Basketball Books

Book SynopsisThe James Naismith Reader is a collection of speeches, letters, notes, radio interview transcripts, and original writings from the inventor of basketball, from the original rules in 1891 to an excerpt from the posthumous publication of his bookBasketball: Its Origin and Development.Trade Review"The University of Nebraska Press has established an excellent record for publishing books which may be slightly off the beaten path in the sports genre. This book fits into that category. . . . Basketball aficionados who wish to compare the inventor's concept of the game with its present development will find it interesting."—J. Kemper Campbell, Lincoln Journal Star“Douglas Stark has done basketball and those who follow it a great service by collecting the fascinating writings of a wholly original man. Readers will come away with a rich sense of James Naismith and the world that made him.”—Alexander Wolff, author of Big Game, Small World: A Basketball Adventure“Douglas Stark has produced a valuable resource for anyone interested in the formation and development of the game.”—Rob Rains, author of James Naismith: The Man Who Invented BasketballTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction: “Huh! Another New Game!” 1. Origins, Growth, and Development 2. Physical Education 3. Rules 4. Basketball in Canada 5. Correspondence Notes on Sources Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisPaul Westhead's The Speed Game offers a treasure trove of information and stories about how he developed a style of basketball that not only won at the highest levels but went on to influence the game as it's played today.Trade Review“When the madness of Coach Westhead’s speed game combines with willing talent, magic happens on the basketball court. It’s not the speed game people couldn’t keep up with; it was his beautiful mind that most couldn’t follow. An intriguing insight into the life of the guru of go.”—Diana Taurasi, winner of an NCAA championship with the University of Connecticut, a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury, and of an Olympic gold medal“Coach Westhead became head coach of the LA Lakers under unusual and difficult circumstances, yet was always well-prepared, well-composed, and honest about where he was coming from. His journey from ‘stretching,’ to small college coach, to NBA head coach, to WNBA head coach, to international head coach is riveting and fascinating. Like him or not, crazy or genius, one thing can’t be denied: he is a world champion, and more than once.”—Jamaal Wilkes"Don't get the idea that The Speed Game is infatuated repetitiously with a scheme for winning basketball games. Mr. Westhead gives us a lot more. It may be a surprise to readers to learn how graceful and interesting a writer he is. . . . In his memoir, he writes especially well about coaching the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA championship in 1980 and the Phoenix Mercury, led by the great Diana Taurasi, to the 2007 women's title. He also describes how, in the late 1980s, he transformed Loyola Marymount into a powerhouse, and he does so without diminishing the role of Hank Gathers and Bo Kimble in the team's success."—Fred Barnes, Wall Street Journal“Having a former English teacher as my coach in the NBA was an unbelievable dream come true. We never got to exchanging sonnets, but the friendship and world championship we gained were absolutely worth the effort. I’m sure his accounts of his time with the NBA will be rewarding for hoop fans and all of us book worms.”—Kareem Abdul-Jabbar“Paul Westhead is a fastbreak savant. That has been conclusively proven in numerous coaching situations. More important, he is a highly principled and extremely talented basketball coach, and unfailingly loyal to his players, fellow coaches, and his beloved system. His journey from the City of Brotherly Love to NBA and WNBA championships and NCAA women’s and men’s scoring records is a wonderful, insightful, and entertaining read.”—P. J. Carlesimo, ESPN basketball analyst and former NBA coach of the Portland Trailblazers, the Golden State Warriors, and the Seattle Supersonics"The Speed Game is Paul Westhead’s personal account of how he tried to revolutionize basketball through fast breaks on offense and full-court pressure on defense, with the goal of wearing out the opposition while scoring more points. The book is quite engaging, and the reader becomes engrossed in Westhead’s adventures."—Karen Guenther, H-Pennsylvania“‘The great ones all have a screw loose.’ That’s what Stanford’s legendary basketball coach Tara VanDerveer once told me. Paul Westhead has a screw loose. His unique vision for basketball, and his dedication to his beliefs, against all odds, makes him a great one. This book is the diary of a mad scientist. It is a love story with amazing tales and anecdotes. Paul is the kind of whack job that makes basketball the deepest and most theatrical sport of all. His book enriches basketball lore.”—Scott Ostler, columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle "His memoir is both proud and self-effacing, candid and evasive, an artful nod to Shakespearean comedy and tragedy."