Crash the Boards.

Same as bang the boards.

Create the Lead.

Get open at the wing to begin the offense.

Cripple.

A very easy shot, typically a lay-up with no defenders nearby.

Crossover Dribble.

When a ball handler dribbles the ball across his body from one hand to the other. Also called "rocking the baby".

Cross-over Bounce Pass, One Handed.

A pass that is similar to the two-handed bounce pass but which can be used to get the ball past an intervening opponent to a teammate who could otherwise be boxed out. The cross-over bounce pass can prove most effective in passing to a pivot player who is well placed for taking a shot.

Cross-Screen.

Screen from strong side perimeter to the other side of the floor ( swing ).

Curl.

Take screen tight and cut to the basket if the defense trails you.

Cushion.

Defensive terminology: give the dribbler a step.

Cut.

n. A strong move or/and a quick change in direction by an offensive player, usually toward the basket, to elude a defender and clear the defense to find an open area on the floor and get in position for a shot.
v. To make a cut.

Cylinder.

The imaginary area directly above the basket, outlined by the projection of the rim, into space, where the ball, cannot be touched by any player, and goaltending, or basket interference, can occur.