July is more than just fireworks, it is also the LIVE period for players and coaches

By Robert Alfonso Jr. When July rolls over on the calendar many people are making Independence Day plans or organizing the family vacation. However, for basketball players this month is important because many of them are playing for a scholarship opportunity during the NCAA Live period, which begins July 8-12 for the first week. There will be events in every […]

MSE Challenge: Guards displayed dominating performance

By Robert Alfonso Jr. RALEIGH, NC – Several of tomorrows youngest and brightest participated in the Middle School Elite Challenge in North Carolina. They came not only to compete against peers they will see at every level throughout their career on the hardwood. Here are the players to track over the next few years. Terence McClain (Florida) is a good […]

MSE Challenge: Young ballers showcase skills in Father’s Day event

By Robert Alfonso Jr. RALEIGH, NC – The hot days of summer is just around the corner. This also means it is time for basketball players to step their game up. Twenty states were represented in the Middle School Elite Father’s Day Challenge in Raleigh, North Carolina. Middle School age players came from California, Florida and New York looking to […]

Rumble in the Bronx notebook: Rio wins title, players warm up for July

By Robert Alfonso Jr. ARSLEY, NY – As always the Rumble in the Bronx did not disappoint. Teams traveled from far and near rolled into New York in order to play in one of the country’s more competitive tournaments. The talent was a plenty with teams from the Midwest, Texas, Canada and everywhere in between. It did not matter if […]

Talent-filled teams head to the Rumble

By Robert Alfonso Jr. BRONX, NY – When people think of the Bronx many will discuss the professional baseball team known globally. For basketball the borough is known for its national tournament that brings in the toughest competition. The Rumble in the Bronx is usually the last tune up for many teams before the start of the NCAA Live period […]