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Koehler Books Secret Warrior: A Coach and Fighter, On and Off
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Georgetown University Press The Capital of Basketball: A History of DC Area
Book SynopsisThe celebration of Washington D.C. basketball is long overdue. The D.C. metro area stands second to none in its contributions to the game. Countless figures who have had a significant impact on the sport over the years have roots in the region, including E.B. Henderson, the first African-American certified to teach public school physical education, and Earl Lloyd, the first African-American to take the court in an actual NBA game. The city's Spingarn High School produced two players – Elgin Baylor and Dave Bing – recognized among the NBA’s 50 greatest at the League’s 50th anniversary celebration. No other high school in the country can make that claim.These figures and many others are chronicled in this book, the first-ever comprehensive look at the great high school players, teams and coaches in the D.C. metropolitan area. Based on more than 150 interviews, The Capital of Basketball is first and foremost a book about basketball. But in discussing the trends and evolution of the game, McNamara also uncovers the turmoil in the lives of the players and area residents as they dealt with prejudice, educational inequities, politics, and the ways the area has changed through the years.Trade ReviewThe finished product is a great basketball book, filled with details of big games, powerful high school basketball programs and insightful stories about the top players and coaches who, at least at one time, called Washington home. The chronicle begins in 1900, when a local newspaper first mentioned a high school basketball game, and continues through the 1990s, when DeMatha High School was dominant. * New York Times *[This book] comes alive when it captures the culture of basketball, the social significance of the sport beyond the box scores. * Washington Post *It’s a story of civil rights heroes and NBA legends. It’s [more than 300] pages of history few others could have accomplished, but John, who was born in Washington and never left the area, dedicated his life to it. * Washington Post *[The book] is a meticulous history of the players and coaches that defined DC area basketball, broken down by the decade. Anecdotes and line scores are preserved for posterity, chronicled in painstaking detail, thanks to more than 150 interviews and countless hours of research. While the writing showcases the kind of granular attention to detail that would appeal to any sports fan, it’s also an impressive historical text that demonstrates how basketball’s influence stretched beyond the simple happenings on the hardwood, helping the city contextualize the broader societal changes taking place. -- Noah Frank * WTOP.com *McNamara gives light to well-known high school coaches such as Morgan Wootten (DeMatha), Joe Gallagher (St. John’s) and Bob Dwyer (Carroll), but also highlights coaches such as Cardozo High’s Frank Bolden, whose teams won back-to-back city titles in 1957 and 1958...There are dozens of other players and coaches and teams, some known, many not, who get their moment in the sun because McNamara was such an encyclopedic student of the game he loved. -- David Aldridge * The Athletic *The book hits all the boldface names that define hoops in Washington DC at every level—from Red Auerbach to ... Kevin Durant—but its passion is reserved for the hidden figures. The world beyond the district may not know ... how basketball played a crucial role in integrating DC thanks to E.B. Henderson, a trailblazer player and coach who wasn't allowed to coach white students at the turn of the century, yet his activism ultimately proved instrumental in the founding of the NAACP. -- Gabe Lacques * USA Today *I just finished reading The Capital of Basketball and thoroughly enjoyed it. It brought back such great memories. It is a fine social history as well as an account of basketball in the DC area. I appreciate [it]. -- Father Edward "Monk" Malloy, President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame, Archbishop Carroll High School class of 1959From the introduction of basketball in the city by lesser-known figures like E.B. Henderson to Morgan Wootten’s DeMatha dynasty to Montrose Christian’s Kevin Durant, this book has everything you need to know to consider yourself well-informed on DC-area high school basketball. -- Matt Modderno * Wizards Xtra *John’s book is wonderfully reported and researched, as thorough a history of DC boys’ basketball as you’ll ever read. -- Christine Brennan * Washington Independent Review of Books *History is survival. And survival is politics—inequality persists in whose stories get told, get recorded, and get preserved. John McNamara did not survive a violent shooting in an all-too-often-violent country, but thanks to his work, a century’s worth of stories—of players and coaches, dynasties and underdogs, defeats and triumphs on and off the court—live on. * Washington Monthly *[The Capital of Basketball] offers a welcome look at the shifting sands of race in Washington, and the social legacies that great local players and coaches have left behind. * Washington History *Table of ContentsForeword by Gary Williams Preface One: The Pioneers: 1900-1950 Two: The Fifties Three: The Sixties Four: The Seventies Five: The Eighties Six: The Nineties Afterword by Andrea Chamblee Acknowledgments Appendix A: Map Appendix B: All-High, All-Catholic, All-Met, and All-Prep Compilation Photo Credits Index About the Author
£19.00
Workman Publishing Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion
