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


Record: 22-11 (1st in Atlantic Division)


Team PPG: 108.4 | Team APG: 28.7 (1st in G League)


The silence in the Maine Celtics' practice facility was unnerving. It was the day after Kyle's return from Boston, and he stood at center court, watching his team go through their morning shootaround. The usual rhythmic sounds—the dribble, the squeak of sneakers, the casual trash talk—felt muted, forced. They moved with a careful deference, like people tiptoeing around a hospital room.


They knew. The news about Kaleb had spread through the basketball world like a virus. "Kyle Wilson's Son Quits Basketball," the headlines screamed. The story had leaked, probably from someone at the school. The narrative was already being written: The pressure of the legacy was too much. The son couldn't handle the father's shadow.


Mason Tibbs approached him, clipboard held like a shield. "They're walking on eggshells, Kyle."


Chapter 179 - The Silent Gym