Basketball Books

Book SynopsisScope and coverage - Virtually every athlete and every sport readers might reasonably expect to find can be found here. Although there is an emphasis on sports that are popular in North America, there is considerable coverage on sports and athletes from other parts of the world. Most North Americans have at least some familiarity with such sports as baseball, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, and tennis. They are likely to have had less exposure to badminton, cycling, and soccer and even less exposure to sports such as cricket, fencing, and Tae Kwon Do. No matter what the sport, however, readers of ""Great Athletes"" will learn that outstanding athletes from all parts of the world and all cultures. Organization and format: Averaging three to four pages in length, articles are written in clear language and presented in a uniform, easily readable format. Each article is divided into four sections that cover the athlete's life and achievements chronologically. 'Early Life' covers the athlete's family background, early education, introduction to sports, and other formative experiences. 'The Road to Excellence' discusses the athlete's first serious involvement in sports and the experiences and influences that propelled the athlete toward greatness. 'The Emerging Champion' section follows the athlete from the threshold of stardom to higher levels, and 'Continuing the Story' tracks the athlete's subsequent athletic career and later life. Finally, each article concludes with a 'Summary' recapitulating the athlete's achievements and legacy. A photograph of the athlete accompanies each essay, and every article is accompanied by at least one table, shadowed for easy reference. With their content varying greatly among different sports, these tables summarize the career statistics, honors and awards, records, and other milestones that set each great athlete apart. At a Glance: This title contains 13 Volumes; 5,000 Pages; 1,470 Essays, 380 new; 1,470 Photos (one per essay); 2,600 Sidebars/Statistic Tables; 60 Appendixes; and Name, Sport Team, Position & Country Indexes. Arguably one of the most popular sports today, this title features 150 of the most influential people to ever play the game, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and Candace Parker.

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Book SynopsisThe true story of a Chicago gang member who was shot and paralyzed and became a world-class wheelchair athleteTrade Review"A compelling and richly sociological memoir. The incisive introduction and conclusion highlight how and why Melvin’s successes are not simply of his own making. Wheelchair Warrior provides the reader with an enlightening analysis of how history and society intersect with biography in Melvin’s life."—Kent Sandstrom, University of Northern IowaTable of ContentsIntroduction / Ronald J. BergerPart I Beginnings 1 Roots; 2 In the Company of Peers; 3 Gangs; 4 The ShootingPart II Transitions 5 Road to Recovery; 6 Breaking Away; 7 A Motley CrewPart III Resolutions 8 Fundamentally Sound; 9 Lost and Found; 10 The Best of All VictoriesConclusion / Ronald J. Berger

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Book SynopsisThe remarkable story of a disabled manTrade Review"Juette’s story follows his evolution from boy to man, from gang member to wheelchair athlete, and it’s a story of determination and inspiration that will touch everyone who reads it."—BooklistTable of ContentsPreface IntroductionPart I: Beginnings 1. Roots 2. In the Company of Peers 3. Gangs 4. The ShootingPart II: Transitions 5. Road to Recovery 6. Breaking Away 7. A Motley CrewPart III: Resolutions8. Fundamentally Sound 9. Lost and Found 10. The Best of All Victories Conclusion Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThe history of the South Philadelphia Hebrew Association's basketball team and the legends it spawnedTrade Review"[A]n extremely well-researched book, one that captures in detail a bygone era, and belongs on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in basketball history." — Providence Journal"Douglas Stark has made a valuable contribution in bringing back to life a vibrant era in early basketball history. His portraits of the players, their fans, and such memorable figures as team founder Eddie Gottlieb and announcer Dave Zinkoff will entertain and instruct lovers of not only basketball but also American urban history." —Lee Lowenfish, author of Branch Rickey: Baseball's Ferocious GentlemanTable of ContentsPreface1. On the Road2. A Jewish Game3. A New League, a New Team4. Prospect Hall and the Vissies5. Shikey6. Howard the Red7. Saturday Night SPHAS' Habit8. The Darlings of Philadelphia9. Rosenberg to the Rescue10. Basketball and War11. The Influx of New York Players12. Losing Home Court13. The End of the Line14. Playing it StraightEpilogue: Memories Live OnAcknowledgmentsAppendix A: Game-by-Game Standings for the SPHAS, American Basketball LeagueAppendix B: Year-by-Year Standings for the SPHASAppendix C: SPHAS Versus other Philadelphia Professional TeamsAll-Time SPHAS RosterBibliography

