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LuHi Product Heads into NCAA Tournament a Marked Man

LuHi Product Heads into NCAA Tournament a Marked Man

With the 2025 NCAA tournament kicking off this week, a number of important eyes

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 • Zach Smart
More Size Added at LuHi

More Size Added at LuHi

While we believe the Long Island Lutheran Boys program will be ranked No.1 in the country at some point this season

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 • Zach Smart
On the Up: 2024+2025

On the Up: 2024+2025

Several rising seniors and recently departed seniors eager to make a quick-hit impact at the next level have made a

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 • Zach Smart
Signed And Unsigned: Part II

Signed And Unsigned: Part II

The 6-foot-8, 205-pound glue guy Tajae Jones was an essential piece to everything

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 • Zach Smart
Rivals Roundtable: Star freshmen, July live period, upcoming decisions

Rivals Roundtable: Star freshmen, July live period, upcoming decisions

Outside of Cooper Flagg, Rob Cassidy thinks that V.J. Edgecombe will makes the biggest freshman impact in 2024-25.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Class of 2025 NY: Committed and Uncommitted

Class of 2025 NY: Committed and Uncommitted

The area's prized prospects continue to make commitments and be heavily courted by high profile programs all across the

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 • Zach Smart
Cooper Flagg headlines look at five one-and-done NBA locks

Cooper Flagg headlines look at five one-and-done NBA locks

Five-star Cooper Flagg made waves this week at a USA Basketball scrimmage.

 • Rob Cassidy
Mingo Bros. Visits and New Offers

Mingo Bros. Visits and New Offers

Long Island Lutheran lost some major star power with players like 6’4” SG VJ Edgecombe (Long Island Lutheran HS, NY

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 • Brian Reichert
Mingo Brothers on the Rise

Mingo Brothers on the Rise

During the embryonic stages of a summer in which he's continued to bolster his stock on the high major market. Class of

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 • Zach Smart
Breakout Performers: UAA and EYBL

Breakout Performers: UAA and EYBL

The EYBL and UAA sessions of last weekend featured several breakout performances.  It also witnessed some already

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 • Zach Smart
Mr. New York Basketball

Mr. New York Basketball

This New York 2024 recruiting class is special and one of the best in a long time. We as a state currently have three

 • Brian Reichert
LuHi Floor General Earns New Offer

LuHi Floor General Earns New Offer

The Long Island Lutheran Crusaders were one of the top programs in the entire country last season and graduated a

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 • Brian Reichert
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2024 rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2024 rankings

Chase McCarty will be a star early on at Houston, says Rob Cassidy.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding the final 2024 Rivals150

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding the final 2024 Rivals150

The Rivals150 for the 2024 class has been finalized, with five-star Cooper Flagg retaining his spot atop the rankings.

 • Rob Cassidy
NY & Metro McDAAG Burger Boys

NY & Metro McDAAG Burger Boys

 A number of the local area and Metro area's top-shelf national talents culminated their storied careers in the

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 • Zach Smart
Cassidy's Takeaways: Sunday's McDonald's All-American practice

Cassidy's Takeaways: Sunday's McDonald's All-American practice

Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg impressed Sunday at McDonald's All-American Game practice.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Louisville, G League, McDonald's All-American Game

Rivals Roundtable: Louisville, G League, McDonald's All-American Game

Topics dealing with everything from Louisville’s coaching hire to next week’s McDonald’s All-American Game.

 • Staff
Part II: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Part II: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Elijah Moore left his stamp on an illustrious career at Our Savior Lutheran in the Bronx with a wild, 67-point scoring

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 • Zach Smart
Prospects that will own March Madness in 2025

Prospects that will own March Madness in 2025

Duke-bound Cooper Flagg will be the talk of March Madness in 12 months, says Jason Jordan.

 • Jason Jordan
Potential NBA All-Stars in HS ranks

Potential NBA All-Stars in HS ranks

Cooper Flagg is among the current high school players who could have a spot in the NBA All-Star Game very soon.

 • Jason Jordan
Kayden Mingo stepping up as a leader on a loaded team

Kayden Mingo stepping up as a leader on a loaded team

Four-star point guard Kayden Mingo is ranked No. 70 in the 2025 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Montverde Dominates the McKillop Classic

Montverde Dominates the McKillop Classic

In the final game of the Bob McKillop Classic at Hofstra University the No. 1 Montverde Academy Eagles took on the No.

