Netflix's 'Last Chance U' franchise hits the hardwood following East Los Angeles College

The lure of Netflix's "Last Chance U" franchise is undeniable. The streaming series follows a junior college team for a season, spotlighting players looking to make their way to a four-university and beyond. Premiering in 2016 and focusing on gridiron action, the series hits the hardwood for the first time Wednesday as "Last Chance U: Basketball" follows East Los Angeles College.

The cameras put the focus on the Huskies and coach John Mosley for the 2019-2020 season in a state-title quest that was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The show highlights the struggles of former high school basketball standouts and Division I bouncebacks Deshaun Highler of J.W. North (Riverside, Calif.), Malik Muhammad of Narbonne (Harbor City, Calif.), K.J. Allen of Westchester (Los Angeles) and Joe Hampton of Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.).

The struggles faced by the Huskies are similar to their football counterparts in other seasons of "Last Chance U" – off-the-court troubles, grade issues, injuries, immaturity and personal tragedy. Series reviews already proclaim the new season of the franchise among the best because of the intimacy level basketball offers compared to the helmeted-up world of football.