Goaltending.

A violation that occurs when a player interferes with a shot while the ball is on its downward flight arc toward the basket after having touched the backboard, - and has a chance of going in the basket - pins it against the backboard or touches it while it is in an imaginary cylinder above the rim; may be committed by either an offensive or defensive player.
If committed by an defensive player, the shot counts. If committed by an offense player, it is a violation and the ball is awarded to the opposing team for a throw-in. In International play however, a defensive player is allowed to knock the ball away from the basket once it has touched the rim.

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Go Cut.

Cut to the basket.

Guard.

n. 1. Court terminology, above the key offset to the strong or weak side. 2. For players position, a backcourt position. The players at this position are the smallest on the court and are either classified as a point guard or a shooting guard, depending upon their specific skills. The guards commonly operate from somewhere behind the free throw line in the frontcourt when on offense. They usually are responsible for bringing the ball out of the backcourt, handle setting up plays, taking outside shots and passing to teammates closer to the basket.
v. 1. To defend an offensive player. 2. To follow an opposing player while on defense, attempting to prevent an open shot.

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Guarding.

The act of following an opponent around the court to prevent him from getting close to the basket, taking an open shot or making easy a pass, while avoiding illegal contact.

Gunner.

A frequent shooter.

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