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During his senior year, Terrell is the highest-ranked high school basketball player in the country. After several interviews with college coaches, Terrell chooses Duke University because the coach seems genuine. The next day, however, Terrell’s mom and her boyfriend question Terrell’s choice, telling him that he needs to look carefully at all his potential schools. Terrell does not understand why his mom’s boyfriend is suddenly acting like his father, but the man’s approach angers him. The coach from Duke University coach calls to wish Terrell luck at his next practice, but Terrell’s mom has a skeptical reaction to the phone call, and Terrell begins to question his mom’s support.
A flood of reporters and brand representatives, including people from Athena, show up to practice that afternoon. Danny says that the situation is worse than basketball camp because the boys feel like their own “territory” is being overrun. After practice, Terrell fields questions from reporters with ease and believes that he is finally getting used to the attention and special treatment. One reporter asks about the incident during which Terrell was nearly reprimanded by the NCAA.
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