70 YEARS OF
BASKETBALL WISDOM
Written by a former D1 player and 22-year college coach who has seen every great player from the 1950s to today. Three books. One lifelong passion for the game.
2nd Edition — The History of the Greater Egyptian Conference
Over a dozen new photos. Mistakes corrected. Stats and records updated. The GEC MVP list expanded: 73 of the 77 conference MVPs now identified in the book.
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"As a participant, a historian, and an author, I hope you have enjoyed this 'walk' down memory lane as much as I have enjoyed sharing it with you… My intention was to shake down the memories from the past. Players who inspired me, and coaches that I admired, are in this book."
— Jack Sutter
Now with over a dozen new photos — so you can finally put faces to the names on the All-Conference and MVP lists.
Decades of Expertise
Jack Sutter's coaching legacy and player development philosophy built over more than 50 years of elite-level basketball experience.
Jack Sutter's approach to player development and game strategy has shaped successful careers at the collegiate and professional levels. His mentorship extends far beyond the court.
From tournament moments to critical game decisions, Jack Sutter's coaching wisdom comes from real-world experience and a lifetime commitment to basketball excellence.
Jack Sutter's Books
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The G.O.A.T.: The Quest to Find the Best (2023 Edition)
The updated and expanded 2023 edition of Jack Sutter's acclaimed basketball GOAT book. Now 172 pages with updated rankings, new player profiles, and fresh analysis. Sutter applies his 10-criteria framework to rank the greatest players across every era — from the 1950s to today's NBA stars. A must-read for any serious basketball fan.
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Welcome to My World
Little story about Jack and Diane…but mostly Jack! Jack Sutter has written an inspiring and humorous 362-page memoir of his life on and off the court. His story begins as an unassuming boy growing up in a small farming and coal mining town in Southern Illinois — playing basketball on a dirt court — and leads to coaching in a nationally televised NCAA Mid-West Regional tournament in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden.
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The History of The Greater Egyptian Conference
One of the oldest high school basketball conferences in Southern Illinois — documented for the first time. This book covers 77 years of GEC history including all-state players, coaches, records, stats, championship teams and photographs that take you back in time. A must-have for any fan, player, or coach with a connection to the GEC. A post about this book earned 'Epic Post' status with over 10,000 views on the Illinois HS Basketball History website.
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The complete Jack Sutter basketball library — one GOAT edition, his inspiring memoir, and The History of the Greater Egyptian Conference. Questions? Email Jack directly.
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For any passing basketball fan, naming the top five or 10 should be no great mystery, except perhaps for their order. But as much as naming names and making picks, the great joy in this book is hearing Sutter talk basketball — the game he loves and the players that made an impact on him. Before he even gets to his list, he takes great pains to describe his methodology. And in so doing, he provides marvelous, entertaining anecdotes about so many players that it's hard not to whet readers' appetites about exploring his actual picks. He even remembers a time far back when salaries were nothing like the astonishing sums of today, and players actually had to get second jobs to make ends meet.
While the book by its nature deals with individual accomplishment, Sutter is quick to point out basketball is a team sport, and individual greatness is only achievable through the efforts of others in concert. Unselfishness is an important quality in its own right. He quotes the great UCLA basketball coach John Wooden as saying, "It's amazing how much can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit."
For his part, Sutter says he is attempting to "elevate the debate on who is the greatest of all time in any sport to a level of sanity beyond just a group of fanatics sitting in a bar or a panel of so-called sports gurus arguing their point of view."
How well has he succeeded? Let the readers be the judge. But whether you agree with Sutter's picks or not, he already has succeeded in writing a provocative and entertaining book. We encourage you to consider picking up The G.O.A.T.: The Quest to Find the Best for a wonderful, fun, informative and nostalgic ride through one of the most popular sports in the world — by one man who was truly smitten by it from the very beginning.
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The G.O.A.T.: The Quest to Find the Best
The Top 75 Basketball Players of All Time — 2022 Edition
Is it possible to pick the ONE greatest basketball player of all time? Jack Sutter ranks his top 75 and provides a sound, researched, and well-designed criteria for each pick. This 159-page book covers All-Decade teams, the NBA's young guns, player bios, and a little-known "GEM" about each player. Written by a former D1 player and 22-year college coach who has personally seen every player he wrote about.
Welcome to My World
A Memoir — From a Dirt Court to Madison Square Garden
Little story about Jack and Diane…but mostly Jack! Jack Sutter has written an inspiring and humorous 362-page memoir of his life on and off the court. His story begins as an unassuming boy growing up in a small farming and coal mining town in Southern Illinois — playing basketball on a dirt court — and leads to coaching in a nationally televised NCAA Mid-West Regional tournament in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden.
The History of The Greater Egyptian Conference
77 Years of Southern Illinois High School Basketball History
One of the oldest high school basketball conferences in Southern Illinois — documented for the first time. This book covers 77 years of GEC history including all-state players, coaches, records, stats, championship teams, and hundreds of photographs. A must-have for any fan, player, or coach with a connection to the GEC. A post about this book earned 'Epic Post' status with over 10,000 views on the Illinois HS Basketball History website.
"I'm grateful that Jack decided to undertake this project. As a former G.E.C. coach, but also a historian I know how information can be lost over time. This book is a must for anyone player, coach or fan who is interested in a part of local history that was almost lost to time."
"Reading Jack's book about the history of GEC brought back so many incredible memories. From players like Moose Stallings, Reed Jackson, and Andrew Drone, and coaches like Bob Dallas, Glen Oxford, and Dave Gray, his book has it all. I'm so appreciative of the time and dedication that Jack gave to make this possible. If you haven't purchased the book, don't wait! You'll be glad you did."
