Kristen, an 11-year-old girl with a determination that knew no bounds, embarked on a remarkable journey that would change her life forever. For two years, every Friday at 4 o’clock, she would roll the dice, seeking new adventures and opportunities. However, it was on a seemingly ordinary day, when fate dealt her the card labeled “shoot hoops,” that her world began to transform.

Curiosity sparked in the eyes of her father, Kyle, as he discovered that Kristen had never tried her hand at basketball before. Perplexed, he asked her the question that would unknowingly set a series of events in motion: “Why haven’t you ever tried shooting hoops?” Kristen, with an air of vulnerability, confided in him, recounting how the boys at school had once taunted her, declaring that girls can’t play basketball, you will look stupid, don’t even try it. Their words had echoed in her mind, planting seeds of self-doubt that grew into a barrier she could not overcome.

However, on that fateful day when the dice rolled in favor of  #5 “shoot hoops,” a flicker of hope ignited within Kristen’s heart. Kyle, eager to encourage his daughter’s aspirations, wasted no time. They ventured to the local park, armed with a brand-new basketball and a trusty pump. As Kristen held the ball in her hands, she could feel a thrill coursing through her veins, as if the universe itself was whispering, “This is your moment.”

From that day forward, shooting hoops became Kristen’s passion. The basketball hoop, a proud sentinel in their driveway, witnessed her unyielding dedication as she diligently practiced every day after school. A few months later, she eagerly enrolled in a summer basketball camp, eager to immerse herself in the sport that had captured her heart.