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Reebok & Team Flight Brothers Launch The ATR Collection Reebok, Video / Nov 9, 2009 / 10:00 am

A couple weeks ago, our friends over at Dime told you about their trip to Lynn (MA) English High School, where Team Flight Brothers helped kick off the season with an aerial display in support of Reebok’s Above the Rim footwear collection. The ATR collection will be worn by some of the top players in the NBA this upcoming season, along with TFB in all their performances. The kicks designed for high flyers, will be launching exclusively at Sears this week.

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Brooklyn Report: COURTNEY CASTRO CONTINUES TO SHINE Articles, NYC blacktop stars, News, Playground Pro, The Brooklyn Report, The Latest, Video, feature, nba, overseas / Nov 3, 2009 / 6:01 am

By Lower East Scribe

Castro posing for upcoming show America's Next Sports Star

Four months ago, we featured Courtney Castro as one of New York’s best-kept secrets. Since then, he’s lit up tournaments like Hoops In The Sun, Rodney Park, and the upstart Lower Manhattan Classic. Castro has taken his game to the pro-level and even explored the Hollywood scene. He’s no longer a secret!

AMERICA’S NEXT SPORTS STAR AIRS TODAY! News, The Latest, Video, feature / Nov 3, 2009 / 5:30 am

By Ramon Diaz

The first episode of America’s Next Sports Star airs today, Tuesday November 3rd at 6:00 pm EST on the Versus Network. America’s Next Sports Star is a reality series hosted by Craig Hodges that highlights the best unsigned basketball prospects in the country.

To find out more, check out the website for America’s Next Sports Star

Tags: America's Next Sports Star, Craig Hodges, Versus Network

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THE “GHOST” EMERGES Around The World:, Articles, Best of Playground, Films, Highlights, Hoops Culture, The Latest, Video, feature, mixtape highlights / Sep 18, 2009 / 12:38 am

By Ramon Diaz

Mike “Ghost” Zanidean is back at it again showcasing his basketball prowess. You can catch a clip of him at Centennial College and the “Ghost” haunting his opponents on a daily basis. To read more about the “Ghost” on BOUNCE Online, click here and here. Read More »

Tags: Canada Streetball, Centennial College, Ghost, Mike "Ghost" Zanidean

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PR’s HIGH FLYING GUILLERMO DIAZ Around The World:, Articles, Events, Highlights, Reel of The Week:, The Latest, Video, feature / Sep 11, 2009 / 2:59 am

By Ramon Diaz

Puerto Rico endured a loss against Brazil in the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship title match last Sunday, yet still qualified for the 2010 FIBA World Tournament with the Silver Medal finish. PR’s Guillermo Diaz showcased his true abilities during the game. From shooting threes outside of the perimeter or showing his vertical from alley-oops by teammates, Guillermo made his presence known. The former Miami Hurricane led that school in scoring as a sophomore and junior, earning him the opportunity to be drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers.

Tags: Brazil, FIBA Americas Championship, Guillermo Diaz, Puerto Rico

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RIZE ONE STREETBALL FREESTYLE: Станислав Ермаков Around The World:, Highlights, Hoops Culture, The Latest, Video, Videos, k1x, mixtape highlights, overseas / Sep 1, 2009 / 3:39 am

By Ramon Diaz

K1X representative Niels Jäger put me on to this cat a few days ago through an e-mail. I love how he goes through the city practicing his skills.

Tags: Freestyle, k1x, Niels Jäger, Rize One

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VOTE NOW FOR THE FREESTYLE CENTRAL MOVE CONTEST Articles, Events, Make a Move, News, Playground Pro, The Latest, Video, Videos / Aug 27, 2009 / 2:54 am

By Ramon Diaz

What happens when people with sick basketball handling skills are given a task to create a signature move? Freestyle Central has created a contest in which ballers everywhere can showcase their final product. The Freestyle Central Move Contest has 11 submissions you can vote from. Make your voice heard at http://www.freestylecentral.com/2009/08/25/freestyle-central-move-contest-voting-open-now/

Here are the 11 submissions:

RAMON’S TOP 10 NIKE BASKETBALL COMMERCIALS Apparel, Commercial, Commercials, Jordan, Nike, Sneakers, The Latest, Video, Videos, commercial rewind / Aug 20, 2009 / 3:31 am

By Ramon Diaz

A few days ago, I stumbled across Complex’s Top 10 Nike Basketball Commercials. I thought I could do better. I present to you my top 10 favorite Nike Basketball commercials. Post your thoughts and tell us about your favorite Nike Basketball commercial.