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new edition of Classic Cavs counts down the fifty greatest Cleveland Cavaliers games, from their 67-loss inaugural NBA season in 1970–71 through the franchise’s renaissance following the triumphant return of LeBron James. The rich, colorful history of the Cavs is woven into tales that tie together the early games at rickety old Cleveland Arena, the incredible highs and heartbreaking lows played out at Richfield Coliseum, and the fierce battles waged at the “Q.” Knight ranks last-second nail-biters alongside satisfying routs and postseason epics, from the phenomenon known as the “Miracle of Richfield” to the Cavs’ trips to the NBA Finals. Included are the heroics of characters like Bingo Smith, Austin Carr, World B. Free, Mark Price, Craig Ehlo, Kyrie Irving, and, of course, LeBron James. Whether it was because of a fantastic finish or an amazing individual performance, each game included in Classic Cavs is worth remembering and revisiting, appealing to Cavaliers fans everywhere.

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Book SynopsisWhen Victoria Cape moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in the early 1970s, she had no idea that her desire to play basketball would change the game for women and the sport in Tennessee. Encouraged to sign up for basketball by her athletic father, Victoria was in for a shock: the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association endorsed an entirely different form of the game for high school women than the version of basketball commonly played around the country. Women played six-on-six basketball, in which offensive players stayed on one half of the court, and defensive players on the other half—defenders could spend their entire careers without taking a shot. Victoria Cape sued the TSSAA, and her lawsuit paved the way for women to play basketball by the same rules as men and served as an early test case of groundbreaking Title IX legislation. Further adding to the case’s history-making précis was the presence of a young Pat Summitt, recently elevated to head coach of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, who bravely testified on behalf of Cape during the lawsuit.Full Court Press is a valuable addition to research on how individual initiative can bring about social change—in Tennessee, in the sporting world, and as a part of the broader struggle for women’s equality. Written in a lighthearted and inspiring style, this book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the many achievements of Pat Summitt, Tennessee women’s basketball, or women’s sports history in general.

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Book Synopsis"They don't know me. They don't know what I'm capable of." Diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, a form of autism, as a toddler, Anthony Ianni wasn't expected to succeed in school or participate in sports, but he had other ideas. As a child, Ianni told anybody who would listen, including head coach Tom Izzo, that he would one day play for the Michigan State Spartans. Centered: Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete's Dreams is the firsthand account of a young man's social, academic, and athletic struggles and his determination to reach his goals. In this remarkable memoir, Ianni reflects on his experiences with both basketball and the autism spectrum. Centered, an inspirational sports story in the vein of Rudy, reveals Ianni to be unflinching in his honesty, generous in his gratitude, and gracious in his compassion.Sports fans will root for the underdog. Parents, teachers, and coaches will gain insight into the experience of an autistic child. And everyone will triumph in the achievements of Centered.Trade ReviewBoth authors did an amazing job in writing a book that is a definite resource for parents, students, schools, hospital workers and everyone to understand Autism Spectrum. -- Fran Lewis * Book Pleasures *If the general reader is deeply moved by Ianni's story, parents of autistic children, and the children themselves, will find Ianni's story a source of boundless, manifold inspiration. -- Alan Moores * Booklist (starred) *An exceptionally well written, inherently fascinating, impressively candid, memorable and inspiring memoir. Centered: Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete's Dreams is especially and unreservedly recommended, especially for community, college, and university library Contemporary American Biography collections. -- Able Greenspan * Midwest Book Review *Centered is both a captivating triumph of the human spirit and a testament to people behind the scenes who guided Ianni in his journey without a roadmap or manual for how to help him. -- Brenda Ortega * MEA Voice *Table of ContentsForeword, by Tom IzzoAcknowledgmentsPrologue: The Bres1. "We Are Okemos"2. The Diagnosis3. That Anthony Kid4. Talking to Nobody5. Pushing My Buttons6. Sports7. Grandpa Nick8. Hating to Lose9. On the Banks of the Red Cedar10. "Do Those Impressions"11. "We Want to Tell You a Story"12. AAU13. #4414. Family15. Instant Classic16. Committed17. On Campus18. The Streak19. Sophomore Slump20. Release21. Getting Back Up22. Sitting Out23. The Jersey24. "I'm Screwed Up"25. The Carl Vinson and the Garden26. The Big Ten27. Tournaments and Awards28. Commencing

