“Young sports lovers will enjoy this captivating story of Jared’s experiences as star basketball player on his middle-school team. The game action is described in exhilarating detail; the reader can visualize the moves and even feel the characters’ energy, intensity, and frustration. Jared is an excellent basketball player but he needs to control his temper. The intensity of each game escalates as Jared and his team move closer to the playoffs and finally to the championship game.” — Children’s Literature review