Former U. of New Orleans stand-out John “Mardi Gras” hit plenty of jumpers last week. On this, we waved goodbye to us.
Last Sunday, our Warriors squad lost in the Pelham Fritz 38 and Over League Semi-Final to the ‘07 Champs the Celtics featuring former Knick Charles Smith, former Olympian Mike Bantom, and Rucker legend […]

On the Free Cheese line shooting is Tony Hargraves, left to right is Wes Correa, Moe Black and “Disco” Fred Brown.
Last Sunday April 13th, the Pelham Fritz 38 And Over League staged its Semi-Finals. In a best of three series, the Suns, led by Wes Correa’s 35 points, took a 1-0 lead over the […]

Packed house at EBC’s opening day 2007. Photo: Bobbito Garcia
Has the EBC at Rucker Park lost its swagger?
I happen to be one of the guys who made the first ever EBC Dream Team, and got experience of what the league was like when Burtt Jr. dropped 68 on us. Unfortunately, I wasn’t in uniform ‘til […]

Yes, 30 and over but 6′4″ and under! The Rego Park Classic (Queens) has been in existence for over a decade. Last year the Brew Crew, led by MVP “Speedy” Williams, took the chip. Want to compete against former St. John’s standout Greg “Boo” Harvey or West 4th Legend Howie Hudson, or simply just watch […]

In the ’80s and ’90s, “Twin” was a fixture at Roberto Clemente State Park’s leagues and open runs, and he’d also get his jumper on at Rucker. Now a member of the Bulls in the Pelham Fritz 38 and over in Harlem, he’s part of a playground legend crew featuring “Master Rob,” “Dancing Doogie,” “Disco” […]

That’s our Editor At Large Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love jab-steppin’ his man to jelly! Jason McDonald photo.
MSG-TV will re-broadcast the one-hour special “Last Man Standing” hosted by Bobbito Garcia and Jerome Williams. The show focuses on this past summer’s 1 on 1 challenge throughout the tri-state area. Revisit how legend “Speedy” Williams, at […]

Melvin “Problem Child” Creddle, Jason McDonald photo.
Now that the summer is officially over, we present to you our NYC All-Street Selections. Voters included Sean Couch and Bobbito Garcia (co-founders, Bounce Magazine), Samera “BallGurl” Marsh (www.bouncemag.com), Rickey Rivers (Fireball/Funsport), Bernard Bowen (Referee Assignor), Edgar Burgos (MSG-TV “Summerball” Producer), Paul “PR” Rivera (Nike-NYC Brand Manager), Sid Jones […]

Speedy with the lock down clamps. (Wasn’t handchecking outlawed years ago?) Jason McDonald photo.
Playground legend James “Speedy” Williams, age 41, plowed through players bigger, stronger, and faster than him to take the second-ever Last Man Standing 1 on 1 Championship today at Madison Square Garden. Along with a trophy and ring he won a $5000 […]