• Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court


    • ASIN: 0809230410
    • ASIN: 0809230410
    • ISBN: 0809230410
    • Brand: McGraw-Hill Companies
    • Manufacturer: Contemporary Books

  • Loose Balls: The Short, Wild Life of the American Basketball Association

    What do Julius Erving, Larry Brown, Moses Malone, Bob Costas, the Indiana Pacers, the San Antonio Spurs and the Slam Dunk Contest have in common? They all got their professional starts in the American Basketball Association.What do Julius Erving, Larry Brown, Moses Malone, Bob Costas, the Indiana Pacers, the San Antonio Spurs and the Slam Dunk Contest have in common? They all got their professional starts in the American Basketball Association. The NBA may have won the financial battle, but the ABA won the artistic war. With its stress on wide-open individual play, the adoption of the 3-point ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 141654061X
    • ASIN: 141654061X
    • ISBN: 9781416540618
    • Brand: Pluto, Terry
    • Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

  • Reborn: The Pacers and the Return of Pro Basketball to Indianapolis

    Author, Mark Montieth spent decades researching this book through extensive interviews and access to previously unseen internal documents regarding the formation and early seasons of the Indiana Pacers in 1967. He tells the dramatic story of the noble, city-wide effort to establish the franchise after a 14-year hiatus from professional basketball in Indianapolis, as well as the tumultuous and electrifying early seasons when the franchise that thrives today first took root.More than merely recounting the games, he delves into the unique personalities of some of the players and the social issues... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0998729809
    • ASIN: 0998729809
    • ISBN: 0998729809
    • Manufacturer: Halfcourt Press

  • The Last Pass: Cousy, Russell, the Celtics, and What Matters in the End

    Out of the greatest dynasty in American professional sports history, an intimate story of race, mortality, and regretAbout to turn ninety, Bob Cousy, the Hall of Fame Boston Celtics captain who led the team to its first six championships on an unparalleled run, has much to look back on in contentment. But he has one last piece of unfinished business. The last pass he hopes to throw is to close the circle with his great partner on those Celtic teams, fellow Hall of Famer Bill Russell, now 84. These teammates were basketball's Ruth and Gehrig, and Cooz, as everyone calls him, was famously ahead ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0735223610
    • ASIN: 0735223610
    • ISBN: 0735223610
    • Manufacturer: Penguin Press

  • Days of Knight: How the General Changed My Life

    What happens when a 6' 9" kid from Lobelville, Tennessee is recruited by legendary basketball coach Bob Knight? Kirk Haston’s life was changed forever with just a two-minute phone call. Containing previously unknown Knight stories, anecdotes, and choice quotes, fans will gain an inside look at the notoriously private man and his no-nonsense coaching style. Which past Hoosier basketball greats returned to talk to and practice with current teams? How did Knight mentally challenge his players in practices? How did the players feel when Knight was fired? In this touching and humorous book, Hasto... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0253022274
    • ASIN: 0253022274
    • ISBN: 0253022274
    • Manufacturer: Indiana University Press

  • The Legends Club: Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Valvano, and an Epic College Basketball Rivalry

    The riveting inside story of college basketball's fiercest rivalry among three coaching legends—University of North Carolina's Dean Smith, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, and North Carolina State's Jim Valvano—by the king of college basketball writers, #1 New York Times bestseller John FeinsteinOn March 18, 1980, the immensely powerful Duke basketball program announced the hiring of its new coach—the man who would resurrect the team, restore glory to Duke, and defeat the legendary Dean Smith, who coached down the road at UNC Chapel Hill and had turned UNC into a powerhouse. Duke's new man was Mi... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 038553941X
    • ASIN: 038553941X
    • ISBN: 038553941X
    • Brand: Bookazine Bertrams Stock
    • Manufacturer: Doubleday

  • Hoosiers, Third Edition: The Fabulous Basketball Life of Indiana

    Named by The New York Times as "a knowing, respectful and caring look at heartland America" and containing a new foreword by legendary player Bob Plump, this is a book every basketball lover should own. The best of Phillip Hoose’s classic writings are included here with a fresh look on Indiana’s favorite and most beloved sport. A new edition of a well-known Indiana classic, Hoosiers profiles some of the world’s most famous basketball players and coaches―Larry Bird, Bobby Plump, Damon Bailey, Steve Alford, Stephanie White, and Bob Knight among them―along with Indiana towns, schools, a... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0253021626
    • ASIN: 0253021626
    • ISBN: 0253021626
    • Manufacturer: Quarry Books

  • Getting Open: The Unknown Story of Bill Garrett and the Integration of College Basketball

    Traces the story of the legendary basketball athlete who crossed racial barriers to play professionally in a league that had previously barred black players, in an account that documents the racially charged abuse he suffered throughout his career, his sale to the Harlem Globetrotters by the Celtics, and his work as a coach for the Indianapolis Crispus Attucks team. 25,000 first printing.

