Cager
A basketball player; derived from the days when a wire mesh barrier surrounded the court to protect the fans from the players and vice versa.
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Basketball at one time was referred to as the 'Cage Game' and players' 'Cagers'.
The minute cagers hit campus in late August (sometimes earlier) the physical grind begins in the form of intense daily afternoon pick-up games, every other day weight training sessions, ...
India national basketball team became a member of FIBA in 1936. The national teams is also known as the Young Cagers. They are ranked 46th by FIBA and earned the 12th spot in the 1980 Olympics.
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In 1929 this is abandoned and replaced with the simple side-line throw, although basketball players will still be called "cagers" for many years.
1932 In a major leap forward towards the modern game, the 10 and 3 second rules are introduced.
 See also: Court, Basket, Basketball, Point, Forward
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