The Middle School Rules of Skylar Diggins: as told by Sean Jensen

by Sean Jensen

Overview

“Before she starred in the WNBA and graced magazine covers, she had to survive middle school.”

 Skylar Diggins is a basketball phenomenon, receiving her first letter of interest from a respected college coach when she was in fifth grade. A four-time All-American, Skylar finished her career at Notre Dame owning or co-owning 32 game, season, or school records. In the WNBA, Skylar is already a two-time All-Star and won the league’s Most Improved award in 2014. Off the court, she oversees a program that highlights the academic achievement of youth who have overcome challenges. Skylar has also been on ESPN and MTV, and was featured in Sports Illustrated, Vogue, and Self magazines.

The Middle School Rules of Skylar Diggins highlights Skylar’s defining childhood memories of growing up in a diverse middleclass family. Learn how she dealt with bullying, struggled to fit in at school, and excelled in basketball despite never being the tallest, strongest, or fastest player. Read personal life lessons that helped Skylar become the Gatorade National High School Player of the Year and one of the most decorated collegiate basketball players.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781424571512
Publisher:	BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
Publication date:	10/07/2025
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	9 - 14 Years

About the Author

Sean Jensen was born in South Korea. He was adopted and grew up in California, Massachusetts, and Virginia, mostly on or near military bases. Given his unique background, he’s always been drawn to storytelling, a skill he developed at Northwestern University and crafted as a sportswriter for the last 16 years, almost exclusively covering the NFL. During his career, he’s fostered strong relationships with athletes in multiple sports, and penned award-winning features on Derrick Rose and Adrian Peterson, among others.