Basketball Books

My son has read this and the first three books. He reads them at recess at school instead of going outside because they are so good. Danny is his favorite character. His favorite part of the book is when the team makes their first goal. He can't wait to get the next in the series.

The name of my book is Fighting Illini Basketball.Do you know the history about Illini Basketball?This book was written by Joanna Wright.
This book is about Illini through out the years.It gives interesting facts about their records It tells about the indavisual players groups of playres that were great through out the seasons.It tells great facts about the coaches and assistant coaches.Tells about wherethey played at.Tells who they played against.
In 1914-15 Illini went 16-0 and won the national

Ryan Phillips and his friends Zeke, Eli, and Miles spend pretty much every afternoon together football out in the field or ping-pong down in Ryan's basement. But now things are different because the four friends are planning on trying out for the junior high basketball team and making the Sligo's Stallions. That means playing in the school's intramural league and the junior high three-on-three tournament to get ready to impress the coach, not to mention Benny the Brain, who is always keeping stats for the coach. But Ryan is getting worried that he will not make the cut and even more worried how his friends will feel if none of them make "The Final Cut."

I have read several of Fred Bowen's baseball books in the AllStar SportStory series, so this is the first basketball book. Not surprisingly the approach is the same, with Bowen using the real world examples of Michael Jordan and Bill Russell to set up the important lesson at the end of this juvenile story. But as always what sticks out for me in Bowen's stories is how the way to play the game permeates the story. Ryan's main rival is Drew Moyers, who was on the team the previous year, and who is one of the big scorers in the intramural league. But Drew is a gunner, who does not pass the ball, and that is not what wins basketball games. The point is being made by some of the commercials featuring LeBron James, but it is nice to see it being made it books like this as well. Bowen makes a point that if you grab rebounds, pass the ball, steal the ball, take high percentage shots, and hit your free throws, that you are just as important to your team winning the game.

The back of the book includes "The Real Story" about Michael Jordan being cut from his high school basketball team when he was a sophomore. His disappointment at not making the varsity fueled a year long effort to improve his skills, which is the lesson that Bowen wants to underscore (of course, the realist in me has to point out that growing 5 inches was a big help for MJ as well). A lot of kids have probably heard that story, but Bowen adds the story of Bill Russell, who shared time as the last player on his junior high varsity basketball team before going on to be the most winningest player in basketball history. Of course, I shudder to think of how many young readers will have never heard of Bill Russell.

This is a great trek through the history of the Arizona basketball program. Lots of kewl pictures of Coach Lute Olsen and his team.

Part of the Hello Reader Series, this Level 1 book features a popular and energetic girl, who we see in a typical gym class, playing along with her classmates. Her physical disability is not mentioned and she plays a small part in the book but it shows inclusion very well.

Collaboratively compiled and co-edited by Leigh Klein, Matt Masiero and Kevin Pigott, Five-Star Basketball Coaches' Playbook compiles successful and innovative basketball plays from a wide variety of the coaches who have made Five-Star Basketball one of the most respected basketball camps in the world. Each play is explicitly spelled out with simple diagrams, a quick statement of purpose, by-the-numbers steps for organization, plus some hot tips for enhancement. A glossary of terms rounds out this useful reference for anyone involved in coaching basketball in youth leagues, high school, or college. Highly recommended.

A great tool for both players and coaches. I really enjoyed learning more about the players and then taking their drills and working on my game.

This book is packed with drills, stories and inspiration that will help both players and coaches. Drills are from some of the best players in the league and coaches. A must have.

Les Beach is a tough kid from the wrong section of town. His greatest problem is the fiery temper and willingness to fight that is so much a part of kids in Shantytown. However, he has four tremendous assets, he is a superb basketball player, he is a natural floor leader, he is very intelligent and there are many people willing to do extra things to help him. As the story opens, he is working at a grocery store after school in order to help his unemployed single parent father. Basketball season is about to start and while he was kicked off the team for attitude problems last year, he desperately wants to go out.
He finally gets the courage and humility together to ask Coach Raines for another chance. The chance is given and this begins a season with many ups and downs. He starts becoming involved with the daughter of a doctor and he begins to see life in different ways. His persecution complex begins to fade and he learns team play and the value of loyalty and friendship. In the final game of the sectional championship, Les is hurt but plays incredible basketball, leading his team to victory.
The action is intense, as an angry boy slowly becomes a mature young adult. This book is about pride, loyalty, perseverance, dedication, and the belief in a lofty goal. Many people help Les behind the scenes as they recognize that he has more talents than those he demonstrates on the basketball court. This is one of Carson's most significant books.

Its an insight of Michael Jordan. These are his feelings on basketball, life, and his father. If your a Michaell Jordan fan or not youll enjoy this book.