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/ Mar 10, 2008 / 4:40 pm

Big East Rookies straight from the playground

Congratulations to Seton Hall’s Jeremy Hazell, St. John’s Justin Burrell, and Villanova’s Corey Fisher on making the Big East All-Rookie team. All of these players have represented hard on the playground over the past few years at Kingdome, Tri-State, and EBC respectively.
Check this video about Corey Fisher’s background and how he rose above family […]

/ Nov 26, 2007 / 2:17 pm

What Do Dr. J, Chris Mullin, Kenny Anderson, John Isaacs, Theresa Witherspoon, Kenny Smith and I Have In Common?

The House of Hoops in Harlem (125th St bet. 7th/8th Ave.) Grand Opening, baby! The above mentioned all were NYC playground products or at least played professionally here. Along with Charles Barkley, we were panelists throughout two days of Q & As with youth groups, Nike/Jordan/Converse brass, and “two-fifth” shoppers.

(L-R) Kenny Anderson, Theresa Witherspoon, […]

/ Jul 31, 2007 / 10:22 pm

Meet The Rim Punisher

Justin Burrell on the line for 2
World, meet Justin Burrell a.k.a. the “Rim Punisher,” or “RP.” The 6′8″ 220 lb. New York native has bounced around from Middletown to Our Savior Lutheran to Bridgton Academy over the years. If you are on the HS scene inside you know who he is, but otherwise […]