Maynard 8 Miles is the uplifting story of the triumph of family, hard work and talent in basketball and in life. Hardships are overcome, love is found and incredible basketball feats are achieved.
Join first-time author Brian Borland as he shares the legacy of his family and relates the heartwarming tale that he was born to tell.
Book Inspires Movie
Legendary screenwriter Angelo Pizzo, of movies such as “Hoosiers” and “Rudy” has signed on to write the screenplay based off of Maynard 8 Miles.
The movie is set to follow Carolyn’s journey through her high-school basketball years, as girls sports faced tumultuous times. The script is set to be finished in 2019.
Brian resides in Madison, WI with his wife Char and 3 children: Brianna, Alex and Brooke. Brian is a first-time author, an IT entrepreneur and a former collegiate athlete with a passion for family, teaching and coaching. He received his BA from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he also played Division III NCAA baseball. For more information on Brian, click here.
