By Ramon Diaz
The 2009 Chosen League Championship is coming to Chearshore Playground on Wednesday, August 26th at 8:00 PM. A few days ago, BOUNCE Magazine Online gave a brief description about the teams playing in the tournament. You can check it out at http://www.bouncemag.com/2009/08/20/2009-chosen-league-final-four/
For more information, contact Rahim Thompson at chosenleague@aol.com or rahim4@tmo.blackberry.net
Chearshore Playground
825 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Tags: 2009 Chosen League Final Four, Chearshore Playground, Chosen League
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By Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love
The fourth ever Boost Mobile Elite 24 HS All-American game comes to Rucker Park again this Friday, August 21. Harrison Barnes, Kyrie Irving, Doron Lamb, Tobias Harris, Tristan Thompson, Dion Waiters, on and on will rock out on the court while Brandon Jennings, Rajon Rondo, Tyreke Evans, Ron Naclerio, Tiny Morton and more will man the sidelines. The Dunk Contest will jump off at 5:30pm; game time is 7pm (broadcast on ESPNU Saturday @ 7pm). Entry is free; take the D train to 155th St.
Over ten former Elite 24 participants are now playing in the NBA, so understand the level of comp. I’ve had a lot of fun announcing the game since it’s inaugural year in 2006, and was recently asked by ESPN to list my ten favorite nicknames I’ve come up in the first three years (that I can remember at least!)
Lance Stephenson aka “Born Ready”: Lance was killing at EBC, Kingdome, and other men’s tournaments before he even stepped into the gym at Lincoln HS. Born Ready was the best way I could describe his game, simple as that!
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Tags: brandon-jennings, Dion Waiters, Doron Lamb, Elite 24, feature, Harrison Barnes, kevin love, Kyrie Irving, Lance Stephenson, Rucker Park, Tobias Harris, Tristan Thompson, Tyreke Evans
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By Ramon Diaz
Manny Maldonado has three passions in life: Christ, basketball, and youth. The CHOSEN NYC Basketball League in Manny’s words “uses the game of basketball as a tool to encourage youth to make positive life choices through a personal relationship with God.” Manny has created a program that is free for the whole community because of the generosity of others; people have dedicated their time as coaches, helpers, and referees without receiving pay. Donations throughout the community provide money for jerseys, basketball, and other expensive equipment. You can help Manny with his cause by donating. For more information on how to help or enroll your child, visit http://web.me.com/eastsidetabernacle/EST_FH/chosen.html
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By Ramon Diaz
Jerry McCullough and The Jerry Ice McCullough Sports Education and Arts Foundation are proud to present the Battle of the Boroughs High School Basketball Challenge. Coaches Oliver Antigua, Moe Hicks, Lawrence Pollard, Ron Naclerio, George Ball, Jason Curry, and Cory Sempter have nominated the best basketball players from each borough to represent.
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Tags: Basketball Challenge, Battle of the Boroughs, Central Park, High School, Jerry Ice McCullough
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By Bounce
The Turning The Hearts Summer League Celebrity Game will be kicking off this Saturday at 5 PM in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania at the East Stroudsburg University Gym. Rucker Park’s Hannibal will be emceeing the event, and Coney Island’s Stephon Marbury will be host a clinic today and suiting up on Saturday. Other game entrants include: Kareem Reid (Bounce #11 cover subject), John Salmons, Demarr Johnson, and Rasaul Butler, with Darryl Dawkns patrolling the sidelines.
The league’s ‘09 All-Star Game will follow at 7 PM.
For directions, please visit: www.tthbl.com.
Estimated travel time from NYC: 1 hour 20 minutes.
Tags: Darryl Dawkins, Demarr Johnson, East Sroudsburg, Rasaul Butler, stephon marbury, TTHBL Celebrity Game, Turning the Heart Basketball League
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By Ramon Diaz
The 14th Annual Richard Willis Memorial 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament will take place August 15-16, 2009 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Gym in Staten Island, New York. The registration fee is $60.00 per team. 10 and 14 and Under Teams will play Saturday, August 15th while 12, 16 and 18 and Under Teams will play Sunday, August 16th. Since its inception, The Richard Willis Memorial 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament has made it possible to remember Richard Willis, a man who served local playgrounds around Staten Island, while providing funding for educational and medical initiatives. Registration forms and other information about Richard Willis can be found on www.rwillis3on3.org
Tags: 3 on 3, richard willis, staten island streetball
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