Beginning of Book
Who is the coach of the Richmond Basketball team in the beginning?
Coach White
Why doesn't Damien want his Dad to coach the Richmond team?
His Dad won't be able to see him play anymore.
Which team faces Richmond in Carter's debut?
The Hercules team
Who is killed as a result of a fight outside of school?
Cruz's cousin, Renny.
What were the players doing as Carter entered the gym?
They had desks and were studying for their classes, actually listening this time to Carter.
Why does Carter sit at the opposing team's side instead of the Richmond side?
His son, Damien, plays for St. Francis basketball team.
What is the purpose of the rebel behavior from Cruz and Worm?
They both want to show that they are big players to the team, and can act however they like, that they clearly don't like the change in coach.
What happens thanks to the strict rules and policies that Carter implies to the team?
The team starts winning their games and goes undefeated.
What is the player's punishments for their grades?
What is the ultimate game for Richmond?
The game vs St. Francis
Which player from the St. Francis team is hailed as the next "Lebron James?"
Ty Crane
What must the players do according to the contract?
That they will be responsible and well academically and be better members of the community.
What does Carter learn about Junior that makes him have sympathy for him?
He learns that Junior's older brother had been killed and he was suffering from that, it's been hard for both him and his mom.
What happens to Carter after the lockout?
In the final game, who scored to defeat Richmond?
Ty Crane
Why does Coach White want to quit being coach?
There is a huge indiscipline problem with the team and parents were not involved.
What happens right after Lyle is attacked by the thug?
He realizes it was his former teammate, Cruz.
What causes Carter to be disappointed and furious with the team?
He catches them doing inappropriate wrongdoings in a hotel and they've been doing terrible academically.
Later on, who returns to the team?
Cruz
Where did most of Carter's former teammates end up?
Prison
In which years did Carter earn an All-American?
1971 and 1972
Who was Carter's high school sweetheart?
Delilah
What percentage of students graduate from Richmond High School?
50%
How much more likely is one to go to prison than to college at Richmond High School?
80% more likely to go to prison than college.
What happened to Junior after high school?
He went to UNLV on a full scholarship.