Basketball

by Nate Leboutillier (Author)

Big slam dunks are just one part of basketball. Pro players practice hard to learn skills that help their teams on the court, such as shooting three-pointers, stealing the ball, and making rebounds. Practice the tips inside to play basketball like a pro!

by Shawn Fury (Author)

Sportswriter Shawn Fury's Rise and Fire: The Origins, Science, and Evolution of the Jump Shot presents an exploration of the play that revolutionized basketball and provided the greatest moments in the sport's history--from Michael Jordan's legacy-defining jumpers to Ray Allen's mastery and more.

It's hard to believe that there was a time when the jump shot didn't exist in basketball. When the sport was invented in 1891, players would take set shots with both feet firmly planted on the ground. Defenders controlled the sport, the pace was slower, and games would frequently end with scores fit for a football field. It took almost forty years before players began shooting jump shots of any kind and sixty-five years before it became a common sight. When the first jump shooting pioneers left the ground, they rose not only above their defenders, but also above the sport's conventions. The jump shot created a soaring offense, infectious excitement, loyal fans, and legends. Basketball would never be the same.

Author Biography

SHAWN FURY is an award-winning journalist who has written for newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota, and is also the author of Keeping the Faith: In the Trenches with College Football's Worst Team. He lives in New York City with his wife, Louise.

by Michael J. Coffino (Author)

This book presents an innovative system for coaches to prepare for basketball games. It challenges coaches to think differently about what they emphasize in practice, placing greater value on preparing for specific game situations, crafting strategies by assessing the odds, and creating a culture that elevates how players think about the game.

Author Biography

Michael J. Coffino was a basketball coach for twenty-four years. He coached primarily at the high school level at public and private schools and won six league titles in his time as a head coach. Coffino has also assisted professional basketball teams. Now retired from coaching and from his position as a trial and litigation attorney, Coffino continues to consult at high school basketball programs across the region. Coffino is the co-author of the book Play if Forward (2016).

by Scott Morrow Johnson (Author), Judy Allen Morris (Foreword by)

Remembered in name but underappreciated in legacy, Forrest "Phog" Allen arguably influenced the game of basketball more than anyone else.

Author Biography

Scott Morrow Johnson is an award-winning sportswriter whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including Sports Illustrated, the Washington Post, USA Today, and the Chicago Tribune.

by Don Miller (Author)

Originally published: Paducah, Ky: Turner Pub. Co., c2001.

Author Biography

Don Miller graduated from Carr Creek High School in 1948, where he was all-state in basketball the same year. Don received an A.B. and M.A. from Morehead State College (now University). After coaching and teaching in high schools for three years, he taught at Pfeiffer College, Misenheimer, NC, and Asbury College, Wilmore, KY, before completing the doctorate of education from Indiana University in 1972. Don retired as head Professor of Education after teaching thirty years at Morehead State University. He resides in Lexington, Kentucky.

by Phillip Rucker (Author)

Rucker Basketball Wars is the book basketball fans of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and economic backgrounds have been waiting for. This is not your usual sports folderol book. It is a dialogue with the reader that allows him to make up his own mind about what he thinks, according to the reader's own personal code of conduct. After reading this book the reader may realize that Phillip Rucker writes like people talk around the dinner table at home or around the water cooler at work. He gives you straight talk ignoring political correctness. Street basketball's influence on basketball evolution and American culture has never been so clear. Unlike previous attempts at street ball books or movies, this is the information all the hype is based upon, in the real evolution of modern basketball since Dr. Naismith invented the game. Whether you like this book or not is not the issue. It is required reading for any self respecting, serious basketball fan. Sports writers and movie companies have been fighting for years to tell this story of the Rucker Basketball Tournament. Finally someone from the inside, the son of Holcombe Rucker, decided to open Pandora's box; and the truth will change basketball history forever. You find out why there have been imitation Rucker books and movies, but the real deal has never been presented to the sports world. This book is the first and last word on street basketball's true beginnings. Some of the topics and targets Phil takes on along the way include: - The War in Iraq: Portions of this book were written while the war in Iraq was in full swing. The Rucker Basketball Wars have some interesting parallels. - Rucker Park: Why the cathedral of street basketball is Rucker Park and why NBA pro basketball players have continued to defy politically correct mandates from the NBA for fifty plus years to make the pilgrimage to Rucker Park. - Black Community Youth Politics: Phil takes a look at the Rucker Family and Rucker Clan politics dealing with youth. He also examines some of the motivations of the black leadership establishment regarding youth politics. - Rucker Glamour: Unlike some other Rucker media events you get the glamour of Rucker Park the way it really is and was. It's vibrancy makes all street ball media events pale beside the truth of Rucker Basketball glamour. It shows the luster of Rucker Street Basketball rubbing off on American advertising, the NBA, and the Hip Hop community. - Black/White Family Relationships: Phil takes a look at what's right and wrong with families on both sides of the race scale sparing neither side. Along the way he takes on sacred cows, like certain disruptive media types and the black leadership decision-making process. Of course Phil is also very solution oriented. He gives and he takes but always says what he thinks clearly. The bottom line is you are a serious basketball fan and you want to find out the basketball environment the NBA players really grew up in and not some hyped, stereotyped, inner city basketball "B" movie or book; then "Rucker Basketball Wars" is the book you've been waiting for. The only street basketball book you will ever have to read again. It's a page-turner you may try to read in one sitting. It's that good!

