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who doesn't meet the criteria below, but whose exploits merit substantial press coverage). These criteria apply to both men and women. Note that basketballers who have played in foreign countries (including US hoopsters who play overseas) may be notable based on overseas play, even if not notable based on US play; in general, a player is notable if they are notable in any country where basketball is played competitively.
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Served as head coach in the NBA or a predecessor league, including on an interim or temporary basis to replace a coach who has been dismissed or is on a leave of absence. Assistants who "sub" for head coaches while out sick, suspended by the league, ejected from a game, or other circumstances where
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A US-based basketball player is notable (meaning a player who has played competitive basketball in the US), if at least one of the following are true. If none are true, the individual in question may still be notable for other reasons, but such may need to be established. (An example is a player
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Any general manager, director of player-personnel, president, vice president, team owner, or official of other capacity with an NBA team, WNBA team, or team in any predecessor league. Does not include limited partners, officers or directors of parent entities, or shareholders in publicly-held
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Played at least one counting (regular season or playoff) game in the NBA, WNBA, or any of their predecessor leagues (old ABA, BBA, etc), or signing a guaranteed contract in such league of duration longer than one year. Minor leagues (CBA, NBDL, USBL) do not
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Attending NBA training camp, summer league, or similar; being signed to a non-guaranteed or short-duration contract; being drafted in later than the first round of the NBA draft.
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Starts for a Final Four team (I'm not sure about this--most Final Four teams include players who probably aren't notable, and who have little chance at a professional career).
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Is regarded by the basketball media as making a significant contribution to the strategy, tactics, and/or training regimens used in the game; or to the rules of the game.
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Play in unorganized basketball, including YMCA, playground basketball, etc. Note that some playground legends may be notable due to extensive press coverage (satisfying
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Wins a major endorsement contract from a significant advertiser who is national or global in scope. (Nike, yes. Mike's Car Wash, no.)
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Leads a program which is acknowledged by national sports media to produce an unusually large number of quality NCAA or pro prospects
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Received a significant coaching honor, national in scope (such as the John Wooden award)
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An idea for a proposed notability criteria for US-based basketball players and others:
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Has been named to an All-America team, or won a similar award (national in scope).
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Olympics, World Championships;
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the head coach is not formally relieved of his duties, do not qualify.
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The commissioner, deputy commissioner, etc. of a professional league.
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159:Won a USA Today national championship
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