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/ Aug 21, 2008 / 11:10 am

Nike Tournament of Champions

Nike Tournament of Champions

Saturday, August 23, 10am-8pm
Goat Park (PS 163 Playground), 99th St. and Amsterdam Ave., Manhattan. 1, 2, 3, B, C trains to 96th St.
*A ticket is required for entry to the park. If you do not have one and want to attend there will be a line for general public. Admission will […]

/ Mar 17, 2008 / 4:19 pm

In Ron Artest’s World…

A few summers ago, I went out to Queensbridge Projects to watch the Ron Artest Summer League Championships. While Ron Ron is known for bugging at the wrong moments, one of the things that he does well is contribute his time to the playground. The following clip shows his perspective on the NYC streetball scene. […]

/ Mar 3, 2008 / 5:03 pm

Ides of March: France’s claim of “Grando” go at EBC

With March comes the hint of sunshine and a little warm weather. Peeps are looking at Rick Rivers’ Fireball (Baruch College) and Ken Du’s D&D Invitational (Queens) to hold down tournament street power until the heat of the summer. From the East though comes a claim of “grando.” The “grando,” in the words of my […]

/ Oct 15, 2007 / 9:31 am

To The Rack Hits Chicago & NYC with Issue #12 (Out Now)–FREE!

Issue #12 (out now) pays intense homage to Chicago’s grassroots scene, so accordingly we have set up Bounce Magazine distribution boxes there. Just open the front and take as many copies for your friends as you wish–THEY’RE FREE! Don’t trip if the box is empty; we’re refilling them each week!
Chicago Locations
South Side YMCA (63rd/Stoney Island, […]