By Robert Alfonso Jr. Cobb County, GA – The Lemon Street Classic presented by Superior Plumbing is honoring history. This inaugural tournament is a three-day event on December 19, 21, and 22 highlighting young athletes and to honor the Lemon Street community in Marietta. The name of the event pays homage to the area’s only school for minorities during segregation, […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. JOHNS CREEK, GA – Taking a look at some notable girls plays after a weekend loaded with basketball games across the state. These players helped carry their teams. Some walked away victorious while others left a mark. They all left an impression though. 2022 Kara Dunn (Mount Paran) is a versatile young lady every college program […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. MIAMI. FL – Marcos “Shakey” Rodriguez is a name synonymous with basketball success in the Miami/South Florida area. The legendary coach suffered an brain aneurysm on Tuesday before dying on Wednesday night. Rodriguez was 67. His death shook the basketball community in South Florida and across the Sunshine State. Former players, mentees, and opposing coaches were […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. When you watch the highlight videos of Mikey Williams one can clearly see the talent is off the charts. While those videos tend to go viral, Williams stepped to social media and gave the basketball world something to ponder. He tweeted, “Going to an HBCU wouldn’t be too bad …” This went viral with more than […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Florida A&M University could be on the move. No, the Division I Historically Black College University program is not closing its doors or leaving the sunshine state. The Rattlers are planning to leave the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for the Southwestern Athletic Conference. According to HBCU Gameday, FAMU is one Board of Trustees’ vote from leaving. The […]