After missing his eagerly awaited trial to play for the Under Sixteens Firsts, fourteen-year-old Harry Portelli has no choice but to play with the worst training team in the school.The Redbacks are a mess. They can't pass. They can't shoot. They can't win. This is not the future either Harry or his dad imagined. Harry has to dig deep to work out what basketball means to him and, with the help of surprising new friendships, he rediscovers his love for the sport as the Redbacks start to play like a team. And then the school arranges a derby, the Redbacks against the Firsts, and Harry's heart sinks - the Redbacks are bound to be destroyed. But is winning all that matters? Harry learns that sometimes the sweetest shot is the one you get on the rebound. A fast-paced feel-good story guaranteed to capture the imagination of readers of all levels by the bestselling author of Liz Watson's Diary of a Netball Star and Sam Kerr's Kicking Goals.Perfect for: - Readers 10+ who love uplifting stories about sport and overcoming the odds - Kids who loved reading series fiction like Patty Mills' Game Day and Sam Kerr's Kicking Goals and are ready for the next level- Parents, teachers and librarians seeking shorter fast-paced books that appeal to less confident readers - Middle-grade readers who love Ted Lasso'An excellent text for educators to explore themes of teamwork, resilience and integrity with students. Recommended for young NBL/NBA fans and any young person with a competitive, sporty streak.' Books + Publishing 'A broad range of themes is expertly tackled ... readers don't need to be basketball experts to enjoy this engaging, propulsive story. Full of heart.' Good Reading Guide (five stars)