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Hoop City #5
Washington, D.C.
When Hoop City High head coach Tony Wilson gets cancer, Julius Dunbar, an unknown coaching circles, is chosen by the athletic director to take over the team. At first the players balk at the new hire and his ball sharing offense, claiming that he doesn't have what it takes to be a head coach. Coach Dunbar battles his own past while trying to convince the team to play together. Can coach Dunbar seek out redemption and write a new chapter in the school's rich history? Hoop City is a six-book series from EPIC Press.
- GenresYoung AdultSports
200 pages, Library Binding
First published September 1, 2015
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November 5, 2018
Hoop City is about how a young kid named Julius Dunbar is asked to fill the shoes of one of the best high school coaches, Tony Wilson, who is no longer able to coach because he has cancer. Julius has had issues in the past since he grew up in the not so good part of Washington, DC with his mom who was barely involved with his life and brothers who work the corners so he had no real positive influences in his life. He had one person in his life who could give him advice and support him and that was Tony Wilson. After Julius got out of prison he wanted to thank Coach Wilson who helped him getting through the time in prison and the only thing Coach Wilson wanted was Julius to take the job of head coach since he could no longer do it due to his cancer.
Hoop City is definitely a great book to read. The way the author put together the story makes you want to continue reading. Julius realized he needed to do the right thing and give back to the kids like Coach Wilson did. Learning about what the players are going through and how Julius already went through them makes Julius want to make sure that these kids don’t end up in prison like him because there might not be someone to save them and it makes the story so touching and you just don’t want to put the book down.
Hoop City is definitely a great book to read. The way the author put together the story makes you want to continue reading. Julius realized he needed to do the right thing and give back to the kids like Coach Wilson did. Learning about what the players are going through and how Julius already went through them makes Julius want to make sure that these kids don’t end up in prison like him because there might not be someone to save them and it makes the story so touching and you just don’t want to put the book down.
February 8, 2025
A Must-Read for Any Basketball Fan!
*Washington, D.C. (Hoop City, #5)* is an amazing book every basketball fan should read! This fifth book in the Hoop City series captures the excitement of basketball in a way that feels super real.
The characters are fantastic! Each one has its own story, and I got attached to them. The main character faces a lot of challenges both on the court and in life, which made me root for them even more. The author does a great job of showing what it’s like to play basketball in D.C. and how much the game means to everyone there.
The games are written with so much energy! I could almost hear the crowd cheering and feel the tension as the teams battled it out. The author knows how to make each game feel exciting and intense.
Not only is it a thrilling basketball story, but it also talks about friendship, teamwork, and never giving up, which are important lessons. I loved how the setting of D.C. adds a special touch to the story, mixing basketball with the city's unique vibe.
Overall, I deeply enjoyed *Washington, D.C.* and can't recommend it enough. If you like sports stories filled with action and heart, you should check it out! I can’t wait to see what happens next in the series!
*Washington, D.C. (Hoop City, #5)* is an amazing book every basketball fan should read! This fifth book in the Hoop City series captures the excitement of basketball in a way that feels super real.
The characters are fantastic! Each one has its own story, and I got attached to them. The main character faces a lot of challenges both on the court and in life, which made me root for them even more. The author does a great job of showing what it’s like to play basketball in D.C. and how much the game means to everyone there.
The games are written with so much energy! I could almost hear the crowd cheering and feel the tension as the teams battled it out. The author knows how to make each game feel exciting and intense.
Not only is it a thrilling basketball story, but it also talks about friendship, teamwork, and never giving up, which are important lessons. I loved how the setting of D.C. adds a special touch to the story, mixing basketball with the city's unique vibe.
Overall, I deeply enjoyed *Washington, D.C.* and can't recommend it enough. If you like sports stories filled with action and heart, you should check it out! I can’t wait to see what happens next in the series!
May 31, 2021
I have to say, I really like this series about people that have overcome some very difficult situations. They’ve risen above what people expected of them and became something greater. Loved it!!
Still not sure if appropriate for the general population of a middle school because the content is mature stuff!!
Still not sure if appropriate for the general population of a middle school because the content is mature stuff!!
January 9, 2018
When Julius Dunbar is asked to take over as head basketball coach after the popular and successful coach becomes very ill with an aggressive cancer, he is very torn over whether to take the job or not. He is only 20 years old and has been in jail for involvement in a murder. He is very uncertain whether he can fill the high expectations of this job. He does take it but faces many challenges with his new team.
With almost 200 pages to work with, I felt like there should have been greater depth, especially depth of character. However, struggling and/or reluctant readers as well as those who like their sports stories with a tang of urban grit to them will enjoy the story. I was also distressed by the lack of grammatical editing in several places. I doubt that will bother most students, however.
With almost 200 pages to work with, I felt like there should have been greater depth, especially depth of character. However, struggling and/or reluctant readers as well as those who like their sports stories with a tang of urban grit to them will enjoy the story. I was also distressed by the lack of grammatical editing in several places. I doubt that will bother most students, however.
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