: Accustomed to being a star athlete in middle school, Zack Martin ( Dylan Sprouse ) tries out for the high school basketball team. He is shocked by the intense competition and the intimidating Coach Little (Michael Clarke Duncan). Though he makes the team, he is relegated to the bench. Despite his initial desire to quit, he eventually wins a game with a high-pressure free throw—even if his coach notes it is the only thing he is good at.
: This was the second basketball-themed episode of the series, following "Kisses and Basketball".
: Appearances by Sophie Oda (Barbara), Giovonnie Samuels (Nia), and Kaycee Stroh (Leslie).
" Benchwarmers " is the 19th episode of the third season of (episode 84 overall), which first aired on the Disney Channel on July 19, 2008. The episode explores the twins' transition to high school athletics and social hierarchies, featuring notable guest stars like Michael Clarke Duncan and Daniella Monet . Plot Overview
: This was the only episode in 2008 where Ashley Tisdale (Maddie Fitzpatrick) was absent, as she was filming High School Musical 2 at the time. Production Facts & Trivia