Saved by the Court

By Anthony Rudine Barnett

Saved by the Court follows Dante King, a talented young basketball player growing up in a neighborhood haunted by poverty, gangs, and loss. Raised by his praying grandmother, Dante dreams of escaping the streets by making it to the NBA. But every step forward is met with new obstacles-peer pressure, violence, and the weight of grief after his best friend is killed. As scouts begin to take notice of his talent, Dante fights to stay focused while the streets try to pull him back in. His battles on the court mirror his struggles in life, forcing him to confront who he is and who he wants to become.Everything changes when he meets Amara, a quiet, green-eyed girl whose deep faith begins to soften the anger hardened inside him. Through her guidance, his grandmother's strength, and a growing connection to God, Dante learns to choose faith over fear and discipline over destruction. In the season's final game, he doesn't just play for a win-he plays for redemption. When he steps off the court that night, he's not just a rising athlete with a scholarship-he's a young man who finally believes he has a future worth fighting for.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G6W1W7VN
• ISBN13: 9798278475026
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"