In the uptown action adventure, Shock Exchange Comes to Harlem, Mr. Baker has recently learned that Harlem is about to be attacked by some of the most devastating travel basketball teams in the US and maybe even Canada. They are plotting to wrest the title of "basketball mecca" from the NYC. They plan to bring weapons such as the "slam dunk" , the "sky hook", the "fade away", and the "killer crossover" . . . killer crossover?. They may even employ strategies such as the "full court press", the "give-and-go" and the "1-3-1 zone". America's Favorite Investment Ballers, brave as they are, have been summoned to defend Harlem against these interlopers.
Last year they came with charming names like Falcons, Ruffriders. Metrohawks, DC Assault, Shooting Stars, Lions, Crusaders, Road Runners, Running Rebels, Minutemen. Playaz, Lightning, Panthers, and Gators. The battle will take place at Columbia University.
The Age groups are 14U - 17U and the cost is $450/team. 3 game guarantee and championship game. For more information contact Ralph Baker at , 917-697-8168 or 917-597-6566.
Compliments of Draft Express, the following video shows Kentucky and Louisville McDonald's All-American recruits talking smack to one another. Of all the guys in the video, I get the feeling from the pitch and tone in his voice and his facial expression, Anthony Davis isn't talking smack . . . he's talking "square biz." "Our fans (KY) come to Hawaii . . . our fans come to our games . . . No ya'll don't get the mic back." Hilarious!
Unbeknown to the general public, UCONN freshman Jeremy Lamb and coach Jim Calhoun have over 25 years of history. In 1984 Rolando Lamb, hit a buzzer beater to give Virginina Commonwealth a one point victory over a Calhoun coached Northeastern squad in the the NCAA tournament. Calhoun felt that Rolando could "repay" him for the past heartbreak by convincing his son to come to UCONN >> http://tinyurl.com/47zp66q .
Every NCAA tournament reveals several "truths" and "untruths". With 11 teams in the tournament and only two left out of the 16 teams remaining, a clear truth is (i) the Big East is a bunch of "paper champions" and (ii) there is definitely a each coast bias, and maybe even a northeast bias when it comes to selecting teams. Another truth is that Richmond, Va. is the the basketball capital of the universe. For only the sixth time in the tournament's history two teams have made it to the Sweet 16 from the same city. The University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth (VCU), only five miles apart, have beaten teams from all of the major conferences on their improbable run. Not coincidentally, Richmond is only 20 minutes away from Peterburg, VA, the town which produced Moses Malone, the first player to go straight from high school to the pros.
The Big East entered March Madness with 11 teams and after nearly two rounds of games, six have been sent packing by the likes of Kentucky, George Mason, Butler, and Morehead State. Last year in spite of West Virginia making the Final Four, the Big East underachieved as the six of the sever other participants were knocked off by lower seeds. The Shock Exchange has just learned that Timex has been tapped to become the official watch of the Big East, since they are good a taking a lickin'.
As the kids of the Shock Exchange can attest, Jim Jones is probably my favorite rapper. Notice, I didn't say he was the "best", just the one I personally like the most. Ever since I heard "We Fly High", I have been a big fan . . . the song just cracked me up. What struck me is (i) dude has his own style and didn't mimic what everyone else was doing in order to get on wax, (ii) he takes risks . . . I admire people who go out on a limb and "ride or die" doing it their way, (iii) like myself, he's the type of guy women hate to love . . . you know, too cocky for his own good but they make it their business to always know what you're doing and who you're doing it with and (iv) dude has a sense of humor, which is a clear sign of intelligence and the fact that he doesn't care what you think of him. That said, walking through Fort Greene last week I ran into Jimmy shooting the video for "Perfect Day", yes . . . in my neighborhood! First he tried to "G-check" me, then we chopped it up for a bit . . . talkin' $40G's if the Saab is the topic . . . and then he promised to attend Shock Exchange Comes to Harlem April 22-23 at Columbia, the dopest grassroots BBall tournament in the City >> www.clicky.me/ShockExchangeComestoHarlem2010 . What a Perfect Day.
There is a new dance hitting the Northeast called the "Kemba Walker." Gary McGhee of Pittsburgh demonstrates below: (i) You bend over and start "mean-mugging" your partner, (ii) You take 8 steps backwards to your left, (ii) 5 steps forward in the same direction you just left, (iii) 4 steps to you right and fall down and (iv) hop back up, and leave the dance floor . . . cause you just kilt it!
SHOCKER: The New York Jets, i.e. the "1986 Mets" are in the media again for something other than winning football games. And like the '86 Mets, the more off-field issues the Jets have, the more they win. The recent brouhaha is that Rex Ryan's apparent "foot fetish" has been all on youtube and led to a discussion with top Jets' brass. There is a definite pattern with the Jets . . . After each off-field dramatic situation (Inez Sainz, driving with "overly tinted windows", Sal Alosi, etc.) that would be a distraction to anyone else, the Jets seem to rally and come out the next game in wreak havoc. This can only mean one thing, the Jets are going to whip the daylights out of the Bears today.
Uber-talented Renardo Sidney, gets into a brawl with Mississippi State teammate Elgin Bailey. I got a chance to see Mississippi St. play earlier and they looked very good. They have the size, athleticism and guard play to match up with the likes of Kentucky, Tennessee and anybody in the country. Sidney missed his entire freshman year due to NCAA violations and he has not disappointed in his debut. After the fight, some are calling for his suspension from the team. What I do know is that (i) with Sidney, Mississippi St. is going to be a serious problem this year and (ii) dude is the last guy you wanna pick a fight with.
As the kids of the Shock Exchange can attest, Jim Jones is probably my favorite rapper. Notice, I didn't say he was the "best", just the one I personally like the most. Ever since I heard "We Fly High", I have been a big fan . . . the song just cracked me up. What struck me is (i) dude has his own style and didn't mimic what everyone else was doing in order to get on wax, (ii) he takes risks . . . I admire people who go out on a limb and "ride or die" doing it their way, (iii) like myself, he's the type of guy women hate to love . . . you know, too cocky for his own good but they make it their business to always know what you're doing and who you're doing it with and (iv) dude has a sense of humor, which is a clear sign of intelligence and the fact that he doesn't care what you think of him. That said, walking through Fort Greene last week I ran into Jimmy shooting the video for "Perfect Day", yes . . . in my neighborhood! First he tried to "G-check" me, then we chopped it up for a bit . . . talkin' $40G's if the Saab is the topic . . . and then he promised to attend Shock Exchange Comes to Harlem April 22-23 at Columbia, the dopest grassroots BBall tournament in the City >> 