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Book SynopsisWildcat Wisdom for the Big Blue Nation!For more than a century, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has built a winning tradition that feeds the Big Blue Nation. The history of the winningest program in college basketball is peppered with unforgettable moments and personalities.In Kentucky Passion, Del Duduit and John Huang help fans reexperience some of the most memorable seasons and shots and meet key players and coaches. Readers will learn how they too can rise to challenges and find success through the inspiring stories from Wildcat history. Weekly stories showcasing legendary coaches including Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari, standout players including John Wall, Kyle Macy, DeAndre Liggins, Goose Givens, and Aaron Harrison, and indelible highs and lows (yes, the BBN still hates Laettner) illustrate the value of persistence, hard work, resiliency, teamwork, and more.Kentucky Passion is for every citizen of the Big Blue Nation and for every sports fan who relishes well-deserved victories, moans at surprise defeats, or wants to learn more about one of the most storied teams in college sports.Trade ReviewI've read a lot of books about sports over the years and am thrilled to recommendKentucky Passion: Wildcat Wisdom and Inspiration to anyone who loves Kentucky, all sports fans, or anyone prepared for a book that will challenge you in a practical way. What makes Del Duduit and Dr. John Huang's work so unique is it really brings sports back home and centers them in a place that has relevance to who we are and want to be. In our overly active lives it's easy to lose sight of what really matters and this book is all about that. -- Justin Rowland, publisher of Cats IllustratedTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart One: Big Blue Madness1. Week 1: The Mardi Gras Miracle2. Week 2: Following a Legend3. Week 3: Redefining Your Brand4. Week 4: The Night the Goose was Golden5. Week 5: Rise of the "Jorts"6. Week 6: The "Sky's" the Limit7. Week 7: "Unforgettable" Moments8. Week 8: The Greatest Story Ever Told9. Week 9: Be Like Kyle10. Week 10: This Is My Stage11. Week 11: Charity Begins with Cal12. Week 12: Redemption13. Week 13: We're Not in Kansas AnymorePart Two: Early Season Launch14. Week 14: The Prince Who Would Be King15. Week 15: Nothing But a "Blur"16. Week 16: The Last Call17. Week 17: Dream Game Turned Nightmare18. Week 18: You Can't Go Home Again19. Week 19: The Little Brother That Couldn't20. Week 20: What Happens in Vegas21. Week 21: There's No Place Like Home22. Week 22: There Was No Place Like Memorial Coliseum23. Week 23: The University of Jodie Meeks24. Week 24: Rock Bottom25. Week 25: Mercy!26. Week 26: Mercy Me!Part Three: Conference Grind27. Week 27: Cool Cats28. Week 28: The Red Menace29. Week 29: Woooooooo, Pig! Sooie!30. Week 30: All He Does Is Win31. Week 31: Number One and Holding32. Week 32: Pioneer Days33. Week 33: The End of the Beginning34. Week 34: Mr. Wildcat35. Week 35: It's Business36. Week 36: The Real Fabulous Five37. Week 37: Before "Bo Knows"38. Week 38: The "Untouchables"39. Week 39: The Best Things in Life Are ThreesPart Four: Postseason Sprint40. Week 40: Look Mom, We Made It!41. Week 41: The Fox and the Bruin42. Week 42: Twin Towers43. Week 43: Blocked44. Week 44: Five-Star Surprises45. Week 45: Nothing Sucks like a Big Orange46. Week 46: It's All About the Wins47. Week 47: Oh So Close!48. Week 48: Missed It by That Much49. Week 49: The Most Famous ACL50. Week 50: First in Line51. Week 51: The Grudge52. Week 52: It's Gotta be the FansConclusionSources

