Anthony Davis' shot blocks provide lesson in physics

Published: June 27, 2012 

Kentucky's Anthony Davis blocked a shot attempt by Indiana's Cody Zeller. Both players were in foul trouble early. Davis sat for the last 14 minutes of the first half.

Herald-Leader

With former University of Kentucky men's basketball player Anthony Davis expected to go first in Thursday night's NBA draft, physics professor Brad Plaster took advantage of an academic opportunity to teach the physics behind Davis' blocked shot.

See the video below.

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Under Review: Physics of an Anthony Davis Blocked Shot from UK College of Arts & Sciences on Vimeo.

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