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Below the 8-Foot Rim

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By Kelly Lytle ’05

Published Nov. 11, 2026

Below the 8-Foot Rim is a humorous and heartwarming account of the unpredictable world of youth basketball. Lytle describes the enthusiastic sidelines, chaotic practices, and games where scores rarely reach double digits. Through stories of teamwork, unexpected mishaps, and the joys of learning a new sport, Lytle explores the value of embracing life’s uncertainties and finding humor in the everyday moments. Below the 8-Foot Rim (self-published) celebrates friendship, community, and the simple pleasure of being part of something larger than oneself, offering a lighthearted reminder that the most meaningful victories in life often have little to do with the final score.

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Terri Sewell ’86 at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, stands next to a portrait of civil rights leader John Lewis.
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