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Book SynopsisWildcat Wisdom for the Big Blue Nation!For more than a century, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has built a winning tradition that feeds the Big Blue Nation. The history of the winningest program in college basketball is peppered with unforgettable moments and personalities.In Kentucky Passion, Del Duduit and John Huang help fans reexperience some of the most memorable seasons and shots and meet key players and coaches. Readers will learn how they too can rise to challenges and find success through the inspiring stories from Wildcat history. Weekly stories showcasing legendary coaches including Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari, standout players including John Wall, Kyle Macy, DeAndre Liggins, Goose Givens, and Aaron Harrison, and indelible highs and lows (yes, the BBN still hates Laettner) illustrate the value of persistence, hard work, resiliency, teamwork, and more.Kentucky Passion is for every citizen of the Big Blue Nation and for every sports fan who relishes well-deserved victories, moans at surprise defeats, or wants to learn more about one of the most storied teams in college sports.Trade ReviewI've read a lot of books about sports over the years and am thrilled to recommendKentucky Passion: Wildcat Wisdom and Inspiration to anyone who loves Kentucky, all sports fans, or anyone prepared for a book that will challenge you in a practical way. What makes Del Duduit and Dr. John Huang's work so unique is it really brings sports back home and centers them in a place that has relevance to who we are and want to be. In our overly active lives it's easy to lose sight of what really matters and this book is all about that. -- Justin Rowland, publisher of Cats IllustratedTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart One: Big Blue Madness1. Week 1: The Mardi Gras Miracle2. Week 2: Following a Legend3. Week 3: Redefining Your Brand4. Week 4: The Night the Goose was Golden5. Week 5: Rise of the "Jorts"6. Week 6: The "Sky's" the Limit7. Week 7: "Unforgettable" Moments8. Week 8: The Greatest Story Ever Told9. Week 9: Be Like Kyle10. Week 10: This Is My Stage11. Week 11: Charity Begins with Cal12. Week 12: Redemption13. Week 13: We're Not in Kansas AnymorePart Two: Early Season Launch14. Week 14: The Prince Who Would Be King15. Week 15: Nothing But a "Blur"16. Week 16: The Last Call17. Week 17: Dream Game Turned Nightmare18. Week 18: You Can't Go Home Again19. Week 19: The Little Brother That Couldn't20. Week 20: What Happens in Vegas21. Week 21: There's No Place Like Home22. Week 22: There Was No Place Like Memorial Coliseum23. Week 23: The University of Jodie Meeks24. Week 24: Rock Bottom25. Week 25: Mercy!26. Week 26: Mercy Me!Part Three: Conference Grind27. Week 27: Cool Cats28. Week 28: The Red Menace29. Week 29: Woooooooo, Pig! Sooie!30. Week 30: All He Does Is Win31. Week 31: Number One and Holding32. Week 32: Pioneer Days33. Week 33: The End of the Beginning34. Week 34: Mr. Wildcat35. Week 35: It's Business36. Week 36: The Real Fabulous Five37. Week 37: Before "Bo Knows"38. Week 38: The "Untouchables"39. Week 39: The Best Things in Life Are ThreesPart Four: Postseason Sprint40. Week 40: Look Mom, We Made It!41. Week 41: The Fox and the Bruin42. Week 42: Twin Towers43. Week 43: Blocked44. Week 44: Five-Star Surprises45. Week 45: Nothing Sucks like a Big Orange46. Week 46: It's All About the Wins47. Week 47: Oh So Close!48. Week 48: Missed It by That Much49. Week 49: The Most Famous ACL50. Week 50: First in Line51. Week 51: The Grudge52. Week 52: It's Gotta be the FansConclusionSources

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Book SynopsisRoll out the Carpet is the story of West Virginia University basketball. This comprehensive history chronicles over one hundred seasons of the game, from the early years of the Tri-State and Eastern Conferences, to the golden era of Hot Rod Hundley, Jerry West, and Rod Thorn, to the Mountaineer’s most recent triumphs under coaches John Beilein and Bob Huggins.For Mountaineers, it’s not just about winning a prize, trophy or title—it’s about work ethic, pride, and loyalty that embodies the spirit of the state. With unparalleled insider access, alumnus and longtime athletic department official John Antonik details the vibrant history of the players, coaches, and fans that created the finest moments of Mountaineer basketball. These pages overflow with accounts of nail-biting tension leading to buzzer-beating shots, thrilling game-saving moments, and rich, intimate details of the superstar players and coaches that built an institution of gold and blue.From the first game in 1904 against rival Pitt to West Virginia’s glorious 2010 return to the 2010 Final Four tournament, Roll out the Carpet celebrates the tradition of Mountaineer basketball. With over five hundred never-before-published photographs and articles of memorabilia from the WVU athletic department, university archives, and personal collections, this book is a must-have for any West Virginia University basketball fan. It’s a great day to be a Mountaineer!

