Frontline

Season 2, Episode 10

Episode Title: Chasing the Basketball Dream

Air Date: 1984-04-23

Overview:

Charlie Cobb looks at young men who make it big playing basketball, and many who will not. College recruiters promise an education in exchange for play, but 75% of players never obtain a degree. Are colleges too busy with their big-time sports programs to be concerned with educating their players?