Playaz Ball Ruled By, Who Else, Playaz by Phil Kasiecki NEW YORK – Though certainly not as heralded as the Nike Peach Jam taking place a ways south, the Playaz Ball brought together a good collection of teams mostly from the northeast corridor. Many teams from the New York metro […]
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White Plains Summer Basketball League
Orange Are Primed For Strong Run At The Title On Their Own Turf by Zach Smart Nearing the end of Ferris Ave. in White Plains lays a miniscule outdoor basketball court with rugged, far-from-friendly rims. It could draw parallels only to bandbox gymnasiums in tiny population high schools. Still, it’s […]
Reebok ABCD Camp Wrap-Up
ABCD Camp Wrap-Up by Phil Kasiecki TEANECK, N.J. – There was plenty that happened over four days at the 2006 Reebok ABCD Camp. We saw a little of everything as far as players were concerned, and that’s nothing new as camps always have this. The fun part is finding out […]
William and Mary: William and Mary Hires Wilkins
William and Mary Hires Wilkins: William and Mary coach Tony Shaver an-nounced the addition of Ben Wilkins to the Tribe’s staff. Wilkins spent the previous sea-son as a video coordinator at North Carolina State. Wilkins also worked as a manager at NC State when he was an undergraduate there. Before […]
Alabama: Davis Is Done at ‘Bama
Davis Is Done at ‘Bama: Alabama forward Chuck Davis did not receive a medical redshirt for last season, meaning that he is no longer eligible to play for the Crimson Tide. In his senior season, Davis tore his ACL in the 13th game of the season, the SEC-opener vs. Mississippi. […]
Texas: Barnes Gets Long Money
Barnes Gets Long Money: Texas showed coach Rick Barnes the money to ensure that he remains satisfied in Austin. School officials gave Barnes a $500,000 raise, lifting his annual salary to $1.8 million. He can also earn larger bonuses than before for his players’ academic and competitive success. Barnes has […]
Arizona State, UNLV: Former Arizona State Star Joins Dad at UNLV
Siena: Siena Guard in a Battle
Siena Guard in a Battle: Kojo Mensah considered transferring from Siena a year ago, after Fran McCaffery took over, but he eventually decided to give the new coaching staff a chance. This year, the Brooklyn native wants out again. But McCaffery and Siena athletic director John D’Argenio not only denied […]
NC State: Grant Has Hearing Postponed
Grant Has Hearing Postponed: An immigration hearing for North Carolina State’s Gavin Grant, in a case that could ultimately end in his deportation to Jamaica, has been postponed until September, according to a federal spokeswoman. Federal officials contend that Grant illegally came to the United States from Jamaica 12 years […]
Valparaiso: Valpo Player Suspended
Valpo Player Suspended: A Valparaiso player who was charged with misdemeanor theft has been suspended from the team. Jimmie Miles, projected to be the Crusaders’ starting point guard next season, turned himself into police. He is accused of picking up and delivering packages of fraudulently obtained cellular phones. Police called […]
