1993
Monica Wright and Quincy McCall, childhood friends and talented basketball players, navigate their complex relationship as they pursue their dreams of professional basketball. Their bond is tested by family drama, including Quincy's father's infidelity, and the intense pressures of collegiate athletics at the University of Southern California, where Monica struggles to prove herself under a demanding coach while Quincy deals with his father's legacy. As their careers diverge, with Monica excelling in the Women's National Basketball Association and Quincy facing a career-threatening injury and a strained relationship with his father, their personal lives also become complicated, leading to a temporary separation and Quincy's engagement to another woman. Ultimately, Monica confronts Quincy, challenging him to a high-stakes one-on-one basketball game where she wins his heart, leading to their marriage and continued support for each other's basketball careers, culminating in Monica playing in the WNBA with Quincy and their daughter watching from the stands.
Save the Cat beat sheet
In LOVE AND BASKETBALL, Quincy and Monica meet as childhood neighbors and bond over basketball, beginning a relationship that faces typical adolescent challenges.
Open full beat sheetMONICA WRIGHT is listed as Protagonist, Basketball Player. Determined, tomboyish, talented athlete with a fiery temper. In the parsed data, MONICA WRIGHT is connected to 45 scenes, 47 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
45 scenes / 47 dialogue linesQUINCY MCCALL is listed as Protagonist, Basketball Player. Talented, charismatic, son of an NBA player. In the parsed data, QUINCY MCCALL is connected to 32 scenes, 54 dialogue lines, 54 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
32 scenes / 54 dialogue linesCOACH CHERYL MILLER is listed as USC Women's Basketball Coach. Demanding, focused on hard work and sacrifice. In the parsed data, COACH CHERYL MILLER is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
9 scenes / 2 dialogue linesCAMILLE WRIGHT is listed as Monica's Mother. Traditional, concerned with appearances and social standing. In the parsed data, CAMILLE WRIGHT is connected to 8 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
8 scenes / 7 dialogue linesLENA WRIGHT is listed as Monica's Sister. More traditional and feminine than Monica. In the parsed data, LENA WRIGHT is connected to 6 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
6 scenes / 5 dialogue linesSIDRA is listed as USC Teammate. Competitive, initially hostile toward Monica. In the parsed data, SIDRA is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesNATHAN WRIGHT is listed as Monica's Father. Supportive, works at a bank. In the parsed data, NATHAN WRIGHT is connected to 5 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 52.
5 scenes / 6 dialogue linesZEKE MCCALL is listed as Quincy's Father. Former NBA player, ego-driven, complicated relationship with family. In the parsed data, ZEKE MCCALL is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesNONA MCCALL is listed as Quincy's Mother. Beautiful, struggling with her marriage to Zeke. In the parsed data, NONA MCCALL is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 30.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesKYRA KESSLER is listed as Quincy's Fiancee. Flight attendant, supportive of Quincy. In the parsed data, KYRA KESSLER is connected to 3 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 50.
3 scenes / 9 dialogue linesQuincy plays basketball with friends and meets his new neighbor, Monica, who challenges him to a game.
QUINCY MCCALL, MONICA WRIGHTMonica's parents tend to her injury while she stares at her reflection.
MONICA WRIGHT, CAMILLE WRIGHT, LENA WRIGHT, NATHAN WRIGHTQuincy writes an apology card while his parents interact.
QUINCY MCCALL, ZEKE MCCALL, NONA MCCALLThe McCall and Wright families meet formally.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALL, CAMILLE WRIGHT, NONA MCCALLLena braids Monica's hair while Camille prepares her for school.
MONICA WRIGHT, CAMILLE WRIGHT, LENA WRIGHTQuincy and Monica attempt to start a relationship, but it ends in a fight.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLMonica plays in a playoff game and gets into trouble with the referee.
MONICA WRIGHT, CAMILLE WRIGHT, COACH CHERYL MILLERMonica argues with her family about her future and basketball.
MONICA WRIGHT, CAMILLE WRIGHT, LENA WRIGHT, NATHAN WRIGHTQuincy plays a basketball game while Monica watches from the stands.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALL, ZEKE MCCALLQuincy drives Monica home, and they argue about their attitudes and futures.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLQuincy and his mother discuss his behavior and the girls he sees.
QUINCY MCCALL, NONA MCCALLZeke and Nona have a heated argument about their marriage and priorities.
ZEKE MCCALL, NONA MCCALLQuincy climbs into Monica's room to sleep on her floor.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLLena braids Monica's hair and they talk about love and the upcoming dance.
