Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”A group of basketball players, referred to as the "outsiders," arrive at the Richland Correctional Institution for a game against warden Kenneth Black and many of the residents. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”Residents at the Richland Correctional Institution huddle up before the start of their basketball game against a group of "outsiders," as they were referred, which included Ohio State star Aaron Craft. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”Andrew Russell shoots a three pointer during a basketball against residents at the Richland Correctional Institution. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”Wearing old Ohio State practice jerseys, Aaron Craft, right, and Kory Martin preach to residents at the Richland Correctional Institution during halftime of their basketball game. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”A resident at the Richland Correctional Institution listens to Aaron Craft preach during halftime of their basketball game. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”Richland Correctional Institution warden Kenneth Black talks to former Ohio State basketball star Aaron Craft prior to a basketball game between Craft's group of "outsiders" and residents of the prison. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”Former Ohio State star Aaron Craft (1) alongside "outsider" teammates Corey Caldwell (14) and Jacob Starinsky (4) play basketball against residents at the Richland Correctional Institution. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”Aaron Craft makes an off-balanced layup around the defense of a Richland Correctional Institution resident to take the lead late in the game. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”Matt King hugs a resident at the Richland Correctional Institution following their basketball game. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”For a moment of prayer, Luke Kraus joins arms in prayer with residents at the Richland Correctional Institution following a basketball game between residents and a group of "outsiders" that also included former Ohio State star Aaron Craft. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”Kory Martin holds a mug given to him by Richland Correctional Institution warden Kenneth Black following a basketball game against residents. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “Prison Basketball”Residents at the Richland Correctional Institution talk about what they gained from the experience to a group of basketball players, which included former Ohio State star Aaron Craft, following their game in the prison's gym. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
