pass the ball to another that results in the second player receiving the ball successfully
Passes AttemptedAn attempt by any player to pass the ball
Passing Yardsthe distance in total yards from scrimmage that a passer has thrown the football plus the distance any receivers have run after catching the ball.
Passing TDsAmount of touchdowns scored from a passing play.
CarriesA statistic referring to the number of times a rushing player attempts to advance the ball.
Rushing YardsDistance travelling in yards by any running play
Rushing TDsAmount of touchdowns scored from a running play.
Fantasy PointsPoints allocated to a statistic from the games.
QBAn offensive player who lines up behind the center, from whom he takes the snap.
RBA player position on offense. Although the term usually refers to the halfback or tailback, fullbacks are also considered running backs.
WRA player position on offense. He is split wide (usually about 10 yards) from the formation.
TEA player position on offense, often known as Y receiver, lines up on the line of scrimmage, next to the offensive tackle.
KPlayer who specializes in placekicking (i.e. field goals and kick offs).
DEA player position on defense who lines up on the outside of the defensive line and which principal function is to deliver pressure to the Quarterback. Also known as Rush.
SoccerTermExplanation
GoalThe team that scores a goal receives one point. The team with most points at the end of 90 Minutes (two halftimes each 45min) received a total of 3 points.
AssistThe action when a player is passing the ball to another player and this person scores a goal afterwards.
ShotThe action if a player tries to score a goal.
Shot on GoalThe action if a player tries to score a goal and hits the goal, but does not socre a point!
CrossThe action when a player passes the ball to another player.
Yellow CardThe action if a player undertakes a forbidden action and receives a first warning. If a player received another yellow card he has to leave the game until the end of the game and is restricted to play for another game.
Red CardThe action if a player undertakes a forbidden action and receives a dismissal.
Clean SheetWhen a goaly did not receive any goals.
Save (GK)The action when the goaly saves a ball from going in the goal.
Penalty Kick Save (GK)The action when the goaly saves the ball from a penaly kick.
Goal KeeperThe position which protects the goal. The only position that is allowed to touch the ball with the hands.
ForwardAlso known as striker. The position which task it is to score goals.
DefenseDefenders play infront of the goaly in order to protect the goal.
MidfielderMidfielders are building the connection between offensive and defensive players. Usually are very creative and fast.
English Premier LeagueBiggest European Soocer League, based in the United Kingdom.
UEFA Champions LeagueInternational soccer contest between european soccer clubs. 
BundesligaGerman soccer league. Very popular in the European Union, but also outside. The most famous teams are Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
MMATermExplanation
AdvanceThe player that wins the fight advances to the next tournament stage.
Significant StrikesStrikes that were scored from any distance or Clunch/ground Strieks that are considered 'Power Strikes' by offcial scorers.
TakedownIf a fighter brings another fighter off-balance and takes him to the ground. 
SweepA throwdown
KnockdownWhen a player is senseless
HockeyFantasy Basketball Terminology CheatTermExplanation
GoalWhen the puck goes over the goal line in front of the net.
AssistAttributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate.
Shot on GoalWhen the puck is fired towards the net and will enter the goal if it is not stopped by the goaltender.
Blocked ShotWhen the puck is fired towards the goal by a player but is stopped from going into the net by the goaltender.
Short Handed Point Bonus (Goal/Assist)Points awarded when a player scores a goal or has an assist when there is less than a full team of skaters of the ice
Shootout GoalA goal scored during a series of penalty shots called a shootout.
Hat Trick BonusBonus given when a player scores 3 goals.
Center / CA forward position whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice.
BasketballFantasy Basketball Terminology RankingsTermExplanation
PointWhen the ball is successfully put through the basket.
3 Point ShotWhen the ball is thrown towards the basket from behind the three point line.
ReboundTo obtain the ball after a missed field goal attempt.
AssistA pass to a teammate who scores a basket immediately or after one dribble.
Double-DoubleDouble-digit figures in two positive statistical categories (example: 12 points, 14 rebounds).
Triple-DoubleDouble-digit figures in three positive statistical categories (example: 12 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists).
GolfFantasy Basketball Terminology GamesTermExplanation
PGA TourProfessional Golfers' Association.
Double EagleA hole played three strokes under par. Also called an albatross.
EagleA hole played two strokes under par.
BirdieA hole played a single strokes under par.
ParStandard score for a hole (defined by its length) or a course (sum of all the holes' pars).
BogeyA hole played one stroke over par.
Double BogeyA hole played two strokes over par.
Hole in OneHitting the ball from the tee into the hole, using only one stroke.

