Foul Trouble

On his way to basketball summer camp with his best friend Terrell, Danny Wilcox reflects that his school’s basketball team has changed since Terrell moved to town. Terrell is unstoppable on the court, and as a result, he receives multiple offers from colleges around the United States. Danny has gotten caught in the trickle-down effect and is now courted by schools because representatives hope that Terrell will choose to go to school wherever Danny goes.

While Danny tries to keep a clear head, the attention affects Terrell, who questions his coach (Danny’s dad) about all the schools and brands that want his attention. Danny’s dad admits that there is a lot of potential in such offers for Terrell, Danny, and himself. However, he stresses that the attention-seekers only care about Terrell’s performance on the basketball court, not about Terrell himself. Danny’s dad warns the boys, saying, “We all have to be careful” (8).

When Danny, Terrell, and Danny’s dad arrive at camp, a host of reporters and fans crowd the group of boys, which includes “the Dudes”—five boys with whom Terrell plays casual games of