Summary: A look at all 30 teams and how they did last season with their main rim protector, as well as a projection of how each team will be for rim protection this coming season.(from Zach Harper, CBS Sports): http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-rim-protection-and-how-teams-go-about-taking-away-shots-inside/

5) Offensive Rebounding: Crash vs Transition

Summary: How much does offensive rebounding matter? (from Jake Banger, Mavs Moneyball): http://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2016/8/29/12687076/the-dallas-wings-are-a-case-study-offensive-rebounding-modern-nba

6) The Most Intriguing Offseason Moves

Summary: Reflections on moves that will alter the league landscape in 2016-17 (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated): http://www.si.com/nba/2016/08/29/kevin-durant-stephen-curry-warriors-celtics-timberwolves-nba-free-agency

7) Fun With Lineups: Impact Of Nerlens Noel And Jahlil Okafor

Summary: The uncertainty of Noel or Okafor still hangs over the Sixers (from Derek Bodner, phillymag.com): http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/08/27/jahlil-okafor-lineups/

8) How NBA Coaches Use Their Point Guards Off The Ball

Summary: Dribble Handoffs, Inverted Ball Screens, Flare Screens, Post Ups, Down Screens (from John Zall): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ8h9IAH5J4

9) Al Horford Is A Perfect Fit For Brad Stevens

Summary: Horford won't alter Boston's system so much as augment it. He's a perfect fit. (from Michael Pina, VICE Sports): https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/in-al-horford-brad-stevens-has-an-all-star-and-a-perfect-fit

10) Guess The Shot Chart

Summary: Five player shot charts from the 2015-16 season,each with the player’s name blacked out. (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus): http://nyloncalculus.com/2016/09/01/guess-shot-chart-part-1/

11) The Next Wave Of NBA Contenders

Summary: The members of this ascendant new wave probably aren't ready to knock off the established ruling class just yet. In the meantime, watching them grow is half the fun. (from Grant Hughes, Bleacher Report): http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2660847-the-next-wave-of-nba-contenders-is-upon-us

12) Players’ 2016-17 Expectations

Summary: What players are saying about the 2016-17 season (from Alex Kennedy, Basketball Insiders): http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-players-share-2016-17-expectations/

13) The Triangle Is Alive And Well

Summary: It's a viable offense with great ways to create efficient scoring opportunities for the modern game. (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2yc8-A0GE

14) Has Vivek Ranadive Matured As Kings’ Owner?

Summary: The post-Maloof era has been rough, but is management now on the right track? (from Omer Khan, Sactown Royalty): http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2016/9/2/12759552/30q-has-vivek-matured-as-an-owner

15) Lance Stephenson

Summary: Why hasn't anyone signed him? (from Tim Cato, SBNation): http://www.sbnation.com/2016/9/1/12728190/lance-stephenson-nba-grizzlies-pacers-why-hasnt-anyone-signed-him

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The transition into adulthood is never easy

1. "Unlimited Freedom!"

2. "Dorm Life!"

3. "Never mind, where is my apartment?"

4. "Whose idea was this 8 AM?"

5. I'm so looking forward to that nap."

6. "I don't have the brain capacity for this"

7. "Wow, college is great"

It's easier than you think.

1. Look into Housing and Dining.

2. Pay attention to campus postings.

3. Find common interest groups.

4. Join an intramural sports team.

5. Work on a cause that you care about.

6. Join a club related to your major.

7. Get an on-campus job.

8. Volunteer.

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

1. You need people to hang out with.

2. You don’t want to be stuck alone eating lunch or dinner.

3. Weekends suck without anyone to share them with.

4. College will be miserable for you.

5. Finding a roommate for the following year will be impossible.

6. You need someone to talk to about personal stuff or homework that isn’t your mom.

7. Classes will be boring and quiet for you if you don’t know anyone.

8. Walking around campus is just awkward.

9. Homework help and study buddies do not exist.

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

1. Comfort

2. Confidence

3. Surprises

4. Self Esteem

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1. You dress for the temperature of the library, not the weather outside.

2. You say hello to the security guard when he or she walks by.

3. The employees at Starbucks know your name and order.

4. You eat all your meals at a library cubby, not at your own house.

5. You take the quiet floors very seriously.

6. Any night you are not at the library is a special occasion.

7. You have shown up to the library hungover on more than one occasion.

8. Your friends always text you when they are going to the library because they know you will be there.

9. You have taken a nap in the library at some point.

10. You know all the cold and hot spots in the library.

11. You've seen your studying pay off.

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