by Colby Ambeault, special to NY Sports Report Tracy McGrady has been leaving his mark on basketball since the day he was born — May 24, 1979 — and with the relaunch of his Ones Basketball League (OBL) and a new role at Wagner College, T-Mac is proving he's not done yet. It didn’t start with instant fame for McGrady. He grew up in Bartow, Fla., and was an unknown prospect for … [Read more...] about Tracy McGrady’s Big Apple Moment
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USA Garden State Basketball Starts Selection Process For International Tour Departing From Athens In August
USA Garden State Basketball has begun the selection process to fill the roster for its third annual international tour that will run from Aug. 16 through 23, starting in Athens, Greece. The latest tour features stops at seven ports in three countries. It will again take place via Seabourn Cruise Lines, as was the case for the previous two European trips. The tour is … [Read more...] about USA Garden State Basketball Starts Selection Process For International Tour Departing From Athens In August
McGrady’s OBL Creates Opportunity for N.Y. Hoopsters
by Colby Ambeault, special to NY Sports Report On March 18th, the Ones Basketball League (OBL) and its founder, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, announced the second phase of the league, with “OBL: Battle of the Cities.” In this second phase, players will be competing for their respective city’s glory, rather than their own, and will be led by a pillar … [Read more...] about McGrady’s OBL Creates Opportunity for N.Y. Hoopsters
Bill Raftery to Receive MBWA Distinguished Service Award
Bill Raftery, a hugely popular and accomplished television basketball analyst, and a former college coach, will be honored in April with the Peter Carlesimo/Jack Powers Distinguished Service Award presented by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. The DSA presentation will be made at the 93rd MBWA All-Met Haggerty Awards Dinner scheduled Thursday, April 23, at the … [Read more...] about Bill Raftery to Receive MBWA Distinguished Service Award
Chuck Stogel to be Inducted into NYC Hoops Hall of Fame
Charles “Chuck” Stogel, a veteran sportswriter and editor, and longtime president of the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association, has been chosen for induction into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame. The induction ceremonies for the NYC Hoops Hall Class of 2025, which includes seven other distinguished individuals plus one professional and one college basketball … [Read more...] about Chuck Stogel to be Inducted into NYC Hoops Hall of Fame