winning streak of 88 games, still a record in Division I men's play. Variations and similar games Recreational basketball – where fun, entertainment and camaraderie rule rather than winning a game Player number variants 3x3 – A formalized version of three-on-three halfcourt basketball created by FIBA in 2007, and currently being heavily promoted by the federation. Originally known as FIBA 33. Play medium variants Beach basketball – played on beaches in a circular court with no backboard and no out-of-bounds rule, with the ball movement done via passes or 2½ steps, as dribbling is next to impossible on sand. Streetball – variation typically played on outdoor courts, with rules that vary widely from court to court. In most versions there are no free throws, and carrying, traveling, and double dribbling are allowed. Water basketball – played in a swimming pool with a floating boardless hoop, combining rules from basketball and water polo. Riding variants Donkey basketball – Played on the backs of donkeys, this version has come under attack from animal rights groups. Horseball – game played on horseback where a ball is handled and points are scored by shooting it through a high net (approximately 1.5m×1.5m). It is a combination of polo, rugby, and basketball. Unicycle basketball – is played using a regulation basketball on a regular basketball court with the same rules, e.g., one must dribble the ball whilst riding. Wheelchair basketball – designed for disabled people in wheelchairs and is considered one of the major disabled sports practiced. Special interest group variants Basketball Schools and Academies – where students are trained in developing basketball fundamentals, undergo fitness and endurance exercises and learn various basketball skills. Basketball students learn proper ways of passing, ball handling, dribbling, shooting from various distances, rebounding, offensive moves, defense, layups, screens, basketball rules and basketball ethics. Also popular are the basketball camps organized for various occasions, often to get prepared for basketball events, and basketball clinics for improving skills. Disabled basketball played by various disabled groups, such as: Bankshot basketball – Deaf basketball – Basketball played by deaf people. Despite the game's many whistles due to its "no contact" nature of play, deaf players have adapted well to reading the flow of the game and can easily tell when a foul is committed. Sign language is also used to communicate referee decisions and communication between players. Wheelchair basketball – based on basketball but