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1) Sooley
Author
Language
English
Description
After seventeen-year-old Samuel "Sooley" Sooleymon receives a college scholarship to play basketball for North Carolina Central, he moves to Durham from his native, war-torn South Sudan, enrolls in classes, joins the team, and prepares to sit out his freshman season, but Sooley has a fierce determination to succeed so he can bring his family to America, working tirelessly on his game until he dominates everyone in practice, and when Sooley is called...
Author
Language
English
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Description
John Stockton's #12 hangs in the rafters over the Utah Jazz, yet he's always been a private man. Now scores of fans finally have a window into the man behind jersey, and they have it in his own words. In his autobiography, John invites readers to learn about his life from childhood to the NBA, his work ethic and his friendships with other NBA greats, and his personal beliefs and why family is paramount in his life.
Author
Series
Myron Bolitar mysteries volume 5
Language
English
Description
She's smart, beautiful, and she doesn't need a man to look after her. But sports agent Myron Bolitar has come into her life—big time. Now Myron's next move may be his last. . .
Brenda Slaughter is no damsel in distress. Myron Bolitar is no bodyguard. But Myron has agreed to protect the bright, strong, beautiful basketball star. And he's about to find out if he's man enough to unravel the tragic riddle of her life.
Twenty...
Brenda Slaughter is no damsel in distress. Myron Bolitar is no bodyguard. But Myron has agreed to protect the bright, strong, beautiful basketball star. And he's about to find out if he's man enough to unravel the tragic riddle of her life.
Twenty...
4) Fade away
Author
Series
Myron Bolitar mysteries volume 3
Language
English
Description
Sports agent Myron Bolitar comes face-to-face with a past he would rather not relive when Greg Downing, a man with whom he competed in sports and for the love of the same woman, disappears.
Author
Publisher
ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style...
9) Unguarded
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
An unflinching memoir from the six-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hall of Famer, revealing how Scottie Pippen, the youngest of twelve, overcame two family tragedies and universal disregard by college scouts to become an essential component of the greatest basketball dynasty of the last fifty years.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Basketball champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny with the animated/live-action event from director Malcolm D. Lee. This transformational journey is a manic mash-up of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids.
11) Reasonable doubt
Author
Publisher
Bonneville Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Julia, a Salt Lake city defense attorney, is asked to defend a University of Utah basketball star who is accused of murdering his wife.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive--even as a young boy, he fought for attention. His need to be the best made him a star player on his college basketball team and helped him become an NBA legend, both for his skills and his endorsements.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Standing as tall as 7'2", these legends of the basketball court dominated the floor during their careers. Ready for a backboard-shattering Shaq attack? Or how about a slam-dunk from power forward Kevin Garnett? Written by veteran sports author David Aretha, this book engages readers with facts and stories about the towering legends of the NBA. Plenty of full-page photos and stats, including details for each player's top NBA year and their experiences...
15) Church ball
Publisher
HaleStorm Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
Widescreen & full screen ed.
Language
English
Description
When his bishop asks him to lead the Mud Lake team to their Church Ball Championship, Dennis Buckstead must turn a team of oddballs into a team of players and pray for a shot at the championship!
16) Slam dunk
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
When some of the older kids get on Amar'e for not being able to dunk, he sets a goal to make that happen soon. But when Amar'e's playing time is put on hold, he'll have to come to terms with all of the other things he's been neglecting.
17) Play dead
Author
Publisher
Signet Book
Pub. Date
[2010], c1990
Language
English
Description
The secret honeymoon of a model and a Boston Celtics basketball player turns into tragedy when he supposedly drowns and secrets are slowly revealed to lead to the truth.
Author
Publisher
Celadon Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and at times controversial, athletes in history. His iconic smile lifted the dowdy sport of American pro basketball from a second tier sport with low ratings into the global spotlight, a transformation driven by his ability to eviscerate opponents with a style that featured his grand sense of fun. He was a master entertainer who directed Los Angeles Lakers 'Showtime' basketball to the heights of both glory...
20) LeBron James
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction into the life and career of LeBron James.
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