Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
Samuel L. Jackson Ken Carter
Rob Brown Kenyon Stone
Robert Ri'chard Damien Carter
Rick Gonzalez Timo Cruz
Nana Gbewonyo Junior Battle
Antwon Tanner Worm
Channing Tatum Jason Lyle
Ashanti Kyra
Texas Battle Maddux
Lacey Beeman Susan
Octavia Spencer Mrs. Battle
Allison Kyler Dancer
Cindy Chiu Bay Hill Cheerleader
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Dominique
Dana Davis Peyton
Sonya Eddy Worm's Mother
Debbi Morgan Tonya
Mel Winkler Coach White
Paul Rae Guardian
Ray Baker St. Francis Coach
Roger Lim Benson Chiu (uncredited)
Vincent Laresca Renny
Sidney Faison Ty Crane
Marc McClure Susan's Dad
Jenny Gago President Martinez
Ben Weber Mr. Gesek
Floyd Levine Taxi Driver
Robert Hoffman Dancer
Denise Dowse Principal Garrison
Tanee McCall Dancer