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The NBA’s hiatus has forced several die-hard hoops fans to turn to alternative mediums to get their basketball fix. One potential avenue is feature films. The basketball genre is loaded with gems and duds, which is why we are putting our readers to the test with a bracket challenge in an effort to find the best hoops-themed movie.
This post is the second round of the Hackman Bracket. The other half of the competition can be found in the Murray Bracket. The winners of today’s matchups will advance to the final four.
Hoosiers (1) vs Coacher Carter (4)
Hoosiers | Release: 1986 | Previous Opponent: Like Mike
Coach Carter | Release: 2005 | Previous Opponent: Glory Road
Poll
Hoosiers (1) vs Coach Carter (4)
White Men Can’t Jump (2) vs Above the Rim (6)
White Men Can’t Jump | Release: 1992 | Previous Opponent: Celtic Pride
Above the Rim | Release: 1994 | Previous Opponent: Teen Wolf
Poll
White Men Can’t Jump (2) vs Above the Rim (6)
This poll is closed
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91%
White Men Can’t Jump
(261 votes) -
8%
Above the Rim
(24 votes)
Voting closes Sunday morning. The first round of the Murray Bracket is complete, click here for the results.