Introduces readers to the sport of basketball, discussing its history, equipment, court, player positions, and rules. Also features a biographical story about professional basketball player Becky Hammon. Includes color photographs and sources of further information.

There are five guys on the Wildcats who always start, and forward Daniel Friedland isn't one of them. But when the star forward goes on vacation, Daniel gets his chance at the spotlight.

"Jordan's days as the star player for her school's basketball team ended when an accident left her paralyzed ... Now, she's still the team captain, but her competition days seem to be behind her ... until an encounter with a mysterious elephant, who she names Marshmallow, helps Jordan discover a brand new sport. Will water polo be the way for Jordan to continue her athletic dreams--or will it just come between Jordan and her best friends on the basketball...

Discusses the family background, education, rise to fame, and future plans of basketball superstar LeBron James.