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2) Play makers
Author
Series
Game changers volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
Starting the basketball season after an incredible football championship win, Ben McBain and his crew, including the talented Shawn O'Brien, are challenged by newcomer Chase Braggs, whose point guard abilities outstrip Ben's and who attracts Lily's attention while Ben is busy practicing.
4) Free throw
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
380L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Since Derek is now the tallest player on his basketball team, the coach decides to have him play center but Jason, the former center, has little confidence in Derek and will not pass him the ball.
5) Hoop crazy!
Author
Series
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Formats
Description
After losing their teammate for the three-on-three hoop tournament, Nick and Kia must try to turn Nick's nerdy cousin into a basketball player in a hurry.
Author
Series
Gym shorts volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
340L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Henry and his basketball teammates, the Bats, take on the Tigers, and Henry learns a lesson about working as a team.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Cut from AAA hockey last season, seventh-grader Hudson Pickle needs to make the basketball team this year. But, after having an asthma attack at the first tryout, his chances aren't looking good. His former best friend, Trevor, is also trying out. But he won't even speak to Hudson since Hudson had all but ignored him while concentrating on hockey. And as if that wasn't bad enough, now his uncle Vic --- who's been staying with him and his mom since...
Author
Series
Benchwarmers volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Formats
Description
A new coach's flagrant racism, a teammate's endless sabotage, and local media interest make it difficult for Andi Carillo and Jeff Michaels to keep both of their basketball teams on track.
10) Boot camp
Author
Series
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nick and Kia learn that teamwork can be more important than talent.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Because she is now over six feet tall everybody expects Juniper to be good at basketball, especially her demanding coach (who also happens to be her father)--but she is not sure that she even likes basketball, and she definitely does not like the pressure that she feels when she misses a shot and her father benches her.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
1150L
Language
English
Description
Jerome is the first black kid at his Junior High and is terrific at basketball! When he meets Bix, another great athlete, the two discover they have much in common and a strong friendship develops. As Jerome teaches Bix more about basketball how will these moves translate into real life? (Reading Grade Level 7 & up) (An Accelerated Reader title).
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From clashes on college courts to big-time matchups in NBA and WNBA, basketball is an intense game. But what makes a great rivalry? Is it a showdown between two well-matched teams? Is it one player breaking another's record? From slam dunks to national championships, learn about some of basketball's most memorable rivalries"--
15) Hoop hotshot
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Joe thinks of himself as "The Flash"--a hotshot basketball player who knows the coolest moves. The other members of his team aren't as impressed. Joe spends too much time trying to wow the crowd, and not enough time helping the team. At tryouts for the freshman team, Joe is quickly cut. He needs to stop fooling around and prove he has what it takes to stay in the game.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"Brian has always been anxious, whether at home or in class or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed into foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be 'normal' again ... Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team--even Brian, who usually keeps to...
17) Roster rebound
Author
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Nina's basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn't have enough players to form a girls b-ball team. Nina is bummed until she finds out the boys team is short one payer--and anyone can try out. Nina decides to take a shot, and her hoop hopes rebound when she wins a spot on the roster. But not everyone is pleased she made the team. Can Nina prove herself as a power forward? Or will she buckle...
18) Full-court mess
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Eighth-grader Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates, the Dingoes, have made it to the semifinals, but before the first game their school gym is vandalized. With no place to practice in the middle of winter the playoffs are in jeopardy. As this years' captain Lisa is determined to find out who it was who tried to sabotage the team--and why"--Title verso page.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Hank, Nathan, Jeremy, and Anabel deal with the realities of middle school basketball, including family pressure, a series of coaches with very different personalities and agendas, and what it means to be a team--and a friend.
20) Nothing but net
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Layla has worked all summer to prepare for basketball tryouts. When tryouts arrive, she not only makes the team's starting lineup, but is named team captain. Unfortunately her best friend and teammate, Danika, is jealous"--Title verso page.
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