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Book SynopsisFor over 150 years the Lakota have tenaciously defended their culture and land against white miners, settlers, missionaries, and the U.S. Army, and paid the price. Their economy is in shambles and they face serious social issues, but their culture and outlook remain vibrant. Basketball has a role to play in the way that people on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation configure their hopes for a better future, and for pride in their community. In Lakota Hoops, anthropologist Alan Klein trains his experienced eye on the ways that Lakota traditions find a seamless expression in the sport. In a variety of way such as weaving time-honored religious practices into the game or extending the warrior spirit of Crazy Horse to the players on the court, basketball has become a preferred way of finding continuity with the past. But the game is also well suited to the present and has become the largest regular gathering for all Lakota, promoting national pride as well as a venue for the community to creatively and aggressively confront white bigotry when needed. Richly researched and filled with interviews with Pine Ridge residents, including both male and female players, Lakota Hoops offers a compelling look at the highs and lows of a community that has made basketball its own.Trade Review"Basketball is so much more than just a game; it is a cultural resource that allows the Pine Ridge community to express their identity against a social landscape of poverty, racism, and domination. In Lakota Hoops, Klein provides an important statement about sport in Indian Country, sketching out the larger structural landscape in which the actions of some Lakota basketball players unfold. In learning about the individuals, we learn the logic behind their actions and how they interact with the larger context of ongoing US colonization of native lands." -- Jeffery Montez de Oca * author of Discipline and Indulgence *"I've long thought that Alan Klein might be the most important anthropologist of sport in our midst. Lakota Hoops confirms that. Unflinchingly honest, brilliantly argued, and gracefully written, it's a tour de force about sport, Lakota culture, and a reality this nation has yet to fully confront." -- Rob Ruck * Tropic of Football: The Long and Perilous Journey of Samoans to the NFL *Alan Klein interview with Ramon Maclin about Lakota Hoops * Alan Klein interview with Ramon Maclin *Basketball is so much more than just a game; it is a cultural resource that allows the Pine Ridge community to express their identity against a social landscape of poverty, racism, and domination. In Lakota Hoops, Klein provides an important statement about sport in Indian Country, sketching out the larger structural landscape in which the actions of some Lakota basketball players unfold. In learning about the individuals, we learn the logic behind their actions and how they interact with the larger context of ongoing US colonization of native lands. -- Jeffery Montez de Oca * author of Discipline and Indulgence *I've long thought that Alan Klein might be the most important anthropologist of sport in our midst. Lakota Hoops confirms that. Unflinchingly honest, brilliantly argued, and gracefully written, it's a tour de force about sport, Lakota culture, and a reality this nation has yet to fully confront. -- Rob Ruck * Tropic of Football: The Long and Perilous Journey of Samoans to the NFL *Alan Klein interview with Ramon Maclin about Lakota Hoops * Alan Klein interview with Ramon Maclin *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Landmarks in Lakota LifeTHE GOOD Chapter 2: SWEATING, SMUDGING, AND SUN DANCING: Dusty LeBeau’s Fusion of Basketball and Tradition Chapter 3: THE LAKOTA NATION INVITATIONAL: Bryan Brewer’s Invented Tradition Chapter 4: “MANNING UP:” Jess Heart, Lakota Manhood and Hoops Chapter 5: LAURA BIG CROW: Coming Back, to Pass It ForwardTHE BAD Chapter 6: PINE RIDGE - RED CLOUD RIVALRY: The Tip of a Factional Ice Berg Chapter 7: CRABS IN A BUCKET: Lakota Factionalism and BasketballTHE UGLY Chapter 8: ENGAGING ACRIMONY: Racism and Lakota Basketball in South Dakota Index

