Foul Trouble

How does the inclusion of real-life figures from the college and professional basketball circuit enhance the story? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Compare and contrast the journeys of two of the main basketball players in Foul Trouble—other than Danny and Terrell. How do the characters’ approaches to basketball indicate deeper aspects of their personalities, and how does Feinstein use gameplay to reveal their strengths and flaws?

Explore the philosophical implications of Omar Whytlaw’s injury. How does this moment influence the emotions and decisions of the other characters?