by David Ostrowsky (Author)

America and Canada both saw historic sports milestones in 1993. While the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bulls reigned supreme, the Toronto Blue Jays won a second consecutive World Series on a walk-off homer, and the Montreal Canadiens emerged as the last Canadian team to win a Stanley Cup. While stars like Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky and Joe Montana overcame physical and emotional challenges to make history, teams were performing unprecedented feats, from the Buffalo Bills' unrivaled comeback on Wild Card Weekend to the Baltimore Orioles' unveiling of their transformative ballpark design during All-Star Week. Drawing on original interviews with dozens of former players and coaches, this book revisits an exceptional sports year for fans across North America, with memorable stories involving some of the most iconic sports figures of the 1990s.

Author Biography

David Ostrowsky is a former contributing writer to the MetroWest Daily News, Jewish Advocate, and New England Patriots Gameday. He lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts.

by Don Miller (Author)

Originally published: Paducah, Ky: Turner Pub. Co., c2001.

Author Biography

Don Miller graduated from Carr Creek High School in 1948, where he was all-state in basketball the same year. Don received an A.B. and M.A. from Morehead State College (now University). After coaching and teaching in high schools for three years, he taught at Pfeiffer College, Misenheimer, NC, and Asbury College, Wilmore, KY, before completing the doctorate of education from Indiana University in 1972. Don retired as head Professor of Education after teaching thirty years at Morehead State University. He resides in Lexington, Kentucky.

by Stephanie Rudnick (Author)

"Get ready to teach your little basketball player how to bounce back from mistakes with "Rookie Baller." This heartwarming basketball tale follows Rookie Baller as the ball bounces off his foot during his first school basketball game. With the guidance of Coach Swish, Rookie Baller learns that mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning process. But with determination and practice, he can improve and reach new heights on the basketball court.

If you loved "Rookie Baller," check out other books in the Baller series as they tackle the challenges and triumphs of the basketball journey. With relatable characters and powerful messages, these books are perfect for kids who love basketball and anyone looking to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. https: //elitecamps.com/books/

Don't wait any longer; grab your "Rookie Baller" copy before the price changes. Your child will thank you for the valuable lessons they'll learn while enjoying this entertaining story."

by Adolph E. Rupp (Author)

Rupp's Championship Basketball For Player, Coach And Fan is a comprehensive guide to the game of basketball written by Adolph E. Rupp, one of the most successful coaches in the history of college basketball. The book covers all aspects of the game, including offensive and defensive strategies, individual and team skills, and the mental and physical aspects of the sport. Rupp's Championship Basketball is designed for players, coaches, and fans of all levels, from beginners to advanced players and coaches. The book includes detailed diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the strategies and techniques discussed. Rupp's Championship Basketball is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge and skills in the game of basketball.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

by Sue Bozeman (Author), Kath Grimshaw (Illustrator)

Pink Tutus To Basketball Shoes

A Tail of Tina And The Basketball Star

The story is a heartwarming "tail" about a basketball player and the health issues she had to overcome. Tina, the emotional support pup, loved and supported the basketball player while she worked through unexpected health issues. Together, they made the perfect duo and came out of the situation with joy and a new purpose.

by Sean Deveney (Editor), Jerry West (Foreword by)

Let Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Grant Hill, Reggie Miller, and more, tell you what it was like to take the floor against one of the Greatest of All Time. With a Foreword by Jerry West, and a new tribute from the author about Kobe's tragic death.

• Chris Webber
• Jeff Van Gundy
• Rick Barry
• Doc Rivers
• Dwayne Wade
• Draymond Green
• Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Russell Westbrook
• Carmelo Anthony
• And many more

Author Biography

Sean Deveney is a journalist who has covered all aspects of sports throughout his career. Formerly with the Sporting News, he currently writes for Heavy.com, Forbes SportsMoney, and NBA Alumni. The author of Facing Michael Jordan, Fun City, Greed and Glory, and Before Wrigley Became Wrigley.

by George Dohrmann (Author)

"A tour de force of reporting" (The Washington Post) from a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist that examines the often-corrupt machine producing America's basketball stars

Author Biography

George Dohrmann is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated and the magazine's investigative reporter. In 2000, while working at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, he won a Pulitzer Prize for a series of stories that uncovered a college basketball team's academic fraud. Dohrmann lives in San Francisco with his family. This is his first book.

by Barbara Carroll Roberts (Author)

Nikki wants to be a basketball star . . . but between school stress, friend drama, and babysitting woes, will she be able to make it on her new team? Judy Blume meets Mike Lupica in this pitch-perfect, action-packed, and funny novel.

