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Eddie "Air" Ball wants to win the Finkle Foods poetry contest for a chance to sink a million-dollar free throw at halftime of the NBA finals. He knows he can make the shot, no problem. He's not so sure he can write a winning poem, though. Luckily, Eddie has the help of his best friend, Annie "Oakley" Stokely. Not only is Annie as good at shooting baskets as Eddie is, she also knows a lot about writing poems.

‘’Intensity. Drive. Winning. Success. Immortality…Kobe Bryant.’’ The Man Who Cracked the Riddle of Greatness left us with his Final Gift. On January 26th, 2020, the world stood still. Humanity has just lost one of the Greats. Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter accident. As a basketball player, without a shadow of a doubt, Kobe Bryant is one of the Greatest to ever do it. His place in the pantheon of basketball Gods is unquestioned. Just like Bill Russell, Karem Abdul Jabar, Magic, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant was a generational ...

If anyone knows tough, it’s Jay Bilas. A four-year starter at Duke, he learned an incomparable work ethic under coach Mike Krzyzewski, battling against the greatest college players in the game. After playing professionally overseas for several years, he returned to Duke, where he served as Krzyzewski’s assistant coach for three seasons, during which the Blue Devils won back-to-back titles. Featuring never-before-heard stories and personal philosophies on toughness from top players and coaches, Bilas redefines what it takes to succeed.

Pistol is more than the biography of a ballplayer. It's the stuff of classic novels: the story of a boy transformed by his father's dream and the cost of that dream. Even as Pete Maravich became Pistol Pete, a basketball icon for baby boomers, all the Maraviches paid a price. Now acclaimed author Mark Kriegel has brilliantly captured the saga of an American family: its rise, its apparent ruin, and, finally, its redemption.

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....

In the club, with flashing lights and loud music, seeing him across the room is a scene out of a movie. We lock eyes and sway to the beat—instantly connecting. He nudges his head, calling me to the other side. Me? Of all the women in the club, this sexy man wants me to join him in VIP. So I do. And then I realize how tall he is, and the other guys surrounding him are also. Wait. This guy was on the basketball court at the game I watched the night before. The guys standing around him are his teammates on the Houston Outlaws.

Becoming the nanny to a basketball star was never part of my plan. Becoming the nanny to a random hookup from my past is never a good idea. It’s really not a good idea when that hookup resulted in a baby…and I left that baby on her father’s doorstep four years ago. Talk about karma. After my failed attempt at adulting in New York, I’m back in Vegas living with my parents. My dad wants me to get a responsible job, so badly that he sets me up with a job himself. As a nanny for Jayden Johnson - a player on his team, my one time hookup, and father of the daughter I abandoned. My first ...

⭐ 2026 Updated & Illustrated Edition – A Basketball Story About Brotherhood, Rivalry & Heart ⭐ 🏀 Two Brothers. Two Teams. One Rivalry That Could Break More Than The Scoreboard 🏀 🔥 A Fast-Paced Basketball Story Where Family, Friendship & Fierce Competition Collide 🔥 🎯 Perfect For Readers Ages 8–12 Who Love Sports, Rivalries & Emotional High-Stakes Drama 🎯 Are You Ready To Step Onto The Court… And Into The Fiercest Rivalry Of All? 💥 Jayden And Marcus Have Always Been Inseparable On The Court—Late-Night Practices, Trash Talk, And Dreams Of Winning A ...

Basketball is the second-most popular sport in the world - an insanely complicated game built on a combination of athleticism, craftiness, rules, intangibles, and superstardom. However, while it's enjoyable to watch, the real reason it works is because it's a game of culture, art, and all the things that make us human. How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius deconstructs the sport from top to bottom and then puts it back together again, detailing its intricacies through reporting and dozens of interviews with experts.

Epic Basketball Stories & Trivia: 2-Book Collection is a fun, inspiring, and screen-free basketball audiobook experience for kids ages 8–12 and the families who listen with them. This collection combines two engaging audiobooks that bring together storytelling, learning, and interactive thinking. It is ideal for road trips, family time, classrooms, and team bonding. Epic Basketball Stories features uplifting tales inspired by more than 50 basketball legends and heroes.

