"Published by the University Press of Kentucky, Basketball and Philosophy is entertaining and thought provoking. Whether you're a basketball fan or a student of philosophy, you must have an appreciation for a book that contains a chapter entitled, 'Plato and Aristotle on the Role of Soul in Taking the Rock to the Hole.'"
"The essays in this collection do a terrific job of demonstrating how one can glean genuine philosophical insights through reflection on sport." Aeon J. Skoble, co-editor of Woody Allen and Philosophy: You Mean My Whole Fall
"A remarkably profound and wide-ranging collection. Cerebral fans will love this book." Booklist
"[T]he simple American game splayed with ball and net has prompted some deep thinking among its players, coaches, and fans... [and] this remarkably profound and wide-ranging collection of essays exposes readers to some of the best of that thinking." Booklist
"An excellent book. It makes me almost believe that philosophers can jump and that guys like Shaq can break down philosophical arguments almost as well as defenses." Eric Bronson, editor of Baseball and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Batter's
"An engaging entrée into philosophy through basketball, the philosophy of basketball, and philosophical issues particular to basketball. This is fun philosophy!" Kelly James Clark, coeditor of Human Nature in Chinese and Western Culture
"Offers a deeper examination about that connection between what we think, deep down, and what we play, straight up." Lexington Herald-Leader
"Basketball isn't just about wins and losses, points and turnovers. It's about preparing young athletes for the disappointments and victories that we all experience. Basketball and Philosophy clearly demonstrates that basketball can teach us a lot about life and gives the reader a deeper appreciation of the depth and complexity of this great sport." Mike Krzyzewski, Head Basketball Coach, Duke University & USA National Team
"Published by the University Press of Kentucky, Basketball and Philosophy is entertaining and thought provoking. Whether you're a basketball fan or a student of philosophy, you must have an appreciation for a book that contains a chapter entitled, 'Plato and Aristotle on the Role of Soul in Taking the Rock to the Hole.'" Kentucky Monthly