Nike Tournament of Champions

Saturday, August 23, 10am-8pm
Goat Park (PS 163 Playground), 99th St. and Amsterdam Ave., Manhattan. 1, 2, 3, B, C trains to 96th St.
*A ticket is required for entry to the park. If you do not have one and want to attend there will be a line for general public. Admission will […]

Villanova point-god Corey Fisher’s game is as serious as his expression.
The last ticket to the 2008 Nike Tournament of Champions has been punched, and it belongs to Bingo’s All-Stars. This super crew dethroned the 3x defending Dyckman Tournament (204th st./Nagle Ave.) champs TNP in a rematch of last summer’s finale in Wash-Heights. Bingo was […]

The Icon at the free-throw line. Photo by Trevor Kapp
West 4th
Saturday-
After washouts both Thursday and Friday, it seemed like the quarterfinal playoff game between Uninvited Guest and Money Train at West 4th St. (3rd St., 6th Ave.) would never be played. Fortunately for everyone at the Cage Saturday afternoon, the weather was perfect and […]

Mike “The Icon” Campbell scoring one of his game-high 28 points at West 4th. Photo. Trevor Kapp
West 4th
It’s been a good summer for former St. John’s Red Storm players. Kyle Cuffe and Eugene “Built Ford Tough” Lawrence have made names for themselves all over the city. Ryan “Special FX” Williams has become a superstar before […]

Tri-State Classic (145th and Lenox Ave.)
Bingo’s All-Star’s .vs. You Better Pray
Bingo’s All-Stars led by Kareem Reid’s 26 points and seven assist effort cruised to an easy 115-95 win over You Better Pray. Kendell “World Premier” Provett and Lamont “Momo” Jones played hard but couldn’t overcome the all-around game of Ron Artest (19 pts) and Kemba […]

The legendary Bob McCullough. Photo: Kyle Henry
Last night at Nike Pro City (Hunter College, 68th St./Lexington) was very memorable. In addition to the games, Rucker legend (and former Rucker Pro League Director) Bob McCullough, the father of Marvin and Jerry, received a lifetime achievement award for his dedication to hoops and kids in the city. […]

Sundiata Gaines shooting on right. Photo: Trevor Kapp
Four months ago, Sundiata “Yata” Gaines’ Georgia Bulldogs were the story of college basketball. After finishing the season just 4-12 in conference play, they upset Ole Miss, Kentucky, Mississippi State and Arkansas to win the SEC tourney, playing two games in one day after a tornado ripped through […]