#1 GUIDE FOR NEW & RETURNING SPORTS CARD FLIPPERS From a childhood hobby to a profitable side hustle—here’s how I did it (and how you can too). In 2020, I was just getting back into the hobby and I made a ton of mistakes. I bought cards at the top of the market and held onto others for way too long. I spent thousands on cards that returned pennies on the dollar. Fast-forward a couple of years, and I’ve turned those experiences into a real, profitable business. Today, I run Hobby Card Life, a newsletter read by more than 3,000 flippers and collectors every week. I’ve bought and sold ...

Inside this essential coaching blueprint, you'll discover a treasure trove of actionable strategies designed to ignite that winning fire in every player. Learn how to: Forge the bedrock of mental toughness: Implement a coach's blueprint for developing advanced cognitive appraisal, elite emotional regulation, unwavering behavioral persistence, and superior self-efficacy in your team. Cultivate an indomitable growth mindset: Equip your players to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and relentlessly pursue improvement. Master composure under pressure: Provide practical solutions to help ...

What stands between you and your dream? Listed by Advertising Age as one of YouTube’s hottest brands, Dude Perfect has used its crazy basketball shots to reach and inspire hundreds of millions with a contagious Go Big philosophy. By leveraging the connected world, the Dude Perfect guys’ dream became a reality, and now, they want the same for you.

Ball is life. But is Jamal ready for the big leagues? Jamal has one dream: to make the middle school basketball team. He’s got the sneakers, he’s got the jersey, and he’s definitely got the moves. But when you’re facing the toughest competition in school, having skills isn’t enough—you need the right mindset. As tryouts get closer, the pressure heats up. Jamal starts to wonder if he’s really good enough. His palms are sweating, his shot is off, and the butterflies in his stomach feel more like eagles. That is... until he discovers his secret weapon. It isn't a new pair of ...

Unlock the Mental Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness for Young Basketball Athletes What separates good athletes from great ones? It's not just talent. It's not just hard work. It's mental toughness. In Mental Toughness for Young Basketball Players, young athletes will discover the winning mindset needed to thrive—on the court and in life. This powerful and practical book dives deep into the mental game of basketball, providing real-life stories, faith-based insights, and proven strategies to help athletes develop unshakeable confidence, bounce back from failure, set ambitious ...

A celebration of basketball by way of the 100 greatest players to ever grace the court in the history of the NBA—from The Athletic’s foremost basketball writers and analysts the game has to offer. With a foreword by Charles Barkley. Over the course of 100 luminous player profiles, the best...

The legendary sportswriter and the Hall of Fame, eleven-time NBA champion coach separate the music from the noise in the stories of the greatest who ever played and their impact on the game Sam Smith and Phil Jackson grew to know and respect each other in the late 1980s, when Smith was a Chicago...

Her biggest rival on the ice is a werewolf. And now, they're forced to be allies in a war she never knew existed. Mina, captain of the university basketball team, is the definition of a jock with a plan. Her life is a playbook of calculated wins, a great boyfriend, and comfortable routines. She has her future mapped out, and nothing can throw her off her game. But her perfectly ordered world is body-checked when a PR stunt forces her into an alliance with Freya, the enigmatic and infuriating captain of the hockey team. Known campus-wide as the Lesbian Ice Queen, Freya is everything Mina ...

Autobiography of Hall of Fame basketball star Clyde Drexler, one of basketball history's most dynamic players. Through his fifteen-year career as an NBA player, Clyde Drexler played with elegance and flair, leadership and poise, integrity and an ability to come through in the clutch. He led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals twice and helped the Houston Rockets win the NBA championship in 1995. A ten-time All-Star, a member of the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, and now a member of basketball’s Hall of Fame, Drexler reached the top of his profession without revealing many of his inner thoughts on himself or the game.

Unleash your inner basketball detective and dominate the competition by knowing your opponent's next move! Are you ready to stop reacting to the game and start anticipating every play? In "Reading the Defense: Advanced Scouting Techniques for Coaches," this book reveals the art and science behind truly understanding your opponents. This isn't just a book filled with dry stats; it's your comprehensive roadmap to becoming a master strategist, transforming your team's approach to every game. Dive deep into the world of advanced scouting and discover how to: Master the Language of the Court: ...