Clutch Time: A Shot Clock Novel

Kofi “KO” Douglas knows how to handle pressure. After all, he is the newly announced #1 ranked AAU player in the country. On the court, his game is as good as it gets—even if his Wolves team lost to the Sabres in the national championship, KO always believes nobody can beat him one-on-one. That is, until his former best friend, Ripp, returns home, just in time for the biggest tournament of the summer. Ripp’s dad plays professional basketball overseas, and Ripp has been tearing up courts over there. Playing against Ripp is the toughest competition KO has ever faced.

As KO gears up for this latest challenge, there’s game-changing news at home. KO’s dad, who has been incarcerated for the last seven years, is getting out. It’s been KO and his mom for as long as KO can remember, only now that his dad is out, he wants to reconnect. It’s another reunion KO isn’t sure he wants to happen.

With the summer tournament coming up fast, KO decides to turn to Coach James and the Sabres for help. He may not love the idea of playing with Tony Washington and his former teammates again, but he needs them now more than ever. Can KO prove he’s still the best on the court as his family life turns upside down? It’s another thrilling tale from two-time NBA all-star Caron Butler and bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds that showcases that the first step to winning is just showing up.