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/ Jul 14, 2008 / 8:27 pm

Nike Team USA Olympic Anthem - Just Blaze Contest

For the aspiring artists out there, Nike and DJ Just Blaze are holding an open casting call for the Team USA Basketball anthem. Four winners will be chosen to appear on the Just Blaze track.
Peep the info (and dope beat) [HERE]

/ Jun 16, 2008 / 9:30 am

Bounce & K1X Brought the Funk!

Founded in 1993, K1X is the in-house subsidiary of a German company called Kickz. Initially, the latter focused its business endeavors on selling rare and vintage kicks to European sneaker fiends and aficionados. The brand inevitably grew, and eventually developed their own line of sneakers and basketball themed clothing under the mantra “Nation of Hoop”.

K1X […]

/ Apr 24, 2008 / 8:04 am

First Look: adidas Mutombo Retro

Here’s a look at initial samples of the adidas Mutombo Retro. Just as the three stripes did with the KB8 and Kobe 1, all specific homages payed to Dikembe’s Congo background have been removed, as a goldish trefoil now adorns the ankle collar. Otherwise, colorblocking, stripe and material placement all seem to be similar to […]

/ Apr 11, 2008 / 6:29 pm

BACK TO MY ROOTS

This past year I went to Ghana to visit my family and check out the Cup of African Nations. If you didn’t know, soccer is a huge deal in Africa, and it turned the country of Ghana upside down to host such an event. Check out my photos from my trip at www.stonefacephotography.com

I […]

'ON THE FENCE' Pick of the Week / Dec 28, 2007 / 1:21 pm

BOUNCE ‘ON THE FENCE’ Pick of the Week

Each week we feature ON THE FENCE: A playground or streetball clip showcasing a dunk, crossover, highlight reel, etc. of Ballers across the globe that you may or may not have heard of, hence, putting them On the Fence.
Our pick this week: 24-yr. old Kareem Ward aka “Air Bama” giving us a quick […]

/ Dec 26, 2007 / 10:46 pm

Top 10 Basketball Shoes of ‘07: #8-10

This list reflects my 10 favorite releases in 2007. Of course, there are several shoes out there that I have not had the pleasure of playing in, so feel free to chime in and voice your thoughts. Also, I haven’t gotten the chance to play in the newest releases–the Lebron V, Jordan Melo M4, 12.5, […]