Author : Triumph Books
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,50 MB
Release : 2006-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781572437869
Researched and compiled by the NCAA, this is the one and only official reference on the Final Four used by sports media nationwide.
Author : Joe Lunardi
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 21,9 MB
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1641255803
Lunardi delves into the early days of Bracketology, details its growth, and dispels the myths of the process The NCAA Tournament has become one of the most popular sports events in the country, consuming fans for weeks with the run to the Final Four and ultimately the crowning of the champion of college hoops.? Each March, millions of Americans fill out their bracket in the hopes of correctly predicting the future. Yet, there is no true Madness without the oft-debated question about what teams should be seeded where—from the Power-5 Blue Blood with some early season stumbles on their resume to the mid-major that rampaged through their less competitive conference season—and the inventor of Bracketology himself, Joe Lunardi, now reveals the mystery and science behind the legend. While going in depth on his ever-evolving predictive formula, Lunardi compares great teams from different eras with intriguing results, talks to the biggest names in college basketball about their perception of Bracketology (both good and bad), and looks ahead to the future of the sport and how Bracketology will help shape the conversation. This fascinating book is a must-read for college hoops fans and anyone who has aspired to win their yearly office pool.
Author : Espn
Publisher : Espn Books
Page : 1234 pages
File Size : 50,15 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0345513924
A comprehensive reference provides historical overviews of all 335 Division 1 teams, season-by-season summaries, ESPN/Sagarin rankings of top-selected college basketball programs, and more.
Author : David L. Hudson Jr.
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 33,83 MB
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 159797014X
Two books on hoops weren’t enough, so now there’s a third: Basketball Championships’ Most Wanted™, focusing on the best, worst, greatest, and most amusing from basketball’s long history of championships in college and the pros—mens’ and womens’, ABA and CBA, and the Olympics as well! March Madness is one of the most exciting times of year, when anything can happen and Cinderella looks for her prince, sometimes even finding him. And when May and June roll around and the NBA playoffs are in full swing, the intensity ratchets up as the professionals take center stage. Basketball Championships’ Most Wanted™ celebrates both of these and more, with fifty top-ten lists on topics like unlikely heroes and fantastic freshmen in the NCAA tournament, some of the best long-range gunners in play-off history, players who stepped up big-time with a triple-double in important games, the best buzzer-beaters of all time, and even teams that excelled in the regular season but withered in the pressure cooker. The championship hunt is the most thrilling and action-packed time of the year in basketball, and now you can relive all the excitement. Get in on all the “hoopla” with Basketball Championships’ Most Wanted™: The Top 10 Book of March Mayhem, Playoff Performances, and Tournament Oddities.
Author : John Feinstein
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 21,5 MB
Release : 2006-06-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0553494600
New York Times bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein exposes the real “March Madness”—behind the scenes at the Final Four basketball tournament. When Stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his prize is a press pass to the Final Four in New Orleans. While exploring the Superdome, he overhears a plot to throw the championship game. With the help of fellow contest winner Susan Carol, Stevie has just 48 hours to figure out who is blackmailing one of the star players . . . and why. John Feinstein has been praised as “the best writer of sports books in America today” (The Boston Globe), and he proves it again in this fast-paced novel. “A page-turning thriller and a basketball junkie’s bonanza.” —USA Today
Author : John Crossingham
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 29,55 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778701620
Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of basketball.
Author : John Roth
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 19,61 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780822339045
Duke basketball is one of the most celebrated programs in intercollegiate athletics. With fourteen Final Four appearances and three national championships for the men's teams and five Final Four appearances and five ACC championships for the women's teams, the Blue Devils have established a worldwide reputation for excellence and have inspired the fierce devotion of generations of fans. The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball is the ultimate reference source for true-blue fans, with profiles of great games, classic finishes (both wins and losses), and compelling personalities, including coaches, players, and opponents. While it includes statistical information, the Encyclopedia goes well beyond the numerical record to deliver insights on people and performances and anecdotes that will surprise even the most seasoned Duke supporter. Designed as a source of entertainment as well as insider information, this volume will be a great resource for fans hoping to settle arguments, win bets, relive favorite games, or simply enjoy hours of pleasurable reading.
Author : Phil Ervin
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 35,20 MB
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1680798308
This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about basketball, from high-flying dunkers to long-range sharpshooters. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Author : Will Graves
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 49,67 MB
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1680798154
Learn more about basketball's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Author : Joseph N. Crowley
Publisher :
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 13,93 MB
Release : 2006
Category : College sports
ISBN :
