What is the difference between basketball shoes and normal shoes?

I am about to join my school's basketball team and I am not sure whether to buy new basketball shoes or just wear normal shoes so I need to know the difference. Care to help me out? Pleasee?

How do baseball announcers tell the difference between a slider and a fastball when announcing games?

How do baseball announcers tell the difference between a slider and a fastball when announcing games?

I can more or less tell a curve ball since it has a looping motion. I'm guessing a change up can be determined by the speedometer. New to baseball. Thanks!

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What is the difference between college basketball and pro basketball?

My class is doing a research paper and my groups topic is basketball. My topic as a group member is what is the difference between college basketball and pro basketball. I need a very detailed answer if possible if not just give me what you got and the sources would be great also. Please and Thank You!