Summer ball in NYC is all about watching our up-and-coming young guys emerge as players and mature as people. Seeing a kid labeled as a hothead take a teammate to the side after he commits a turnover, lets us know he’s growing. Watching a budding-big man grab an offensive rebound and finish strong with two hands means he’s ready to handle anything. This is the process one of New York’s best young talents had to go through. Read More »

Playground Tough – Sherron Collins

Last week, I came at you with a list of guards that are making strong cases for Final Four presentations. “Fisher, Price, and Sosa in the midst of March Madness.” Last week’s games made my list look a little suspect with the performances of Levance Fields and Sherron Collins (Bounce #15 Cover), two guards with big playground reps. Both put their respective teams on their backs and have them in the Sweet 16. Sherron dropped 32 and 25 and is looking quite draftable, while Lavance scored 5 consecutive points down the stretch after being tied at 74 with Oklahoma State with 2:42 to go, putting the game in pocket. But it ends this weekend at the Final 8 for Fields, with junior guard Collins getting a “Biggie Moment” look for next year. Read More »