Starred Review, Booklist, September 1, 2013:
"Readers will understand how hard Terrell’s choices are—particularly after two accidents make taking the quick money look like the safer option. They will cheer him, too, as a team team leader who ultimately makes makes decisions for the right reasons."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, October 15, 2013:
"Thorough and suspenseful; a must-read for those interested in basketball and the dealings surrounding the sport.”
School Library Journal, November 2013:
A riveting, cautionary tale about behind-the-scenes, big-money pressures confronting talented high school athletes. . . Timely hot topics are embedded in this action-packed sports story. Readers will breathlessly await Terrell’s final decision.
Bestselling sports writer John Feinstein exposes the big money and backroom deals that pervade college basketball recruiting in this fast-break novel.
Terrell Jamerson is the number one high school basketball player in the country. His team is poised to win the states. He's got top colleges lined up to offer him scholarships, and press coverage at every game. Everyone says he could play in the NBA tomorrow. He's living the dream, right?
Danny Wilcox would tell you a different story. Danny is Terrell's best friend and teammate, and a top prospect himself. But he sees that not all of the people buzzing around Terrell have his best interests at heart. The sneaker guys, the money managers, the college boosters-they all say they just want to help. But their kind of help comes with strings attached, and could get Terrell investigated by the NCAA....
These friends will have to learn to play hardball-both on and off the court-if they want to win the recruiting game.
Bestselling sports writer John Feinstein exposes the big money and backroom deals that pervade college basketball recruiting in this fast-break novel.
Terrell Jamerson is the number one high school basketball player in the country. His team is poised to win the states. He's got top colleges lined up to offer him scholarships, and press coverage at every game. Everyone says he could play in the NBA tomorrow. He's living the dream, right?
Danny Wilcox would tell you a different story. Danny is Terrell's best friend and teammate, and a top prospect himself. But he sees that not all of the people buzzing around Terrell have his best interests at heart. The sneaker guys, the money managers, the college boosters-they all say they just want to help. But their kind of help comes with strings attached, and could get Terrell investigated by the NCAA....
These friends will have to learn to play hardball-both on and off the court-if they want to win the recruiting game.
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940172466250 |
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Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
Publication date: | 11/12/2013 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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