—Steve Marantz, New York Journal of Books"The reader will gain great insight into Westhead's coaching philosophy and why he believes the fast break system is the best basketball system despite the skepticism of many and also his occasional lack of success with it, as evidenced by his poor record with the Nuggets. If one was or is a fan of his style, then this book is one to read."—Guy Who Reviews Sports Books"A fun—and fast—read."—J. Kemper Campbell, Lincoln Journal StarTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. West Philly 2. Stretching 3. Jersey Girl 4. Simplicity, Simplicity, Simplicity! 5. Enjoy the Ride 6. Go West, Young Man 7. Substitute Teacher 8. He Knows That We Know 9. No Thanks 10. Looney Tunes 11. The Glitter Is Gone 12. The Wrong Star 13. Twenty-Five Million Reasons 14. Lakers Doth Protest Too Much 15. No One’s Getting Fired 16. The Long Run 17. I Told You So 18. No Plan B 19. No Sound 20. I Know 21. The Tipping Point 22. A Crazy Genius

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Book SynopsisAs a coach at Loyola Marymount in California, Paul Westhead designed his highly unusual signature run-and-gun offense that came to be known as “The System.” The Speed Game offers a vibrant account of how he helped develop a style of basketball that not only won at the highest levels but went on to influence basketball as it’s played today. Known for implementing an up-tempo, quick-possession, high-octane offense, Westhead is the only coach to have won championships in both the NBA and WNBA. But his long career can be defined by one simple question he’s heard from journalists, fellow coaches, his wife, and, well, himself: Why? Why did he insist on playing such a controversial style of basketball that could vary from brilliant to busted? Westhead speaks candidly here about the feathers he ruffled and about his own shortcomings as he takes readers from Philadelphia’s West Catholic High, where he couldn’t make varsity, to the birth of Trade Review“When the madness of Coach Westhead’s speed game combines with willing talent, magic happens on the basketball court. It’s not the speed game people couldn’t keep up with; it was his beautiful mind that most couldn’t follow. An intriguing insight into the life of the guru of go.”—Diana Taurasi, winner of an NCAA championship with the University of Connecticut, a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury, and of an Olympic gold medal“Coach Westhead became head coach of the LA Lakers under unusual and difficult circumstances, yet was always well-prepared, well-composed, and honest about where he was coming from. His journey from ‘stretching,’ to small college coach, to NBA head coach, to WNBA head coach, to international head coach is riveting and fascinating. Like him or not, crazy or genius, one thing can’t be denied: he is a world champion, and more than once.”—Jamaal Wilkes"Don't get the idea that The Speed Game is infatuated repetitiously with a scheme for winning basketball games. Mr. Westhead gives us a lot more. It may be a surprise to readers to learn how graceful and interesting a writer he is. . . . In his memoir, he writes especially well about coaching the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA championship in 1980 and the Phoenix Mercury, led by the great Diana Taurasi, to the 2007 women's title. He also describes how, in the late 1980s, he transformed Loyola Marymount into a powerhouse, and he does so without diminishing the role of Hank Gathers and Bo Kimble in the team's success."—Fred Barnes, Wall Street Journal“Having a former English teacher as my coach in the NBA was an unbelievable dream come true. We never got to exchanging sonnets, but the friendship and world championship we gained were absolutely worth the effort. I’m sure his accounts of his time with the NBA will be rewarding for hoop fans and all of us book worms.”—Kareem Abdul-Jabbar“Paul Westhead is a fastbreak savant. That has been conclusively proven in numerous coaching situations. More important, he is a highly principled and extremely talented basketball coach, and unfailingly loyal to his players, fellow coaches, and his beloved system. His journey from the City of Brotherly Love to NBA and WNBA championships and NCAA women’s and men’s scoring records is a wonderful, insightful, and entertaining read.”—P. J. Carlesimo, ESPN basketball analyst and former NBA coach of the Portland Trailblazers, the Golden State Warriors, and the Seattle Supersonics"The Speed Game is Paul Westhead’s personal account of how he tried to revolutionize basketball through fast breaks on offense and full-court pressure on defense, with the goal of wearing out the opposition while scoring more points. The book is quite engaging, and the reader becomes engrossed in Westhead’s adventures."—Karen Guenther, H-Pennsylvania“‘The great ones all have a screw loose.’ That’s what Stanford’s legendary basketball coach Tara VanDerveer once told me. Paul Westhead has a screw loose. His unique vision for basketball, and his dedication to his beliefs, against all odds, makes him a great one. This book is the diary of a mad scientist. It is a love story with amazing tales and anecdotes. Paul is the kind of whack job that makes basketball the deepest and most theatrical sport of all. His book enriches basketball lore.”