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  • Basketball Talk: Alley-Oop, Buzzer Beater, and More Hardcourt Lingo

  • Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Talk
  • Written by: Martin Driscoll
  • Narrated by: uncredited
  • Length: 30 mins

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Basketball Talk: Alley-Oop, Buzzer Beater, and More Hardcourt Lingo

Written by: Martin Driscoll
Narrated by: uncredited
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Publisher's Summary

Hit a buzzer beater! Throw up a brick! Make it rain! Discover the meaning of these b-ball terms and more in Basketball Talk. This action-packed nonfiction book—created in partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids—presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from the game of basketball.

Learn the origin of these words and phrases—from dropping dimes to sixth man—and discover how collegiate and pro ballers use them on the court.

©2022 Martin Driscoll (P)2024 Capstone Publishers, Inc.

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