Elite 24: Players show out Day 1 of Under Armour practice

By Robert Alfonso Jr NEW YORK, NY – Some of the nations best high school players will call New York City home for three days. Players are in town to play in the 10th annual Under Armour Elite 24 game in Brooklyn on Saturday. There were parents, media and NBA scouts in attendance for the practice on Thursday. Here are […]

Under Armour finalizes, releases Elite 24 roster for New York City

By Robert Alfonso Jr. A week from its signature event to end the summer basketball season, Under Armour released the rosters for the Elite 24 game next weekend. UA invited 24 of the Top 100 high school prospects from the 2016 and 2017 classes. The game will be hosted in Brooklyn fat Pier 2 or the third consecutive season after […]

Jackson sets Big Strick Classic record with 50-point performance

By Robert Alfonso Jr. BRONX, NY – For years, fans inside Gauchos gym can appreciate good basketball a even better individual performances. They were treated to both on Saturday. Team USA, comprised of some of the top players around the country, beat Team NYC 159-137 in the Big Strick Classic, the name dedicated to John “The Franchise” Strickland, who was […]

Big Strick Classic loaded with talent for Saturday

By Robert Alfonso Jr BRONX, NY – Basketball fans will get their annual opportunity to pay respects to one of the games legends while having the opportunity to glimpse into the future. The fifth annual Big Strick Classic, dedicated to the late John “Big Strick” Strickland a New York City Streetball legend, will have some of the nations best playing […]

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 […]