Author Biography

Barbara Carroll Roberts is a graduate of Hamline University's Writing for Children and Young Adults MFA program. She played competitive sports in high school and always wished there had been books in her library about athletic girls. That desire -- and the realization that there still aren't many books about girls who truly love sports -- inspired her to write this book. She lives outside of Washington, D.C. with her family and their many pets. This is her first novel. You can visit her at barbaracarrollroberts.com.

by Garland F. Pinholster (Author)

A definitive treatise on modern basketball defense for players and coaches.

by Wade Davies (Author)

A prominent Navajo educator once told historian Peter Iverson that "the five major sports on the Navajo Nation are basketball, basketball, basketball, basketball, and rodeo." The Native American passion for basketball extends far beyond the Navajo, whether on reservations or in cities, among the young and the old. Why basketball--a relatively new sport--should hold such a place in Native culture is the question Wade Davies takes up in Native Hoops.

by Prentice Beverly (Author)

A must for parents, girls basketball players, high school coaches and school administrators. Includes Foreword by Former WNBA Los Angeles Sparks Head Coach and Former Florida and Ole Miss Head Coach Carol Ross, NCAA ClearingHouse Requirements, NCAA Recruiting Calendar, DI Core GPA and Test Score Sliding Scale, Recruiting Definitions, Exposure Event Contacts, NCAA Major DI Coaches Contact Info and many more tips to help you get the scholarship you deserve. Includes a photo gallery. You will be given a step-by-step approach for navigating the path toward a gratifying and successful recruiting experience.

by Richard Murphy (Author)

This is a 'Who-dun-it' novel about a murder of a member of the Portland, Maine Flounders organization, a minor league basketball team, affiliated with Boston's major league team, the Shamrocks. The Flounders were an eclectic ensemble of U.S. and foreign players, young and old, black and white, urban and city, ex-college and ex-high-school players. The reader will be treated to a modicum of basketball strategies, enough to understand the teams' journey to the "G" League national championship, but will not be pulled into the weeds of basketball. The coach, Butch Baker, a farm boy who entered the Marines after graduating from Annapolis got shot in the arm from a Taliban sniper and upon recovery played several years for the Boston Shamrocks. The tension between the team and coach is gripping as the cultures and backgrounds clash.The coach does not understand the Woke culture and is oblivious to the triggering he causes with some of his draconian remarks and actions. The reader, teased by the title, knows a murder will happen but gets sidetracked by the personal interaction between players with players and the coach with players. The reader is attached to the wily coach, but knows his imperfections and awaits a foul play. Suspense continues in the book until late in the game when the culprit is finally revealed.

by Brian James Borland (Author)

Maynard 8 Miles is the uplifting story of the triumph of family, hard work and talent in basketball and in life. Hardships are overcome, love is found and incredible basketball feats are achieved.Join first time author Brian Borland as he shares the legacy of his family and relates the heartwarming tale that he was born to tell.

Author Biography

Brian J. Borland was inspired to write this story after visiting his family's ancestral home of Maynard, Iowa while attending his Grandmother Ruth's funeral in 2004. He realized that he might never visit that place, which had been such a vital part of his childhood, again. In the process of writing his family's story, Brian uncovered the fascinating past of his parents - two incredible athletes with amazing accomplishments. Brian discovered that his mother Carolyn, completely unbeknownst to him, changed the face of girls' basketball in Iowa forever with her quick first step, dead-eye shot and fiery personality. As his mother fell ill in 2008, Brian's urgency to continue his work increased. He visited the scenes of many of his parents' triumphs and heard their stories - many of which are shared in the book Maynard 8 Miles. Carolyn passed away before the publication of this book but the experience of learning her story has helped her live more vividly in his memory. Brian is 50 years old and resides in Madison, WI with his wife Char and 3 children: Brianna, Alex and Brooke. He lives 15 minutes from his father Glenn, for whom this truly incredible story is "no big deal." Brian is a first time author, an IT entrepreneur and a former collegiate athlete with a passion for family, teaching and coaching. He received his BA from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he also played Division III NCAA baseball.

by Rena Newson Lott (Author), 105 Publishing LLC (Editor)

"Lucy Harris was drafted by the NBA in 1977-before the WNBA existed-and almost no one knows her story."

This young adult biography introduces students to Lucy Harris, a college basketball superstar whose career unfolded during the early years of women's collegiate athletics in the 1970s. Through engaging, accessible nonfiction, the book explores Harris's athletic achievements alongside the social and cultural barriers faced by female athletes before the full impact of Title IX.

Suitable for both middle and high school classrooms, the biography supports instruction in English Language Arts, U.S. history, women's studies, and physical education. Younger readers can engage with the story as an inspiring biography, while older students can examine themes of equity, opportunity, and historical change.

