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(FIC Bennett) The squared circle by James W. Bennett. Sonny, a university freshman and star basketball player, finds that the pressures of college life, NCAA competition, and an unsettling relationship with his feminist cousin bring up painful memories that he must face before he can decide what is important in his life. (FIC Dygard, T.) The rebounder by Thomas J. Dygard. Doug Fulton, coach of the Hamilton High Panthers, is certain that transfer student Chris Patton can lead the team to a championship, but a tragic accident has made Chris decide to never play basketball again. (FIC Klass) Danger zone by David Klass. When he joins a predominately black “Teen Dream Team” that will be representing the U.S. in an international basketball tournament in Rome, Jimmy Doyle makes some unexpected discoveries about prejudice, racism, and politics. (FIC Myers, W.) The outside shot by Walter Dean Myers. Recruited by a small mid-western college to play basketball, a Harlem boy has many new experiences, including dealing with corruption in college sports. (FIC Myers, W.) Hoops by Walter Dean Myers. A teenage basketball player from Harlem is befriended by a former professional player who, after being forced to quit because of a point shaving scandal, hopes to prevent other young athletes from repeating his mistake. (FIC Stine, R.) Be careful what you wish for … by R. L. Stine. Samantha is the basketball team klutz and Judith is making her life miserable, and Samantha’s wishes are coming true with
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