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Start Spreading the News: Kobe, Not Lebron, Could Be a Knick Next Year

Start Spreading the News: Kobe, Not Lebron, Could Be a Knick Next Year by Benny Blanco at www.bleacherreport.com

Written on November 13, 2009 Who will be a Knick next season? Kobe Bryant Lebron James Dwayne Wade none of the above vote to see results With all the t… Continue

Added by Shay Berry on November 13, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Five-Star Campers: A young LeBron dreamed of being teammates with Jordan

A young LeBron dreamed of being teammates with Jordan Posted Nov 12 2009 8:32PM MIAMI (AP) -- A day after he cut off questions about becoming a free agent next year, LeBron James raised the idea of playing with Michael Jordan. James said that was his dream as a kid.

With the Cleveland Cavaliers' star facing… Continue

Added by Shay Berry on November 13, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

FIVE-STAR BASKETBALL 5-POINT PRE-SEASON CRASH COURSE

Maximize your talent by working hard every day – take care of your business !! 1) MOVES OFF THE DRIBBLE Two Dribble Pullup – hard second dribble into shot, one / two step (don’t hop into shot) Step Back – If you can’t get by him, get AWAY from him! Dip inside shoulder and press hard off inside foot to created space Keep shoulders forward as you prepare to shoot * Add the Drive and Crossover off of Stepback 2) MOVES OFF THE CATCH ON THE WING Back Pivot – turn back to passer on catch, creates… Continue

Added by leigh klein on November 12, 2009 at 9:47am — No Comments

Five-Star Post Development Workout!

This is the workout program we have used at Five-Star Instructional Basketball Camps which has been developed over the 45 plus years we have been in existence. This program should help you to organize both your time and skill workouts to get the maximum benefit as a guard or wing-forward player. The time it takes to complete the program will depend upon your skill level and the efficiency of your workout program. Remember there is no getting around putting in repetitions to automate your post sk… Continue

Added by Shay Berry on November 11, 2009 at 11:48am — No Comments

Five-Star Campers Flood D-League Draft!

There were no shortage of Five-Star campers taken in the NBA’s 2009 Development League draft. The sixteen-team, D-Leauge, which is entering its ninth season is truly becoming a minor league for the NBA. The number of callups to the NBA has grown from 8 in 2001-2002 to 24 in 2008-2009 seasons. There has been 143 callups in the eight year history of the league. Many of the D-Leagues alumni attended the Five-Star Camp. There were 25 Five-Star campers taken in the 2009 NBA D-League draft. 5 played… Continue

Added by Shay Berry on November 9, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Five-Star's NBA Minute....

Once the World Series came to a close here in New York concluding with a parade down the Canyon of Heroes on Friday, the focus shifted to the local NBA teams. It was stunning to see after a full week in the books that the Knicks and Nets combine for one victory. When you look at the Knicks and Nets personnel, you see why they can't compete. Miami, Orlando, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta.... these teams are head and shoulders more talented. It puts a lot of pressure on Five-Star's own Lawren… Continue

Added by leigh klein on November 8, 2009 at 1:16pm — No Comments

"Making The Grade" By Coach Mike Ketchel

From the Coach's Clipboard By Coach Mike November, 2009 "MAKING THE GRADE" Read this no matter what sport you play! This coach recently met a young man who plays soccer at Dublin High School, CA, as well as for the San Ramon Santos soccer club, one of the top club teams in the region. (But read on, because if you play ANY school sport, this article applies to YOU!) He has been an All-League performer on his high school team, and carries a GPA above 4.0. He wants to play in college, and s… Continue

Added by Coach Mike Ketchel on November 6, 2009 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Long Time Five-Star Coach Steve Evans Leads LeMoyne Past Syracuse!

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Christopher Johnson and Laurence Ekperigin hooted and hollered as they skipped off Jim Boeheim Court, huge smiles creasing their faces and seemingly as stunned as the Orange at what had just transpired. Johnson scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half, including a 3-pointer with 8.3 seconds remaining, and Division II Le Moyne stunned No. 25 Syracuse 82-79 in an exhibition game Tuesday night. "We've got an experienced group," Le Moyne head coach Steve Evans said. "Did we… Continue

Added by Shay Berry on November 4, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Five-Star Orange Rocks Toronto's HoopDome!

There was a lot of Orange in Toronto for Halloween weekend! Five-Star Basketball Camp and Toronto's HoopDome teamed up for a great weekend camp. HoopDome President Ted Badner did a great job hosting the first (and not the last) Five-Star Camp in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). HoopDome is Canada's premier basketball facility. This weekend's camp featured all twelve of Five-Star's famous teaching stations, two Station-13's and 3, thirty-two minute, five-on-five games. The c… Continue

Added by Shay Berry on November 2, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Zach Radz gets luv at the Jim Couch Basketball Clinic

http://www.bouncemag.com/2009/10/26/jim-couch-foundation-basketball-conditioning-clinic-elements-of-street/ Continue

Added by Zach Radz on October 27, 2009 at 12:41pm — No Comments

Five-Star Basketball: Seven for Success

*****FIVE-STAR BASKETBALL CAMP***** 1. CLOSEOUTS - Sprint the first half, stutter-step the second half - Low-Lower, heels on floor, butt down - At the last second, throw your hands up - Take something away and yell “High Hands” o Force weak-hand o Take away shot for great shooter 2. WEAK-HAND - Shooting: Finishing around the basket - Passing: Be able to pass with both hands - Dribbling: Both hands should be equally strong ***2 Ball dribbling is the best way to improve your weak-hand 3. OPPOSITE… Continue