Book SynopsisEqual parts photo-rich lookbook, and cultural commentary, Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion is the story of the extraordinary intersection of high fashion and basketball, from the league's inception to today, and celebrates the iconic style of NBA athletes.Each chapter explores the style of an era and the cultural influences that shaped it: The league's inception in 1949, pre-Civil Rights Movement, when the NBA was mostly comprised of white players who wore suits and skinny ties. The years following the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the birth of funk and R&B when basketball fashion got flashier (think Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Wilt Chamberlain wearing fur coats and big hats). The Michael Jordan era of the 1980s and 1990s, with its oversize suits. The epic Iverson/Hip-Hop years of the late 1990s and early 2000s. And now to today, a time defined not only by social media and high fashion's birthing of the tunnel walk (think LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Russell Westbrook), but one in which athletes are idealized as style icons and activists, figures who inspire conversations beyond how they play and what they wear.Trade Review"A coffee-table book that elevates the subject to the same decorative status as a Dior or Gucci monograph"—The New York Times"A coffee-table book that elevates the subject to the same decorative status as a Dior or Gucci monograph."—The New York TimesMitchell S. Jackson walks readers through eight decades of sharp suits, fresh kicks, audacious bling and playful embodiments of swagger on and off the court. Perfect for your friend who’s still talking about Serge Ibaka’s scarf.—The New York Times“a gorgeous, glamorous look at the intersection of fashion and basketball.”—Bookpage“a gorgeous, glamorous look at the intersection of fashion and basketball.”—Bookpage"stunning photos and spot on cultural commentary"—The Root"Stunning photos and spot on cultural commentary."—The RootJackson, a prize-winning cultural critic, shows how basketball players became the most glamorous, fashion-forward athletes in the world.—The New York Post“Mitchell S. Jackson expertly fuses fashion and basketball, showing why players’ off court style can be as impactful as what they do in the game.” —NINA GARCIA, editor in chief, Elle“In Fly, Jackson does more than compile a basketball/fashion look book, and it’s more than a timeline and history. To me, what he explores is the evergreen push to remind people that the talented are more than their talents. That there’s a burning creativity and a relentless desire to express oneself, not as a highlight but as a human.” —JASON REYNOLDS, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Stamped“You cannot be a true enthusiast of sports or fashion if you don’t own a copy of this book. European designers are too often credited with the trends that spread around the world, and Jackson shows us that those designs are nothing without validation from the streets where many NBA athletes get their start. In this beautiful celebration of culture, he captures the role these athletes have played in style on a global scale.” —D. WATKINS, New York Times bestselling author of Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised and Black Boy Smile“NBA fashion has evolved so much over the years. To see the various styles worn by players throughout the eras—all in one book—is cool. Now with social media and the game being so global, everyone sees everything. NBA fashion has never been bigger.” —P.J. TUCKER, Philadelphia 76ers
£31.50
Capstone Press Basketball's Best Traditions and Weirdest
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£23.49
BookBaby Free Throws In Life
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BookBaby Defying Expectations: Family, Sports & Recreation
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Atria Books Kingdom on Fire
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Blood in the Garden and Three-Ring Circus comes a bold history of the iconic UCLA Bruins championship teams led by legendary coach John Wooden, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Walton—set against the turmoil of American culture in the 1960s and ’70s. Few basketball dynasties have reigned supreme like the UCLA Bruins did over college basketball from 1965-1975 (seven consecutive titles, three perfect records, an eighty-eight-game winning streak that remains unmatched). At the center of this legendary franchise were the now-iconic players Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton, naturally reserved personalities who became outspoken giants when it came to race and the Vietnam War. These generational talents were led by John Wooden, a conservative counterweight to his star players whose leadership skills would transcend the game after his retirement. But before the three of them became history, they would have to ma
£21.74
Atria/Black Privilege Publishing Uncommon Favor
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£19.31
Capstone Press Basketball's Greatest Myths and Legends
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£8.54
Amicus Ink Basketball
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£8.99
Blue River Press As If by Magic
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£16.14
Blue River Press Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Womens
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£16.65
University of Arkansas Press Making March Madness: The Early Years of the
Book SynopsisThroughout the NCAA Tournament’s history, underdogs, Cinderella stories, and upsets have captured the attention and imagination of fans. Making March Madness is the story of this premiere tournament, from its early days in Kansas City, to its move to Madison Square Garden, to its surviving a point-shaving scandal in New York and taking its games to different sites across the country. Chad Carlson’s analysis places college basketball in historical context and connects it to larger issues in sport and American society, providing fresh insights on a host of topics that readers will find interesting, illuminating, and thought provoking.
