Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball
by John Coy
Hoop Genius tells the story of how a desperate teacher and a rowdy gym class helped invent basketball. John Coy’s lively account brings together education, creativity, and sports history for readers curious about the surprising beginnings of one of the world’s best-known games.
About This Book
Hoop Genius explores the origins of basketball through the story of a desperate teacher and a rowdy gym class.
John Coy presents the invention of the sport as an inventive response to a challenging classroom situation.
The book connects education, creativity, and sports history in an accessible narrative.
Readers interested in how basketball began will find a focused look at the people and circumstances behind its creation.
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