    • ASIN: 0743479033
    • ASIN: 0743479033
    • ISBN: 0743479033
    • Brand: Brand: Atria Books
    • Manufacturer: Atria Books

  • I Love Being the Enemy

    Reggie Miller on the New York Knicks: I'm telling you right now, I hate the Knicks. Absolutely hate those kids....Face it: The Knicks are dirty players. Let me take the back. They're not dirty players, but when things aren't going New York's way, they're going to do whatever it takes to win. And if that means hurting someone, then they'll do it. I'm not going to say that's dirty, but sometimes they take it to the extreme.On the mental side of the game: Everybody in the NBA knows how to play basketball or else they wouldn't be there. But what separates the good players from the great players is... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0684870398
    • ASIN: 0684870398
    • ISBN: 0684870398
    • Brand: Brand: Touchstone
    • Manufacturer: Touchstone

  • Official NBA Trivia: The Ultimate Team-by-Team Challenge for Hoop Fans

    Take Your Best Shot... Authorized by the National Basketball Association, here is the ultimate trivia challenge for hoopsters of all ages. Filled with more than 700 multiple-choice questions, Official NBA Trivia will test your basketball acumen on all aspects of the league including:All-time recordsArenasPast and present playersPlayers' nicknamesCoachesAward winnersRetired numbersRules of the gameAnd moreSee how much you really know about the NBA in chapters devoted to each of the league's twenty-nine franchises, from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, and discover interesting facts,... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0061073601
    • ASIN: 0061073601
    • ISBN: 0061073601
    • Manufacturer: It Books

  • Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court

    Former NBA star and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores his 50-year friendship with Coach John Wooden, one of the most enduring and meaningful relationships in sports history.Instant New York Times and USA Today BestsellerPresident Barack Obama's Favorite Book of 2017A Boston Globe and Huffington Post Best Book of 2017 PickWhen future NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still an 18-year-old high school basketball prospect from New York City named Lew Alcindor, he accepted a scholarship from UCLA largely on the strength of Coach John Wooden's reputation as a winn... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B01LYJI4UO
    • ASIN: B01LYJI4UO
    • Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

  • Larry Bird: An Indiana Legend

    Rookie of the Year. World Champion. All-Star. MVP. Coach of the Year. Throughout his basketball career, Larry Bird has gathered countless accolades and awards. From Springs Valley High School to Indiana State University to the Boston Celtics to the Indiana Pacers, one thing has remained the same: Bird's commitment to excellence. Drawn from the archives of The Indianapolis Star/News.

    • ASIN: 1582610088
    • ASIN: 1582610088
    • ISBN: 1582610088
    • Brand: Brand: Sports Publishing LLC
    • Manufacturer: Sports Publishing LLC

  • Indiana High School Basketball's 20 Most Dominant Players

    The single common attribute shared among the legends of Indiana high school basketball is dominance. From Fuzzy Vandivier winning three titles in a row, to Glenn Robinson's Gary Roosevelt Panthers winning the 1991 state title in a dream match against Alan Henderson's Indianapolis Brebeuf, these superstars exhibited total dominance when it mattered most. Indiana High School Basketball's 20 Most Dominant Players relives the passionate memories, thrilling victories, and the sheer dominance of these Hoosier hardcourt idols. With these twenty players combining to win 14 coveted Mr. Basketball award... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1600080286
    • ASIN: 1600080286
    • ISBN: 1600080286
    • Manufacturer: Rooftop Publishing

  • Hoosiers Through and Through

    583 basketball players from the state of Indiana have gone on to play basketball at Indiana University in more than 110 years of competition. Amon the group are 26 players who won the coveted Mr. Basketball award as high school seniors. Also included are 35 players who went on to become All-Americans at IU and 10 who were Big Ten Most Valuable Players. IN 2000, Indiana released its All-Century team of the best players at IU in the previous 100 years. Nine of the players on that team were from the state of Indiana prior to playing at IU. All 583 of these players could be considered Hoosiers thr... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1935628380
    • ASIN: 1935628380
    • ISBN: 1935628380
    • Brand: Blue River Press
    • Manufacturer: Blue River Press

  • NBA Men's Indiana Pacers Paul George Replica Player Road Jersey, 2X-Large, Navy

    Be a part of the team and show off your fan pride in the Official NBA Replica jersey of the NBA. This jersey by Adidas features authentic word marks and a jock tag to duplicate what your favorite player is wearing on the court. This jersey is perfect for game days or just to practice your jump shot. Either way you're a winner in this top!