£36.71
Texas Tech Press,U.S. Raider Power: Texas Tech's Journey from Unranked
Book SynopsisThe 2018–2019 Texas Tech men's basketball team began the season unranked and ended it playing on Monday night for the National Championship. Raider Power gives every fan a fully immersive experience with the story of a group of stone-faced dreamers and their historic journey from unranked to Big 12 Champions to the Final Four. Raider Power offers a showcase of the Red Raiders' individual players, spotlighting and providing insider information on this unexpected group of winners, all while focusing on the bond that transformed a group of underdogs into a world-class team with the best defense in the country. Follow the team from the earliest parts of the season all the way to the Championship game on Monday night. Relive every highlight, locker room celebration, and trophy ceremony. Learn the ins and outs of head coach Chris Beard's vision for the team. The ultimate effect of the Red Raiders' amazing run was to establish a culture of excellence and community: this was a group of guys who cared for each other personally, in addition to complementing each other on the court. Raider Power is the official insider companion to an incredible season—it is a must-read for all Red Raiders.
£38.66
Morgan James Publishing llc 128 Billion to 1: Ten Steps to Beat the Odds and
Book SynopsisEach year experts, odds makers, the polls, team records, tournament seeds, and the eyeball test mislead March Madness fans filling office pool brackets. 128 Billion to 1: Ten Steps to Beat the Odds and Win Your NCAA Tourney Office Pool by Mike Nemeth, explains the secrets and inner workings of the NCAA Tournament to exponentially increase one’s odds of filling a winning bracket. It was written for basketball fans who want to understand why they don’t often win their office pool. 128 Billion to 1 is a simple, yet ingenious guide to the way the NCAA Championship works, and explains the factors that best predict the outcome. Paramount among the factors is an accurate assessment of relative team strength to correct misleading polls and erroneous tournament committee selections and seedings. Using analytics, understandable mathematics and a dash of ingenious reasoning, Nemeth exposes the need for a new set of statistical measures to explain the outcomes of basketball games. The new statistics accurately rank each team entering the NCAA Tournament so that fans can make informed picks in their tournament brackets. Weekly accurate rankings can be found at https://nemosnumbers.com/basketball-rankings/.
£7.59
Sports Publishing LLC Tales from the Syracuse Orange Locker Room: A
Book SynopsisOrange is a state of mind for fans of Syracuse University basketball. Think Orange and images of greatness appear, from Vic Hanson in the Roaring ’20s through Carmelo Anthony in the 21st century. Think Orange and the sounds of glory are heard, from old Archbold Gym to the gleaming Carrier Dome. Think Orange and the memories of 1,607 victories are stirred, from SU’s first win in 1901 over Cornell to its 2003 triumph over Kansas that brought home the national championship. Many of the stories that have contributed to the phenomenon known as Orangemen basketball now come to life in Bud Poliquin’s updated edition of Tales from the Syracuse Orange's Locker Room.Dave Bing, Jim Boeheim, Jim Brown (yes, he played hoops, too), Bouie and Louie, Leo Rautins, Pearl Washington, and Derrick Colemanall of them and numerous other SU legends join Hanson and Anthony in the pages of this anecdotal anthology of Syracuse University basketball, certain to complete the bookshelf of any Orange fan. This book looks at the team’s infamous 27-game losing streak in the early 1960s; Roy’s Runts; the Pearl’s stunning half-court buzzer-beater that knocked off Boston College in 1984; the fabulous Final Four runs of 1975, 1996, 2003, 2013, and 2016; and Anthony’s freshman brilliance that delivered the school’s first-ever NCAA tournament title in 2006.
