Hoop Dreams

William Gates

Self

Arthur Agee

Self

Emma Gates

Self - William's Mother

Curtis Gates

Self - William's Brother

Sheila Agee

Self - Arthur's Mother

Arthur 'Bo' Agee

Self - Arthur's Father

Earl Smith

Self - Talent Scout

Gene Pingatore

Self - High School Basketball Coach

Isiah Thomas

Self - Professional Basketball Player

Sister Marlyn Hopewell

Self - High School Guidance Counselor

Bill Gleason

Self - Television Reporter

Patricia Weir

Self - President, Encyclopedia Brittanica

Marjorie Heard

Self - High School Guidance Counselor

Luther Bedford

Self - High School Basketball Coach

Aretha Mitchell

Self - High School Guidance Counselor

Shannon Johnson

Self - Arthur's Friend

Tomika Agee

Self - Arthur's Sister

Joe 'Sweetie' Agee

Self - Arthur's Brother

Jazz Agee

Self - Tomika's Daughter and Arthur's Niece

Catherine Mines

Self - William's Girlfriend