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 • Brian Reichert
Jacob Ross thriving in support role

Jacob Ross thriving in support role

Four-star Jacob Ross is ranked No. 97 in the 2025 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
LuHi Takes Out IMG Academy

LuHi Takes Out IMG Academy

Long Island Lutheran took on a major heavyweight last night when they played IMG Academy on the road. While the

 • Brian Reichert
Top 5 Available NY Seniors (1/30)

Top 5 Available NY Seniors (1/30)

We have been working over the past few months on a list of available New York prospects in the class of 2024. The state

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 • Brian Reichert
L.I. Lutheran Duo Combines for 40

L.I. Lutheran Duo Combines for 40

The Long Island Lutheran HS tour finally made a pit stop at home as they took on PSAL powerhouse Eagle Academy Brooklyn

 • Brian Reichert
I've Got Five On It: McDonald's All-Americans that weren't always locks

I've Got Five On It: McDonald's All-Americans that weren't always locks

Five-star Miami signee Jalil Bethea debuted at No. 80 in the 2024 Rivals150 rankings.

 • Rob Cassidy
McDonald's All-American Game rosters announced

McDonald's All-American Game rosters announced

Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg is ranked No. 1 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (1/16)

NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (1/16)

We have been involved in basketball our whole lives, but being welcomed into the NY community means so much to us. The

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 • Brian Reichert
Cassidy's Takeaways: Sunday at the Hoophall Classic

Cassidy's Takeaways: Sunday at the Hoophall Classic

Five-star V.J. Edgecombe announced his commitment to Baylor on Sunday.

 • Rob Cassidy
Baylor holds off Duke to land five-star VJ Edgecombe

Baylor holds off Duke to land five-star VJ Edgecombe

Edgecombe is Baylor's third five-star commit of the 2024 cycle

 • Rob Cassidy
Nigel James' stellar season has coaches calling

Nigel James' stellar season has coaches calling

Three-star Nigel James is ranked No. 133 in the 2025 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Hoophall Classic: Takeaways from the opening day

Hoophall Classic: Takeaways from the opening day

Cooper Flagg once again put a show when he's in the national spotlight.

 • Rob Cassidy
V.J. Edgecombe will bring his recruitment to a close Sunday night

V.J. Edgecombe will bring his recruitment to a close Sunday night

V.J. Edgecombe will make his collegiate choice between Kentucky, Duke, and Baylor on Sunday night.   

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 • David Sisk
Edgecombe’s Call

Edgecombe’s Call

We found out some pretty interesting information if you follow the national recruiting scene a few minutes ago. Our

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 • Brian Reichert
Prospect Review: John Calipari's busy recruiting week

Prospect Review: John Calipari's busy recruiting week

There was plenty of recruiting for John Calipari to do last week plus plenty more high school action for us to review.

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 • David Sisk
Jordan Awards: La Porte Invitational

Jordan Awards: La Porte Invitational

Four-star Michigan signee Christian Anderson is ranked No. 102 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Scorers:  Long Island, PSAL and CHSAA Standouts

Scorers: Long Island, PSAL and CHSAA Standouts

This article will focus on some of the early Long Island, PSAL and CHSAA standouts this season who have been putting up

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 • Brian Reichert
Jordan's Takeaways: Stars shine at first day of LaPorte Invitational

Jordan's Takeaways: Stars shine at first day of LaPorte Invitational

Five-star Isiah Harwell shined Thursday night at the La Porte Invitational.

 • Jason Jordan
I've Got Five On It: Takeaways from a month on the road

I've Got Five On It: Takeaways from a month on the road

Five-star Airious Bailey impressed at the City of Palms Classic in December.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five prospects who are making the case to climb the rankings

Five prospects who are making the case to climb the rankings

Four-star Travis Perry ranks No. 92 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Edgecombe Down to 3

Edgecombe Down to 3

That is right, NYC Hoops and Rivals fans. 6’5” SG VJ Edgecombe LuHi ‘24 who is a 5-star prospect and, in our

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 • Brian Reichert
Long Island Guard, Ready to take the Reins

Long Island Guard, Ready to take the Reins

 As one of the rapidly rising Class of 2025 point guards, Kayden Mingo has been an integral component in the swift

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 • Zach Smart
Kentucky in the final trio of schools for V.J. Edgecombe

Kentucky in the final trio of schools for V.J. Edgecombe

V.J. Edgecombe narrowed his list to three schools Wednesday. We take a deeper dive into what it means.

