Basketball State: The Story of Terrence Brown
2026
| Short Documentary

DESCRIPTION
From overlooked juco prospect, to top-5 Big 12 Conference scorer and now to the backcourt of North Carolina Tarheels, Follow undersized Minnesota guard Terrence Brown as he embodies the resilience and underdog spirit of his home state. Set against the rich backdrop of Minnesota’s basketball culture, the film explores the resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering belief required to chase a dream when the odds are stacked against you. Through years of intimate access, Basketball State reveals how one young athlete’s journey came to embody the heart and spirit of a state built on underdogs.
CAST & CREDITS
Directed By:
Gabriel Hostetler
Directed By:
Gabriel Hostetler
Writer:
Stars:
Terrence Brown
Tyus Jones
Tre Jones
Produced by Saveilee Ndama and Hunter Smalling
Editing by Gabriel Hostetler
Gabriel Hostetler, Director of Photography
Tyus Jones
Tre Jones
Produced by Saveilee Ndama and Hunter Smalling
Editing by Gabriel Hostetler
Gabriel Hostetler, Director of Photography



























