Photo Credit: Adam Pantozzi
It’s always invigorating to see the next generation goin’ hard, isn’t it?

Last Year, three students from a graphic design school contacted me because they were preparing a short 3D movie around basketball. The action takes place in Harlem and they’ve chosen a young Earl Manigault as the main character. I gave those kids some videos and photos of Rucker park and the streets of Harlem because […]

The Lady Mustangs pose for a flick after entertaining the crowd at ‘55th.
I stopped over at the Entertainer’s Basketball Classic on Monday night to show my fellow “ball girls” some love, and the game I caught definitely lived up to the “E” in its billing. The ladies’ took their turn on the hallowed court to […]

Every NYC player since 1965 to play in the NBA has participated in the Jr. Knicks City Wide youth programs. The “League” in 2008 will feature five divisions highlighted with one for girls. Over 1,000 kids have been the recipients of educational, financial, and counsel since the tournament’s inception. It is now run by […]

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. […]

Last night at the Tri-State Classic on 145th and Lenox, Shammgod Wells blessed the hometown crowd with a punishing performance: 38 points, 15 assists and highlight after highlight. The crowd was hype to see their native son return and rep the block. “We scored 38 and 15.” Thats how you know you are reppin’, when […]

5th Avenue Basketball Classic Women’s Edition
Where: 135th St./5th Ave., Harlem
When: Mondays, June 30th thru August 25, 6-9:30pm.
Who: 6 teams, 10 weeks, 1 winner.
Unlimited Womens Teams interested contact League Commissioner Alphonso Howlett: Alphonso@5ASL.com
Register online at www.5ASL.com and download the womens team entry form on the “SIGN UP” page.
www.5ASL.com

ML King Playground, Foster Projects, Harlem USA
Ahh, last Thursday was pure bliss! Had been in Europe for a week and change and was fiending to play, and woke up to mid-60s weather. All afternoon I couldn’t wait to head out to what would be my first outdoor run of 2008. I hit the park […]