Bringston University provides some non-athletic opportunities for Damon as well.

Damon also faces pressure from himself, as he feels a responsibility to double-check the Bringston team is successful.

“Marcus is a teaching figure, so his players are most important to him,” Smith says.

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“[Coach Turner] definitely teaches Damon a lot about how to play baseball the right way.”

Seeing what baseball meant to our culture and seeing how the sport is struggling for representation.

It just felt like a goldmine to explore," she says.

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One piece ofHomecoming’s baseball storyline is exploring the HBCU team’s demographic.

Amidst the exploration of relationships and representation, a love for the sport shines through onHomecoming.

“I was researching and found a loving sport.

All American: Homecomingpremieres Feb. 21 at 9pm ET on The CW.