£14.99
Sports Publishing LLC Called for Traveling: My Nomadic Life Playing Pro
Book SynopsisCalled for Traveling is a pro basketball journey that spans four continents, seven countries and twelve teams over eleven hilarious and adventurous years. After playing his college ball at Penn State, Tyler Smith had a path in mind of where he wanted his pro basketball career to lead. Bringing his own toilet paper to away games, courts made of concrete, and fully-geared riot police at every stadium were not part of his original dream. Where were all the big contracts people talked about? Would he even have a job next season—or next week? And would he be playing for free this month because the team didn’t feel like paying him?In this highly unstable and unorthodox overseas lifestyle as a professional basketball player, Smith draws readers in quickly with his humor and ability to share his clever stories that seem outrageous, but are 100 percent true. His attitude and faith are tested relentlessly through bounced paychecks, injuries, and the seemingly endless frustrating reality of people around him speaking a language he could not understand.From Italy to Japan to Uruguay, and even the NBA, the challenges and adventures only accelerate as Tyler’s wife and kids are added to the overseas equation. His unique story is highly engaging whether or not you’re a basketball junkie. Called for Traveling is an honest and entertaining inside look at one man’s journey playing pro basketball around the world.Trade Review"Extremely entertaining."--Hall of Fame forward Rick Barry “There are only a little more than 400 players in the NBA at any one time. For the rest of the talented players who come out of the college ranks, there's either the humdrum a real job or the chase for continued hoops glory in pro leagues all over the globe. All too often, the stories of those pursuing basketball careers in far-flung places go untold, though they are packed with as much grit, sacrifice, and hard work as those of NBA All-Stars—and often are every bit as gripping (and sometimes far more hilarious). Bouncing from Holland to Japan to Thailand, with several stops in between, former Penn State star Tyler Smith takes us through his incredible journey.” —Sean Deveney, national NBA writer, Sporting News “Tyler Smith's globetrotting tale is an entertaining look at life as an athlete on the fringe of his sport. Called for Traveling is a stark reminder of how difficult it can be to keep the dream alive. It is replete with colorful characters and legends of basketball, which play an integral part in why, for some, those dreams never go away.” —Kenny Albert, broadcaster, FOX Sports/MSG Network “It’s a delight to be along for the metaphorical ride as Smith tells the tales that cobbled together so many of his experiences as a player and as a young adult juggling the duties of being a newlywed and a new father, too.”-Japan Times"Extremely entertaining."--Hall of Fame forward Rick Barry “There are only a little more than 400 players in the NBA at any one time. For the rest of the talented players who come out of the college ranks, there's either the humdrum a real job or the chase for continued hoops glory in pro leagues all over the globe. All too often, the stories of those pursuing basketball careers in far-flung places go untold, though they are packed with as much grit, sacrifice, and hard work as those of NBA All-Stars—and often are every bit as gripping (and sometimes far more hilarious). Bouncing from Holland to Japan to Thailand, with several stops in between, former Penn State star Tyler Smith takes us through his incredible journey.” —Sean Deveney, national NBA writer, Sporting News “Tyler Smith's globetrotting tale is an entertaining look at life as an athlete on the fringe of his sport. Called for Traveling is a stark reminder of how difficult it can be to keep the dream alive. It is replete with colorful characters and legends of basketball, which play an integral part in why, for some, those dreams never go away.” —Kenny Albert, broadcaster, FOX Sports/MSG Network “It’s a delight to be along for the metaphorical ride as Smith tells the tales that cobbled together so many of his experiences as a player and as a young adult juggling the duties of being a newlywed and a new father, too.”-Japan Times
£18.04
Sports Publishing LLC Tales from the Dallas Mavericks Locker Room
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£14.24
Sports Publishing LLC Red Holzman: The Life and Legacy of a Hall of
Book SynopsisThe definitive biography of a coaching legend. Hanging high atop the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, is the name "Holzman" and the number "613." That is the total number of wins by former New York Knicks head coach Red Holzman, which is the most in franchise history. While he spent six years as a player and another six as an exec
