College Basketball

"From his time growing up to his remarkable career at Georgetown University, contractual deals with Nike, and meaningful moments off the court--this is a fascinating audiobook. [Narrator Jesse] Washington brings the right level of emotion, doesn't imitate anyone, and gives Thompson's words the...

#1 New York Times Bestseller More than 10 million Copies Sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be ""positive"" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been...

The definitive, compulsively readable story of the greatest era of the most iconic league in college basketball history—the Big East “This book, full of long-standing rivalries, unmatched moments in the lives of coaches and players, and juicy insider gossip, is, like the game of basketball...

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein returns to his first love--college basketball--with a fascinating and compelling journey through a landscape of unsung, unpublicized and often unknown heroes of Division-1 college hoops. "Uplifting...[A] heartfelt missive to college basketball...

Unlock the secrets of successful sports betting with "How I Made Over $250,000 Betting on College Basketball." This comprehensive guide takes you on a thrilling journey through the world of college basketball betting, revealing the strategies and techniques that led to a staggering quarter-million-dollar profit.

A dramatic and revelatory account of Joe Torre’s twelve years as manager of the New York Yankees. Joe Torre is the most successful–and most respected–baseball manager of the modern era, steering the Yankees to six American League pennants and four World Series championships. When he left...

I thought we had outrun our pasts, but the enemies we created are ready to burn our entire world down. El Pierce has finally claimed his girl for life. He is on the absolute cusp of signing his first massive endorsement deal when his personal life completely implodes. To protect Kiela from the enemies praying for their ruin, the polished, media-friendly "Hoop Boss" has to step aside—and the fierce "310 Mafia" protector surfaces. El is ready to forfeit everything to be her hero, even if it means throwing away his entire career. Kiela Armstrong thought she could hide from the shadows of her...

The riveting inside story of college basketball's fiercest rivalry among three coaching legends—University of North Carolina's Dean Smith, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, and North Carolina State's Jim Valvano—by the king of college basketball writers, #1 New York Times bestseller John Feinstein On...

Discover the David vs. Goliath rise of Catholic college basketball, from Villanova to Georgetown to Gonzaga, where small schools perennially shoot past the big power conference programs. In MIRACLES ON THE HARDWOOD, author John Gasaway traces the rise of Catholic college basketball—from its...

Bookworm Addison James has vowed to crush it in her second year in college. Avoiding guys who'll break her heart is at the top of her to-do list. But when a smoking hot jerk makes her Monday night shift part of his weekly routine, she wonders if her resolution will even last until midterms....

He’s the king of the court, but he ruled my heart with beautiful lies. I swore i’d never let him back in... But in a game this dirty, some fouls are too addictive to quit. El Pierce has a target on his back. To secure his starting lineup spot and prove he’s the ultimate Hoop Boss, he has to outplay his bitter rival, Bryson Humphrey. But the hardest battle he’s fighting is off the hardwood. To prove he’s worthy of the coach’s daughter, El must put his wild groupie habits in the past. But some temptations refuse to stay buried. Kiela Armstrong is done playing the fool. She loved ...

Legendary University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith tells the full story of his fabled career, and shares the life lessons taught and learned over forty years of unparalleled success as a coach and mentor. For almost forty years, Dean Smith coached the University of North Carolina...

From acclaimed New York Times Magazine author Michael Sokolove, the astonishing inside story of the epic corruption scandal that has rocked the NCAA and exposed the rot and hypocrisy at the heart of big-time college sports. At a lavish annual event in late August 2017, the University of...

For the first time in league history, NBA coaches and general managers are just as likely to have played Division III basketball as they are to have played in the NBA. While the number of former D3 players working in the NBA is higher than ever, small college alums have served in leadership positions since the league's founding.

March 28, 1992. The final of the NCAA East Regional, Duke vs. Kentucky. Millions could say they witnessed the greatest game and the greatest shot in the history of college basketball. But it wasn't just the final play - an 80-foot inbounds pass with 2.1 seconds left in overtime - that made Duke's 104-103 victory so memorable. Each player and coach arrived at that point with a unique story to tell. In The Last Great Game, ESPN columnist Gene Wojciechowski turns the game we think we remember into a drama filled with suspense, humor, revelations, and reverberations. 

From a former college basketball player and Executive at Nike, a "riveting" (Sports Illustrated) insider's account into the business of college basketball exposes the corrupt and racist systems that exploit young athletes and offers a new way forward For Merl Code, basketball was life. In...

When a jock with a troubled past meets a brainy tutor with a broken heart, they discover that love can heal even the deepest wounds in this captivating M/M romance novel. Todd, a basketball star who is tired of burying his bisexuality, turns to the dating app CockyUnicorns after breaking up with his girlfriend. Rebranding himself as MegaEvolvedJock, he seeks a fresh start. Enter Adrian, a hardworking grad student and campus tutor assigned to help athletes—despite his painful history with jocks. Fate brings Todd and Adrian together, and though Adrian tries to resist, he can't ignore the ...

Among many legendary episodes from the life and career of men's basketball coach Dean Smith, few loom as large as his recruitment of Charlie Scott, the first African American scholarship athlete at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Drawn together by college basketball in a time of momentous change, Smith and Scott helped transform a university, a community, and the racial landscape of sports in the South.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | #1 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER In his unfiltered style, Dave Portnoy details the journey of how he built his polarizing media empire, Barstool Sports, while refusing to bend the knee to those who tried to tear him down, staying true to himself and blocking...

Marcus has always been untouchable on the court—until now. The star player's game is slipping, and with scouts watching his every move, he can't afford any mistakes. Coach knows what it takes to get Marcus's focus back, even if it means staying late to ensure a very, very thorough extra practice. Behind closed doors, the dynamic shifts. Authority. Discipline. A different kind of intensity. One session in Coach's office might be exactly what Marcus needs.