Lucy Harris was a trailblazing basketball star of the 1970s, leading Delta State University to multiple national championship titles. As a dominant center, she revolutionized women's basketball and broke barriers on both national and international stages. In 1976, Lucy was selected to play on the first-ever U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, where she led Team USA in scoring and rebounds. Her remarkable career earned her a place in history as a member of the inaugural class of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and as the first Black woman inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Lusia Harris is a name forever written in basketball history. She was a pioneering force that transformed the game for women. As a dominant center, Lucy broke barriers in both national and international arenas, paving the way for future generations. From her humble beginnings in the small town of Minter City, Mississippi, to becoming the first woman officially drafted into the NBA, Lucy's journey is one of perseverance, passion, and unparalleled talent.

This inspiring biography tells the story of a young girl who, through grit and determination, rose above social and racial barriers, becoming a three-time national champion at Delta State University and an Olympic silver medalist. Known for her quiet demeanor but fierce presence on the court, Lucy Harris revolutionized women's basketball, setting the standard for others on the court.

A true pioneer in sports and a role model for countless athletes, Lusia Harris' legacy endures today-this is her remarkable story.

by Kari Kieper (Author)

Are you looking for ways to grow spiritually as an athlete? There is hope for you! In No Other Gods: Pursuing Your Passion for Jesus and Basketball, Season 1, author Kari Kieper shares valuable insight into how athletes can strengthen their walk with Christ on and off the court. Through powerful, in-depth devotionals, No Other Gods invites readers on a journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery, challenging them to pursue the face of God.

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy for sports to become your all-consuming passion, but Jesus wants to be your all-consuming passion. He desires to have a meaningful relationship with you. This doesn't mean that you need to push aside basketball for Jesus; you just shouldn't push aside Jesus for basketball. He wants to be your first love.

These engaging basketball-related devotionals will:

Enrich your faith and encourage you to aim for excellence in your Christian walk
Provide relevant, practical applications for players, coaches, parents and fans
Promote personal development and spark timely conversations between you and God

All great athletes cling tightly to the fundamentals of the game, and it should be no different for believers. No Other Gods will remind you of the fundamentals necessary for a Christ-centered life, leading you through ways you can reach your maximum potential as a follower of Christ everyday.

Kari Kieper is a USA Basketball Gold Licensed Coach. She has a heart for discipling women and athletes of all ages. Kari became involved in women's ministry in her home church almost twenty years ago and continues to teach discipleship within her community. With over ten years of coaching behind her, Kari is passionate about teaching youth the game of basketball while applying biblical principles to the game.

by Luke Epplin (Author)

The rousing story of two trailblazing superstars--Julius "Dr. J" Erving and Moses Malone--whose improbable alliance and unsung legacies shaped the wildest and most innovative era of basketball history.

Author Biography

Luke Epplin is the author of Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball. His writing has appeared online in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, GQ, Slate, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and The Paris Review Daily. Born and raised in rural Illinois, Epplin lives outside of New York City with his wife and daughter.

by Jordan Lowe (Author)

MICHAEL JORDAN

This book covers the topic of arguably the best basketball player to ever exist, Michael Jordan. Inside, this book documents the entire life of Jordan to date, including his early childhood, his college days, his sporting achievements, and even his life after retirement from the game.

You will soon discover what sets this basketball star apart from the rest, and what made him (and his brand) such a dominating force in the world of sports.

At the completion of this book you will have a good understanding of Michael Jordan, his journey, and what's next for the 6-time NBA champion!

Here Is What You'll Learn About Inside...

• Jordan's Early Life
• College Career
• Making The NBA
• Baseball Career
• Notable Career Moments In Basketball
• Life After Basketball
• Much, Much More!

by Acoach MM (Author)

Best NCAA basketball offense. 30 best teams. + 380 offense plays. Best coaches and best players. Only diagrams, only for coaches.

by Karleen Tauszik (Author)

MY BASKETBALL SEASON is a full-sized 8 1/2 x 11" sports journal that will help players record all the excitement of the months ahead.

Each page has writing prompts to get players focused on the improvement of their skills and their contributions to each game.

MY BASKETBALL SEASON includes enough journaling pages for pre-season practice and in-season practices and games. Plus, there are extra pages for tournaments.

There are also seven blank pages at the end for photos, statistics, newspaper or program clippings, mementos, or notes about fun memories.

This unique journal helps kids:

- Focus on the coach's priorities each week.

- Improve as they track their performance.

- Remember their season, their contributions, and all of their fun memories.

And they'll be creating a unique keepsake of the season that they'll treasure for years to come!

In addition, MY BASKETBALL SEASON provides a fun way for kids to develop skills in writing, composition, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, sentence construction, and handwriting. (Best for ages 8 and up.)

Basketball season will come and go in a blur. Get MY BASKETBALL SEASON today so the kids you love can record and remember all the thrills and achievements of the season.

