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and one
What does and one mean?
When a player is fouled while making a shot, the basket counts and they get one additional free throw. Often shouted in celebration.
"He finished through contact for the and-one and the crowd erupted."
Origin
Standard basketball scoring term that became a streetball rallying cry, later lending its name to the And1 mixtape brand in the late 1990s. The brand cemented it in pop culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'and one' mean in basketball?
It's when a player scores a basket while being fouled, earning one free throw in addition to the made shot. Hence 'and one.'
Why do people yell 'and one'?
It's a celebration of a tough, through-contact bucket that also draws a foul. It signals you scored and you're getting a bonus shot.
Is And1 a brand too?
Yes, And1 is a basketball apparel brand famous for its streetball mixtapes in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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