Alex Groza

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Alex Groza born?October 7, 1926
2. Where was Alex Groza born?Martins Ferry, Ohio
3. What is the college championships?Two NCAA championships with the University of Kentucky Wildcats (1948, 1949)
4. What is the all-nba selections?Two-time First Team All-NBA selection (1950, 1951) with the Indianapolis Olympians
5. What made Alex Groza a famous basketball player?He led the University of Kentucky to two straight national championships and was known for his great scoring and leadership.
6. Why did Alex Groza stop playing in the NBA?He was banned for life after being accused of helping to change game scores for gambling.

Point Shaving: A form of sports corruption where athletes intentionally underperform to manipulate game scores for gambling purposes.
NCAA: The National Collegiate Athletic Association, governing body for college athletics in the United States.
Integrity of the Sport: The principle of maintaining fairness, honesty, and ethical conduct within athletic competitions.