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1) Dough boys
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Told in two voices, thirteen-year-old best friends Simp and Rollie play on a basketball team in their housing project, but Rollie dreams of being a drummer and Simp, to impress the gang leader, Coach Tez.
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Perry Wallace was born at an historic crossroads in U.S. history. He entered kindergarten the year that the Brown v. Board of Education decision led to integrated schools, allowing blacks and whites to learn side by side. A week after Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, Wallace enrolled in high school and his sensational jumping, dunking, and rebounding abilities quickly earned him the attention of college basketball recruiters from...
3) Big shot
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"After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look...
4) Schooled
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There's no backing down for Lionel Shepard. With a dream of joining the NBA, all he wants to do at Bluford High is play Basketball. But everyone's trying to stop him. Bad grades, bad advice from family members and friends. Will he pursue his dream or get caught in a nightmare?
5) Rebound
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In the summer of 1988, twelve-year-old Chuck Bell is sent to stay with his grandparents, where he discovers jazz and basketball and learns more about his family's past.
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Best friends and neighbors Isaac and Marco are opposite in looks--Isaac is tall and Marco is short--and in abilities--Isaac excels at basketball, while Marco excels at schoolwork. However, that doesn't stop the sixth graders from having each other's back and helping each other get better. Isaac wants to finally take his schoolwork seriously while Marco wants to make the basketball team to make his dad proud of him. As they each work through difficulties...
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"Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft and going on...
10) Toronto Raptors
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"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Toronto Raptors professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Vince Carter"--Provided by the publisher.
13) Anthony Davis
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Presents photos and information about basketball star Anthony Davis. Discusses his high school and college careers as well as his current role in the NBA. Includes a timeline, glossary, and index.
14) Miami Heat
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"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Miami Heat professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Dwyane Wade"--
15) Stephen Curry
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"This title introduces readers to Stephen Curry, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.
16) Brooklyn Nets
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"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Brooklyn Nets professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Jason Kidd"--
17) Denver Nuggets
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"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Denver Nuggets professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Alex English"--
18) Dallas Mavericks
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"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Dirk Nowitzki"--
19) Detroit Pistons
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"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Detroit Pistons professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Isiah Thomas"--
20) Atlanta Hawks
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"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Atlanta Hawks professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Dominique Wilkins"--