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1) Free throw
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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.
2) Win or lose
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Wildcats center PJ Harris is the tallest player on the team, but he's horrible at free throws. When a game comes down to PJ's free throws making the difference between winning and losing, he freaks. Can he solve his problem in time to earn back the respect of his coach and teammakes, and himself?
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[2023]
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Thirteen-year-old Devante Briggs loves basketball, but now he is just the sixth man off the bench for his school team, putting up with the snide remarks of some of the other players--until an outbreak of food poisoning gives him his chance to show off his skills.
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"For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff to...
7) Rebound time
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Twin girls Sarit and Allie have always been coached in basketball by their father, but now that their parents are divorced and he has moved away, Sarit is unhappy playing on the school team, and resentful that her sister still enjoys the game.
8) Hoop Hustle
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Brian Worth Jr. is excited to try out for his middle school's basketball team. His hoop dreams are in jeopardy, though, after his dad forces him to volunteer at the local senior center. But Brian really needs to practice - he's always relied on his height to dominate, but that won't cut it anymore. When Brian discovers that George, a man at the center, used to play basketball, this is his chance to learn some moves. Brian's working hard and even making...
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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 player-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 under...
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Trey Smith, the captain of the Wildcats, knows he's one of the best players on the team. He doesn't worry about anything when he's on the court. But then he finds out that he knows someone on a rival team. It's his cousin, Pete. And to make matters worse, they're assigned to guard each other. How can Trey play when he'll have to beat his cousin to win?
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Raven is dealing with a lot-her grandmother's recent death, a knee injury from an accident, and a tiff with her best friend. But she's determined to prove to her basketball coach that her knee is in good enough shape for her to play in the Jammin' Salmon basketball tournament, which she's been participating in since she was little. So she pushes herself-and her teammates-a little too much while trying to prove she should play in the tournament. But...
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There are five guys on the Wildcats who always start, and forward Daniel Friedland isn't one of them. But when the star forward goes on vacation, Daniel gets his chance at the spotlight. It's his turn to shine. Daniel has worked hard at improving his free throws, but he's terrible at layups, and everybody knows it. He'll need to work hard if he wants to be a starting Wildcat.
13) Full-Court Mess
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Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates are thrilled when they make it into the regional playoffs. But, before they can play their first game, they discover that their school gym has been vandalized. Paint is splattered everywhere. The basketball hoops and nets are destroyed. And, all of the balls have been slashed open. It's the middle of winter, and the girls have nowhere to practice. Who would do this? Did the rival team from across town somehow...
14) Home Court
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Lew loves playing on his community center's basketball team. He is shocked when he learns that the community center might be shutting down, jeopardizing the future of the team. With no school teams available to them, Lew and his friends worry they won't get to compete in basketball at all. Can Lew and his teammates find a way to keep the center open and give their team the opportunity to win big on their home court?
15) Nothing but Net
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Layla loves playing basketball, especially with her best friend, Danika. Now, after spending most of the summer getting ready for tryouts, Layla is eager to move from substitute player to becoming one of the starting five. When tryouts finally arrive, Layla not only makes the main roster but she's also chosen to be the team captain. All of her friends and teammates are excited for her. All, that is, except Danika who is jealous of her friend's success....
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Hank Watson enjoys helping his basketball team win big games. However, his true passion is cooking. Hank doesn't tell his team that he likes to cook because he's afraid they'll make fun of him. When an opportunity arises to meet celebrity chef Brenton Spooner, Hank jumps at the chance. But while practicing a difficult dish to impress his idol, he accidentally burns his hand. The injury isn't serious, but it affects his performance both on the court...
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It takes each player on the Wildcats basketball team to win. Their captain, Trey, plays with speed and smarts. Isaac, a point guard, knows how to lead the team. PJ, a center, is tall and quick. And Daniel, a forward, has guts and power. In these four stories, players score basket after basket. But if they want to take it all the way, they'll have to work together.
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Isaac Roth's big brother was a forward for the Wildcats, and Isaac wants to be one too. His dream is to be the highest-scoring forward ever. The problem is that Isaac is short. Coach Turnbull thinks he'd be a better point guard than a forward, since he's fast and small. Will Isaac be able to change his dream and play for the team, or will he give up on the sport he loves?
19) Un Tiro Perfecto
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A Layla le encanta jugar al básquetbol, especialmente con su mejor amiga, Danika. Ahora, después de pasar la mayor parte del verano preparándose para las pruebas, Layla está ansiosa por dejar de ser suplente y convertirse en una de las cinco titulares. Cuando por fin llegan las pruebas, Layla no solo forma parte de la plantilla titular, sino que también la nombran capitán del equipo. Todas sus amigas y compañeras de equipo están emocionadas...
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Wildcats center PJ Harris is the tallest player on the team. Everyone expects him to be a natural on the court. He's an all-star, except for one thing. He's horrible at free throws. When a game comes down to PJ's free throws making the difference between win or lose, he freaks! Can he solve his problem in time to earn back the respect of his coach and teammates and himself?
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