Stuff Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball from A to Z [Hardcover]

Dick DeVenzio (Author), Dena Evans (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2006

STUFF Good Players Should Know may very well be the best book ever written for basketball players and fans. It is conversational and easy to understand, yet filled with subtle insights into the game of basketball. STUFF is page after page of creative concepts, common sense, and special tips that can not be found anywhere else.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"(This) is the ultimate guide to playing the game 'the right way.' A must read for any dedicated player, coach, or fan." -- Larry Brown, Head Coach of New York Knicks, only coach to win both NCAA and NBA championships, 2002 Hall of Fame inductee

"Dick DeVenzio has written one of the most unique and informative books on how to play the game." -- Alan Lambert, Five-Star Basketball Highway

"Dick, I truly feel you did a fine job on your book...I was very impressed." -- John Wooden, Former UCLA basketball coach, winner of 10 National Championships, first person to be inducted into the Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach

"I sent my own son to Dick's summer camp...and I strongly urge all basketball players to read his many excellent tips." -- Dean Smith, Former UNC basketball coach, 1983 Hall of Fame inductee

"The best book for a player by a player. DeVenzio gives insights into the game like no one else." -- Jim Blainer, Director of Basketball Operations for Syskos Sports Books and Videos

About the Author

Considered by many to be a basketball genius and a gifted writer, Dick's writings and basketball programs have inspired and influenced countless coaches and athletes. He died in 2001 at age 52.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 293 pages
• Publisher: Bridgeway Books; 2 edition (October 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933538511
• ISBN-13: 978-1933538518
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Basketball > Coaching

More About the Author

Considered by many to be a basketball genius and a gifted writer, Dick's writings and basketball programs have inspired and influenced countless coaches and athletes. He died in 2001 at age 52.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really did change me life, November 1, 2010

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James R. Folker "Cobb" (Mt. Pleasant, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stuff Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball from A to Z (Hardcover)

I read this book the year it came out. I was a sophomore in HS and not very good at basketball. To play with my friends, who lived for bball, I checked this book out of my HS library. I ended up checking it out at least 5 more times! I read it over and over again and applied what I learned on our Thursday and Saturday night church pick-up games. Within a few months I was 5x better, really. I never turned into a great scorer because my love was really passing, defense, and rebounding, and this book covers those so precisely and simply that it always stuck with me. Now that I'm coaching youth league, I went to look for this book hoping it was still in print. Thank God it is, and that it's as great as ever!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basketball IQ: What all basketball players need to Read!!!, May 29, 2009

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Basketball Jones - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stuff Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball from A to Z (Hardcover)

There are very few books written that encourage increasing your Basketball IQ. I would say that this book coupled with "Everyone Hates a Ball Hog but They All Love a Scorer" will help you see the game of basketball in a new light. Must reads.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Coaches Too, March 25, 2009

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Coach J (Central Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stuff Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball from A to Z (Hardcover)

I'm a high school coach and absolutely loved this book. I've read lots of basketball books for players and coaches and this is among the best - succint advice that is easy to understand. The book's format is ideal as the mini chapters make for easy reading and re-reading. I bought copies of this book for all of our returning players who are "into" basketball. I'd recommend this book to anyone who is committed to being a better basketball player or any coach who is committed to being a better coach.