MONICA WRIGHT, LENA WRIGHTMonica plays in the championship game while being scouted.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALL, COACH CHERYL MILLERLena helps Monica get ready for the dance while Camille gives her advice.
MONICA WRIGHT, CAMILLE WRIGHT, LENA WRIGHTMonica and Quincy attend the dance with their respective dates.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLMonica and Quincy dance with their dates while watching each other.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLMonica and Jason go for a drive and share their first kiss.
MONICA WRIGHTMonica returns home and finds a letter from USC.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLMonica and Quincy talk about their night and the USC letter.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLCoach Miller addresses the team about her philosophy.
MONICA WRIGHT, COACH CHERYL MILLER, SIDRAMonica struggles during defensive drills.
MONICA WRIGHT, COACH CHERYL MILLERMonica talks to Sidra about Coach Miller.
MONICA WRIGHT, SIDRAMonica and Quincy walk to class.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLMonica is punished by Coach Miller for posing.
MONICA WRIGHT, COACH CHERYL MILLERSidra taunts Monica about her recruitment.
MONICA WRIGHT, SIDRAMonica and Quincy play one-on-one basketball.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLZeke tells Quincy about his paternity suit.
QUINCY MCCALL, ZEKE MCCALLQuincy confronts his mother about Zeke's infidelity.
QUINCY MCCALL, NONA MCCALLMonica comforts a devastated Quincy.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLMonica struggles with her curfew.
MONICA WRIGHTMonica is named a starter for the game.
MONICA WRIGHT, NATHAN WRIGHTMonica and her team prepare for a game against Louisiana Tech while Nathan watches from the stands.
MONICA WRIGHT, NATHAN WRIGHTQuincy plays a poor game for the men's team.
QUINCY MCCALLMonica makes a game-winning defensive play.
MONICA WRIGHT, COACH CHERYL MILLERQuincy reacts to his team's loss.
QUINCY MCCALLThe women's team celebrates and discusses their futures.
MONICA WRIGHT, COACH CHERYL MILLER, SIDRACoach Miller promotes Monica to starting point guard.
MONICA WRIGHT, COACH CHERYL MILLERSidra is called into the office after Monica leaves.
MONICA WRIGHT, COACH CHERYL MILLER, SIDRAMonica and Quincy attend a house party.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALL, SIDRAZeke confronts Quincy about his past.
QUINCY MCCALL, ZEKE MCCALLMonica packs up her basketball memorabilia.
MONICA WRIGHTQuincy undergoes painful physical therapy on his knee.
QUINCY MCCALLMonica trains for a new job at the bank.
MONICA WRIGHTMonica watches Quincy and Kyra pack.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALL, KYRA KESSLERCamille finds a photo of Monica and Quincy.
CAMILLE WRIGHT, MONICA WRIGHTQuincy struggles to jog in the empty gym.
QUINCY MCCALLQuincy reflects on his life.
QUINCY MCCALLQuincy and Kyra have a domestic moment.
QUINCY MCCALL, KYRA KESSLERQuincy and Kyra discuss his future.
QUINCY MCCALL, KYRA KESSLERNathan visits Monica at work.
MONICA WRIGHT, NATHAN WRIGHTMonica and Quincy talk outside.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLCamille and Monica have a moment of reconciliation.
CAMILLE WRIGHT, MONICA WRIGHT, LENA WRIGHTMonica decides to talk to Quincy.
MONICA WRIGHTMonica and Quincy confront their feelings.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLMonica and Quincy play a high-stakes game of one-on-one.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLMonica plays in a WNBA game.
MONICA WRIGHT, QUINCY MCCALLYou're just scared. I know rehab is hard, and you have to worry about whether you'll be as good as you were but you will be. I believe in you. You just have to get back on the court. Like you'd get back on a horse.
You know, I'd probably be a lot more "prissy" in the situation than you'd like, but the thing I always admired that drove me crazy, was the fight you had in you.
I know why you broke up with me in college. And not that what you did wasn't messed up, but what I did was, too. So if you forgive me, I'll forgive you.
Monica, after that stuff with my dad, I couldn't trust anybody, okay. I mean, I was lost. So you are forgiven. But that was five years ago. I moved on.
Only reason you're here is cause Tonya Randall got pregnant and decided not to come. They were done recruiting.
We haven't talked since college and now you wait two weeks before my wedding to say something like this?
You haven't changed. You still think the sun rises and sets on your ass. Well, guess what, it doesn't.
I mean, Kyra hasn't heard the school thing yet. She'll probably say it's the painkillers talking.
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