Long Slow Exhale, a brand new Spectrum Original, is set to premiere in April, and theGrio has an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming drama, which contains basketball, scandal and more.

From Paramount Television Studios and Made Up Stories, Long Slow Exhale comes from creator Pam Veasey, known for L.A.’s Finest and CSI: NY. The new series set in the competitive world of women’s college basketball, stars Rose Rollins (The L Word), Josh Lucas (Ford v Ferrari), and Ian Harding (Chicago Med).

The 12-episode show is described as “gripping,” and follows J.C. Abernathy (Rollins), a successful head coach who finds herself in the middle of scandal.

ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 06: Actress Actor Rose Rollins attends “The Catch” event during aTVfest 2016 presented by SCAD on February 6, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for SCAD)

In the exclusive clip obtained by theGrio, audiences are thrust into the world of Long Slow Exhale as Abernathy deals with the biggest hurdle of her career thus far.

She states in the clip, “These girls are my responsibility,” when talking about her college-aged players. Check out the exciting clip below:

Per the official synopsis provided by the press release, “The drama follows J.C. Abernathy (Rollins), a successful head coach of a competitive women’s college basketball team who finds herself in the middle of a potentially career-shattering sexual abuse scandal.”

“As she tries to find the truth among the many secrets she uncovers, she is forced to make hard decisions that will affect her, her family and the team of female athletes who all rely on her. Lucas will play Hillman Ford, athletic director of the university and Harding will play assistant coach Eddie Hagen.”

Long Slow Exhale premieres Monday, April 4.

TheGrio is now on your TV via Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, and Android TV. Also, please download theGrio mobile apps today!

The post ‘Long Slow Exhale,’ starring Rose Rollins, dives deep into women’s college basketball appeared first on TheGrio.