Mary Kline Classic jumps off Saturday

By Robert Alfonso Jr. WEST ORANGE, NJ – For the last five years, some of the nations premier high school players have come to New Jersey to take place in the Mary Kline Classic. It has easily become the event every player wants to be a part of before they go off to play in college or to put an […]

UAA NOTEBOOK: Players carve name out in NY

By Robert Alfonso Jr. ARDSLEY, NY – New York has the reputation of giving individuals the stage to make a name for themselves. Under Armour Association Session III gave a number of players the same opportunity where #RepsAreEarned. Some players came to the Big Apple with a name, while others took a bite out of it to grab some people’s […]

UAA New York Session III: Final’s field set

By Robert Alfonso Jr. ARSLEY, NY – Teams descended on House of Sports to secure a spot in the Under Armour Final in Atlanta. Some teams had their tickets punched, while others needed strong performances this weekend to get in. The top eight teams in each 17U division (16 overall) qualified for the championship bracket, while the top six teams in […]

UAA New York Session III: Maker makes debut; 30-point scorers shine

By Robert Alfonso Jr. ARDSLEY, NY – The third session on the Under Armour Association run to the Final made its stop in New York – The Mecca of basketball. Teams travelled from across the country looking to secure a spot in the Final stop of the circuit. Those in attendance were treated to tight ball games. They also had […]

Rose leads standouts in Slam Fest

By Robert Alfonso Jr. SENECA FALLS, NY – Every year the Finger Lakes Slam Fest gathers the best teams in the region for an annual showcase event. The likes of Marcus Camby and John Wallace have played in the tournament. These are the most notable of the former participants. Some new faces may emerge from the 2015 edition of the […]