Don Haskins (played by Josh Lucas) is a protagonist in Glory Road.
Newlywed head coach of Texas Western College who recruits a racially integrated team, implements rigorous training, and famously starts an all-black lineup in the NCAA championship game to defeat Kentucky. Adolph Rupp (played by Jon Voight) appears in Glory Road.
Legendary coach of the top-ranked University of Kentucky Wildcats. Initially dismissive of Texas Western's chances, he later acknowledges his bias against black players after his team's loss. Harry Flournoy (played by Mehcad Brooks) appears in Glory Road.
Team captain and forward for Texas Western who suffers an injury during the NCAA championship game against Kentucky.
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Characters
Don Haskins
(played by Josh Lucas) — protagonist
Newlywed head coach of Texas Western College who recruits a racially integrated team, implements rigorous training, and famously starts an all-black lineup in the NCAA championship game to defeat Kent...
Adolph Rupp
(played by Jon Voight) — supporting
Legendary coach of the top-ranked University of Kentucky Wildcats. Initially dismissive of Texas Western's chances, he later acknowledges his bias against black players after his team's loss.
Harry Flournoy
(played by Mehcad Brooks) — supporting
Team captain and forward for Texas Western who suffers an injury during the NCAA championship game against Kentucky.
Key Relationships
Harry Flournoy → Adolph Rupp
(Professional Opponent)
Don Haskins → Adolph Rupp
(Professional Rival Coach)
Don Haskins → Harry Flournoy
(Professional Coach)
Story Analysis
A coach defies racial norms to lead an integrated college basketball team to a historic national championship.
Plot Progression
Integration and Discipline
Racial Turmoil and Setback
Championship Confrontation
Historic Victory and Legacy
Directed by James Gartner
Glory Road (2006) · 7.4/10 · drama, history
Content sources
Related entry on
Wikidata
(Q1279412), public domain (CC0).
