Basketball

Basketball themed underdog stories (NBA and beyond)

Caron Butler was arrested 15 times before he was 15. Here's how he turned his life around to become an NBA champion.

Before becoming a star, he was a 6-year-old boy selling stuff on the streets to help his family afford food.

Before he could make history, he first had to survive long enough to do it.

752 schools. 1 winner. The real story behind a popular sports movie. How much of it was true?

The real man behind the film is just as remarkable as the actor who portrayed him.

You probably know his name, but do you know his story?

We've all heard the story. But what really happened that day at Laney High School?

The UDFA who paid $175 for a tryout. Plus: The high school star who took down a field of professionals, and much more.

Plus: the varsity team winning with 7th graders, and much more.