"I call it a way of life.

It was once my sanctuary.

For most, the game of basketball in Indian Country is much more than running sprints in practice or trying to dunk the ball when the score is out of reach. It's actually more than a game.

It's a way of life.

I've seen it. I've lived it.

For those that don't understand or disagree, it's OK.

March is the mecca for any basketball fan. It's the home of many state tournaments across the 50 states. It's a month of champions.

From the desert Natives down in the southwest, to the plains Natives in the Midwest and everywhere in between, the round ball is sport of choice and the state title is the objective.

Most never get to cut down the champion nets."

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