Hoop City is a basketball book about twin brothers growing up on the tough streets of New York City. While Mike Hope makes a bad decision that ends his basketball career, his brother Tony Hope finds the strength to continue his journey to NBA stardom without his "wingman." This story about consequences, growing up, and basketball won "Best Juvenile Fiction" at the San Diego Book Awards in 2003. It is widely used for the NBA's "Read to Achieve" program.