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101 Fascinating Basketball Facts

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101 thought-provoking basketball stories and trivia to delight fans. Author provocateur Dalton Higgins provides 101 reasons why basketball has captured the imagination of sports enthusiasts around the globe. Higgins unpacks the myths and realities behind the world's second most popular sport, breaking down with precision all... Read More
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101 thought-provoking basketball stories and trivia to delight fans.

Author provocateur Dalton Higgins provides 101 reasons why basketball has captured the imagination of sports enthusiasts around the globe. Higgins unpacks the myths and realities behind the world's second most popular sport, breaking down with precision all kinds of wildly interesting and obscure basketball facts tied to height, gender, geography, race, economics, and everything in between.

From sneakers to salacious tidbits, Higgins offers takes on age-old issues and debates:

  • Can white men jump now?
  • Have three-pointers become the new layup?
  • Should traditional ten-foot rims be raised?
  • Who is the GOAT?
  • Why is Canada a basketball hot spot?
  • Is the WNBA the next big thing?
  • Are hip hop and hoops kissing cousins?

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of basketball with 101 Fascinating Basketball Facts by Dalton Higgins.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781459755253

Publisher: The Dundurn Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 December 2025

Country: Canada

Imprint: Dundurn Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Dalton Higgins is a publicist, journalist, and author who has interviewed many NBA and NCAA legends, covered the Toronto Raptors, and reported on NBA All-Star games, including Michael Jordan's last one in Atlanta. He lives in Toronto.

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