By Robert Alfonso Jr. ATLANTA, GA – Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) has officially release its 2019 schedule Monday night. The premier sneaker league will still host July’s Peach Jam finale in North Augusta, South Carolina. Since its inception in 2010, EYBL has challenged and changed the grassroots basketball world. The league continues to raise the bar to help […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. PHILADELPHIA, PA – Nathaniel Pierre-Louis continues to attract the attention of college coaches from around the country. The Roselle (NJ) Catholic High product has recently picked up a lot of interest form Kentucky, Florida, Oregon, Indiana and Syracuse. It is a warm feel for one another as the introductory stages seem to be building. Some may […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. When Ron Naclerio steps into Cardozo High School’s gym Tuesday night it will be a little different. The long time Judges boys coach will be attempting to achieve a monumental milestone against Francis Lewis High. A victory over the Patriots will help Naclerio become the PSAL all-time leader in coaching victories. Former legendary coach Chuck Grandy, […]
The years may go by but your influence remains. It does not matter if it has to do with basketball or life. Your impact is reflective upon the lives you helped change. The column below was written in 2013, the year you passed away. It was a thank you letter for all you have done for many through basketball. Coach Duane […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr BROOKLYN, NY – One of New York City’s premier point guards Shamorie Ponds is having a memorable summer. The Brooklyn native has excelled on the travel circuit, several national camps, been wooed by a number of college programs and is getting to finish the summer in his hometown on national television for the Elite 24. “It […]