Archive for October, 2007

27/10 - Circus Interview - Slamonline
Jerome “Fridge”/”Circus” Holman is so serious on the streetball scene he has two nicknames. A highly mobile point guard with almost psychic court vision, Circus is easily one of New York’s most slept-on point guards. The Brooklyn native and former Wichita State standout has dominated the blacktop, taking home the AND1 mixtape tour’s open contract in 2006. When AND1 consolidated their tour, Circus signed to play under the newest streetball banner, ..read more..
25/10 - I Keep it Local streetball DVD “Now Available”
Keeping it Local is staying true to your hood, your block, and yourself. Keeping it Local is putting your area code on the map. Keeping it Local is crossing up your defender, and swishing the bottom of the net before his ankle snaps. Keeping it Local means no layups; only dunks. The ballers featured on this DVD Keep it Local; DO YOU?. ..view more..
24/10 - Street Godz - Raphael Edwards Interview
Street Godz is the latest trend to hit the alternative hoops scene. Evolving from TV commercials into a formal competitive event, freestyle basketball is on a high right now. Street Godz, effectively what UFC is to mixed-fighting, was launched by pro ball player Raphael Edwards (black shirt and shades in the photo) in order to create a forum for creative hooping. The result is a steadily growing underground movement backed by Red Bull and ready to launch into the international market. ..read more..
20/10 - Ballin’ For Peace In The Streets
This summer law enforcement officers (Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs, California Highway Patrol Officers, Parole Agents, Probation Officers) teamed up with, the neighborhood locals, celebrities, artists, and professional streetball players (Rucker Park, And1, Ball4Real, Slammin’ Trickz, and City Slam) for one common goal, PEACE. ..read more..
10/10 - Yay Area’s Finest Hoop Mixtape Vol. 2
A few weeks ago, much to my surprise, I got a Myspace “Friend Request” from an actual person. Force once, they weren’t trying me to click into some sketchy web-cam site. For a chance, someone was trying to get me to watch basketball videos. These were hihlight clips from “Yay Area’s Finest Hoop Mixtape Volume 2.” I watched. I enjoyed what I saw. ..read more..

08/10 - “Seven and Sum Change” is hoping to fly high”
He wants to be big-time, to have his talents seen on the grandest of levels and enjoy all the benefits that come with it. In at least one way, Rashid Byrd has already done just that. The 7-foot-1 center and relative unknown at Kings training camp this week is fresh off a different kind of tryout, a six-month experience that also involved basketball but also came with much less pressure and far more laughs. ..read more..

03/10 - ‘Homicide‘ to the rescue for Townsvile Crocs
Townsville coach Trevor Gleeson sent an SOS to his American contacts last week when classy forward Rosell Ellis suffered a season-ending chest injury in a freak training accident. Gleeson believes his prayers have been answered by hardened point guard Corey Williams, an NBA Development League Championship winner this year. ..read more..
01/10 - ‘Bounce’s 1st Annual NYC All-Street Team For Summer 2007!
Now that the summer is officially over, Bounce Magazine presents to you their 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 (United Brooklyn Coach), Antonio Brimmer (Referee), Christian Grant-Fields (Dime Magazine). Others were invited but unable to participate; we hope to include them next time around. ..read more..