£19.99
Sports Publishing LLC The Ultimate Basketball Trivia Book: 600
Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Basketball Trivia Book tests and expands your knowledge on the sport of basketball--from the NBA to NCAA and more! In this collection of 600 questions, seasoned basketball writer Sam Amico tests your level of expertise on all things basketball. Some of the many questions that Amico poses include: Who was the inventor of the game
£13.49
Sports Publishing LLC Earl the Pearl: My Story
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£15.29
Sports Publishing LLC The (Inter) National Basketball Association: How
Book SynopsisFor most of its existence, the National Basketball Association was a league filled with (almost) all American-born players. Players from overseas were looked at as lesser skilled and not worth the risk. Americans playing overseas were looked at as those who couldn't cut it in the NBA, now playing in, essentially, the minor leagues of basketball. B
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Sports Publishing LLC Heaven Is a Playground: A Journey Into the Sweet
Book SynopsisHeaven Is a Playground, now in its fifth edition to include more information on Fly Williams, was the first book on the uniquely American phenomenon of urban basketball. Rick Telander, a photojournalist and former high school basketball player, spent part of the summer of 1973 and all of the summer of 1974 in Brooklyn living the playground life with his subjects at Foster Park in Flatbush. He slept on the floor of a park regular's apartment, observing, questioning, traveling, playing with, and eventually coaching a ragtag group of local teenagers whose hopes of better lives were often fanatically attached to the transcendent game itself. Telander introduces us to Fly Williams, a playground legend with incredible leaping ability and self-destructive tendencies that threatened to keep him earthbound. Another standout was Albert King, a fifteen-year-old phenom whose shy, quiet demeanour masked an otherworldly talent that eventually took him to the NBA. This edition also includes Telander's perspectives on the arrival of an NBA team in Brooklyn. Heaven Is a Playground is one of a kind — a funny, sad, ultimately inspiring book about Americans and the roots of the sport that they love.'The best basketball book I've ever read.' — Barack Obama
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Sports Publishing LLC Tales from the Duke Blue Devils Locker Room: A
Book SynopsisRevised and updated through the 2018-2019 season. The Duke Blue Devils have a long and glorious history of success, and that history comes alive within these pages, as detailed by Duke historian James Sumner. The Blue Devils' storied past includes forty-two NCAA tournament appearances, sixteen trips to the final four, and five national titles. Duk
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Sports Publishing LLC The Basketball Maniac's Almanac: The Absolutely,
Book SynopsisPart reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of basketball stats and facts ever assembled!Did you know that Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld are the only two players in basketball history to win both the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards in the same season? Or that Mark Jackson had more than 10,000 assists in his career, but is not in the Hall of Fame? How about that Kevin Love has the longest consecutive streak of double-doubles, with 53?Inspired by The Baseball Maniac’s Almanac—first created by legendary sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar—The Basketball Maniac’s Almanac includes thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts never before compiled in one place! Inside, you’ll find all of the big name basketball heroes like Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Rick Barry, Kevin Durant, Jerry West, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, and a lot of information that will be new to even the most devoted fans: Hall of Famers drafted #1 overall Points leaders by state of birth Most blocked shots by players under six-feet tall Career leaders in four-points plays Oldest player selected to an All-Star Game Players with career Quadruple-Doubles Former ABA players leading the NBA in 3-pointers Most career technical fouls Fathers and sons both drafted in the first round Coaches winning Coach of the Year award and championship in the same season And so much more! Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish basketball fan. Read up and amaze your friends, family, and anyone who loves the game of basketball!
