Former college basketball coach Don Haskins had been approached before about doing a movie on his 1966 Texas Western team, the first to win a national title with five black starters.
But when Walt Disney Pictures came to him a few years ago, Haskins did not hesitate. "I always liked their movies and I thought they were movies kids could watch," said Haskins, who coached 38 years at the school now known as the University of Texas at El Paso.
The movie, "Glory Road," will star Ben Affleck as Haskins. Filming is tentatively scheduled to begin this year. Haskins, 74, said he simply picked the best players for the team that beat Kentucky's heavily favored -- and all-white -- basketball powerhouse 72-65.
But when Walt Disney Pictures came to him a few years ago, Haskins did not hesitate. "I always liked their movies and I thought they were movies kids could watch," said Haskins, who coached 38 years at the school now known as the University of Texas at El Paso.
The movie, "Glory Road," will star Ben Affleck as Haskins. Filming is tentatively scheduled to begin this year. Haskins, 74, said he simply picked the best players for the team that beat Kentucky's heavily favored -- and all-white -- basketball powerhouse 72-65.