Dame Dash’s son “Boogie” at Dogg Show. The proud father is seated at halfcourt with the green New Era.
Last week, I had a game at Dogg Show (136th St. bet. B’way/Amsterdam) in Harlem. The youth division ran before ours, and I got to watch Dame Dash’s son just straight dominate his age group. Dame […]

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 […]

New to the blog arena is the “The Grime,” thoughts off the dome concerning the growing streetball game here in New York City…
Up at the Tri-State Classic last week, the buzz was the confrontation between Kareem Reid and Kendell “World Premier” Provett. Ron Artest came away impressed with Provett who is home after serving […]

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 […]

You’ve heard of that school U. of Texas, right? The one that Kevin Durant went to? Well, ten years prior, the MAN there from ‘94-’97 was Bronx native and Rice H.S. product Reggie “Hi-5″ Freeman. He was 1st team All-Big 12 Conference, and finished as the school’s third all-time leading scorer, as well as top […]