Mickey, the shortest boy in the fourth grade, is excited about the new basketball team being formed for kids his age, but he figures that it will take a miracle from Jesus for him to land a spot on the team.
Mickey, sixth man for the Pinecrest Flying Eagles basketball team, is excited when his jump shot wins the game and gets him an interview with the newspaper, but he dreams of becoming a regular starter for the team.
Mickey gets a chance to replace an injured teammate as a starter for the Pinecrest Flying Eagles basketball team, but trouble with the coach means that he may not continue to play.
Mickey has trouble balancing the needs of his friends, his efforts to train his dog, school work, and practice for the upcoming championship basketball game.
Fourth grader Mickey uses Jesus' teachings to help him and his friend Zack deal with problems of remarriage, false accusations, and jealousy towards a new student.