Backspin: One Player's Journey From the U.S. to Europe and Back Again.

Backspin traces the playing career of an athlete, beginning with the rigors of college life, and continuing through nine seasons in the European leagues. It is through the author's reflections of life before college, that we get an inside look at some of the quirky characters and unexpected events that help him cope with the challenges of a sometimes lonely life far from home.

Humorous, entertaining and above all inspirational, Backspin is a great read for students, athletes of all ages, an...