First published 2013
Terrell Jamerson stands at the top of high school basketball. Scouts call him the best player in America. College coaches promise scholarships. His team looks unstoppable heading into the state championship. The NBA seems within reach. But Danny Wilcox sees what his best friend and teammate cannot. Adults circle Terrell like vultures. Sneaker company representatives offer deals. Money managers pitch investment schemes. College boosters make promises that sound too good to believe. Danny recognizes the truth that Terrell misses. These people care more about profit than Terrell's future. Their help comes with hidden costs that could destroy everything Terrell has worked to build. The NCAA watches for violations that could end his college eligibility before it starts. Both friends must learn new rules for a game that extends far beyond the basketball court. Success requires more than athletic talent when corruption threatens to derail dreams.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, sports, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
7 pages · Audio CD · Brilliance Audio