As Kansas collegiate ballplayers went pro on Draft Day last Thursday, the Sweetwater Basketball Camp proved to be more than just a one day jumpoff–it was a week-long extravaganza. With the sponsorship of College Coaches Network and Double Dog Sports Entertainment, the camp educated youth about basketball’s struggle to seamlessly integrate, and how the game […]

I’ve coached several players over the years on the playground and AAU. Some of my favorites have been Ray Mercedes (Cornell), Jeff Greer (Rutgers) and Ricardo Greer (Pitt), Kasib Powell (Texas Tech), Kenny Harley (Boston College), Chudney Grey (St. John’s), Anthony Brown (Northeastern), Bobby Willis (Lehigh), Kwame Washington, and Dennis McCullough (Tuskeegee Institute). In 2004, […]

This year, adidas is coming their “It Takes 5ive” approach. Instead of individual signatures, Dwight Howard, Tracy McGrady, Chauncey Billups, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett are all wearing the same model in colors matching their uniforms. Of course, this leaves Washington Wizard Gilbert Arenas who plays exclusively in low tops. According to Gilbertology.net, Gil didn’t […]