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Karlton Hines who was known as Dunkin Hines grew up in the Soundview area of the South Bronx. His game was a man among boys and when he comes to the court you better be ready. Hines was a very tough minded player and can dominate at both ends on the court. He was ferocious… Continue reading
Jim Couch has been coaching in the New York City area since the 1960’s in the Dyckman area in Manhattan. He started drilling kids in Dyckman Park on weekends for free. He was a pioneer in the outdoor training for free in which players from all over the New York City area attended. Back in… Continue reading
Back in 1981 as a teenager I got to see the New York City Summer Pro League at Xavier High School in Manhattan I first heard of Sam Worthen name. When the announcer call his name the crowd erupted with cheers. Then when he got the ball the crowd was cheering and even louder when… Continue reading
LeFrak City is in the Central part of Queens, New York City. LeFrak City is the home where players begin their journey at the apartment complex which later is The LeFrak City Basketball Tournament and Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center on Queens Blvd and 63rd Drive. Vincent Smith (Kenny Smith older brother), Pierre Turner, and… Continue reading
Dolph Schayes a 6-8 Power Forward/Center was a star in the 40’s and played at Dewitt Clinton in the Bronx, New York. Schayes grew up in the University Heights area in the North part of the Bronx. He led Clinton high to the Bronx Borough championship. He became the top player in New York City… Continue reading
The heart of New York City in which it all starts from Madison Square Garden to Rucker Park. The talent was based in Harlem to Lower Manhattan. Here is the top five: 1. Lew Alcindor – High School: Power Memorial, College: UCLA & NBA – Lew Alcindor is the greatest player from New York City of… Continue reading
We announce the best five players who hail from the Brooklyn, NYC. They are so many great players from the borough. Here is our top five: 1. Chris Mullin – High School: Xaverian, College: St John’s, & NBA – We nominate Chris Mullin case the best in the borough. After transferring from Power Memorial Mullin was… Continue reading
We nominate our best five players who hail from the Bronx, NYC. These are the very few legends who grew up in the borough. So many great ones and mostly produce players going Division One and in the NBA. Here is our top five: 1. Nate “Tiny” Archibald – High School: Clinton, College: Arizona Western… Continue reading