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Degrassi: The Next Generation

Basketball Diaries (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 23 min | Drama, Romance

Jimmy is trying to make the basketball team, but with spending all that time practicing, he is behind in school. He can only do one or the other. He convinces Spinner to give him one of his Ritalin pills to boost his energy, but it has bad...See moreJimmy is trying to make the basketball team, but with spending all that time practicing, he is behind in school. He can only do one or the other. He convinces Spinner to give him one of his Ritalin pills to boost his energy, but it has bad consequences for both Jimmy and Spinner. Meanwhile, Liberty is sick of writing Ashley's speeches for her, so she wants to take over the morning announcements for one day. Ashley knows Liberty won't be able to do it, but sets her up anyway. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Linda Schuyler (created by) | Yan Moore (created by) (story by) | Kit Hood (creator: "Degrassi Junior High" and "Degrassi High") | Aaron Martin (story by) | Tassie Cameron (teleplay by)
Composer
Jim McGrath (music score by)
Cinematographer
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 2, 2001

Release date
Apr 29, 2002 (United States)

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Cast

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16 cast members
Name Known for
Miriam McDonald
Emma Nelson Emma Nelson   See fewer
Drake
Jimmy Brooks (as Aubrey Graham) Jimmy Brooks (as Aubrey Graham)   See fewer
Christina Schmidt
Terri McGreggor Terri McGreggor   See fewer
Melissa McIntyre
Ashley Kerwin Ashley Kerwin   See fewer
Sarah Barrable-Tishauer
Liberty Van Zandt Liberty Van Zandt   See fewer
Cassie Steele
Manny Santos Manny Santos   See fewer
Stefan Brogren
Archie 'Snake' Simpson Archie 'Snake' Simpson   See fewer
Jake Goldsbie
Toby Isaacs Toby Isaacs   See fewer
Shane Kippel
Gavin 'Spinner' Mason Gavin 'Spinner' Mason   See fewer
Ryan Cooley
J.T. Yorke J.T. Yorke   See fewer
Lauren Collins
Paige Michalchuk Paige Michalchuk   See fewer
Daniel Clark
Sean Cameron Sean Cameron   See fewer
Dan Woods
Principal Daniel Raditch Principal Daniel Raditch   See fewer
Michael Kinney
Darryl Armstrong (as Mike Kinney) Darryl Armstrong (as Mike Kinney)   See fewer
LinLyn Lue
Ms. Laura Kwan Ms. Laura Kwan   See fewer
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