—Scott Ostler, columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle "His memoir is both proud and self-effacing, candid and evasive, an artful nod to Shakespearean comedy and tragedy."—Steve Marantz, New York Journal of Books"The reader will gain great insight into Westhead's coaching philosophy and why he believes the fast break system is the best basketball system despite the skepticism of many and also his occasional lack of success with it, as evidenced by his poor record with the Nuggets. If one was or is a fan of his style, then this book is one to read."—Guy Who Reviews Sports Books"A fun—and fast—read."—J. Kemper Campbell, Lincoln Journal StarTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. West Philly 2. Stretching 3. Jersey Girl 4. Simplicity, Simplicity, Simplicity! 5. Enjoy the Ride 6. Go West, Young Man 7. Substitute Teacher 8. He Knows That We Know 9. No Thanks 10. Looney Tunes 11. The Glitter Is Gone 12. The Wrong Star 13. Twenty-Five Million Reasons 14. Lakers Doth Protest Too Much 15. No One’s Getting Fired 16. The Long Run 17. I Told You So 18. No Plan B 19. No Sound 20. I Know 21. The Tipping Point 22. A Crazy Genius

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the G League, the official minor league of the National Basketball Association. Life in the G is about the arduous quest to achieve an improbable goal: making it to the NBA. Zeroing in on the Birmingham Squadron and four of its players-Jared Harper, Joe Young, Zylan Cheatham, and Malcolm Hill-Alex Squadron details the pursuit of a dream in what turned out to be the most remarkable season in the history of minor league sports. Life in the G League is far from glamorous. Players make enormous sacrifices in the hope that someone in the NBA will give them a chance. To this day, very few fans-even the most passionate followers of the NBA-know much about the G League. Beginning in the fall of 2021, the Birmingham Squadron granted author Alex Squadron complete access to the team to capture the experience of playing in the league. That season, with hundreds of NBA players sidelined by the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19, the G League saw a record number of call-ups. Sports Illustrated labeled it the year of the NBA replacement player. Many of those players stayed in the NBA, earning life-changing contracts and taking on significant roles for their new teams. In addition to recounting the organization's inaugural season, Squadron's access to the Birmingham Squadron enabled him to document the incredible journeys of G League players and to tell the larger story of life in the G. Trade Review"This is an unforgettable view of an aspect of the NBA that most of us don't see, in which the glitz and glamour we're used to are replaced by the true, day-to-day grind of the $37,000-a-year-earning NBA hopeful. Squadron's detailed narrative impeccably captures the pursuit of an elusive dream."—Philip Zozzaro, Booklist"Squadron's book is filled with colorful, interesting characters, the most captivating being head coach Ryan Pannone. A basketball mastermind with unparalleled knowledge of the game who cares so much, the reader has no other option but to feel for him."—Lukasz Muniowski, Sport in American History"I can’t recommend Life in the G enough. It's an instant classic on the level of 'Hoop Dreams' and 'Friday Night Lights.' For sports fans, it's essential reading. Any fan of basketball will absolutely cherish every single word, but Life in the G is so much more than a book about basketball. . . . Squadron is a first-class reporter and a brilliant writer. Life in the G is American basketball canon."—Joe Goodman, al.com“Life in the G is an oft-gritty, oft-surprising, always engrossing love letter not simply to basketball but to those scratching and clawing to make the League. Alex Squadron has written his dream book, and the passion drips from every page. Bravo.”—Jeff Pearlman, New York Times best-selling author of The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson“A fascinating and well-reported look at the ups and downs of life in the G League and the everyday struggles of players reaching for their dream. Highly recommended!”—Paul Fichtenbaum, chief content officer of The Athletic“Finally, a book that captures the struggle, the yearning, the grind of pursuing an NBA dream. It might take luck to make the big leagues, but there’s nothing lucky about Alex Squadron’s soulful, deeply reported book. He has taken us to the gym, to the heartbreak, and to the very core of what it means to dream.”—Mirin Fader, New York Times best-selling author of Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP“Squadron provides a necessary deep dive beneath the glitz and glam of major professional sports to reveal the pure human pursuit of happiness and dream-chasing that underscores the modern NBA.”