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The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball

John Roth author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Duke University Press

Published:9th Oct '06

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A reference guide on the history of the Duke University basketball program as seen in stories, anecdotes as well as statistics on the team, its players and its adversaries.

The ultimate reference for fans of Duke basketball, this book includes profiles of great games and compelling personalities, a timeline, a statistical record book, and 130 photographs.Duke basketball is one of the most celebrated programs in intercollegiate athletics. With fourteen Final Four appearances and three national championships for the men’s teams and four Final Four appearances and five ACC championships for the women’s teams, the Blue Devils have established a worldwide reputation for excellence and have inspired the fierce devotion of generations of fans.

The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball is the ultimate reference source for true-blue fans, with profiles of great games, classic finishes (both wins and losses), and compelling personalities, including players, coaches, and opponents. While it is filled with a wealth of statistical information, the Encyclopedia goes well beyond the numerical record to deliver insights on people and performances and anecdotes that will surprise even the most seasoned Duke supporter.

The Encyclopedia features:
— A timeline of key events in men’s and women’s basketball history.
— Capsules of the most important men’s and women’s games in the program’s history, including the men’s buzzer-beating overtime win against Kentucky in 1992 and the women’s stunning victory over Tennessee to reach the Final Four in 1999.
— An alphabetical encyclopedia with entries on players from Alaa Abdelnaby to Bill Zimmer and on coaches, customs, opponents, venues, and records.
— Exclusive interviews in which standout players, including Danny Ferry, Mike Gminski, Grant Hill, Christian Laettner, and Jason Williams, recount moments they’ll never forget.
— A statistical record book covering every season through 2005–06.
—130 photographs of Duke basketball history.

A source of entertainment as well as information, this volume will be a great resource for fans hoping to settle arguments, relive favorite games, or simply enjoy hours of pleasurable reading.

The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball is a balanced, comprehensive, and well-researched look a the first century of Duke University basketball.” * North Carolina Historical Review *
“Every Duke fan who still gets chills from remembering Bobby Hurley’s 3-pointer against UNLV in the ‘91 semis will want a copy of John Roth’s The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball.” -- Frank Dascenzo * Durham Herald-Sun *
“[M]ore than a coffee table book. It’s a reference book or historical media guide to the fourth power on college hoops in this region.” -- Joel Buckley * Community Sports News *
“The ultimate reference on all things Duke basketball.” * NCAA Hoops Today *

ISBN: 9780822339045

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1706g

456 pages