ABOUT FULL COURT DREAM
Basketball Stories. Global Dreams.
Full Court Dream is a global basketball media and publishing platform built to tell stories beyond box scores and headlines. Through original reporting, photography, podcasts, and books, we follow athletes from their earliest dreams to the biggest stages.
Founded by veteran sports photographer and writer Rick Manahan, Full Court Dream is grounded in four simple principles: Dream Big. Work Hard. Be Kind. Keep Going.
We believe every athlete’s journey deserves to be documented with honesty, respect, and purpose.
Meet the Full Court Dream Team
Philippe Doherty
Executive Editor
philippe@fullcourtdream.com
Rick Manahan
Founder, Publisher & Photojournalist
rick@fullcourtdream.com
READER PERSPECTIVE
Why the Journey Matters
“Full Court Dream is everything I love about basketball storytelling. It isn’t just about one game or one big moment—it’s about the journey. By following players over time and telling their stories with honesty and respect, Full Court Dream makes you feel connected to their growth and invested in their future.”
— Michele Ostendorf
Full Court Dream reader
