The Walk-On

by David Bagga


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Hardcover
$24.99
$19.99
Softcover
$14.95
E-Book
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Hardcover
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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 10/22/2009

Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 176
ISBN : 9781449037734
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 176
ISBN : 9781449037727
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : E-Book
Page Count : 176
ISBN : 9781449041793

About the Book

THE WALK-ON is a story about a young man and how he experiences the game of college basketball through his eyes, telling people what it is like going through the rigorous routine of being a division 1 athlete for one of the best basketball programs arguably in the country and finding out what the journey is all about. He experiences many highs and lows throughout the way but shows that inspiration, determination, a good work ethic and a team first attitude is what it takes to make the experience a great one. Playing for 3 coaches in 4 years David shows what it is like adapting to different methodologies and coming together with a group of guys from all around the country to make up a team.

 

David Bagga was a Student-Athlete at the University of Arizona from 2005-2009 and had the privilege of playing for legendary Hall of Fame basketball Coach Lute Olson. He was also teammates with current NBA players Chase Budinger, Jerryd Bayless, Jordan Hill, Marcus Williams, and Hassan Adams. He graduated from the University of Arizona in June of 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and currently resides in Orange County, California.

 

“David is a very team oriented player, all he wants to do is help us win basketball games.” – Hall of fame coach Lute Olson


About the Author

Basketball player from the University of Arizona, graduated with a degree in May of 2009. He really is a dedicated person who works very hard at whatever he does and has a great personality. David was a crowd favorite at the University of Arizona for 4 years and really made the most out of his experience on and off the court. He has the ability to capture the reader with his unique first person journal format and really makes the reader feel like their literally in his shoes playing in a game or going through a practice