"I don't know how to play basketball, teacher. I'd just make a fool of myself," Ross said, a deep frown creasing his face. They were in physical education class, where they usually practiced simple drills, but today was different.
The teacher had arranged for him to scrimmage against the university's varsity team—something he'd never expected.
He felt his nerves building as he glanced across the court at the team, who were casually dribbling and joking among themselves, exuding a relaxed confidence that made him feel even more out of place.
At six feet tall, Ross wasn't exactly short, and he'd sometimes been mistaken for an athlete because of his height. But these guys were something else; the varsity players averaged more than 6 foot tall, towering over him a bit with long limbs that seemed tailor-made for the game.
