“The science behind the underhand free throw is very sound.” Barry called the style a tribute to his father, Hall of Fame NBA player Rick Barry, who utilized the same technique. Canyon wasn ...

From an episode of Red on Roundball, Rick Barry demonstrates how to shoot his very different way of shooting free throws- two-handed, underhanded.

Canyon Barry of the Florida Gators is bringing fresh attention to the technique, with a 88% free throw percentage, beating out all but 12 players in the NBA. More from Sports Shooting free throws ...

Shaquille O'Neal has a career 52.7% free throw percentage. Some say Shaq could have vastly improved his percentage by shooting underhand or "granny style." Rick Barry did it, and he wound up the ...

NASHVILLE — Rick Barnes hadn't talked to Chaz Lanier after Tennessee basketball's loss to Vanderbilt. But the Vols coach knew ...

NASHVILLE — Rick Barnes hadn't talked to Chaz Lanier ... he felt for Lanier after the senior guard missed a game-tying free throw attempt with 2.8 seconds to play Saturday.