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High school junior Derrick "D-Bow" Bowen has worked hard (<i>Next</i>; <i>Slump</i>) to prove he's more than just "potential" on the baske...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Sure to satisfy fans of Next and Slump, while still accessible to readers unfamiliar with D-Bow. Derrick’s struggle to accept his injuries and eventual benching feels authentic: “It’s just me again. Everyone else is doing their thing. The closer it gets to tip, the more I’m irrelevant. They might as well cordon my locker off with tape, like a crime scene or a quarantined apartment.” Whether he is a part of the action or serving as a peer coach while...Log In or Sign Up to Read More