rim

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By contrast, the Wildcats play a style built around a strategy that’s worked since the days of George Mikan: getting the ball to the tallest players, as close as you can to the rim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

A last-second heave looked on-line to give Vanderbilt the win—but circled the rim and bounced out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

There was just one problem, write Robert O’Connell and Laine Higgins: Johnston, a senior shooting guard for High Point University, is usually forbidden from attempting a shot anywhere near the rim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Previously known more for attacking the rim than for shooting from outside, Jaquez showcased a different dimension.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Josie poked first her head and then her whole body over the rim of the drawer.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix