Books of Basketball stories

Beginner Under the Backboards
By Caary Paul Jackson
Nearly six feet five inches, a skinny and uncoordinated fourteen-year-old joins the basketball beginner's squad and finds he has some unsuspected talents.
Basketball Big Shots
By Jake Maddox, Brandon Terrell, Katie Schenkel
Cheryl Miller Playing in the 1980s, Cheryl Miller was a basketball superstar well before the WNBA was formed. A gold medal Olympian, NCAA champion, and Sports Illustrated's 1985 National Player of the Year, Miller made America think ...
Yea! Wildcats!
By John R. Tunis
A young, idealistic basketball coach taking over a high school team at mid-season tries to turn it into a first-rate team despite opposition to his methods by business and political leaders.
Go, Phillips, Go!
By Amelia Elizabeth Walden
The greener from Rockwood was sensational . She could shoot from any spot on the floor . In the first three minutes of play , Rockwood racked up five goals . Miss Loudon kept her glance averted . Pete wanted to shout , If you're going ...
My Brother the Star
By Steve Jackson, Alison Jackson, Lisa Clancy
“ I've just had some very dist bing news . Oh , hi , Mike . ” She charged into the house , and I helped Mike back up to his feet . “ Terror on Wheels , ” he said , and we both cracked up . Sometimes it's good to laugh about stuff when ...
Rebound Caper
By Thomas J. Dygard
Gary was certain of it . The first collision with Frances Holcott - a girl — was bound to come as a jolt to any boy , as Gary knew from personal experience . Number 12's shot , if not deflected by the leaping Frances , was going to be ...
Showboat in the Backcourt
By William Campbell Gault
From high school through college and to the pro championship, two friends, one white and one black, stick together on the basketball court.
The Backyard Five
By William Robert Cox
A team of twelve-year-olds playing in the Valley Basketball League must resolve some serious conflicts before the championship game.
The Revenge of Ho-Tai
By Thomas Hoobler
The basketball team is skeptical when the coach is replaced by the school science teacher, who has some strange ideas.
Basket Case
By Robert Newton Peck
Higbee Hartburn, Graffiti Prep's foremost prankster, goes to great lengths to provide the school with a victorious basketball team.
Transfer U.
By Mike Conklin
"Transfer U.": Bogus scholarships, sleepy college faculty, Oklahoma earthquake, China, immigration, cowboys, and a motorcycle gang.
The Vampire at Half Court
By Bill H. Doyle
Struggling with a lack of sponsorship and playing time, Scream Team player Dennis is unable to win his teammates' trust because of his relationship with the Vampire Team and attempts to change their opinion during a championship game.
Full Court Press
By Mike Lupica
When Dee Gerard signs on as the first woman to play in the NBA, chaos ensues as she tries to play her best game while spoiled young millionaires, personal relationships, and the press wreak havoc on her life.
Full Court Press
By Nathan Aaseng
When Ben, the star of his church basketball team, finds himself turning into a poor sport and a ball hog, he receives spiritual support through anonymous notes from a secret admirer.
Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time
By Lisa Yee
Stanford has flunked English so he has to trade basketball camp for summer school. Find out what happens to his friendships and how he succeeds.
Patty Hits the Court
By Jared Thomas, Patrick Mills
Australian Olympian and NBA star Patty Mills entertains young readers, inspiring them to achieve their goals through sports, and take pride in their heritage.
The Case of the Slam Dunk Mystery
By Cathy East Dubowski
When Mary-Kate and Ashley make it onto the school basketball team, everything seems to be going well until their school uniforms and star player vanish.
Rebound Caper
By Thomas J. Dygard
High-school basketball player Gary Whipple, known for his mischievous pranks, creates a sensation when he switches from the boys' team to the girls' team.
The Brave Little Tailor
By Vivian Sathre
Watching his best friend face off against much bigger kids on the basketball court reminds Wishbone of the classic fairy tale, The Brave Little Tailor.
Taking Sides
By Gary Soto
Fourteen-year-old Lincoln Mendoza, an aspiring basketball player, must come to terms with his divided loyalties when he moves from the Hispanic inner city to a white suburban neighborhood.