Because the school was 90 minutes from his home, Agee awoke around 5:30 AM daily and took public transportation to reach his destination.
After graduating from Marshall, Agee starred at Mineral Area College, and played for two years at Arkansas State on a scholarship.
[2] In 1996, Agee turned down a contract with the CBA's Connecticut Pride, so that he could take a role in the film Passing Glory with Hoop Dreams director Steve James.
[3] On December 15, 2004, his father, Arthur "Bo" Agee Sr., was killed while attempting to run from at least one robber.
[4] A Chicago man was charged by Berwyn police, but acquitted of killing Arthur Agee Sr.[5] In 2021, Agee connected with his Hoop Dreams co-star William Gates and producer Matt Hoffar to launch Hoop Dreams The Podcast, in partnership with the Unlearning Network, a Vancouver-based media company.