Like the original franchise Last Chance U, which focuses on football players at the junior college level looking for a shot at stardom, Last Chance U: Basketball is back for another season and once again showcases what determined young men will do in their efforts to make strides in their basketball careers.
Season 2 returns to East Los Angeles College (ELAC), a community college in the suburbs of LA, and features a talented group of players. While each of them has dreams of transferring to an NCAA Division I or II school, and some of them hope to make it to the NBA, they'll all battle an array of personal obstacles to reach their goals. Thankfully, they'll have John Mosley returning to coaching duties to guide them along the way.
Here’s everything we know about Last Chance U: Basketball season 2.
Last Chance U: Basketball season 2 release date
Last Chance U: Basketball season 2 premiered on Tuesday, December 13, on Netflix. All eight of the new episodes are now available to stream.
Last Chance U: Basketball season 2 episode guide
Below you will find an episode guide for the current season.
Episode 1: When I’m Playing Basketball
"Mosley and Rob look for starters while the team prepares for a tough three-game stretch. Damani has a health scare."
Episode 2: The Heart of the Program
"DC's ego gets him booted from practice, Bryan struggles to overcome his Division 1 failure and Shemar's situation looks grim despite his talent."
Episode 3: Father, Consume Me
"Mosley tries to find the pulse of the team while a frustrated Shemar is a no-show, Bryan storms out of the workout and ELAC plays a nail-biter."
Episode 4: Game Hunters
"As the Huskies drop in the polls, Mosley shakes up the rotation. COVID-19 cancellations have the team searching for opponents — so they hit the road."
Episode 5: Mr. Mosley Was a Good Man
"After some setbacks, the team gets an attitude adjustment from Mosley and begins to gel. DC speaks up about living in his father's shadow."
Episode 6: You Go, I Go
"The Huskies put on a clinic in front of some VIPs, but the games get more intense as the playoffs draw near. The pressure takes a toll on Josh."
Episode 7: Jump Stops Will Change Your Life
"A zip-lining exercise bonds the team before the regional playoffs where they're in a down-to-the-wire game. Dez opens up about being a good father."
Episode 8: Everything Goes Away
"The Huskies get the attention of Division 1 and 2 colleges with hopes of launching their careers — but first, they need to put away West LA."
Last Chance U: Basketball premise
The official synopsis of Last Chance U: Basketball is as follows:
"Last Chance U hits the hardwood in East Los Angeles as a coach with strong convictions leads young men who hope to fulfill major college potential."
For those not quite as familiar with the series, at the heart of the ELAC basketball team is Coach John Mosley. He serves as a mentor for the players he coaches and has an active role in helping them grow not only on the court, but off the court as well. In large part due to his guidance, many players that go through his program have gone on to Division I schools like Sacramento State, Central Michigan University and the University of Southern California.
In season 2, the coach again pushes each individual on his team to be the best version of themselves and hopefully get them in a position to move on to even bigger and better. By the way, judging by the trailer, it looks like Los Angeles Clipper coach Tyronn Lue makes an appearance in the new episodes to drop some words of wisdom with the ELAC roster.
Last Chance U: Basketball season 2 trailer
The season 2 trailer certainly urges viewers to root for the young men of the ELAC basketball team in their journeys to success. Take a look for yourself.
Last Chance U: Basketball coach John Mosley
Before Mosley joined the world of coaching, he actually was a basketball player for none other than East Los Angeles College. Once leaving the program, he went on to play for The Master's College before playing professionally in Australia and Brazil. He would eventually serve as an assistant coach of the men's basketball team at California State University Bakersfield.
Since starting his coaching stint at ELAC, Mosley has been named "one of the 50 Most Impactful Coaches" in junior college men's basketball. Additionally, going into the 2022-2023 season, he has a 214-55 record and has led the team to nine-straight CCCAA State Playoff appearances.
How to watch Last Chance U: Basketball season 2
Last Chance U: Basketball is a Netflix Original series. If you're hoping to watch the new episodes, you'll need a Netflix subscription. Currently, the streaming service offers a few different subscription options to choose from.
