
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
Cast

Samuel L. Jackson
Ken Carter

Rob Brown
Kenyon Stone

Robert Ri'chard
Damien Carter

Rick Gonzalez
Timo Cruz

Nana Gbewonyo
Junior Battle

Antwon Tanner
Worm

Channing Tatum
Jason Lyle

Ashanti
Kyra

Texas Battle
Maddux

Lacey Beeman
Susan

Octavia Spencer
Mrs. Battle

Allison Kyler
Dancer
Cindy Chiu
Bay Hill Cheerleader

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
Dominique

Dana Davis
Peyton

Sonya Eddy
Worm's Mother

Debbi Morgan
Tonya

Mel Winkler
Coach White

Paul Rae
Guardian

Ray Baker
St. Francis Coach

Roger Lim
Benson Chiu (uncredited)

Vincent Laresca
Renny
Sidney Faison
Ty Crane

Marc McClure
Susan's Dad

Jenny Gago
President Martinez

Ben Weber
Mr. Gesek

Floyd Levine
Taxi Driver

Robert Hoffman
Dancer

Denise Dowse
Principal Garrison

Tanee McCall
Dancer
Crew

Thomas Carter
Director, Executive Producer

Mark Schwahn
Screenplay

John Gatins
Screenplay
Peter E. Berger
Editor

Cedric Nairn-Smith
Assistant Editor

Sharone Meir
Director of Photography
Van Toffler
Executive Producer
Sharla Sumpter
Executive Producer

Caitlin Scanlon
Executive Producer

Brian Robbins
Producer

Michael Tollin
Producer
David Gale
Producer
Carlos Barbosa
Production Design

Sarah Halley Finn
Casting
Randi Hiller
Casting
Debrae Little
Costume Design

Camille Friend
Hairstylist

Trevor Rabin
Original Music Composer
Nancy Nye
Set Decoration
Don Elliott
Set Dresser

Tierre Turner
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Beach
Art Direction



















