| Director | Thomas Carter |
|---|---|
| Budget | $30 million |
| Box office | $76.7 million |
In Richmond, California, Ken Carter becomes the coach of Richmond High School's basketball team, the Oilers, for which he once played. The team is initially undisciplined and disrespectful. Carter implements strict contracts requiring the players to sit in the front rows of their classes, maintain a 2.3 GPA, and submit to progress reports on grades and attendance.