Foul Trouble

In the morning, Swanson lectures Danny and Terrell for not playing the night before. Danny admits that they made a mistake and were benched as a result, and his statement makes Swanson gain some respect for him. After their team wins, Terrell and Danny are pulled into an interview, but the interviewer is only interested in Terrell; Danny is only invited because his dad refused to take part in the interview. Hearing this, Terrell also refuses the interview in order to support Danny. The camp’s director is furious; he tells the boys to pass on the message that Danny’s dad should enjoy the week “because this is the last time a team of his will ever be invited to my camp” (90).

After another victory against Omar Whytlaw’s team, Omar pulls Danny aside and says, “Don’t let anyone say your boy is the only one on this team who can play, […] You got game” (92). Danny is surprised but grateful. The next day, he meets with Bobby Kelleher, a reporter whom his dad trusts, to discuss the trustworthy and unscrupulous people surrounding the players. Kelleher wants to write an article about the pressures that star athletes must face, and he trusts Danny’s opinions because Danny is not being heavily recruited.