#Love and basketball professional#

But when Quincy sees her dolled up for the senior dance, he discovers he has fallen in love with his tomboy neighbor. She also can't understand why her coach thinks his best player has to act like a lady on the court: Monica is definitely no lady.

Cut to High school: Following in the footsteps of his famous dad, an NBA player, Quincy has his pick of colleges, and women, while Monica is appalled by his taste in the latter. When he asks her to be his girlfriend, it lasts about a minute: She finds his eleven-year-old machismo out of control. Quincy is shocked to find she can play ball better than most guys. The story begins with Monica and Quincy as youngsters, when she moves in next door.

#Love and basketball professional#

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