{"product_id":"the-last-amateurs-1","title":"The Last Amateurs","description":"America's favorite sportswriter takes readers on a thrilling and unforgettable journey into the world of college basketball in this national bestseller.\n\nLike millions who love college basketball, John Feinstein was first drawn to the game because of its intensity, speed and intelligence. Like many others, he felt that the vast sums of money involved in NCAA basketball had turned the sport into a division of the NBA, rather than the beloved amateur sport it once was. He went in search of college basketball played with the passion and integrity it once inspired, and found the Patriot League. As one of the NCAA's smallest leagues, none of these teams leaves college early to join the NBA and none of these coaches gets national recognition or endorsement contracts. The young men on these teams are playing for the love of the sport, of competition and of their schools.\n\nJohn Feinstein spent a season with these players, uncovering the drama of their daily lives and the passions that drive them to commit hundreds of hours to basketball even when there is no chance of a professional future. He offers a look at American sport at its purest.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0316278424\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 56JTFY003B2J_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Feinstein, John\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have considerable notes or highlighting.  Cover image on the book may vary. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47377081172145,"sku":"56JTFY003B2J_ns","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0316278424-0.jpg?v=1781115253","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/the-last-amateurs-1","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}