By Casey Lee
2009 Finals MVP: Yatta Gaines
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2009 EBC Champions: Prime Time
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(Monday, August 17th) There was standing room only, and the park was filled to capacity for the Entertainers Basketball Classic (EBC) 2009 Men’s Unlimited Championship. Jadakiss was in attendance to watch his crew, Team 914, with half of Westchester County!
Packed crowd
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Coaches also were found everyone–Rah (Sean Bell All-Stars), Dee (Team Cam’ron), and even [Queens] Cardozo HS own Ron Naclerio–to peep Team 914 and Prime Time battle for first place and bragging rights.
Ron Naclerio (left) talking with James Ryan (right)
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The first half was filled with defensive intensity. Both teams went back and forth as the score was tied up at halftime, leaving a question mark as to who would dominate the second half. Read More »
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By Casey Lee
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James Ryan’s Prime Time has battled to the EBC Finals 2009 by defeating top seeded in their division Angie Martinez, 91-80 thanks to patience and a supporting cast of players, while Coach Sean Oliver’s Team 914 survived a triple-overtime thriller against Hustle Hard (aka Brooklyn’s X-Men) and a close ten point victory over Coach Rah’s Sean Bell All-Stars at Gauchos Gym in the Bronx.
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Both teams had contrasting seasons as Team 914 claimed the best record in the regular season compared to Prime Time’s sub-.500 record. Miguel “Miles High” Milien and Yatta Gaines lead the way for Prime Time versus a stacked Team 914 with Torey “Stix” Thomas, Aaron “The Problem” Williams, former Providence guard Donnie McGrath, and St. John’s alum big man Kyle Cuffe to name a few.
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So, who take the chip tonight at 8:00pm tonight? The patient team with role players or the squad that rolls deep? It should be exciting as both sides play hard-nosed defense in addition to high-energy offense.
Get your seat early as security will be tight and seats will be limited!
Tags: EBC, ebc at rucker park, Entertainer's Basketball Classic, Harlem, NY Streetball, NYC Streetball, Prime Time, Team 914
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By Casey Lee
(Monday, July 20th) The Entertainer’s Basketball Classic (EBC) at Rucker Park kicked off its sixth week with teams fighting for position for the playoffs in August. In a match-up of the most talented team in the EBC vs. the squad who played the best as a team, the Ether Boys (known as Bingo’s All-Stars) squared away against Evil Training. Read More »
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By Casey Lee
(Monday, July 13th) Undefeated Angie Martinez All-Stars faced off against James Ryan’s Prime Time squad in the first game of the week. It came down to a defensive battle as Anthony “Africa” Pimble was held to takeoff at half-court. Adris “2 Hard 2 Guard” Deleon came out hitting shot after shot and looking like his typical scoring-self. He finished with 22 points as Angie Martinez’s All-Stars held onto an 8-point halftime lead and Read More »
Tags: 2 Hard 2 Guard, Africa, Angie Martinez, Chris Brown, EBC, ebc @ rucker park, ebc at rucker park, Entertainer's Basketball Classic, Harlem, Prime Time, Rucker Park, Team 914, Team Cam'ron, The Rucker, Tru Warriors
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By Casey Lee
Monday, June 29
5:30pm – (15) Dyckman vs. Harlem Mustangs
6:30pm – (W) Lady Predators vs. Baps
8:00pm – (M) Chris Brown All-Stars vs. Tru Warriors
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Tuesday, June 30
4:30pm – (12) Hansborough vs. Team 914
6:30pm – (17) You Better Pray vs. Children’s Aid
8:00pm – (M) Team Cam’ron vs. DJ Webstar’s All-Stars
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Wednesday, July 1 (MSG-TV: FILM DAY)
4:30pm – (10) Baldy A vs.Baldy B
6:00pm – (M) Hustle Hard vs. Tru Warriors
8:00pm – (M) Ether Boys vs. Angie Martinez All-Stars
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Thursday, July 2
6:30pm – (17) Dyckman vs. Newburgh
8:00pm – (M) Team 914 vs. Danny’s All-Stars
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Stay posted for updates on EVENTS and PERFORMANCES during halftime and in-between games!
Tags: EBC, ebc at rucker park, EBC@Rucker Park, Entertainer's Basketball Classic, Harlem, Holcombe Rucker Park, Rucker Park, Streetball, The Rucker
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By Casey Lee
Yesterday, June 16th kicked off the first game of the men’s season for the Entertainer’s Basketball Classic (EBC) at Rucker Park. Monday was canceled due to unforeseen rainy weather. For future bad weather, the rain site has been designated as Gauchos Gym in the Bronx as it had been in the past.
Jack Ryan’s Prime Time squad battled Team Cam’ron in the opener of summer 2009 for the EBC. Prime Time came out gunning from the start and built an early lead. Team Cam’ron surprised everybody with Harlem’s talent all on one crew: Alimoe aka the Black Widow, Adrian “A-Butta” Walton, and Kareem “Big Game” Reid! Alimoe’s defense was too much at times and Kareem Reid’s heart on offense pushed his teammates. A-Butta went 3-pointer and jumper from side to side with none other than New Jersey’s own Melvin Creddle. As some people in the crowd announced that his nickname was “The Problem Child,” MC Boobie Smooth denied it and wanted to create a new name for him.
Creddle ended up getting the best of Harlem’s Trio and outlasting Team Cam’ron, 77-71 in a thriller that went down to the 4th quarter to solidify the “W” for team Prime Time who rocked their jerseys from the Fireball Classic. Also for Prime Time, Ryan “Special FX” Williams contributed to the winning effort.
Statistics and photos will be on their way soon enough!
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