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Book SynopsisEl 17 de mayo de 2019, Fernando Mahía se embarcó, con una vieja furgoneta Dodge Grand Caravan del 2001, en un largo viaje por Estados Unidos. El hilo conductor era sencillo: entender la idiosincrasia estadounidense a través del baloncesto. Los Estados Unidos son un concepto complejo, poliédrico. Una realidad mestiza, pese a lo que se clama desde dentro y fuera de sus fronteras. Y pocas de sus expresiones autóctonas han mimetizado tanto ese carácter multicolor como el baloncesto.Entre notas de viaje, diálogos con personajes inolvidables, amenas lecciones de historia y visitas a lugares recónditos de la América olvidada y a algunas de las catedrales del baloncesto, el autor relata, con humor y mala leche, las peripecias de un viaje por carretera que arranca en Nueva York y discurre por Springfield (Massachussetts), el Rust Belt, el Medio Oeste, los Apalaches y el Sur profundo hasta llegar a la Costa Oeste.James Naismith, Holcombe Rucker, Luis Felipe López, Dorothy Gaters, Otis Re

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Book Synopsisodriamos afirmar que para "crear o construir" un tirador, necesitamos que el jugador tenga las condiciones siguientes: 1 Unas buenas "condiciones fisicas." 2 Un "poder mental." 3 Una buena "punteria" . 4 "Inteligencia." 5 Tener una "buena mecanica de tiro." 6 Una buena "tecnica individual." 7 Una "practica repetitiva cotidiana." Las seis facultades primeras, se compensan entre ellas. es decir, si tenemos menos dominio del alguna de ellas debemos en primer lugar esforzarnos mediante el trabajo por alcanzar mayor grado de perfeccion, aunque en segundo termino si en las otras es mas alto nuestro grado de dominio compensaremos en su resultado final. Aunque no debemos olvidar que todo se potencia con la condicion septima una "practica repetitiva diaria y constante." En consecuencia el jugador que quiera convertirse en un buen tirador debe fijarse en las siete premisas anteriores y trabajar duro para alcanzar un aceptable dominio de todas ellas. En este camino el presente libro pretende ayudar abordando el detalle de cada una de estas siete premisas o condiciones necesarias para ser un buen tirador."

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Book SynopsisEl deporte se ha consolidado como uno de los contenidos curriculares basicos en la formacion de los egresados en Ciencias de la Actividad Fisica y del Deporte, tal y como queda reflejado en los nuevos planes de estudio de esta titulacion tras su adaptacion al Espacio Europeo de Educacion Superior. Igualmente, en Espana se m antiene como uno de los contenidos curriculares que los estudiantes de secundaria y primaria deben desarrollar en sus clases de educacion fisica. Los procesos de ensenanza-aprendizaje que se realizan en las universidades para desarrollar esta materia del plan de estudios deben tener en cuenta los contenidos que se han ido adquiriendo sobre la base de la experiencia practica y el desarrollo profesional, asi como los conocimientos que se obtienen a partir de las investigaciones aplicadas que tienen por objeto de estudio este deporte o la practica deportiva en general. El equilibrio en la formacion de los especialistas en Baloncesto entre estas dos grandes fuentes de conocimiento permitira una evolucion y mejora en la propia practica deportiva."

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Book SynopsisForged by the crucible of this family saga, Steve went on to chart an unparalleled life in basketball, on the court and on the sidelines.The only coach other than Red Auerbach to lead a team to the Finals five consecutive seasons, Kerr seems destined for the Basketball Hall of Fame.Trade Review"Thrilling. ... Casual fans and hoops nuts alike will love this illuminating work." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Riveting. ... Deftly recounted. ... Kerr's time with the Bulls comes alive in the author's telling. ... This engaging biography is a must-read for basketball fans." — Library Journal (starred review) "If Lou Gehrig were here, he might agree Steve Kerr is the luckiest man alive, as Steve often says. Because Steve's is a heck of a story and you could write a book about it. Oh, right. Scott Howard-Cooper did. And it's well told through Steve's personal triumphs and tragedy and triumph and triumph and triumph, all achieved and experienced with endearing humor and humility. You can't believe how he got there until you know how he did. And then you appreciate Steve even more and Scott for bringing the story to us." — SAM SMITH, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Jordan Rules “The Kerr story is an amazing one, and Scott Howard-Cooper has given us a fascinating look at a fascinating life. Kerr takes such a mirthful, ironic approach, filled with self deprecation, to so much of the business of competing, yet make no mistake. Underneath all of that is a hard-edged, driven competitor, burnished in many cases by disappointment and sorrow, yet possessed of immense wisdom and insight into the emotional lives of NBA players and coaches. Scott Howard-Cooper has captured brilliantly the mystery of all that. I must say I'm quite envious.” — ROLAND LAZENBY, author of Michael Jordan: The Life "Steve Kerr has lived an amazing life, with moments of great elation and immense pain. Scott Howard-Cooper has put together an important, well-researched book that reflects all the ups and downs of Kerr's journey through basketball and beyond, with keen insights as to what makes him a successful coach and a deeply admirable human being. You don't have to be a Warriors fan, or even a basketball fan, to enjoy this book." — SETH DAVIS, basketball reporter and author, CBS Sports and The Athletic "A compelling account that demands a place in any sports collection." — Booklist "[A] highly entertaining look at one of basketball’s most interesting people." — Plainview Herald "One of the few writers with the combination of juice and talent to make a project like this work. ... A comprehensive look at one of the most interesting men in professional sports today. ... A breezy, fast-moving read that—much like its titular namesake—makes the majority of its shots." — The Maine Edge

