This second film in the MAGNIFY documentary series is executive produced by Dwyane Wade and Chance the Rapper and directed by Dustin Nakao-Haider for Bogie Films.
Dustin and his young crew, which included Chicago basketball scout-turned agent Daniel Poneman followed Orr Academy's players and coaches on and off court for several years.
When they were done, they presented the project to some influential people and Wade and Chance were happy to get involved.

“Basketball empowered me to overcome the challenges of growing up on the south side of Chicago,” said Wade.
“The odds were stacked against me, and the game changed the course of my life. It’s important to share these true stories of triumph to inspire the next generation to achieve their dreams when faced with life’s obstacles.”
Set against their hometown of Chicago, the film follows Orr Academy’s high school basketball team and its stars Tyquone Greer and Marquise Pryor as they aspire for greatness under inspirational head coach Lou Adams, facing
systemic inequities that threaten to claim their future. Through incredible on and off-the-court challenges – from championship and collegiate aspirations to violence and incarceration -- they assess the daily voices and influences
of teammates, friends and family on their next steps as young men.
“Shot in the Dark is an authentic and realistic look at high school sports in Chicago and what it means for our youth,” adds Chance. “It’s not really a game for some folks."

After seeing the film, it will be hard not to compare it to the iconic Chicago basketball documentary "Hoop Dreams," but this isn't just a basketball movie or basketball story. It's a very real look at some of the challenges facing young people today, especially in inner city environments. It shows how people deal with adversity in various ways. We encourage you to check it out!

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In the latest episode of  'In The Lab,' Devin Williams breaks down the game of Shift Team General Trevor Dunbar and helps him prepare for his upcoming season at City College Of San Francisco.

At Saint Ignatius High School, Dunbar was a viral video waiting to happen.  His handles and flashy play resulted in millions of views on YouTube and some high profile fans including crossover king Kyrie Irving. But those handles and flashy play didn't equal much success at the next level. Actually his play and reputation hurt him, literally:  Coaches thought he was still trying to make a mixtape while defenders thought he was just being disrespectful which led to a few scuffles. One other aspect of Trevor's game that limited his success at this level was his inconsistent jumper. Enter Devin Williams.

Over a span of a few weeks, Devin analyzed the 19 year old's jump shot and then worked with him to reconstruct it using different drills and tools. One of the tools used was the new Wilson X basketball and app to track his shooting percentages.

But all the tools, tweaks and training is worthless if you don't have confidence.  Confidence or lack of it, is the reason why you will see a "shooter" struggle to hit a shot and a guy walk into the gym and hit shot after shot while talking trash with a horrible looking shot. Once Trevor gets his confidence back to the level it was in high school, I can guarantee you that all the hard work in the lab will translate to success on the court.

BONUS VIDEOS

IN THE LAB: SHOOTING WITH THE WILSON X

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