Added by leigh klein on October 26, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

FunSport Tourney! Rudy King and Team Underrated Wins vs St. Marks

I am well rested after a busy weekend. To start off at FunSport coach Rudy King put our Team through a nice agility and cone work for 20 minutes. That was a great workout just to get a nice warm up! Shout to Rudy King for his great coaching and mentoring. Rudy King said "Do you want to be a prospect, or just a player" that was the quote of the day for me. I want to be a prospect! Far as the game went. Team U defeated St Marks 44-22. I had a good game. I had 9pts all 3pointers, to help lead my te… Continue

Added by Billy Clark on October 26, 2009 at 8:55am — No Comments

Zach Radz at the Jim Couch Weekend

Zach Radz at the Jim Couch Weekend Went down to the Concrete Jungle where Dreams are made of on Sunday for the Jim Couch Rising Freshman Games / Bounce Magazine at Baruch College with my Albany City Rocks Crew . Well , as I'm sure you may know by now , I am not a Freshman , I am a 7th grader so just to get invite to practice with & travel with my older friends was an honor for me . Thanks to Coach White for a great week . I only got a few minutes in the game , which is what I expected b… Continue

Added by Zach Radz on October 26, 2009 at 8:50am — No Comments

June 14-18 Five-Star Hampden-Sydney All-Stars

NBA DIVISION ORANGE ALL-STARS NO NAME HT POS YR SCHOOL-CITY-STATE 44 JAMES CARLTON 6’7 C SR SOUTH CENTRAL WINTERVILLE, NC 3 ANTHONY FIELDS 5’11 LG JR QUALITY EDUCATION W. SALEM, NC 12 STARGELL LOVE 6’2 2G SR QUALITY EDUCATION W. SALEM, NC 33 ENOCH HOOD 6’8 PF JR VANCE CHARLOTTE, NC 32 CHARLES BLUE 6’5 SF GRAD CHARIS PREP WILSON, NC 41 ZACH SOWELL 6’7 SR C W. CARTERET MOREHEAD CITY, NC 11 BREON KEY 6’1 LG JR PHOEBUS HAMPTON, VA 24 DEANDRE ALSTON 6’3 2G JR. EVANGEL CHRISTIAN COLONIA HTS,… Continue

Added by leigh klein on October 16, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

HoopGroup Jr. Elite at Fordham University Fall 2009

Just getting back late last night from a great exposure camp. I would like to give a special Thanks to HoopGroups directors Mike Farrelly,Chris Zupako and Kevin Driscoll for inviting me there camp and for showing me great drills to becoming a better player. Shout out to coach Dre from Team Underrated! Team Underrated players did well to represent coach Dre and his Program. For my first game on the 7th grade divison, the competiton was not for me. I did manage to have 12pts and bunch off assit! T… Continue

Added by Billy Clark on October 8, 2009 at 10:18am — No Comments

Basketball Plays

Find, share, and create basketball plays online at Basketball Playbook. Give it a try. Simple Basketball Plays Continue

Added by HoopCoach.org on October 6, 2009 at 9:09am — No Comments

YB21.org

September 30, 2009 Youth Basketball Leaders Create New Organization Press Release LAS VEGAS , NV - Key members of the youth basketball community met Saturday (September 19th) to establish a new, national non-profit organization, Youth Basketball 21 (YB21.org), to deal with the various issues and challenges facing non-scholastic basketball. This initial group of 22 top youth basketball event operators, travel program directors and club coaches from both the boy's and girl's sides gathered in… Continue

Added by Zach Radz on September 30, 2009 at 4:52pm — No Comments

Love for Basketball: HoopGroup Fall Jamfest NJ Championship 2009!

This weekend was a trip to NJ for HoopGroup tourney. With my 13u squad, it was a rough weekend. We went 1-2. We played a good and big team from NC called "Showtime". They had a couple of 6'4 kids. We lost to them by 5pts, and was down 18pts at one time in the game. I played good that game. I finished up with 12pts and 3ast, which I hit 3 three pointers to cut the lead, which help spark my team. but we lost. Now for our 14u Team Underrated, we went 3-0 to take the chip. In that game I had 5pts to… Continue

Added by Billy Clark on September 28, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments

Dave Hopla

I had the opportunity to do a weekend Shooting Camp with Coach Dave Hopla this past weekend & it was amazing . Hands down this guy knows his business & to watch him shoot / instruct at the same time is really awesome . If you get the opportunity to experience his camp , I definitely highly recommend you attend . Well worth it . Z Continue

Added by Zach Radz on September 21, 2009 at 4:49pm — No Comments

Z getting back in the groove

Well , its time to get back in the mix . Had to adjust the camp schedule a little bit due to Football . Dave Hopla , Shooting Guru , is doing a weekend camp in Upstate NY this weekend that I will attend . This guy is amazing , check him out at www.davehopla.com . Playing in the High School Division outdoor league for 6 weeks . First game - 10 pts , 10 assists , 3 rebounds . Not bad as kids are much , much bigger than me ! Next weekend , going to try Prep All Stars at Union College . Oh and b… Continue

Added by Zach Radz on September 16, 2009 at 8:06am — No Comments