Attention Philly:

If you’re 12 to 18 years of age head over and get a free run at Girard College this Saturday. The address is 2101 South College Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121. For more information go to the Converse Open Gym Website to register.

The Dish aka The Assist. It’s my favorite part of the game because it’s the most philanthropic. While most casual observers appreciate the dudes that can get buckets, my informal education as a New York City playground point guard stipulated that I acknowledge, comprehend and cherish the brilliance of the pass that led to the basket, as well as players with an innate ability to make others better.

And few players running the point will ever, in my eyes, match the understated brilliance of Maurice Edward Cheeks. Read More »

From Streetball.com.

One of the players scheduled to appear is Joe Vecsey’s man Pat Da Roc. Check Pat’s site for further information on him at www.patdaroc.com.

Team A.I.P. is offering basketball clinics Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to anyone who wants to learn fundamental traits of the game. The clinics will be hosted at Patuxent High School in Lusby, Maryland, by AND 1 Mixtape All-Star Streetball Players. There is an attached flyer with this post so check it out for more information. Read More »

photo: seattle university

Let’s be real. How many people, other than us true connoisseurs, were really up on Joe Dumars while he was killing it at McNesse State? Or John Stockton, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone or Dennis Rodman during their college days?

In the Deep Cover Chronicles, we’ll take a quick peek at some of the young fellas who are leaving bodies in their wake, despite some minimal coverage by the national media. I’m not saying that these guys are headed for the accomplishments of the above named legends. But you should know who they are now, before the world eventually jumps on the bandwagon.

Now before some of ya’ll get upset, let’s be clear that we’re not simply just talking about players toiling away in obscurity, like a Pippen at Central Arkansas.

We’re talking about players who are not household names, regardless of what conference they play in, whose teams are treated like wet food stamps by prime time broadcasts, who the average fan could not pick out of a lineup that includes Bin Laden, Rush Limbaugh, Alf, Billy Crystal, Max Julien, Tatoo and Mr. Rourke from Fantasy Island, Shirley from What’s Happenin’, the bat from There’s a Bat in my House, Butterbean, Don Cornelius and Oprah.

Today’s feature: Mr. Charles Garcia from Seattle University. (cue music) Read More »

Most Outstanding 7th Grade “Doonkie” for Nettleton.

New York’s top middle school prospects got together for drills and scrimmages at the Nike Junior Elite Camp last week at Gauchos gym. After the work, 20 players were rewarded with an All-Star game invite last Thursday. Among the most talked about was point guard Cheyenne Nettleton.

Nettleton is a left-hander with serious floor game. He has good quickness in transition and makes good decisions on the break. Cheyenne’s developing jump shot will propel him into a top 20 prospect in the country. While the national rankings have Jerron Love ahead of him, young Cheyenne’s showing should move him up. Bishop Loughlin H.S., Rice H.S. and St. Anthony H.S. have all shown interest. Read More »

The other night, I watched an advance copy of The Street Stops Here. Pow! It ranks up there with Hoop Dreams, Through The Fire, and On Hallowed Ground as one of the great documentaries made about our beloved sport. It follows the 2007-08 season of St. Anthony’s HS coach Bob Hurley. Peep the trailer below to whet your appetite until it airs nationally on PBS March 31 at 10pm est (check local listings):

The NBA Breakdown is a fun, informative, interactive, entertaining, high energy call-in basketball talk show, which features interviews with top quality athletes, entertainers and celebrities.

It’s hosted by Dave Mendonca and Audley Stephenson and based out of Toronto, Ontario Canada.

The live program airs Sundays @9pm EST at this link. Read More »