Growing up in the 1980s, Thomas Conner dreamt of being the next Larry Bird.
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When it ended, I wanted more!" Mike Jarvis - Author, speaker, and former head basketball coach at George Washington and St.
The book spoke to my heart and most of all it spoke to my soul. "I got so absorbed that I read it in just two days." Norm Sonju - Co-founder and retired President/GM, Dallas Mavericks "I laughed, I cried, and cheered as the story behind the story unfolded.
And for Thomas to learn this lesson, something has to give.
More than just basketball, The Blue Team is a coming of age story that explores the complexities of going to college in the city, the beauty of strong father-son relationships, and the challenge of putting your identity in who you are rather than what you do.
And as his shots start to go in time and again, GW has a shot at being the next, great Cinderella story of March Madness.
With an assist from his father, Thomas discovers the sweet spot that all great shooters covet-the peace of mind to take and hit the game winning shot.
For Thomas, the answer is not found on the basketball court, instead it\'s in his heart and his faith in Jesus Christ.
Few identify it, even less conquer it.
Rather the culprit is the greatest adversary that all athletes face.
When Thomas\'s freshman season starts to unravel its not because of a complicated teammate, the distraction of a budding romance, or the wild and unpredictable streets of DC.
Likewise, his team, the Colonials of George Washington University, are often overlooked, lacking the pedigree and the wins of local powerhouses Georgetown and the University of Maryland.
Every practice and every game is a fight for respect.
Like so many other Young athletes, it is a rude awakening for Thomas to discover that high school stardom does not guarantee success in college.
But before he can become a star with the Boston Celtics and play along side his hero, he must first prove his worth in college.
Swishing a twenty foot jump shot was as easy for him as breathing.
Growing up in the 1980s, Thomas Conner dreamt of being the next Larry Bird
