Shot Clock

Written by Caron Butler and Justin A. Reynolds

Book #1 in the Shot Clock series

A boy seeks healing and legacy on a basketball team after tragedy strikes.

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304 pages· 790L

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Bookroo's summary

Tony dreams of honoring his late friend Dante by joining the Sabres, an AAU basketball team. Though he misses the cut, Coach James offers him a unique role as statistician. As his community grapples with loss, Tony must navigate his grief and find a way to lead the Sabres to victory. Can he turn numbers into a winning strategy and find peace along the way?

From the publisher

Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds tip off the first book in a new middle grade series about a young boy trying to make his mark on an AAU basketball team coached by a former NBA star in his hometown. Perfect for fans of The Crossover and the Track series. A Junior Library Guild Selection!Tony loves basketball. But the game changed recently when his best friend, Dante, a hoops phenom, was killed by a police officer. Tony hopes he can carry on Dante’s legacy by making the Sabres, the AAU basketball team Dante took to two national championships.Tony doesn’t make the team, but Coach James likes what he sees from Tony at tryouts and offers him another chance: join the team as the statistician. With his community reeling and the team just finding its footing on the court, can Tony find a path to healing while helping to bring the Sabres a championship?

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