Zack Telander News Today

These are strong story elements: A white kid from Downstate Illinois comes to Chicago because he wants to compete against the tough black basketball players in the playground leagues. He meets a coach who has dedicated his life to coaching these athletes - helping them toward their dream of college and professional careers. The coach's son is a gifted but troubled pro prospect. Another player has pro potential but has disappeared into his own reveries. And there is a venal, racist sports age...