Lance Stephenson The #1 ranked high school basketball player in the country. He’s led his team to NYC City Championships in both his Freshman & Sophomore seasons. He followed up his Sophomore City Championship with a NY State Championship. Named NYC Player of The Ye read more Lance Stephenson The #1 ranked high school basketball player in the country. He’s led his team to NYC City Championships in both his Freshman & Sophomore seasons. He followed up his Sophomore City Championship with a NY State Championship. Named NYC Player of The Year his Sophomore season. He became the youngest player to play in the Pro Am division at EBC (Rucker Park). Although the championship game featured 5 NBA players Lance was named the championship game MVP. After a summer that included workouts with LeBron James & Kobe Bryant he enters his Junior season of high school poised to re write the record books while being recruited by every major college program in the country. He’s on pace to become the greatest high school scorer in New York City history. Lance is the pride of Coney Island. close

Stretch, Lance's father & confidant Most say he pushes Lance too hard. He says he knows what's best for Lance. He's a dedicated father who is willing to do whatever it takes for his son and family to make it regardless of what people think of him.

Bern, Lance's mom She supports Lance's dreams but fears he's missing out on his childhood. She tries her best to make sure Lance doesn't get caught up in the tough streets of Coney Island.

Grandma Calls Lance her baby. She never discusses basketball with Lance. Always talks to Lance of the importance of family & respect.

Jasmine, Lance's girlfriend Loves to spend time with Lance & take him on trips with her family. She enjoys the limited time they have & wishes he didn't have to travel so much.

Tiny, Lance's coach at Lincoln High School Has seen all of the great NYC guards before Lance & thinks Lance may be the best ever. He & Stretch often disagree on what's best for Lance.  Many people don’t agree with his methods but no one can argue the fact that he’s turned Lincoln read more Tiny, Lance's coach at Lincoln High School Has seen all of the great NYC guards before Lance & thinks Lance may be the best ever. He & Stretch often disagree on what's best for Lance.  Many people don’t agree with his methods but no one can argue the fact that he’s turned Lincoln High School into the premiere basketball dynasty in NYC & a perennial national power. close

Crunch, a Coney Island local & family friend He's always good for a laugh & keeps the family loose in any situation.

Ms. Ebeid, Lincoln High School Athletic Director All college coaches, TV, newspaper and magazine interview requests go through her. She tries her best to protect Lance from the media and keep him focused on school. She’s been through the process with Sebastian Telfair but says that the spotlight is much b read more Ms. Ebeid, Lincoln High School Athletic Director All college coaches, TV, newspaper and magazine interview requests go through her. She tries her best to protect Lance from the media and keep him focused on school. She’s been through the process with Sebastian Telfair but says that the spotlight is much brighter on Lance and at a much younger age than she’s ever seen before. She worries that it may be too much pressure for her young star. close

Bigz, Lance's cousin An aspiring rapper who remembers the days when Lance slept with a basketball under his pillow.

Corey (a.k.a. Smooth) Ridges Lance’s uncle who has played a crucial role in the development of Lance’s basketball abilities.