Denzel Washington plays Jake Shuttlesworth, a man who is released from prison to convince his son to play basketball for a major college.
Ray Allen portrays Jesus Shuttlesworth, a highly talented basketball player faced with the pressures of his future.
Rosario Dawson plays Lala Bonilla, a woman who becomes a significant person in Jesus's life.
Milla Jovovich takes on the role of Dakota Burns, who has a romantic relationship with Jesus Shuttlesworth.
Hill Harper plays Coleman 'Booger' Sykes, a friend of Jesus who is also a basketball player.
Ned Beatty portrays Warden Wyatt, the prison warden overseeing Jake Shuttlesworth.
Jim Brown plays Spivey, a former athlete with advice for the young basketball players.
Joseph Lyle Taylor takes on the role of Crudup, a character in the prison setting.
Bill Nunn plays Uncle Bubba, a supportive family member of Jesus Shuttlesworth.
Michele Shay portrays Aunt Sally, another family member who cares for Jesus.
John Turturro plays Billy Sunday, a college basketball recruiter.
Shaquille O'Neal has a cameo as himself, symbolizing the high stakes of basketball fame.
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