Elevate Hoops Summer Showdown All-Tournament Team

SHOWDOWN ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM 17  MVP: Jahvon Quinerly Sports U 2018 De’Vondre Perry Team Melo Trevon Duval We R1 Louis King Sports U 2018 Darryl Moresell Team Melo Alexis Yetna Team Belief Simon Ejike-Obinna Uncommon Bulls Daniel Mading Team Belief Eric Ayala We R1 Myles Cale South Jersey Jazz Jordan Pierce New Jersey RoadRunners Honorable Mention Clifton Moore Jr. (HoopDreamz Blue) […]

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 […]

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 […]

Defense wins The Showdown titles for several teams in Philadelphia

By Robert Alfonso Jr. PHILADELPHIA, PA – There is nothing like the comforts of home. Teams made sure to leave an impression after the first Live period. Philly Pride’s 17U and 16U teams took home the title, while Team Takeover 15U captured the championship. 17U: Pride stands tall to beat UAA rival In the 17U championship, Philly beat WeR1 55-43 […]