Summer league ball has come to a close and one of the top young teams of the summer is the 14-and-under Dyckman-Jim Couch Foundation/NY Patriot team. The team has size, speed, and pedigree. The backcourt of God Shammgod Jr, son of God Shammgod, and my nephew O’Shea Bell, MVP of the Tri-State and the Jim […]

Last night at the Tri-State Classic the games were moved indoor to Gauchos Gym (478 Gerard Avenue in the Bronx) due to rain. Before the game began there was a buzz about the pending match up between Raw 129th Street’s God Shammgod and Diamond’s John “Mookie” Thomas. Shammgod is a rough cover for any defender […]

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. […]

God Shammgod in black, Ricky Soliver in gold.
Much of the talk Wednesday night at Dyckman (204th and Nagle) was surrounded around the ensuing match up between 184th St.’s Steve “The Saga Continues” Burtt Jr. and Dominican Power’s Chris “Jiggy Thing” De La Rosa. Burtt Jr. attended Rice HS and De La Rosa attended All Hallows […]