MANCHESTER — Jordan Torres listened to his coach. His jump shot was out of rhythm when the Trinity High School boys basketball team’s season began. So, Ray Farmer, Trinity’s third-year coach, ...

DeMar DeRozan didn’t just wake up one day with an elite ability to make mid-range jump shots. He spent countless repetitions in the gym honing his craft. But mastery required more than mere practice.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was gifted with an incredible physique and athleticism that allowed him to attack the basket and take advantage of smaller defenders. However, his jump shot wasn’t as impressive ...

“She got the (midrange shot) perfected. It’s so clean, too. That middy is huge, for sure.” This wasn’t just a compliment from veteran teammate Arike Ogunbowale. It was an affirmation of Paige Bueckers ...