    • ASIN: B00OK6IMGE
    • UPC: 888161040154
    • ASIN: B00OK6IMGE
    • Brand: adidas
    • Size: 2X-Large
    • Manufacturer: Adidas

  • Lancaster 2 Player Electronic Scoreboard Arcade 3 in 1 Basketball Sports Game

    You gotta getcha, getcha head in the game. For the sports enthuastic who can't chose 1 game to focus on, the Lancaster 2-Player Arcade 3-in-1 Basketball/Football/Baseball Game brings together 3 popular sports for arcade-like fun.

    • UPC: 909784163
    • Model: BBG019_018P
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 5656 x 30 x 66 inches
    • Rating: 3.0

  • Spalding® NBA Player Action 29.5" Basketball - Stephen Curry

    29.5" official size and weight Exclusive Stephen Curry designGolden State Warriors team colors NBA player specific graphicsSpalding premium rubber coverDesigned for outdoor

    • UPC: 577924232
    • Model: 83343E
    • Color: WhiteYellow
    • Rating: 5.0

  • Bases and Baskets : A Look at the Best Players in Indiana Hoosiers Baseball and Basketball History, Including Isaiah Thomas, Ted Kluszewski, Bracey Wright and More

    Bases and Baskets

    • UPC: 542101984

  • Spalding NBA Stephen Curry Player Basketball with Dual Action Pump

    29.5" official size and weight Exclusive Stephen Curry designGolden State Warriors team colors NBA player specific graphicsSpalding premium rubber coverDesigned for outdoor

    • UPC: 436006799
    • Model: 83343_K1
    • Color: Blue; YellowBlue

  • Zeny Foldable Indoor Basketball Arcade Game Double Shot 2 Player W/ 4 Balls, Electronic Scoreboard and Inflation Pump

    2 Player 8 in 1 Indoor Basketball Arcade Game is a slam dunk on your home court. Shoot some hoops, play competitively, and work on your game in your basement or game room and become

    • UPC: 792280066

  • Lancaster Sports EZ-Fold 2 Player Traditional Arcade Basketball Game (2 Pack)

    The EZ-Fold 2 Player Basketball Game offers the same great arcade basketball experience in a compact size that is perfect for storing in your game room, closet, or garage. To keep track of the fun

    • UPC: 922976680
    • Model: 45-6090W
    • Color: Black

  • NBA - Indiana Pacers Basketball Mat 27" diameter

    Dimensions: 27 in. diameter. Made in U.S.A.. For all those hoops fans out there: basketball-shaped area rugs by FANMATS. Made in U.S.A. 100% nylon carpet and non-skid Duragonᅡᆴ latex backing. Machine washable. Officially licensed. Chromojet

    • UPC: 17371231
    • Model: 10211
    • Color: MulticolorOrange
    • Size: 29 \"27\"27" diameter

  • The Best Basketball Player EVER - eBook

    Tommy is the best basketball player when playing his video games. He wins every time! However, when his mother tells him to go outside and play he finds that playing with the real basketball doesn't

    • UPC: 854474357

  • Game Master NCAA 7" Mini Basketball, Indiana University Hoosiers

    Whether you are in the yard or tailgating at the game, this basketball will be the perfect addition to your game day

    • UPC: 36593180
    • Model: 50386213013
    • Color: Multicolor
    • Size: 22\"22"

  • Sports Double Shot Indoor Electronic Shooting Machine, Two Players Basketball Stand Arcade Electronic Basketball System

    Description:This new and improved indoor HLC Sports Double Shot Electronic Basketball Hoops Arcade Game will bring hours of fun to anyone who picks up a ball. Constructed with a powder-coated tube steel frame, heavy duty

    • UPC: 206029051
    • Model: SC0157BK
    • Color: Black

  • The Best High School Basketball Player From Every State

    Top 5 Indiana High School Basketball Players According to Dan Dakich

    Damon Bailey: The HS Baller 41,000 Came to See (B/R Studios)