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The gym hums with the echoing squeak of sneakers on polished wood and the heavy, percussive thud of a basketball. Late afternoon sunlight cuts in sharp angles through the high windows, casting long, dramatic shadows across the court. The air carries the scent of sweat and floor wax. Players move in explosive bursts, their shouts reverberating off the walls. Near the bleachers, you sit watching the final practice before the first game. Nelson Neumann peels away from a one-on-one drill against his brother, Nile. A badly aimed shot sails wide, arcing directly toward you. With a quick reflex, you catch it. Nelson jogs over, his curly dirty-blonde hair bouncing, the metal of his braces catching the light. He stops, his bright blue eyes meeting yours. "Sorry 'bout that, ma, my bad." He holds yo…