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Lil Ra’s post game speech. Photo: Paul “PR” Rivera
When you’re on a bus with 12 ball players for a lengthy period of time you hear chatter about a little bit of everything from women, to music and mostly basketball. On the way down to the Hyperdunk Challenge presented by Nike, which paired the best that […]

On Saturday June 26th, (from 6:30-9:30 PM) the 10th Annual Hoops 4 Hope Summer Benefit will be held in Bridgehampton, New York. H4H has gained wide acclaim here on Bouncemag.com, as a grassroots organization committed to donating basketball footwear, apparel, and equipment to children in need in both Zimbabwe and South Africa. Along with great […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bounce Magazine distribution boxes are in Chicago and New York. Just open the front and take as many copies for your friends as you wish–THEY’RE FREE! Don’t trip if it’s empty; we’re refilling them each week!
Chicago
South Side YMCA (63rd/Stoney Island, 773-947-0700).
Washington Park (5500 S. MLK Dr., 773-256-1248)
Whitney Young HS (773-534-7500). Ask for Coach Slaughter […]

A few months back, Nike and Footlocker teamed up to create a store in Harlem solely related to Nike, Jordan, and Converse footwear and apparel products. Perhaps the biggest draw to the new venue was the sale of Player Exclusive models—sneakers dedicated to Jason Kidd, Larry Hughes, Kevin Durant, and Shawn Marion have all been […]

New to the city landscape is the Reunion Games for Dyckman resident Jim Couch. Mr. Couch founded Dyckman Basketball in 1957. Dyckman’s own Kareem Abdul-Jabbar started out with him and currently through his program over 400 individuals have been steered to scholarship opportunities. The first game will jump off at […]