About the Book Having moved from the barrio to the suburbs, Lincoln Mendoza is still loyal to his home team--even though hes playing basketball for another school now. When the two teams face each other, Lincoln learns something about winning, loyalty, change, and friendship. Book Synopsis Lincoln is in a jam when his basketball team at his new school--where the students are rich and mostly white--faces his old team from the barrio on the boards. How can he play his best against his friends? No matter who wins, it looks like it will be lose-lose for Lincoln. Review Quotes Soto masterfully conveys the Hispanic-American experience.-- Publishers Weekly A believable, compelling picture. . . . Powerful.-- Kirkus Reviews --