In a small rural town in America, a new school teacher named Martin Conlon introduces the game of basketball to his students. However, when two young immigrants, Helmut and Brigitte Brink, arrive in town, they face discrimination due to their nationality. As tensions rise and the community becomes divided, Conlon decides to enter his students in a basketball game that goes beyond just sports. With the support of the community and even acceptance of Helmut as a teammate, this heartfelt story shows how understanding and acceptance can triumph over hate.