In the concrete jungles of Montego Bay, Jamaica, 14-year-old Kyle Wilson doesn’t have much—just an absent father, a worn-out pair of shoes, and a rusted rim hanging behind his rundown school. But what he does have is height, heart, and hunger. When he stumbles across basketball for the first time, a fire ignites inside him. It’s not just a game. It’s escape. Identity. A way out.

Above the Rim, Below the Poverty Line is a coming-of-age sports drama that follows Kyle from the raw streets of Jamaica to the polished courts of America, and eventually to the world stage. But talent alone won't be enough. Poverty, violence, betrayal, and self-doubt lurk around every corner. This is a journey about more than basketball—it’s about survival, legacy, and the cost of chasing greatness.

4:03 PM – Montego Bay AirportThe humid air wrapped around Kyle like a heavy memory as he stepped off the plane. The heat clung to his skin, not unfamiliar, but different now. This wasn't a homecoming—it was a reckoning.


His Kyonic slides hit the tarmac with a deliberate pace. No cameras. No fans. No teammates. Just Ari beside him, wearing dark shades and a simple dress. She wasn't supposed to come. But when she saw him packing, she didn't ask permission.


Kyle's knee was still stiff under the brace hidden beneath his sweats. But he didn't limp. Not here. Not now.


A battered taxi pulled up outside. The driver leaned out the window, staring a little longer than necessary.


Kyle just nodded. "Take me to Stonehill Court."


The driver blinked. "That place still standing?"


Chapter 88 - Return to the Ashes