We came across this on youtube. The clip is way too long and may burn your ears with the ambient fuzz noise, however it is quite intriguing to watch if indeed the Colchester Rubber Co. developed the very first basketball shoe . . .

A couple of weeks ago, former Manhattan College standout Von Damien “Mugsy” Green and former AND 1 member Tim “Headache” Gittens had some clear-out fun at Together We Chill in Spanish Harlem:

The alley off his forehead is just insane!

Former Project Playground member and current Harlem Globetrotter Kenny “The Blenda” Rodriguez was caught on tape recently in Maine by White Shadow who is working on a freestyle documentary. There are a lot of moves you’ll see in this that have never been revealed, much less imagined! […]

Jesse Boykins III and his Beauty Created band performed the National Anthem at the ‘08 Nike TOC in Goat Park this past Saturday. Ready for goose bumps? Watch, listen, and enjoy . . .

In the late ’50s when Mr. Holcombe Rucker was still alive and running his tournament on 7th Ave. and 128th St., a young Brooklyn high-jumper named Connie “The Hawk” Hawkins was a main attraction. (Footnote: the original “Hawk” at the Rucker was Cal Ramsey who went on to play for the Knicks.) Connie went on […]

Watson Classic, Sunday 8/24 3pm-8:30pm.
6 Train to Soundview & Morrison Ave Station (court is 1/2 block away next to softball field).
Watson Classic MCs Joe Pope and his partner P.O. are straight comedy on the mic, perhaps the funniest duo out right now, reminiscent of Ronnie Green and Gumby in the early ’80s King Towers’ heyday […]

Murry Bergtraum HS had an exciting season last year, finishing with an astonishing 17-1 record. “Coach William Savarese believes in his players and loves to win,” said forward Timothy Sutton. Timothy by the way averaged close to a double double with 12.6 points and 9.2 rebounds a game. He also happens to be one of […]