MY SEASON journals are also available for baseball, softball, football, hockey, soccer, volleyball, and cheerleading.

by Jim Calhoun (Author), Dom Amore (Author)

In More Than a Game, Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, with journalist Dom Amore, reflects on a career that transcended the basketball court and shaped countless lives. From humble beginnings in Braintree, Massachusetts, to building the UConn men's basketball dynasty, Calhoun shares the inspiring stories of players, coaches, and colleagues who embodied his philosophy: relationships and perseverance are the keys to greatness. Through the highs of national championships and the quiet moments of mentorship, this book reveals the essence of Calhoun's legacy: a commitment to being there for others.

This heartfelt and candid memoir goes beyond the stats and trophies to showcase a life devoted to building a culture of family and care. Featuring tales of iconic players like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker, and Rip Hamilton, as well as unsung heroes who found success off the court, More Than a Game celebrates the power of belief, community, and resilience. Whether you're a basketball fan or simply inspired by stories of transformative leadership, this is a must-read for anyone striving to make a difference.

Author Biography

Jim Calhoun is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. In more than 40 years in the game, including 26 at UConn, Calhoun won more than 900 games, including 629 at UConn, with national championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the sport's highest honor, in 2005. Throughout his life and career, Calhoun has emphasized personal relationships and now, in his 80s, he remains in contact with hundreds of his former players, and to many of whom he remains a father figure. Jim and his wife, Pat, have two children and six grand children and live in Pomfret, Conn.

Dom Amore, seven-time Connecticut sportswriter of the year, has been with the Hartford Courant since 1988, and has been its lead sports columnist since 2021. He won more than 30 state, regional and national journalism awards. This is his second book. Dom is single and lives in Branford, Conn.

by Ed Harris (Author)

This story follows Coach B as he develops his coaching system based on developing responses to the game's 13 Triggers. Coaches could read an interesting story about a coach's journey in coaching, while learning about system basketball. Coach B, with the guidance of his personal "Yoda," Gramps, helping him create the swarming, fast paced, constantly attacking, "Piranha System." Coach B learns to help his players differentiate between the Magnificent 7 and the Covert 6 Triggers and how to use codes, cues, options, and essential keys to respond to each Trigger. This is a great book for High School Coaches.

by A. E. Arost (Author)

Which All-Star "King" has won the NBA Most Valuable Player award four times? Which monster rebounding All-Star loves math and computers and grew up playing football, soccer, baseball, and lacrosse in addition to basketball? Which All-Star shares the record with Michael Jordan for most consecutive games with a triple-double? Which "small" power forward helped his team win a National Championship and is now an All-Star? Which All-Star has been selected to play in the most consecutive All-Star games of any basketball player? You'll find the answer to these questions and many, many more inside Meet the All-Stars: The Greatest Basketball Players of Our Time.

by Nancy Streza (Author)

What's your favorite sport?

In My Favorite Sport: Basketball students will learn all about the game of hoops. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the game, the court, the rules, the scoring, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game.

by Keith Brian Wood (Author)

Memphis Hoops tells the story of basketball in Tennessee's southwestern-most metropolis following the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Keith Brian Wood examines the city through the lens of the Memphis State University basketball team and its star player-turned-coach Larry Finch. Finch, a Memphis native and the first highly recruited black player signed by Memphis State, helped the team make the 1973 NCAA championship game in his senior year. In an era when colleges in the south began to integrate their basketball programs, the city of Memphis embraced its flagship university's shift toward including black players. Wood interjects the forgotten narrative of LeMoyne-Owen's (the city's HBCU) 1975 NCAA Division III National Championship team as a critical piece to understanding this era. Finch was drafted by the Lakers following the 1973 NCAA championship but instead signed with the American Basketball Association's Memphis Tams. After two years of playing professionally, Finch returned to the sidelines as a coach and would eventually become the head coach of the Memphis State Tigers.

Wood deftly weaves together basketball and Memphis's fraught race relations during the post-civil rights era. While many Memphians viewed the 1973 Tigers' championship run as representative of racial progress, Memphis as a whole continued to be deeply divided on other issues of race and civil rights. And while Finch was championed as a symbol of the healing power of basketball that helped counteract the city's turbulence, many black players and coaches would discover that even its sports mirrored Memphis's racial divide. Today, as another native son of Memphis, Penny Hardaway, has taken the reigns of the University of Memphis's basketball program, Wood reflects on the question of progress in the city that saw King's assassination little more than forty years ago.

In this important examination of sports and civil rights history, Wood summons social memory from an all-too-recent past to present the untold--and unfinished--story of basketball in the Bluff City.

Author Biography

KEITH BRIAN WOOD teaches history at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis.

by Paul Knepper (Author)

Moses Malone overcame abject poverty in segregated Petersburg, Virginia, to become the first modern-day basketball player to jump directly from high school to the pros, paving a path for future stars such as Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and LeBron James to follow. Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet tells the story of Malone's ascent in the early 1970s to becoming the premier player in the world for a five-year period.