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive biography of college basketball’s all-time winningest coach, Mike Krzyzewski.Mike Krzyzewski, known worldwide as “Coach K,” is a five-time national champion at Duke, the NCAA’s all-time leader in victories with nearly 1,200, and the first man to lead Team USA to three Olympic basketball gold medals. Through unprecedented access to Krzyzewski’s best friends, closest advisers, fiercest adversaries, and generations of his players and assistants, three-time New York Times bestselling author Ian O’Connor takes you behind the Blue Devil curtain with a penetrating examination of the great but flawed leader as he closes out his iconic career.Krzyzewski built a staggering basketball empire that has endured for more than four decades, placing him among the all-time titans of American sport, and yet there has never been a defining portra

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Book SynopsisThe true story behind Crispus Attucks High School and the all-Black basketball team loosely depicted as the championship opponent in the beloved classic sports movie Hoosiers.   For far too long the mythology of Indiana basketball has been dominated by Hoosiers. Framed as the ultimate underdog, feel-good story, there has also long been a cultural debate surrounding the film. The Real Hoosiers sets out to illuminate the narrative that the film omits, the story of the unheralded Crispus Attucks Tigers, playing the game at the highest level in the 1950s in a racially divided Indiana. After a crushing loss to Milan High School in the 1954 semifinal, which was the game that the final scenes in Hoosiers are based on, Attucks went on to win back-to-back Indiana state championships. That team was led by a young Oscar Robertson and coached by Ray Crowe, who fully recognized the seemingly insurmountable challenges of playing basketball in

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Book SynopsisThe first memoir for young readers by the sports legend explores his path from his days as a shy boy named Lew Alcindor to becoming Kareem...

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Book SynopsisA revealing, humorous, behind-the-scenes memoir from Kenny The Jet Smith—superstar basketball commentator, host of the top-rated show, Inside the NBA, and two-time NBA champion. Smith reveals memorable inside stories of his playing and broadcasting careers, focusing on the star players, coaches, and mentors who inspired him along the way.  Kenny Smith was a star at the University of North Carolina before his storied NBA run, in which he won two championships with the Houston Rockets. His popularity skyrocketed when he joined TNT’s new show, Inside the NBA, which has thrived for twenty-four years and won multiple Emmys, receiving enormous acclaim for the insight, humor, social commentary, and unrivaled basketball coverage from Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Ernie Johnson, Jr. Kenny is known to fans for his laser-sharp analysis and eloquent observations of the basketball scen

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Book Synopsis*Rivaling the nonfiction works of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat....Even readers who don't appreciate sports will find this story a page-turner. --School Library Connection, starred review*A must for all library collections. --Booklist, starred reviewWinner of the 2020 AJL Sydney Taylor Honor!  From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the remarkable true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany. Perfect for fans of The Boys in the Boat and Unbroken.On a scorching hot day in July 1936, thousands of people cheered as the U.S. Olympic teams boarded the S.S. Manhattan, bound for Berlin. Among the athletes were the 14 players representing the first-ever U.S. Olympic basketball team. As thousands of supporters waved American flags on the docks, it was easy to miss

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