White Men Can't Jump

White Men Can't Jump follows Billy Hoyle, a white hustler who exploits opponents' racial assumptions to win street basketball games, until he partners with skilled player Sidney Deane. Together they scheme to win enough money to solve their financial troubles, while navigating friendship, rivalry, and personal relationships. The film blends sharp comedy with authentic streetball culture and standout performances from Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes, and Rosie Perez.

• Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson practiced basketball for months before filming.
• The film was shot on real outdoor courts in Los Angeles.
• Director Ron Shelton also directed Bull Durham and Tin Cup.
• Rosie Perez received widespread acclaim for her role as Gloria.
• The basketball sequences used real street players as extras.

• Sometimes when you win, you really lose, and sometimes when you lose, you really win.
• You'd rather look good and lose than look bad and win.
• Listen to the woman! Listen to Jimi!
• White men can't jump. It's a known fact.
• I am not your partner, I am not your friend, I am your victim.