"Not only a reference for aspiring pickup hoopsters, but also a loving tribute to a unique part of contemporary sports culture."—Booklist
"Engaging and informative, funny as Muggsy dunking on Shaq. . . . Chris Ballard got game."—Vibe
"A travelogue worthy of frequent rereading and a guidebook no hoopaholic should leave home without."—Philadelphia Inquirer
“The ultimate guide to nationwide pickup games, from the playgrounds of the pros to the courts of high school shorties.”—NBA Inside Stuff magazine
“A handy and entertaining guide to blacktops and backboards from sea to shining sea. Even if you don’t dare venture beyond your backyard, Mr. Ballard’s book will make you wish you could.”—Washington Times
“A comprehensive look at basketball courts across the country, with all sorts of inside dope and practical advice.”—Chicago Tribune
“An entertaining riff on the culture, history, and mythology of pickup basketball.”—Men’s Fitness
“Excellent. . . . a savvy guide to universal characters and court demographics. Whether you’re partial to hardwood floors or suncracked slabs, Hoops Nation has a court for you.”—P.O.V. Magazine
