Hoops with Swoopes

by Sheryl Swoopes, Susan Kuklin (Illustrator)

Rhythmic text and full-color action photos of WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes captures the excitement and spirit of the game of basketball, in a nonfiction picture book for young fans. 15,000 first printing.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published July 15, 2000

About the author

Sheryl Denise Swoopes (born March 25, 1971) is an American professional basketball player who, subsequent to being waived into free agency, signed to re-join the WNBA to play with the Tulsa Shock in 2011. She was the first player to be signed in the WNBA when it was created. She has won three Olympic Gold Medals and is a three-time WNBA MVP. Frequently referred to as the "female Michael Jordan," Swoopes is famous for both her offensive and defensive skills. In 2005, she averaged 18.6 points, 85% free throws, 4.3 assists, 2.65 steals and 37.1 minutes playing time per game. In 2011, she was voted in by fans as one of the Top 15 players in WNBA history.

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