In the concrete jungles of Montego Bay, Jamaica, 14-year-old Kyle Wilson doesn’t have much—just an absent father, a worn-out pair of shoes, and a rusted rim hanging behind his rundown school. But what he does have is height, heart, and hunger. When he stumbles across basketball for the first time, a fire ignites inside him. It’s not just a game. It’s escape. Identity. A way out.

Above the Rim, Below the Poverty Line is a coming-of-age sports drama that follows Kyle from the raw streets of Jamaica to the polished courts of America, and eventually to the world stage. But talent alone won't be enough. Poverty, violence, betrayal, and self-doubt lurk around every corner. This is a journey about more than basketball—it’s about survival, legacy, and the cost of chasing greatness.

KYLE WILSON - Head Coach, Maine Celtics (Year 2)


The squeak of sneakers on the Portland Expo hardwood was a familiar symphony. The air smelled of new leather and fresh polish, a clean slate. Kyle Wilson stood at center court, hands on his hips, observing the new faces mixed with the few returning veterans. The churn of the G League was relentless. Jahmal Carter was on a guaranteed NBA contract with the Chicago Bulls. Davis was in Europe. Ben was trying to latch on with a team in China. Their success had been a springboard, which was the point, but it left him with a new puzzle to solve.


The players, a collection of new dreams and second chances, formed a loose circle. He saw the curiosity in their eyes, the unspoken questions. Is he the legend? The Professor? Can he get me to the League?


Chapter 186 - The First Day