Term	Explanation
Lobby	Is the place where you find all available games you can participate in.
Guaranteed Tournaments	A form of game where a big of amount of players participate in and the amount of prizes is guaranteed.
Head to Head	The form of game where you only play against one opponent
50/50	Also known as double or nothing. If you are in the top fifty percent you are doubling your money.
First Deposit Bonus	The bonus you can participate in when you are depositing the first time.
Promotions	All activities a fantasy sport sites understakes to make the games even more attractive. Promotions can be: Bonuses, added value to contests, rakeback, VIP-Program, Refer A friend program etc.
Guaranteed Prize pool	The minimum amount which you will play for.
Multi-entry	A type of play where you can enter the contest more than once.
Freeroll	Tournament type where you can win real money without using your own.
Refer a friend	A promotion method where you can invite your friends and be rewarded for it. Usually in form of real money or VIP-Points.
Salary Cap	The maximum amount you can spend on drafting your team.
Roster	In other words, your fantasy sports team you drafted.
Live scoring	Some
Payouts	The distribution of prizes to all winners.

Term	Explanation
Passes Completed	Any attempt for one player to pass the ball to another that results in the second player receiving the ball successfully
Passes Attempted	An attempt by any player to pass the ball
Passing Yards	the distance in total yards from scrimmage that a passer has thrown the football plus the distance any receivers have run after catching the ball.
Passing TDs	Amount of touchdowns scored from a passing play.
Carries	A statistic referring to the number of times a rushing player attempts to advance the ball.
Rushing Yards	Distance travelling in yards by any running play
Rushing TDs	Amount of touchdowns scored from a running play.
Fantasy Points	Points allocated to a statistic from the games.
QB	An offensive player who lines up behind the center, from whom he takes the snap.
RB	A player position on offense. Although the term usually refers to the halfback or tailback, fullbacks are also considered running backs.
WR	A player position on offense. He is split wide (usually about 10 yards) from the formation.
TE	A player position on offense, often known as Y receiver, lines up on the line of scrimmage, next to the offensive tackle.
K	Player who specializes in placekicking (i.e. field goals and kick offs).
DE	A player position on defense who lines up on the outside of the defensive line and which principal function is to deliver pressure to the Quarterback. Also known as Rush.

Term	Explanation
Goal	The team that scores a goal receives one point. The team with most points at the end of 90 Minutes (two halftimes each 45min) received a total of 3 points.
Assist	The action when a player is passing the ball to another player and this person scores a goal afterwards.
Shot	The action if a player tries to score a goal.
Shot on Goal	The action if a player tries to score a goal and hits the goal, but does not socre a point!
Cross	The action when a player passes the ball to another player.
Yellow Card	The action if a player undertakes a forbidden action and receives a first warning. If a player received another yellow card he has to leave the game until the end of the game and is restricted to play for another game.
Red Card	The action if a player undertakes a forbidden action and receives a dismissal.
Clean Sheet	When a goaly did not receive any goals.
Save (GK)	The action when the goaly saves a ball from going in the goal.
Penalty Kick Save (GK)	The action when the goaly saves the ball from a penaly kick.
Goal Keeper	The position which protects the goal. The only position that is allowed to touch the ball with the hands.
Forward	Also known as striker. The position which task it is to score goals.
Defense	Defenders play infront of the goaly in order to protect the goal.
Midfielder	Midfielders are building the connection between offensive and defensive players. Usually are very creative and fast.
English Premier League	Biggest European Soocer League, based in the United Kingdom.
UEFA Champions League	International soccer contest between european soccer clubs.
Bundesliga	German soccer league. Very popular in the European Union, but also outside. The most famous teams are Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Term	Explanation
Advance	The player that wins the fight advances to the next tournament stage.
Significant Strikes	Strikes that were scored from any distance or Clunch/ground Strieks that are considered 'Power Strikes' by offcial scorers.
Takedown	If a fighter brings another fighter off-balance and takes him to the ground.
Sweep	A throwdown
Knockdown	When a player is senseless

Term	Explanation
Goal	When the puck goes over the goal line in front of the net.
Assist	Attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate.
Shot on Goal	When the puck is fired towards the net and will enter the goal if it is not stopped by the goaltender.
Blocked Shot	When the puck is fired towards the goal by a player but is stopped from going into the net by the goaltender.
Short Handed Point Bonus (Goal/Assist)	Points awarded when a player scores a goal or has an assist when there is less than a full team of skaters of the ice
Shootout Goal	A goal scored during a series of penalty shots called a shootout.
Hat Trick Bonus	Bonus given when a player scores 3 goals.
Center / C	A forward position whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice.

Term	Explanation
Point	When the ball is successfully put through the basket.
3 Point Shot	When the ball is thrown towards the basket from behind the three point line.
Rebound	To obtain the ball after a missed field goal attempt.
Assist	A pass to a teammate who scores a basket immediately or after one dribble.
Double-Double	Double-digit figures in two positive statistical categories (example: 12 points, 14 rebounds).
Triple-Double	Double-digit figures in three positive statistical categories (example: 12 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists).

Term	Explanation
PGA Tour	Professional Golfers' Association.
Double Eagle	A hole played three strokes under par. Also called an albatross.
Eagle	A hole played two strokes under par.
Birdie	A hole played a single strokes under par.
Par	Standard score for a hole (defined by its length) or a course (sum of all the holes' pars).
Bogey	A hole played one stroke over par.
Double Bogey	A hole played two strokes over par.
Hole in One	Hitting the ball from the tee into the hole, using only one stroke.