Samuel Sooleyman, a seventeen-year-old from war-torn South Sudan, possesses an extraordinary gift for basketball that could transform his life. When a coach invites him to compete in a tournament in the United States, Samuel sees a glimmer of hope for a future beyond the refugee camps and displacement that have marked his homeland. John Grisham's novel follows this gifted young athlete as he pursues his improbable dream, navigating the challenges of talent, determination, and chance.
