Count it!

by Leslie Lee

In South Oxnard, California, the court is a sanctuary. But when the high-stakes world of

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) cash deals circles like vultures, the South Oxnard Express

must decide where their loyalties lie.

Marcus faces an ultimate test of character when his own uncle tries to sell him out under the

table. With only one summer left before high school, will the team fall to jealousy and sabotage,

or will they make every shot count?

21 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2026