26/04 - The Professor rules School of Urban Streetball
For several years, the basketball apparel company And1 has marketed the phenomenon of streetball through its highlight tapes of no-look passes and thundering dunks set to hip-hop. They feature And1's stable of players, guys with nicknames like Main Event. Then, there's The Professor a slick, ball-handling guard who's somewhat of a pioneer in And1's urban world of streetball.
26/04 - Streetball at Princeton
"Blood, sweat and tears" gets a new meaning: Princeton's 2nd Annual 3vs3 Charity Streetball Tournament a big success in its second edition... If you weren't there, you missed it. You missed it! A crowd of around 350 people didn't miss it and they got to see the best Streetball action Jersey has to offer. ..read more..
24/04 - Holcombe Rucker
Holcombe Rucker (1926-1965) dedicated his life to his community. Although he died young, his memory endures because of the major basketball tournament he founded. Rucker grew up in Manhattan, attended Benjamin Franklin High School, and between 1948 and 1964 worked for Parks as a playground director in numerous Harlem locales.
24/04 - From Cardozo to the NBA
They're as different as night and day, Oscar and Felix, Clinton and Bush. Rafer Alston and Royal Ivey - two souls linked by their current employer and choice of high school - and not much else. Alston is the mercurial streetballer from the Toronto Raptors with the easy smile and stubborn persona.
17/04 - Rucker Park & EBC History
It started in 1946 with one man and his vision; from that vision, thousands have gotten to touch a dream. Holcombe Rucker Memorial Park at 155th Street and 8th Avenue in Harlem is named for that man, who developed the Holcombe Rucker Professional Tournament 19 years before his untimely death in 1965. ..read more..
11/04 - Dunkalicious - A Dunk Revolution
DunkaliciouS was created in 1996 by a group of passionnated players inspired by dunking performances of legends such as Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins. Brice and Yann, the two brothers, were back then left apart by other local players due to their size (5'10"). They decided to work hard in order to earn the respect
09/04 - Basketball education from 'The Pharmacist'
The writer gets a basketball education from 'The Pharmacist' When I speak at journalism seminars, I tell students that the best way to become a good writer is to experience things firsthand. Yesterday, when the And1Streetball team was in the area, I decided to practice what I preach - even if it might cause bodily harm. I faced one of America's greatest playground basketball players in a friendly game of one-on-one at the Sovereign Bank Arena.
08/04 - A Slam-dunking Extravaganza
a stunning upset, the Green Mountain Boyz Plus defeated the Street Basketball Association All-Stars 102-100 on Friday night at Lyndon State College. In reality, the SBA team won by a wide margin, but with the score 59-16 at halftime, they flipped the points and suddenly the local team had the large advantage.
06/04 - YPA War 2 - Pre-Order Today
Witness how YPA battles to keep streetball alive and wage war on supremecy. You will see the highest flying dunks, new moves and legendary battles from the best streetballers in the game today. This DVD also includes footage from the YPA Players Ball that features the most popular streetballers from your favourite crews. YPA is protecting anyone in their crew and coming out bustin on anybody to stop them no matter how big they are..
04/04 - Sills to settle down in Houston
David "Enigma" Sills grew up in Harlem, living with various friends and relatives, bouncing from "house to house to house to house." After attending four different high schools, he finally graduated from an alternative school, Bronx Regional, three years ago. He has since gone to three junior colleges. "It's been crazy," said Sills, 23. "But I'm ready to settle down at one place."