Did Arthur and William's "Hoop Dreams" Come True?

        The documentary titled "Hoop Dreams", about two young basketball players living in Chicago trying to make it in life through basketball. William Gates was recruited to St. Joseph's high school, where he became an instant star. Arthur Agee, also recruited to St. Joseph's, had to transfer due to payment issues. He then went on to play at Marshall high school. They both had to overcome many hardships like drugs and gangs where they were living. Basketball was their "way out" and it did not give them any time for things like that. William's playing was limited during high school due to a knee injury that continued to bother him. The film made it seem as if William had a brighter future than Arthur which is debatable. It was portrayed that William was doing better with grades and was even more successful on the court than Arthur. At this time it also seemed that Arthur was unlikely to ever make it to a real college because of his grades. The documentary presented Arthur's lack of a true role model to look up to a lot. His father being in and out of the house and family, also getting involved with drugs many times. This really appeared to have impacted Arthur. The case was much different for William. His older brother Curtis had hoop dreams of his own. A basketball star, just like William and Arthur, that lacked the obedience to really shape a career. Curtis decided to put all his dreams into his younger brother so he helped William develop his skills on the court.  
        After high school, William got a scholarship to Marquette University. He graduated after playing three seasons for Marquette. Although this was not an easy few years for Gates. He had quit the team and even dropped out of college.  Eventually he came back and received a two year scholarship to complete college. After, he got a bible degree and became a pastor in his hometown of Chicago. Grades would not allow Arthur to receive a scholarship from any colleges. However, after going to junior college, Arthur was awarded a two year scholarship to Arkansas State. Unfortunately, his dream of making it to the NBA never happened. His father was killed on December 15, 2004 by someone who was believed to be paid to kill Arthur Agee Sr. I think this led to the creation of the Arthur Agee Role Model Foundation. This was to "help underprivileged kids to understand that their role models are not professional athletes, but their parents at home." Arthur most likely finally understood that there is more to life than making it to the NBA or being a great athlete. Overall I think that "Hoop Dreams" portrays that being a professional athlete is not the only way to succeed.