Ocean State Libraries

Discover the true story of how James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Traces the history of professional basketball's championship playoffs since the NBA's first season in 1949-50.

Reviews the history of basketball, how it is played, the rules of the game, and introduces readers to some of basketball's greatest players.

"From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America--yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan...

Traces the development of women's basketball, from its beginnings at Smith College to today's Women's National Basketball Association.

"The true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany"--

A biography of the outstanding basketball player who joined the Boston Celtics in the 1956-1957 season and led the team to eleven NBA championships in the thirteen years he played.

Gives an overview of the history and the rules of the game of basketball, along with discussion of various plays and profiles offamous players.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the Final Four. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Discusses the origins and evolution of the sport of basketball, as well as important events and key personalities in both college and professional versions of the game.