Basketball Life

When the twins start a summer basketball league at their local park, they notice the once rundown court is getting freshened up with each passing day. First new nets, then the benches have been completely restored. But who's behind it? Zach and Zoe are on the case!

An inspirational journey from a shattered dream to the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Dealing with the comments from the peanut gallery when you need to be focused on your work.

When they piled into cars and drove through Durham, North Carolina, the members of the Duke University Medical School basketball team only knew that they were going somewhere to play basketball. They didn't know whom they would play against. But when they came face-to-face with their opponents, they quickly realized this secret game was going to make history. Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes at a time of segregation and racism.

The mental game is everything. How you approach your life mentally - your attitude - will have more impact on your success than your physical tools and abilities. In life, there are many people on both sides of the achievement spectrum: Those who perform well above their means, and those who achieve well below what their "tools" would suggest. How each of these people approaches the game of life, mentally, is the reason for each success or failure. What I am going to do with this book is touch on all the issues.

Angry Baller: A Basketball Story About Managing Your Frustration takes readers to Hoopville, where basketball is more than just a game. Here lives Angry Baller, a young player who struggles with his temper on and off the court. Follow Angry Baller as he faces the challenge of basketball tryouts. Learn alongside him as his coach and friends help him discover the true spirit of teamwork. Witness his journey towards understanding that controlling emotions is just as important as making baskets.

Meet Brick Baller; the top basketball player in Hoopville. Suddenly, he can't score—his shots just won't fall. What's going on? In Brick Baller, young listeners follow Brick as he faces a tough challenge; a sudden shooting slump. Coach Swish steps in with some wise advice; go back to the basics. Brick Baller starts practicing the fundamentals of basketball again. He shoots hundreds of shots a day; he won't stop until he gets his shot back. His hard work pays off; by the next game, Brick Baller is better than ever.

The MVP club needs to raise money for their basketball tournament. At first, they think selling popcorn will be easy... but then Luke eats more popcorn than he sells! Plus there’s a new kid at school who might need the money even more than the team does. Can the MVP kids raise enough money, win the tournament, and help their friend?