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Meet Tall Baller; he's new in town—Hoopville, to be precise. He stands out because he's taller than the other kids; this makes some things hard for him. He tries gymnastics; he's too tall. He tries sprinting; it doesn't go well. Then, he finds a basketball court; things start to change. The kids there see how his height is perfect for basketball. Tall Baller learns something important—what makes you different might be your biggest strength.

Injured Baller: A Basketball Story About Overcoming Frustration and Staying Positive takes listeners to Hoopville, where a young basketball player faces a challenging setback. After an injury during a game, Injured Baller must come to terms with a painful ankle and weeks away from the sport he loves. He watches from the sidelines, feeling disconnected and frustrated. With guidance from Coach Swish, Injured Baller learns that he can still contribute to his team in new ways.

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.

In Special Baller: A Basketball Story About Believing in Yourself, a young player named Special Baller has his sights set on the school basketball team. But he's not your typical athlete; he faces more challenges than most. His dream? To play despite having only one arm. As tryouts approach, the whispers start. Can he make it? With every dribble and every shot, Special Baller is about to answer that question loud and clear. Follow Special Baller’s journey from doubt to determination. See how he handles the whispers and stares at school and on the court.

Dive into "Jake: A Young Boy's Basketball Journey," an inspiring tale perfect for any young athlete or avid audiobook listener. This audiobook is an excellent gift for boys and girls alike, ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. It's not just a story about basketball; it's a life lesson in resilience, dedication, respect, tolerance, and discipline, essential for every young mind.

John B. McLendon was the last living protégé of basketball’s inventor Dr. James Naismith and one of the “top ten basketball coaches of the century” in Billy Packer’s opinion. McLendon’s amazing records in college and pro basketball earned him a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame (the first Black coach to be inducted), and his coaching philosophy has had a huge influence on basketball coaches.

Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden is known for his record-breaking run of NCAA championships and for working with some of the best players in the sport. His principles for success have been used by not only coaches and athletes, but also business leaders, entrepreneurs, and others. But his reach stretches even farther than most people know - into the hearts and lives of the people who learned the game of basketball on one of Coach Wooden's forgotten teams. For nearly 20 years, John Wooden ran scores of summer youth basketball camps in California and other states.

This book helps basketball players (also fans and friends and family of players) just like you who want to learn exactly how overseas basketball works. You will know how everything goes in the overseas world, have a grasp of all the fundamentals, and understand why overseas basketball may not be for everyone - all so you can be really clear on whether you want to get into this world or not.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Diana Taurasi! When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US...

Following Zion Williamson's record-breaking season at Duke University and his electric NBA debut, basketball fans are already calling him the NBA's Crown Prince, drawing comparisons to all-time greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Now a New Orleans Pelican, he's set out to prove that he truly deserves to be the new King of Basketball. But for all the expectations and accolades, Zion remains a humble, dedicated teammate, and a terrific role model for young basketball fans across the country.

Jack Scratch is the star player for his high school basketball team, on the fast track to a college scholarship and perhaps a career in the NBA. Jack's journey takes a detour after single mother Janet is saved from a mugger by two boxers: Karl "Sweet Sugar" Brown, a former heavyweight contender who now trains fighters, and Paveli "Punch" Pangora, a Slovenian slugger seeking US citizenship.

At the height of the Great Depression, Sam Babb, the charismatic basketball coach of tiny Oklahoma Presbyterian College, began dreaming. Like so many others, he wanted a reason to have hope. Traveling from farm to farm, he recruited talented, hardworking young women and offered them a chance at a better life: a free college education if they would come play for his basketball team, the Cardinals. Despite their fears of leaving home and the sacrifices faced by their families, the women followed Babb and his dream.

For some the game of basketball is just a game; for others, a lifelong calling. *Life Lessons Thru the Lens of Basketball* is a celebration of values like perseverance, adaptability, and teamwork. Each chapter explores quotes from legends such as Dr. J, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Pat Riley, Wilt Chamberlain, Dwyane Wade, and Kobe Bryant, showing how challenges on the court mirror those in life.

Four Months...and a Lifetime is the touching true story of a father who coached his son’s basketball team from kindergarten through eighth grade, a remarkable nine-year journey with the same boys. Their final march to the eighth-grade season championship is interspersed with the author’s own journey of falling in love with basketball in early-'70s New York, filled with anecdotes of Dr. J, sneaking into Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, and playing pickup in Larry Bird’s home state of Indiana.

Despite this hard work, not many reach their full potential, and most never fulfill their aspirations. Having ambitious goals is necessary, but goals don't get you anywhere. In Win the Day, you will learn about the key mindset to adopt to raise your game on and off the court, and how to implement them within the MyStride Approach, a comprehensive and robust training management system. This book will increase your discipline, consciousness, and consistency in your training.

Michel Jordan and LeBron James are both basketball legends. Both players led the NBA in points and won many league titles. But which player is the true NBA all-star? Dig into their careers, achievements, and stats to decide for yourself.

Aprende los fundamentos de este deporte y cómo se juega.

Basketball: a game of big players with even bigger personalities. Discover what makes it the true, quintessential American sport. The year: 1891.

New York Times Bestseller A moving and inspiring memoir from the beloved sports broadcaster Craig Sager on his battle with leukemia and how he maintained a positive outlook on life in face of incredible circumstances. This program is read by Holter Graham and Craig Sager II. “Time is something...

From the smallest kid on every team to the game-changing, record-breaking NBA All-Star he is today, Steph Curry’s journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. Bolstered by what he calls his irrational confidence, the “baby-faced assassin” shattered expectations and accrued millions of fans as he led the Golden State Warriors to championship after championship, garnered multiple MVP awards, and emerged as the greatest three-point shooter of all time. Steph Curry: Life Lessons from a Legend gives you courtside seats to the incredible highs and lows of his phenomenal career.