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Below are the "First Four" contests. These 8 movies were "on the bubble" and will fight to earn the right to dance in the field of 64. A win here will slot each into a 16th seed on our main bracket. Be sure to watch each movie trailer AND our Sports Media student journalist's pitch before you cast your vote in each section...there can only be one GOAT!
Below are the "First Four" contests. These 8 movies were "on the bubble" and will fight to earn the right to dance in the field of 64. A win here will slot each into a 16th seed on our main bracket. Be sure to watch each movie trailer AND our Sports Media student journalist's pitch before you cast your vote in each section...there can only be one GOAT!
THE KARATE KID (2010)
THE KARATE KID (2010)
Dre Butler, a little 12 year old from Detroit, gets told that he has to move China for her his mom’s job. His life gets flipped upside down. Instead of shooting hoops or playing ball at the park, he must learn Chinese culture through sports.
Starring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan.
Dre Butler, a little 12 year old from Detroit, gets told that he has to move China for her his mom’s job. His life gets flipped upside down. Instead of shooting hoops or playing ball at the park, he must learn Chinese culture through sports.
Starring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan.
Karate Kid 2010.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
A new and modern spin on a classic with a new up-and-coming actor in Jaden Smith and a legendary actor in Jackie Chan.
A new and modern spin on a classic with a new up-and-coming actor in Jaden Smith and a legendary actor in Jackie Chan.
UNCLE DREW (2018)
UNCLE DREW (2018)
Dax Winslow is trying to put together a team for the upcoming Rucker Classic. He recruits Uncle Drew, a local basketball legend, and tries to get his old team back. The elderly team is brought together, and wins the Rucker Classic in style.
Starring: Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O'Neal, Reggie Miller.
Dax Winslow is trying to put together a team for the upcoming Rucker Classic. He recruits Uncle Drew, a local basketball legend, and tries to get his old team back. The elderly team is brought together, and wins the Rucker Classic in style.
Starring: Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O'Neal, Reggie Miller.
Uncle DrewTHE PITCH:
THE PITCH:
Uncle Drew is a lighthearted movie about fulfilling your dreams and keeping hope.
Uncle Drew is a lighthearted movie about fulfilling your dreams and keeping hope.
WINNER....THE KARATE KID!
WINNER....THE KARATE KID!
THUNDERSTRUCK (2012)
THUNDERSTRUCK (2012)
A teenage klutz becomes the star of his high school basketball team when he acquires NBA star Kevin Durant's basketball skills with the magical touch of a basketball. The switch leaves Kevin Durant unable to score.
Starring: Taylor Gray, Kevin Durant.
A teenage klutz becomes the star of his high school basketball team when he acquires NBA star Kevin Durant's basketball skills with the magical touch of a basketball. The switch leaves Kevin Durant unable to score.
Starring: Taylor Gray, Kevin Durant.
Thunderstruck .movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
The story of a teenager stealing KD’s skills leaves the media speechless. Why is Durant missing all these shots, yet they don’t know who stole his skills.
The story of a teenager stealing KD’s skills leaves the media speechless. Why is Durant missing all these shots, yet they don’t know who stole his skills.
LIKE MIKE (2002)
LIKE MIKE (2002)
A young Teenager, Calvin Cambridge (Bow Wow), aspires to be a star in the NBA but keeps getting pushed around by bullies. This all changed when he finds sneakers with the initials MJ written in them. These give him the ability to be “Like Mike” as he joins the Knights NBA team.
Starring: Bow Wow, Eugene Levy, Morris Chestnut.
A young Teenager, Calvin Cambridge (Bow Wow), aspires to be a star in the NBA but keeps getting pushed around by bullies. This all changed when he finds sneakers with the initials MJ written in them. These give him the ability to be “Like Mike” as he joins the Knights NBA team.
Starring: Bow Wow, Eugene Levy, Morris Chestnut.
Like Mike.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
A rags to riches underdog story of a young boy that wants to be like Michael Jordan, this is an inspiring movie that makes everything seem possible.
A rags to riches underdog story of a young boy that wants to be like Michael Jordan, this is an inspiring movie that makes everything seem possible.
WINNER....LIKE MIKE!
WINNER....LIKE MIKE!
SEMI-PRO (2008)
SEMI-PRO (2008)
This comedy tells the epic comeback story of the Flint Michigan Tropics basketball team. Led by owner-player-coach, Jackie Moon, with help from former NBA player Monix and leading scorer, Clarence, the Tropics battle to 4th place.
Starring: Will Ferrell, Andre 3000, Woody Harrelson.
This comedy tells the epic comeback story of the Flint Michigan Tropics basketball team. Led by owner-player-coach, Jackie Moon, with help from former NBA player Monix and leading scorer, Clarence, the Tropics battle to 4th place.
Starring: Will Ferrell, Andre 3000, Woody Harrelson.
Semi-Pro.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Jackie Moon, with his craving to entertain the fans and his low basketball IQ, is able to bring home the 4th place spot in this incredible comeback story.
Jackie Moon, with his craving to entertain the fans and his low basketball IQ, is able to bring home the 4th place spot in this incredible comeback story.
WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP (1992)
WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP (1992)
A white man and black man come together to make money by playing basketball. The twist is that all the black people think the white man can’t play until the duo starts beating them. They bet on these games and win money. Everyone bets against them because of the "white boy," but they win.
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson.
A white man and black man come together to make money by playing basketball. The twist is that all the black people think the white man can’t play until the duo starts beating them. They bet on these games and win money. Everyone bets against them because of the "white boy," but they win.
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson.
White Men Can't Jump.mp4THE PITCH
THE PITCH
The comedy of basketball.
The comedy of basketball.
WINNER....WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP!
WINNER....WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP!
FOR LOVE OF THE GAME (1999)
FOR LOVE OF THE GAME (1999)
This movie tells the story of Billy Chapel. The veteran and starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers baseball team is faced with many tough decisions before the game. The movie also tells the story of his girlfriend Jane, who has just told him some terrible news.
This movie tells the story of Billy Chapel. The veteran and starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers baseball team is faced with many tough decisions before the game. The movie also tells the story of his girlfriend Jane, who has just told him some terrible news.
For Love of the Game.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
This movie illustrates how Billy Chapel plays a thrilling baseball game, and tells an amazing love story as well.
This movie illustrates how Billy Chapel plays a thrilling baseball game, and tells an amazing love story as well.
DRAFT DAY (2014)
DRAFT DAY (2014)
Sonny Weaver, Jr., is the GM for the Cleveland Browns, and he manages to get the #1 overall pick on draft day. He is scattered, and is scouting and debating over who to pick all day with the help of his intels.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Chadwick Boseman, Jennifer Garner.
Sonny Weaver, Jr., is the GM for the Cleveland Browns, and he manages to get the #1 overall pick on draft day. He is scattered, and is scouting and debating over who to pick all day with the help of his intels.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Chadwick Boseman, Jennifer Garner.
Draft Day.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Kevin Costner's professionalism.
Kevin Costner's professionalism.
WINNER....FOR LOVE OF THE GAME!
WINNER....FOR LOVE OF THE GAME!
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO VOTE. STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF VOTING!
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO VOTE. STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF VOTING!
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