Understand basketball basics and get up to speed on leagues around the world

Basketball For Dummies is a fully updated fan's guide to this exciting sport. This fun reference is great for anyone interested in following or playing basketball at any level. You'll learn the history of the game, the basic rules, and techniques for shooting, playing offense, playing defense, and rebounding. Get the inside scoop on high school, college, professional, and international leagues—including the wildly popular and exciting women's game—so you can follow the intricacies of play as you support your favorite team. This edition covers the latest changes to the sport, keeping coaches, fans, and players up to date with essential basketball knowledge.

• Find all the information you need to understand basketball basics like shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and different player positions
• Learn how the pro game has evolved, including changes to the rules
• Get caught up on Women's NCAA Basketball, the WNBA, and women's leagues around the world
• Improve your NCAA tournament picks with expert tips on key factors to consider

Basketball For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about playing or following the game.

Richard “Digger” Phelps coached the Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s basketball team from 1971–1991 and is a former ESPN analyst.

John Walters is a former Sports Illustrated writer and winner of two Sports Emmys for on-air writing at the Athens and Beijing Olympics.

Tim Bourret spent 40 years in the Clemson Sports Communications Department.