Long Beach has produced some of California's best teams and players,
from the NCAA success of Long Beach State to the CIF dominance of Long
Beach Poly. Starting with the early hoop dreams of the 1900s, lace up
your kicks, step in the gym and prepare for an unforgettable lesson in
California basketball history. Explore the city's most celebrated
athletes and teams, including local pioneers of women's basketball, who
found an early home on the city's hardcourts. Complete with exclusive
photos and interviews, authors Mike Guardabascio and Chris Trevino give
a play-by-play of the sport's illustrious past in the city of Long
Beach.