Glory Road is a 2006 American sports drama film directed by James Gartner, based on a true story surrounding the events leading to the 1966 NCAA University Division Basketball Championship (the historic name for what is now known as the NCAA Division I Men 's Basketball Tournament). Don Haskins portrayed by Josh Lucas, head coach of Texas Western College, coached a team with an all - black starting lineup, a first in NCAA history. Glory Road explores racism, discrimination, and student athletics. Supporting actors Jon Voight and Derek Luke also star in principal roles.
who played don haskins in the movie glory road
Josh Lucas