Overview

Chronicling the short but eventful life of Hank Gathers (played by Donny B. Lord as a child and Victor Love as a young adult), this fact-based drama chronicles the hoopster's rise from the inner city of Philadelphia to a starring role on Loyola Marymount's basketball team before a heart condition cut his career short. Nell Carter plays Hank's supportive mom, and George Kennedy portrays a neighborhood priest who inspired the boy.

Top Cast

Victor Love

Hank Gathers

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Duane Davis

Bo Kimble

George Kennedy

Father Dave Hagan

Nell Carter

Lucille Gathers

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Kevin C. White

Derrick Gathers

Sam Hennings

Coach Spencer

Sarah Trigger

TV Reporter

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Brad Butcher

Young Hank

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Baldwin C. Sykes

Specs

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Michael D. Hall

Heat Gates

Reynaldo Rey

Red

Michole Briana White

Taffy