Author Biography

Paul Knepper is a freelance writer who covered the NBA as a featured columnist for the Bleacher Report website for two years. He is the author of The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks, and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All.

by David Espinoza (Author)

This is a true story about a boy whose life revolved around God and basketball. Matt Espinoza aka "Noza" was taught about the game of basketball at a very young age. During that time he faced many obstacles, the most difficult one being that he lost his mom to brain cancer when he was nine years old. His dad raised him and his brother and continued developing them for basketball. Other challenges would confront Matt. He was dealing with a blood platelet condition he had not grown out of yet. Matt had a love for the game of basketball but his body was not developing as fast as most kids. In his younger years things were going great. But when he got to Jr. High other kids seem to be passing him up and he was struggling for playing time. Matt would always tag along with his older brother, Jake, but always found himself watching and not playing. When Matt was a freshman and a sophomore he almost didn't make McNary High School's basketball team. His dad speaks of the challenges and lessons learned in this amazing story. Matt was always trying to keep up with his older brother Jake. They would eventually battle it out in a college basketball game. This is an inspirational, encouraging, and an amazing story of a young man that believed in himself and was not going to be denied. Matt set goals for himself and he worked hard to reach those goals. His attitude of never giving up, and having faith paid off big time.

by Ian Olio (Author)

An Amazing Alphabet Book about Basketball. This ABCs Book combines letters with awesome pictures and Basketball elements.This alphabet book is specifically for toddlers it's more than an information book. It is perfect for kids ages 1-4!

by Teaching Little Hands Press (Author)

Created for boys and girls who sports with a wide variety of sport themed activity sheets.Suitable for supporters of any team and specially designed for both boys and girls to enjoy.

★ Hours of fun hockey activities with coloring pages, puzzles, counting numbers, maze, matching letters, ABC's, dot-to-dots, tracing, and cool creative educational activities for kids.

★ Filled with cute hockey, soccer, football and baseball players

★ Single sided printing to prevent bleed through

★ Original and unique book with a wide variety of activities and perfect for sports fans

★ For older kids ages 5 and up

★ Perfectly sized at 8.5" x 11".

★ Paperback with a glossy finish.

★ Perfect gifts for your little sport fanatic!

by Acoach MM (Author)

Top 25 teams in the espn ranking. Plays. Pure basketball tactics. The best coaches and the best court diagrams. UCLA, Kansas, Kentucky, Villanova, North Carolina, Gonzaga, Louisville... Coach K., Pitino, Roy Williams, Jay Wright...

by T. C. Cameron (Author)

Few cities can claim a hardwood heritage like that found in metro Detroit. Metro Detroit has been the epicenter for cataclysmic change in the past 60 years that no other major American city has suffered, but the one constant among so much upheaval is a passionate following afforded high school basketball. The rise and fall of the automotive industry, the Motown record label's emergence and eventual relocation, social and racial unrest, and the polarization of one of America's great cities has not slowed the love and passion Detroiters-city and suburban dwellers alike-share for prep basketball.

by Earl Lloyd (Author), Sean Kirst (Author), David Bing (Foreword by)

In 1950, future Hall of Famer Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in a National Basketball Association game. Nicknamed "Moonfixer" in college, Lloyd led West Virginia State to two CIAA Conference and Tournament Championships and was named All-American twice. One of three African Americans to enter the NBA at that time, Lloyd played for the Washington Capitals, Syracuse Nationals, and Detroit Pistons before he retired in 1961.

Author Biography

Earl Lloyd attended Parker-Gray High School in Alexandria, Virginia, and graduated from West Virginia State College. He was the first African American to compete in an NBA game and also broke down longstanding barriers as an NBA coach, as a scout, and as an executive with the Dodge division of Chrysler. He was deeply involved in programs to benefit city youth in Detroit. Lloyd has received many honors in recent years, including his 2003 enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

by Creative Playbooks (Author)

The coloring book for the basketball fandom is here. Increase your children's enthusiasm in playing basketball at the same time pursuing creativity and patience in activity works through this Nothing but Net coloring book. Raise a basketball player and artist in one using the right books. Get a copy now.

by Kari Kieper (Author)

Are you looking for ways to grow spiritually as an athlete? There is hope for you! In No Other Gods: Pursuing Your Passion for Jesus and Basketball, Season 1, author Kari Kieper shares valuable insight into how athletes can strengthen their walk with Christ on and off the court. Through powerful, in-depth devotionals, No Other Gods invites readers on a journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery, challenging them to pursue the face of God.

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy for sports to become your all-consuming passion, but Jesus wants to be your all-consuming passion. He desires to have a meaningful relationship with you. This doesn't mean that you need to push aside basketball for Jesus; you just shouldn't push aside Jesus for basketball. He wants to be your first love.

These engaging basketball-related devotionals will:

Enrich your faith and encourage you to aim for excellence in your Christian walk
Provide relevant, practical applications for players, coaches, parents and fans
Promote personal development and spark timely conversations between you and God

All great athletes cling tightly to the fundamentals of the game, and it should be no different for believers. No Other Gods will remind you of the fundamentals necessary for a Christ-centered life, leading you through ways you can reach your maximum potential as a follower of Christ everyday.

