african american basketball players

"From the six-time women's basketball all-star and two-time Olympic gold medalist - a moving and dramatic account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home"--Provided by publisher.

"Images accompany information about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Wardell Stephen Curry II--better known as Stephen Curry or just Steph Curry--is one of the most popular players in the NBA today. In addition to winning NBA Championships, he's made a name for himself by helping others through donations, speaking out about causes that matter to him, and the work his foundation does to help children in underserved communities. Readers learn how this basketball star makes a difference on and off the court with the help of quotes boxes and a timeline"--Provided by publisher.

A nonfiction graphic novel which examines the life of American basketball player Stephen Curry.

"In [this book], readers will travel from the cracked concrete basketball courts of Philadelphia in the 1960s and '70s--where Kobe's father, Joe, became a playground, college, and professional standout--to the Bryant family's isolation in Europe, where Kobe spent his formative years, to the leafy suburbs of Lower Merion, where Kobe's legend was born. The story will trace his career and life at Lower Merion--he led the Aces to the 1995-96 Pennsylvania state championship, a dramatic underdog run for a team with just one star player--and the run-up to the 1996 NBA draft, where Kobe's dream of playing pro basketball culminated with his acquisition by the Los Angeles Lakers"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life of Basketball player LeBron James.

Tells the story of basketball player Anthony Edwards, from growing up in Georgia to his career in the NBA.

Tells the story of basketball player Jayson Tatum.

Tells the story of basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, from growing up in Greece to his NBA finals experience.

"Now thoroughly revised and updated, Across the Line recounts the experiences of the pioneering African-American basketball players at 18 colleges in the Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences, the South's most prominent, historically white intercollegiate leagues"--.