A native of the Bronx and longtime pal of basketball guru Phil Jackson, CHARLEY ROSENled the league in technical fouls during each of his six years as a coach in the now-defunct Continental Basketball Association. Since then he has become the world's foremost writer of fiction and nonfiction on the subject of basketball, chronicling the drama that takes place both on and off the court. His many novels include The House of Moses All-Stars, a New York Times Notable Book, and Sammy Wong- All-American. His non-fiction works include The Scandals of '51- How the Gamblers Almost Killed College Basketball and More than a Game, with Phil Jackson. Rosen is an analyst for hoopshype.com and a devotee of the Triangle Offense. He lives in Accord, NY.
“This is not simply a novel about basketball in the dark ages. Mr.
Rosen has much more on his mind here. This is a book about guilt
and redemption, about the loss of innocence, about racism and
bigotry, about class indifference.” –Charles Salzberg, The New
York Times Book Review
“Rosen gives us a sometimes agonizing, often hilarious journey
through American history, and a poignant account of what keeps a
man running.” –Andy Solomon, Chicago Tribune
“A vivid portrait ...” –Alexander Harrison, Times Literary
Supplement
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