Kari Kieper is a USA Basketball Gold Licensed Coach. She has a heart for discipling women and athletes of all ages. Kari became involved in women's ministry in her home church almost twenty years ago and continues to teach discipleship within her community. With over ten years of coaching behind her, Kari is passionate about teaching youth the game of basketball while applying biblical principles to the game.

by Caleb III Pirtle (Author)

Hershel Kimbrell served as head basketball coach at McMurry University for thirty-one years, winning 448 games and being named to the NAIA Hall of Fame. His teams were mostly too small, too short, and too slow, perhaps, but they were the giant slayers, defeating top-ranked programs for one reason. Coach Kimbrell taught his players they were better than they were, and they believed him.Never Afraid, Never A Doubt is the biography of a man who believed in building winners. And it had little to do with the scoreboard. It is the story of a man as seen through the eyes of his players. He told them: "When every muscle and joint and ligament in your body is telling you it's time to quit and you refuse to quit, you'll dig down deep into a place you didn't know you had, and you'll find out you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible. At McMurry, we take the word "quit" out of the dictionary."As Chris Beard, head basketball coach at Texas Tech University said, "If the talent on the floor was close, Coach Kimbrell would beat you every time.

by Kenneth N. Johnson (Author), Ted Owens (Foreword by)

KU alumnus and Jayhawk enthusiast Kenn Johnson is back with even more legends and firsts. Notable coaches like Danny Manning, who won the national championship as a player in 1988 and again as part of the coaching staff in 2008, have shaped and molded the team throughout the decades. Players like Raef LaFrentz, who became the first Jayhawks player in twenty-seven years to average a double-double over an entire season, keep the fans coming back for more. From the history of the famous Allen Fieldhouse to current coach Bill Self, Johnson offers a closer look at the team's unique contribution to the sport of basketball.

by Kevin Furtado (Author)

YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION IS EVERYTHING IF YOU WANT THAT GREAT COACHING JOB When your applying for and interviewing for that coaching job, a professional coaching portfolio is your secret weapon. This portfolio will highlight your career achievements and abilities and most of all, make you look like the professional high quality coach that you are. A Professional portfolio will help you STAND OUT from the other applicants. The key to getting a new coaching job or a promotion is not only a great work ethic, but to demonstrate to a hiring panel that your level of organization, preparedness and professionalism is second to none. The Professional Coaching Portfolio will: * Give you a breakdown of the Sections Needed and provides 40 tools and templates needed. * Provide you with a clear breakdown of the components of an outstanding and organized portfolio. * Show you how to step by step create the product with professionalism and detail. * Give you valuable advice and suggestions to help make you look professional. when it comes to planning, you need to get started yesterday, when you need to get started, follow the plans in the Coaching Portfolio and you will have a plan! Every aspect is mapped out, already set up for you, and all you need to do is print them and implement them and add some of your own ideas! It literally took me 22 years to fine tune my programs, and organize them. Why reinvent the wheel when it is already been done? We do it for you. FIRST HERE WHAT COACHES HAVE SAID ABOUT THE QUALITY OF MY COACHING PORTFOLIO: This a tremendous portfolio! It is really worthy of a major college or professional level job. My only advise would be make sure you go to job that REALLY wants this type commitment. You are VERY organized and dedicated beyond 95% of the high school coaches out there. Go for it. I especially liked your questions for the girls about who is the weakest defenders on the team and who they most are like to play with on the floor..... Very insightful. You are an amazingly talented coach. Good luck and make sure they will work with YOU AT THAT NEXT JOB!. You are a great catch for a school looking for a top notch program Coach Randy Montgomery Head Boys basketball Coach North Canton Hoover High School North Canton, Ohio

Author Biography

Age: 49 Birth place: San Jose, Ca. Years in coaching: 23 Overall Coaching record: 369-259 .68% Winning Percentage College Attended: The University of Georgia in Athens Teaching Certification: North Georgia College Has coached Girls Basketball for 23Years Degree: BSED in Health/P.E. Teaching Certification: Certified in Health/PE in Georgia T-4 Certification #380307 Career highlights: 4 Region Championships with four different schools; 3 final four appearances; 2 state coach of the year awards in Georgia; has coached 3 Division I college athletes in Julie Brooker (UGA); Larkin Cleaveland(Georgia College and state university) and Stacey Copeland (Mercer). Favorite teaching subject: Elementary physical education These are the Qualities that I Possess: Mad Enthusiasm Bold Thinking Hatred of the Normal Willingness to Fail Greed for Glory A Passion for Process Collaborative Spirit

by Yago Colás (Author)

A typical NBA game can yield approximately 2,800 statistical events in thirty-two different categories. In Numbers Don't Lie Yago Colás started with a simple question: How did basketball analytics get from counting one stat, the final score, to counting thousands? He discovered that what we call "basketball"--rules, equipment, fundamental skills, techniques, tactics, strategies--has changed dramatically since its invention and today encompasses many different forms of play, from backyards and rec leagues to the NBA Finals.