£17.99
Sports Publishing LLC Heaven Is a Playground: A Journey into the Sweet
Book SynopsisNow in paperback!Heaven Is a Playground was the first book on the uniquely American phenomenon of urban basketball. Rick Telander, a photojournalist and former high school basketball player, spent part of the summer of 1973 and all of the summer of 1974 in Brooklyn living the playground life with his subjects at Foster Park in Flatbush. He slept on the floor of a park regular’s apartment, observing, questioning, traveling, playing with, and eventually coaching a ragtag group of local teenagers whose hopes of better lives were often fanatically attached to the transcendent game itself. Telander introduces us to Fly Williams, a playground legend with incredible leaping ability and self-destructive tendencies that threatened to keep him earthbound. Another standout was Albert King, a fifteen-year-old phenom whose shy, quiet demeanor masked an otherworldly talent that eventually took him to the NBA. This edition also includes Telander’s perspectives on the arrival of an NBA team in Brooklyn. Heaven Is a Playground is one of a kind—a funny, sad, ultimately inspiring book about Americans and the roots of the sport that they love.Trade ReviewSports Illustrated's Top 100 Sports Books of All Time "The best basketball book I've ever read." —Barack Obama "Telander’s beautiful sentences... feature his keen eye for detail, and his effortless blend of sociology and sport." —Jonathan Eig, New York magazine “Funny, sad, superbly written, and intensely involving.” —New York Times Book Review “Telander’s open-ended chronicle of inner-city playground basketball life is a model of clarity and restraint. No one has written a more resonant or understanding book about kids playing basketball, and few books about sports have willingly pulled together so many truths about the disappointments and dislocating fantasies of athletic competition.” —The Atlantic “Heaven Is a Playground is a book that was an inspiration to me in making Hoop Dreams. Not just because of the way Rick Telander engaged in the kind of immersive personal journalism that was as rare then as it is now. But because he wrote with such passion, love, and poetry about that uniquely American confluence of mean streets, basketball, and dreams.” —Steve James, director of Hoop Dreams
£11.69
Red Lightning Books Centered: Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete's
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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Red Lightning Books Kentucky Passion: Wildcat Wisdom and Inspiration
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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Red Lightning Books Kentucky Passion: Wildcat Wisdom and Inspiration
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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PowerKids Press On the Basketball Team
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Lerner Publishing Group Basketball: A First Look
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Sports Publishing Group Rebound: From Pain to Passion - Leadership
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd 3x3 Basketball: Everything You Need to Know
Book SynopsisSince its formation in 2010, 3x3 basketball’s popularity has rocketed. In only seven years, 3x3 basketball has gone from being played casually as a pick-up game to becoming an official Olympic sport, with the 2021 Summer Games showcasing its debut. 3x3 Basketball is the first-ever book to cover multiple aspects of this up-and-coming sport. In this book, author Luka Snoj comprehensively presents the differences between traditional basketball and 3x3 basketball and outlines the fundamental tactics and game structure, theory, terminology, as well as principles for successful play. The author also details the history of 3x3 basketball - why and how it was formed as well as how the sport has evolved over the years. He also describes the competition system, including how the rules have changed, and what teams have been successful over the past decade. In this section, Snoj weaves contemporary interviews with top players like Dusan Bulut - 3x3 basketball’s GOAT (four-time world champion) - to round out the narrative on a sport whose popularity will only continue to grow. Finally, Snoj provides both statistical and analytical analyses of the sport.
