Presents the life and career of one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

"Trey, the Spartans' team captain, becomes fast friends with Griffin, the newest member of their squad. The problem is, Griff used to play for the Spartans' biggest rivals, the Goliaths, and the rest of the Spartans think he's a rat. Trey doesn't know what to do. His teammates want him to betray his friendship with Griff to save their season-- but if they're wrong about Griff, then Trey will end up being the rat"--Unedited summary from book.

Seventh-grade basketball star Brett is used to being good, if not the best, at everything he does, but after finding one thing he cannot do he loses confidence and starts making mistakes.

In this sequel to "Travel Team", thirteen-year-old Danny must prove himself all over again for a disapproving coach and against new rivals at a summer basketball camp.

"It's basketball season for the home team but Gus must wrestle with prejudice when he's the only one bothered by Cassie joining the boys' team and his teammate Steve makes fun of Gus's Dominican heritage"--

Basketball is all about putting the ball in the hoop. To do that, though, players need to work together with their teammates. This book puts readers on the hardwood as they parse the different positions that make up a basketball team. From conducting the offense with the point guard to shooting jumpers with the shooting guard, readers get an in-depth study of James Naismith's famous game as they learn how to play with their friends. Whether setting...

Long practice improves Mel's value as a basketball player, but he finds it difficult to surmount the prejudice of Caskie Bennett, the basketball team's star player and Mel's new neighbor.

"Basketball fans love to cheer for the underdog, and every season they get reminded that anything can happen in pro basketball. An undrafted player can become and All-Star. A franchise known as a perennial loser can rise up and win the NBA championship. This book presents thrilling tales of players and teams who have shocked the basketball world."--

Describes the history of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, from the first intercollegiate basketball game in 1895 to the thrills and drama of the most recent Final Four competition.