—Jake Fischer, author of Built to Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever“Unlike the oft-romanticized world of Minor League Baseball, the professional basketball played below the NBA in this country is undercovered and totally misunderstood. With deft reporting and a humane approach that makes you care about the characters, Alex Squadron’s Life in the G brings you inside the NBA G League and teaches what it really takes for many NBA players to make it to the ‘Association.’”—Ben Osborne, author of The Brooklyn Cyclones: Hardball Dreams and the New Coney IslandTable of ContentsForeword by Andre Ingram Author’s Note Introduction 1. What’s the G League? 2. It’s Nice to Have You in Birmingham 3. Tryouts 4. Draft Day 5. Training Camp 6. Winning Matters 7. The Marshmallow Experiment 8. November 17, 2021 9. The Panic Button 10. The Price of a Dream 11. Basketball in the Magic City 12. Omicron 13. Showcase 14. Going Up 15. Centimeter of Chance 16. Can You Pass This Test? 17. A Ruthless Business 18. Keep Going 19. Malcolm Hill’s Here 20. At Peace 21. Thinking about Life 22. For the Love 23. We All We Got 24. Win or Go Home 25. Never Ending Acknowledgments Notes

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Book SynopsisIn the winter of 1892, the new instructor of physical training at Smith College, a diminutive young woman with a heavy accent, introduced her students to an adaptation of James Naismith's new game of Basket Ball. An immediate if unexpected success, the game spread to other women's schools across the country, and soon its founder, Senda Berenson (1868-1954), was called upon to codify its distinctive set of gender-specific rules. Emphasizing team passing and position over individual play, the version she instituted defined women's basketball for seventy years and eventually earned her the honor of being the first female elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Yet, as Ralph Melnick points out, Berenson's pioneering role in the history of women's athletics was more a matter of accident than destiny. A Jewish immigrant from Lithuania, prone to ill health throughout her childhood, she enrolled in the Boston Normal School for Gymnastics in the fall of 1890 with the hope of strengthening herself so that she could pursue a career as a pianist, dancer, or painter. Instead, she soon became both a practitioner and a proponent of a new approach to women's physical education, one aimed at providing a ""natural outlet of the play instinct,"" developing ""endurance and physical courage"" as well as ""quickness of thought and action,"" and promoting through team work the ""power of organization"" women needed to achieve full social equality. Extending her work into the factories and blighted urban tenements of America, Berenson later won the recognition of Jane Addams, Margaret Sanger, and other progressive reformers. Believing that ""Americans have forgotten how to play,"" she wanted to teach others to live ""joyfully - beautifully."" For Berenson, the physical culture of exercise and games, played not for competition but for personal and social development as well as sheer enjoyment, was but another form of art. This convergence of athletics and aesthetics was hardly surprising, Melnick explains, because the single most important influence on Senda Berenson's life was her brother, the renowned art critic and connoisseur, Bernard Berenson. The two siblings wrote frequently to each other over the course of their lives, and the author draws heavily on their correspondence throughout the book to create an intimate and insightful portrait of a remarkable American woman.

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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 SynopsisNunca el baloncesto había sido tan divertido! Conoce a los Canastones, el equipo de básquet más insólito que puedas imaginar: aunque los Canastones están muy lejos de ser el mejor equipo, su amistad y humor inunda sus novelas.Canastones es una colección sobre baloncesto con mucho humor, protagonizada por un grupo de chicos y chicas de nueve años que van al mismo colegio. No hace falta ser un experto en baloncesto para disfrutar con las disparatadas aventuras de Joel y sus amigos!Todas las páginas tienen ilustraciones en color y se incluyen diálogos en bocadillos de cómic. El ritmo de la lectura es trepidante y lleno de humor. Se recomienda para niños y niñas de 8 a 11 años.En El misterio de los Jóvenes de Oro, Joel y sus amigos se enfrentarán a los Jóvenes de Oro en un campeonato de partido único. Sin embargo, se encuentran con un gran problema: no tienen ni idea de quiénes son los Jóvenes de Oro y, si no ganan el campeonato, los Canastones desaparecerán para siempre. Serán capaces de vencer al misterioso equipo?Los títulos de la colección:1. El torneo de básquet soñado2. El misterio de los Jóvenes de Oro3. La profecía del escorpiónOtras colecciones de humor y aventuras de Editorial el Pirata:? Los líos de Judith y Johan? Los Exploradores del Tiempo

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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 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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