This author is a good writer. I am impressed....but he is definitely a man's writer...and maybe that is sexist, but what I mean is that he goes deep into detail for the sport's moves---and the games...and I find myself lost. The rest of the book is great (and I am sure the other part is good too). 
 I grabbed this book because I am always looking for literature to share with my students. This writer is current, knows the dialog...knows what he is doing. 
 This story is about a foster kid trying to survive in LA. He is obsessed with playing basketball--- and his obsession has helped him become a star. He has the every day struggles of a kid on the street...but people routing for him on the sidelines. His relationships are interesting---and realistic. I especially like how the men at the rec center watch over him. 
 This book would not be good for my students because the story is not told in chronological order, so it would be confusing....but any kid would enjoy. 
 Read if you like YA fiction. Or you are a YA. :)