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Lexington Books Transnational Sport in the American West: Oaxaca
Book SynopsisTransnational Sport in the American West is the story of how a sport can cross physical and cultural borders. Catholic missionaries first brought the sport of basketball to southern Mexico in the early twentieth century, but over time the sport has grown into a cultural tradition in states like Oaxaca (Wa-hak-a). The ball bounced across the Mexico/U.S. border into Los Angeles, CA during the 1970s and pick-up games in the park eventually became organized tournaments. In 1977, an annual tournament called the Benito Juárez Cup was established in Guelatao, Oaxaca to celebrate the culture of basketball in the region and to honor former president of Mexico, Benito Juárez. Now, generations of youth from the U.S. travel to Oaxaca to play in the tournament. Follow the story of three youth who describe their culture and the significance the sport of basketball has played in their life. They have different experiences based on age, gender, skill, and birthplace but they all have one thing in common. Basketball is a part of them, and although the sport can be played many different ways, this is their game.Trade ReviewDr. Bernardo Ramirez Rios’ rich ethnography of Oaxacan basketball transports us from rural villages in Mexico to immigrant neighborhoods in the US. It captures the value and meaning of sport in the lives of the players and their families, and details the complex ways they negotiate transnational identities, indigeneity, and modernity. -- Jeffery H. Cohen, The Ohio State UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1: Migrant Mentality and Immigrant Reality Chapter 2: History of Oaxacan Basketball Chapter 3: Oaxacan Basketball Arrives in the United States Chapter 4: La Copa Benito Juárez Chapter 5: Next Generation
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Lexington Books Narrating the NBA: Cultural Representations of
Book SynopsisThis book analyzes career narratives of selected prominent NBA players after the Michael Jordan era, understood as the time after his second retirement in January 1999. It was a pivotal time for the league, as Jordan became synonymous with NBA basketball and the face of its global expansion. The players discussed in the book have been selected because of the significance of their career narratives, as all of them correspond with certain archetypes, prevalent in the world not only of professional basketball, but of professional sports in general. The private and public personas of eight players as well as their depiction by the media are analyzed not only regarding their success on the basketball court, but also in light of what they have come to represent for the modern NBA. The players discussed in this book are Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Vin Baker, Allen Iverson, Antoine Walker, Steve Nash, Tim Duncan, and Kobe Bryant. Collectively, these eight players embody the distinguishing character profiles and career arcs of sports superstars with dominance, individualism, and athleticism being as much parts of sports star culture as egotism, injuries, boredom, addiction, and bankruptcy. Trade ReviewNarrating the NBA is an insightful and dynamic study of the NBA’s rich mythology, which traces the carer narratives of many of the league’s most iconic players. Dr. Muniowski effectively demonstrates how individual athletes are transformed into mythical figures by showing how these narratives inform players’ careers, lives, and legacies. By unpacking the archetypal associations of basketball’s biggest athlete-celebrities, he reveals the complex tension between sport biographies and biofictions. This is a fascinating read, for both sport scholars and fans of the game. -- Brittany Reid, Thompson Rivers UniversityThis is a fascinating collection of studies of the career narratives of nine leading NBA players, including Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and Kobe Bryant, each of them chosen because they represent archetypes that are prevalent not only in the world of professional basketball also in professional sport more generally. This book is both a labor of love and a highly significant contribution to academic debates about sports celebrity. It will also be read avidly by countless NBA fans from Chicago to Chongqing, Madrid to Manila. -- Alan Bairner, Loughborough UniversityTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter One. Michael Jordan and the Creation of the Modern NBAChapter Two. Shaquille O’Neal: Black SupermanChapter Three. Alonzo Mourning: The Player with a MissionChapter Four. Vin Baker: The Downfall and Rebirth of the Alcoholic AthleteChapter Five. Allen Iverson: Celebrity and the Event Chapter Six. Antoine Walker: Overconfident or Asshole? Chapter Seven. Steve Nash: The “Unlikely” Hero Chapter Eight. Tim Duncan: The Boredom of Excellence Chapter Nine. Kobe Bryant: Personification of the Spectacle Conclusion Works Cited IndexAbout the Author
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Simon & Schuster Audio From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business,
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Simon & Schuster Audio Kg: A to Z: An Uncensored Encyclopedia of Life,
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HarperCollins Steve Kerr: A Life
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Basketball 2.0: 3x3's Rise from the Streets to
Book SynopsisBasketball 2.0 takes a riveting and inspirational look inside the rise of 3x3 basketball, which made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, just a decade after launching as the official truncated version of arguably the world's second most popular sport. For generations, three-on-three was a popular form of pickup basketball but seen as a novelty until the governing body, FIBA, hatched an ambitious plan to broaden the sport's worldwide footprint and extend its fan base through a distinctive brand. But to achieve legitimacy, 3x3 needed to accomplish the improbable and go from the streets to the Olympics. Despite scepticism, FIBA created a professional tour and international competitions before its dream was realised when 3x3 became an Olympic sport for the Tokyo Games. FIBA is betting big on its new game, but even after 3x3's memorable Olympic debut, the question remains: will it truly succeed? Basketball 2.0 is the first in-depth exploration of this fascinating and quirky new global game.
