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In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
Top billed cast
Josh LucasDon Haskins
Derek LukeBobby Joe Hill
Jon VoightAdolph Rupp
Austin NicholsJerry Armstrong
Evan JonesMoe Iba
Mehcad BrooksHarry Flournoy
Damaine RadcliffWillie 'Scoops' Cager
Alphonso McAuleyOrsten Artis
Emily DeschanelMary Haskins
Red WestRoss Moore
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