I watched Quantum Hoops with my father-in-law, who is a former high school coach and referee of basketball.  He and I enjoy this documentary that is narrated by David Duchovny.   Usually we watch movies about sport teams that won. Or, race horses that overcame unbeatable odds and won.  Yet, Quantum Hoops is about CalTech basketball team that hasn’t won a game in two decades, a 21-year losing streak.  To the casual fan, the team might sound like a bad joke.  There are more valedictorians on the team than players with high school basketball experience.  In fact, the 5 seniors did not play high school basketball, yet all five are major contributors to the team.  They are roundly mocked by opposing fans as “nerds playing basketball” (the few fans that decide its even worth it to show up).  However, this season would mark an amazing turnaround from just two years ago when the team would lose by an average margin of over 60 points per game.  Against remarkable odds and adversity, the players and coaches dedication, discipline, heart, and yes, SKILL would make for one of the most exciting seasons in school history.   The final home game of the year would give the 5 seniors one last shot at that elusive win and an entry into the history books of college athletics.The documentary flows very smooth keeping my father-in-law interested in whether the school will ever have a win.     

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