Choctaw teen Bobby has been left by his mother with his abusive, alcoholic father. He escapes his dad's abuse by hiding in a hole in the ground in his backyard. Bobby's Cherokee friend Johnny, quiet neighbor girl Carolina Faye, and his dad's friend - basketball Coach Robison - help give Bobby hope in dealing with his dad. To help Bobby, Coach Robison shares the Choctaw story of No Name with him. ( )

Bobby escapes his abusive father by digging a hideaway in the backyard. He loves basketball and when his father's friend invites him to join his high school team, Bobby is hesitant because he knows his father would never let him play. Does he play in secret or confront his father like a man and risk a harsh consequence? The father's turnabout seems too easy and convenient but he does revert to old ways until Bobby's accident brings the family together. ( )