Love & Basketball

Love & Basketball follows Monica and Quincy, childhood neighbors who share a deep passion for basketball and an undeniable romantic connection that evolves from adolescence into adulthood. As both pursue professional basketball careers, they must balance the demands of their sport with the complexities of their relationship. The film is a heartfelt exploration of love, identity, and the courage it takes to fight for both your dreams and the person you love.

• Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps trained intensively for their basketball scenes.
• Director Gina Prince-Bythewood based the story on her own experiences.
• The film was shot in just 37 days.
• Spike Lee served as an executive producer on the film.
• Sanaa Lathan actually played high school and college basketball herself.

• I've loved you since I was eleven. And this is the only way I know how to say it.
• Ball is life.
• I don't want to be your friend. I want to be your wife.
• You know what? I will never stop loving you. Even if I wanted to.
• One game. Five card draw. You win, I'll go. I win, you give us another chance.