Some of Virginia’s top female players took part at the camp.

From June 25-27, I had the privilege of working the Debbie Ryan Skills Academy for some of the top girls’ basketball players in the state of Virginia. The event took place at the University of Virginia and its unbelievable facilities at John Paul Jones Arena. Virginia commit and NYC’s own China Crosby will love it there!

The skills academy is usually known as an elite camp because it attracts several female ballers who are interested in attending UVA or are being recruited by the staff there. Believe me, there was no shortage of talent at camp this year. Read More »

With cabin fever setting in after two days in the house because of an ice storm, I figured it was time to do some cleaning. Much to my surprise I didn’t realize my book shelve wasn’t the only thing that was going to be dusted off. Nostalgia has a funny way of hitting you. And it struck me when I cracked open the box and found these:

The 1994-95 Nike Air Up Penny Hardaway release . . . these have been on ice (no pun intended) since 1995. They have only been worn one time; a high school all-star game in which I was named M.V.P. after dropping 16 points and picking four pockets. I also had a few dimes. Read More »