By Casey Lee
Team 914 – HITS 2009 Champions
Photo: Casey Lee
Throwback varsity jackets
Photo: Casey Lee
(Sunday, August 16th) The championship day marked the 5th anniversary of the passing of Joe “Pops” Cruz. It was a memorable one as Pops 5 Legacy, a team created in honor of the Hoops in the Sun founder, took on Team 914 in the championship game at Orchard Beach in the Bronx. A moment of silence was held before the start of the game. People, hoop-heads and beach goers alike, took to the stands, along the sidelines, and by the main entrance for a packed game. MCs Bobby C and G-Stacks announced the commentary and in-game analysis of situations, players, and teams. Read More »
Tags: feature, featured, Hoops In The Sun, Joe Cruz, Joe Cruz Jr., NY Streetball, NYC Streetball, Orchard Beach, Pops 5, Pops 5 Legacy, Randy Cruz, Team 914
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By Casey Lee
NEW YORK, AUGUST 11, 2009 – New York City, a city with a reputation for producing some of the greatest professional and streetballers in the world, and Orchard Beach, considered one of the city’s sexiest venues for playground basketball, will combine to once again host Hoops in the Sun Playoffs 2009, the tenth installment of Hoops in the Sun playoff basketball where players become great – and stars become legends.
The first round of the Hoops in the Sun Playoffs 2009 will begin at Read More »
Tags: Baychester Community Center, Casey Lee, Casey Lee NYC, H.I.T, H.I.T.S, H.I.T.S. 10th Anniversary, Hoops In The Sun, Joe Cruz, Joe Cruz Jr., NY Streetball, NYC Streetball, Orchard Beach, Randy Cruz
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By Casey Lee
THE BRONX AND ORCHARD BEACH READY TO HOST HITS ALL-STAR 2009
NEW YORK, JULY 10, 2009 – New York City, a city with a reputation for producing some of the greatest professional and streetballers in the world, and Orchard Beach, considered one of the city’s sexiest venues for playground basketball, will combine to host Hoops in the Sun All-Star 2009, in which it will be a memorable one as the league is in celebration of its 10th Anniversary. CEO’s of the league, Joe and Randy Cruz, predict that the 2009 edition of All-Star play could surpass the 2007 edition of the mid summer classic.
The 10th Hoops in the Sun All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, July 19 at Orchard Beach, which will also host the 14 & Under and 16 & Under Youth Division All-Star Games. Additionally, Hoops in the Sun will announce the All 10th Anniversary Team, Greatest Games, Favorite Moments and much more. Read More »
Tags: "The Problem", Aaron Wiliams, Adris DeLeon, Bronx, Chris Smith, Dwight Hardy, H.I.T, H.I.T.S. 10th Anniversary, Hoops In The Sun, Hoops in the Sun All-Star 2009, Hoops In The Sun Inc., James Williams, Joe Cruz Jr., Jomo Belfor, Kenny-Satterfield, Mike Glover, Obadiah Toppin, Orchard Beach, Randy Cruz, Scott Merchado, Steve Burtt Jr., Streetball, Will Cadiz
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By Casey Lee
Before Bingo’s All-Stars started their rivalry with R2K, there were the Pops 5 and Team 914 (Powerful Inc.) rivalry that’s been going on since 2003. They met in consecutive classic championship games back in 2005 & 2006. Both clubs got reacquainted once again Saturday afternoon Read More »
Tags: Bronx, H.I.T.S., Hoops In The Sun, Inc., Joe Cruz Jr., NY Streetball, Orchard Beach, Randy Cruz
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By Casey Lee
In Sunday’s first game we saw Team 914 show their early dominance in the 2009 campaign by defeating Hoop Street 121-85, going 2-0 on the young season. Team 914 was led by Jomo Belfor, who exploded for 48 points, hitting 10 three-pointers and scoring 24 points in the fourth quarter alone. Read More »
Tags: Bronx, H.I.T.S., Hoops In The Sun, Hoops In The Sun Inc., Joe Cruz Jr., Orchard Beach, Randy Cruz
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By Casey Lee
The Opening Weekend for the 10th Anniversary of Hoops in the Sun had its
ups and downs. Saturday was rained out so games took place in the confines
of the Baychester Community Center, but Sunday’s games took place where
its supposed to take place – Orchard Beach. Read More »
Tags: H.I.T.S., H.I.T.S. 10th Anniversary, Hoops In The Sun, Hoops In The Sun Inc., Joe Cruz, Orchard Beach, Randy Cruz
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By Casey Lee
2009 Spring League – Championship Preview
(1) Bingo’s All-Stars vs. (5) R2K
Sunday May 31, 2009 – 3:00pm
South Bronx High School
701 St. Ann’s Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455
Bingo’s All-Stars and R2K will meet in the 2009 Hoops in the Sun Spring League Championship. As if the rivalry couldn’t get any bigger, they meet in another championship game. But will the outcome be the same? Bingo’s All-Stars has had R2K’s number over the past year, dating back to the 2008 summer regular season, followed by their epic battle in the 2008 Summer Championship Game and then continuing into their May 9th game in the 2009 Spring League regular season. R2K has been close but cannot seem to get over the hump called Bingo’s All-Stars. Read More »
Tags: H.I.T.S., H.I.T.S. Spring League 2009 Playoffs, Hoops In The Sun Inc., Joe Cruz, Randy Cruz
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By Casey Lee
The 3rd Annual Hoops In the Sun (H.I.T.S.) Spring League, through the hard work of brothers Joe and Randy Cruz, has been in full effect since April 11. With about a month left until the May 31 Championship, the following statistics have been compiled:
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Tags: 3rd Annual Spring League, Hoops In The Sun, Hoops In The Sun Inc., Joe Cruz, Randy Cruz
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