basketball coaches

In the early 1930s, during the worst drought and financial depression in American history, Sam Babb began to dream. Like so many others, this charismatic Midwestern basketball coach wanted a reason to have hope. Traveling from farm to farm near the tiny Oklahoma college where he coached, Babb recruited talented, hardworking young women and offered them a chance at a better life: a free college education in exchange for playing on his basketball team, the Cardinals.

Coach Barkley's basketball team wants to have a good time during an elite tournament, but he insists that they try to win, although they feel outmatched.

John Calipari relates his experiences over his first four years coaching the Kentucky Wildcats.

John Calipari, former coach of the UMass Minutemen basketball team, explains his "Refuse to Lose" philosophy, an attitude that led him to develop a winning athletic program at the formerly disinterested university.

Former NBA coach Phil Jackson provides a memoir describing his unique leadership style based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that led to eleven NBA championships. Also discusses his work with players such as Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, and Kobe Bryant; and each of his championship teams and seasons.

A biography of John Wooden, UCLA basketball coach, discussing his life and career, his philosophy for life called the Pyramid of Success, and interviews or recollections of people that knew John Wooden.

An exploration of the politics of race and sports in elite college basketball programs, witnessed through the life of African-American basketball coach and NCAA title winner Nolan Richardson, who took the University of Arkansas to back to back Final Four appearances in the 1990s.

Profiles of many of the games greatest players, coaches, and pioneer contributors.

Chronicles the careers of the best men's collegiate basketball players and coaches.