L O V E & B A L L

In the heart of Chicago, where basketball is more than a game-it's a way of life-two high school seniors are playing for more than just scholarships. Jalen "Jay" Carter and Malik "Mal" Thompson have spent years on the same team, sharing victories, losses, and an unspoken rivalry. Jay is the golden boy, a coach's favorite with a near-flawless record, while Mal is the underdog with something to prove, playing with the weight of the world on his shoulders.

On the court, they push each other to be better. Off the court, things get complicated. Late-night practices turn into stolen glances, heated arguments spark something deeper, and the pressure of their futures forces them to face feelings they never expected. As they navigate family expectations, college scouts, and the realities of growing up Black in Chicago, Jay and Mal must decide if love and ball can coexist-or if one dream has to be sacrificed for the other.

LOVE & BALL is a story about passion, identity, and the game that brings them together-even when life tries to tear them apart.