The NBA is over, but basketball continues. Discover 20 must-see movies about this sport to keep you excited about the hoop.

Hackman became the iconic coach in "Hoosiers" and, as filming wrapped up in 1985, Anspaugh and Pizzo had no idea whether it would be an independent film catastrophe or silver screen gold.

There’s one reason Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers from a tiny Indiana ...

But, when most Americans considered Hackman’s career this past few days, they thought immediately of his role as Coach Norman Dale in Hoosiers, a 1986 box office hit that never reached Irish ...

Times we cherished. “Hoosiers” reminded us of coaches who made a difference. Teams that made us feel a part. Games that made us feel alive. Thank you, Gene Hackman, for giving us Norman Dale.

Those memories never die. Coach Norman Dale and his Hickory Huskers take me back to those days every time I watch Hoosiers. Hoosiers was all about heart and determination and overcoming the odds.

That's how it felt Thursday night when I sat and watched Gene Hackman play Coach Norman Dale one more time in "Hoosiers." The world learned about the mysterious death of Hackman, his wife and a ...

FILE — Actor Gene Hackman plays coach Norman Dale during filming of the final game in the movie “Hoosiers” at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus, Friday, Dec. 6, 1985, in ...

That’s how it felt Thursday night when I sat and watched Gene Hackman play Coach Norman Dale one more time in “Hoosiers.” The world learned about the mysterious death of Hackman, his wife and a dog ...

RIP, Gene Hackman. And RIP, Norman Dale. It was necessary to say goodbye to both, which is crazy because, in “Hoosiers,” Dale came into our lives for one season, led Hickory High School to an ...

Gene Hackman gave us Norman Dale, a basketball coach we can’t forget The Oscar-winning actor’s portrayal of a small-town coach in “Hoosiers” showed us a man with understated strength, a ...

Coach Dale was no different, though his softening with his team and his love interest, played by Barbara Hershey, is one of the key themes in “Hoosiers.” ...