Author Biography

Yago Colás is the author of Ball Don't Lie! Myth, Genealogy, and Invention in the Cultures of Basketball. Currently an independent researcher and writer, he previously taught literature and cultural studies at the University of Michigan.

by Onedia Nicole Gage (Author)

Nehemiah and His Basketball

The Nehemiah Character Series

I love basketball, but not as much as football. I like to play. I have favorite players.

When I meet the star of the high school team and his coach, while I am shooting around, I am stunned. I think that I am just a kid who wants to be able to beat my sister at her favorite game.

And now, I have a team. What I know for sure that it is a great sport. The fun and the camaraderie that this game offer and what this sport offers is what some people will never experience and enjoy.

Learn with me about effort, work ethic, team work, and camaraderie.

by Paul R. Wylie (Author)

Montana State's Golden Bobcats celebrates a storied history from the hardwood

Ashworth Cat Thompson and brothers Frank and Orland Ward didn't know what to expect when they left southern Utah in the Fall of 1926. They arrived in Bozeman to play on the Montana State College basketball team under charismatic coach and fellow Utah native Ott Romney and Assistant Coach Schubert Dyche. Teamed with Montana products Brick Breeden and Max Worthington the following season, the core formed one of the best teams in the country. Despite Romney returning to Provo at the end of 1928, the Bobcats persevered in '29 under Schubert to win the consensus college national basketball championship, with Cat and Frank Ward earning All-American honors.

Author Paul R. Wylie recounts the on and off court challenges and triumphs of the Bobcats' Golden team

by John Christgau (Author)

Imagine a boy, five feet tall and one hundred pounds, who wants to play high school basketball. Now imagine that he was blind until the age of six and that he's the first black student to attend his suburban school. And there you have Michael Thompson in 1965 in San Bruno, California. He played at the school where a young English teacher was coaching "lightweight basketball," a competition for smaller players that has since disappeared. The team that Coach John Christgau put together came to be called the Whiz Kids for the way they rocketed up and down the court, led by Michael and invariably winning.

Michael and the Whiz Kids tells the story of the team's 1968 championship season. It is a tale of cliffhanger games and players as outsized in character as they are short in stature, from the wild-haired, bespectacled "Professor" to the well-traveled Latvian dubbed "Suitcase" to the quiet and tenacious "Salt," as in "of the earth." But it is also a tale of the time--of counterculture, suburbia, integration, and racial brawls erupting on the court. In Christgau's deft telling, it is an absorbing, often comic story of coming of age, for coach and Whiz Kids alike.

Author Biography

John Christgau (1934-2018) is the author of numerous books, including Origins of the Jump Shot: Eight Men Who Shook the World of Basketball and Tricksters in the Madhouse: Lakers vs. Globetrotters, 1948, both available in Bison Books editions.

by Bijan C. Bayne (Author)

Year round on Martha's Vineyard Island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, residents and vacationers have played basketball--almost since the game was invented. The Oak Bluffs summer league on the Island was innovative, ethnically diverse, welcomed female players, and fostered thousands of friendships. President Obama, NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, and Family Matters sitcom star Jaleel White have all played basketball on Martha's Vineyard, as did future college stars, authors, war heroes, and entrepreneurs. Their stories touch current events from World War I through the Civil Rights Movement--and even include the filming of the blockbuster Jaws.

Author Biography

Bijan C. Bayne is an award-winning Washington-based freelance columnist and critic and a founding member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Boston Herald, and SLAM, among others. Bayne is the author of Sky Kings: Black Pioneers of Professional Basketball, which was named to the Suggested Reading List of the Basketball Hall of Fame.

by Anon (Author)

Basketball defences range from man-to-man and zone to combinations and variations of each. This book deals expressively with the man-to-man defence, the variations which have developed therefrom, and various attack formations or styles of play for use against each defence. Especial attention is given to developments or revivals such as the pressing and screen-switch defences as well as methods of meeting them. Contents Include: Development of the man-to-man defence and attack; Principles of the man-to-man and variation defences; Attacking the man-to-man defence and variations; Offensive formations and plays. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

by Team Joon (Author)

Legit Dogs is a basketball graphic novel created by Team Joon.In 2027, basketball in the city of Neo New York has changed. With the advent of Air Boosters, kicks capable of adding inches to anybody's jump, street ball is more popular than ever, with players of all types and skills flocking to the courts to try and make something of themselves. As a result, the game has become a shadow of its former glory, with victory usually going to the team with the best kicks and gear rather than the best skills. In response to the game's fall from grace, a mysterious street ball team has started scouting players with true natural talents to put end to the games polluted by the pretenders.

by Matt Peters (Author)

There are many who have played the game of basketball, but who can claim to be the greatest player of all time? Take a jump as we look together at Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Shaq, Kobe, MJ and LeBron. An in-depth analyst will look at the different arguments of the infamous MJ vs LeBron debates which might help determine who the GOAT is once and for all.