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1) Sooley
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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...
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English
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A fast, gritty, durable player who could read a basketball floor as well as anyone who ever played the game, John Stockton left the NBA after nineteen seasons with the Utah Jazz, holding a massive assist record, including the career mark (15,806). He also twice led the league in steals with a career total of 3,265, retiring as the NBA's all-time leader. During Stockton's career, the Jazz never missed the playoffs. Coach Frank Layden said, "Nobody...
3) Fade away
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Series
Language
English
Description
For sports agent Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he'd once competed against was bringing back memories--of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the wanna-bes, the gamblers and groupies, Myron is unraveling the strange, violent life of a sports hero gone wrong, and coming face-to-face with a past he can't relive, and a present he may not survive.
7) Lebron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has wowed basketball fans throughout his career. Dig deeper into James's impressive play, discover how he stays on top, and learn more about his life outside of basketball"--
Author
Series
Game day! volume 1
Publisher
Kane Miller/EDC Pub
Pub. Date
2020, c2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Patty Mills has always been good at sports, so when he tries out for basketball, he expects it to be easy. When it's not, he realizes he's got a lot to learn, on and off the court, but will he and his school team be good enough to make the finals?"--From the publisher's web site.
Author
Series
Game day! volume 2
Publisher
Kane Miller/EDC Pub
Pub. Date
2020, c2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"When school friend Tyson gives Patty a hard time about his people, it really hurts, but it also makes him more determined than ever. Playing for the Shadows, Patty and his friends have a chance to shine--and show that Indigenous kids can do anything"--From the publisher's web site.
Author
Series
Game day! volume 3
Publisher
Kane Miller/EDC Pub
Pub. Date
2020, c2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Patty's skills have improved and playing in a major tournament in Sydney is an opportunity too exciting to pass up. He might even have a future in basketball, but when an injury puts it all at risk, could his dream be over before it's begun?"--From the publisher's web site.
15) Stephen Curry
Author
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Steph Curry was surrounded by basketball as a kid. He practiced with his brother and his dad, who was a professional player in the NBA. He heard about basketball at the dinner table and watched all his dad's games on TV. Basketball had been a part of his life since the moment he was born, but when he wanted to play in college, coaches didn't think he was ready. Teams took one look at him and thought he was too small to be any good on the court. All...
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