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Hachette Children's Group Basketball AllStars
Book SynopsisSince the founding of the USAs National Basketball League (NBA) in 1946, it has produced many of the coolest, most athletic and best-paid sports stars ever. And, in 1996, the women''s game took off, equally producing incredible players who have been hugely inspiring and taking the game to greater heights. Here, we profile 50 of the greatest ever to step foot inside the basketball court and create sporting magic with their power, speed, athleticism, and pure slam-dunking artistry. From Wilt Chamberlain to Steph Curry and Lisa Leslie to Diana Taurasi, you''ll get an ultra-cool snapshot of the VIPs of the game, spanning the entire history of these two epic leagues. With complete set of career stats at your fingertips, you''ll see why these stars stand out head and shoulders above the rest.
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Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Sport Psychology Library -- Basketball
Book SynopsisIf you have ever watched a champion make that impossible three-point shot in the game''s final seconds, you know that mental skills are absolutely critical to all-around success, on and off the court. No one understands this better than coaching legend Dale Brown and renowned sport consultant Dr Kevin Burke, the co-authors of this book. Together, they share their expertise and techniques to bring the mental aspect of the game under every player''s control. They stress preparation, practice, and performance in attaining these vital psychological skills: Concentration; Teamwork; Relaxation; Confidence; Strong Ethics and Fair Play. This book gives players the tools to improve their mental game plan; a way for coaches to teach successful psychology techniques; and a way for parents to be supportive and involved in a player''s development.
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Taylor Trade Publishing Bulls: A Pocket Primer
Book SynopsisHere's a handy, inexpensive guide to the world's greatest basketball team filled with things you didn't know about them. For example, what's it like to ride on the team bus? Why didn't GM Jerry Krause and coach Phil Jackson get along? Roland Lazenby has written extensively about the Bulls. His title Bull Run! sold better than 50,000 copies and was named Small Press Sports Book of the Year for 1997. This title is guaranteed to delight as the Bulls make their way through the final season of their great run of five championships in seven years.
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Taylor Trade Publishing Experts Pick Basketball's Best 50 Players in the
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Taylor Trade Publishing Hoop Hysteria II: The College Basketball Trivia
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Taylor Trade Publishing Heart of a Champion
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Taylor Trade Publishing CBS Sports Presents Stories From the Final Four
Book SynopsisJournalists who have covered the NCAA Tournament known as March Madness over the past 25 years share their experiences and opinions in this collection of short stories.
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Gray & Company Publishers Lebron James: The Rise of a Star
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Taylor Trade Publishing Nice Girls Finish First: The Remarkable Story of
Book SynopsisWith impressive skill, irrepressible spirit, and more than a touch of class, the 2000-01 Notre Dame women's basketball team reached the pinnacle of college basketball and forever secured a place in the storied sports history of the university and in the hearts of thousands of fans. The senior leadership of Naismith Award winner Ruth Riley, Niele Ivey, and Kelley Siemon combined with the exciting and capable play of underclassmen such as Alicia Ratay and Ericka Haney emphatically spells C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N-S. These Lady Irish practiced and played with relentless resolve, endured injuries and setbacks, balanced emotions and studies, and nurtured bonds—on and off the court—giving new meaning to the words "dedication" and "teamwork." Nice Girls Finish First is the behind-the-scenes story of this remarkable group of young women who, with a goal firmly in mind, set a shining and enduring example of how to achieve in college athletics with grit and grace.Trade ReviewThis is an inspiring tale about the Notre Dame women's basketball team...This work is a testimony to dedication, perserverance, and teamwork. A good story... * Library Journal *
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