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 • David Sisk
Five-star VJ Edgecombe's recruitment nearing its end

Five-star VJ Edgecombe's recruitment nearing its end

Duke, Kentucky and Baylor feel like the frontrunners to land the No. 5 prospect in the country.

 • Rob Cassidy
City of Palms, King of the Bluegrass, and more

City of Palms, King of the Bluegrass, and more

Kentucky Wildcat prospects rose to the occasion in two of the biggest high school events around last week.

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 • David Sisk
Four 2024 standouts that are on every coach's holiday wish list

Four 2024 standouts that are on every coach's holiday wish list

Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is ranked No. 5 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Cassidy Awards: City of Palms Classic

Cassidy Awards: City of Palms Classic

Five-star Dylan Harper shined at the City of Palms Classic.

 • Rob Cassidy
Cassidy's Takeaways: Second day of City of Palms Classic packs a punch

Cassidy's Takeaways: Second day of City of Palms Classic packs a punch

Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is the highest-ranked uncommitted prospect in the 2024 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Underrated prospects primed for breakout at City of Palms Classic

Underrated prospects primed for breakout at City of Palms Classic

Kayden Mingo is leading the Nike EYBL Scholastic League in scoring, posting 20 points a game.

 • Jason Jordan
Prospect Review: Settling down in December

Prospect Review: Settling down in December

Reviewing a lighter week of action for future and prospective Wildcats.

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 • David Sisk
High Scoring Local Products Produce

High Scoring Local Products Produce

In readying himself for a seismic transformation as a versatile 6-foot-5 guard, Class of 2026 Joshua Powell knew that

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 • Zach Smart
Jordan Awards: The Bash

Jordan Awards: The Bash

Four-star Christian Anderson impressed over the weekend at The Bash.

 • Jason Jordan
Jordan's Takeaways: Day One at The Bash

Jordan's Takeaways: Day One at The Bash

Four-star Kayden Mingo was a handful Friday at The Bash.

 • Jason Jordan
Decision Dossier: Five-star V.J. Edgecombe

Decision Dossier: Five-star V.J. Edgecombe

Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is ranked No. 5 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
Long Island Season Match-Up! LuHi vs Chaminade

Long Island Season Match-Up! LuHi vs Chaminade

In our recent Long Island preseason rankings we had Chaminade check in at number 4 after winning the CHSAA last season,

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 • Brian Reichert
Prospect Review: The Bluegrass and Beyond

Prospect Review: The Bluegrass and Beyond

Grassroots basketball has become a big business. No matter what part of the year it is, it seems there are always events

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 • David Sisk
Team Preview: Long Island Lutheran 2023-24

Team Preview: Long Island Lutheran 2023-24

Last season, the Crusaders were special and finished off an impressive run as one of the top five programs in the

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 • Brian Reichert
The Kentucky staff is putting the work in during Feast Week

The Kentucky staff is putting the work in during Feast Week

John Calipari and his staff have been busy on the recruiting trail during Thanksgiving week.

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 • David Sisk
St. John's Continues to Pursue Local Products

St. John's Continues to Pursue Local Products

It was supposed to be a triumphant homecoming for Hall of Famer Rick Pitino, as he coached St. John's for the first

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 • Zach Smart
ACC Spotlight: How recruiting for the class of 2024 is shaping up

ACC Spotlight: How recruiting for the class of 2024 is shaping up

Five-star Cooper Flagg is a key part of Duke's top-ranked recruiting class.

 • Jason Jordan
Major Upcoming Visit For LuHi Wing

Major Upcoming Visit For LuHi Wing

As one of the top unsigned recruits in the country and located smack in St. John's backyard, all the recruiting focus

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 • Zach Smart
Early Signing Period: The best uncommitted prospects left in 2024 class

Early Signing Period: The best uncommitted prospects left in 2024 class

Six of the top 15 prospects in the 2024 Rivals150 remain uncommitted.

 • Rob Cassidy
Early Signing Day: Winners and Losers

Early Signing Day: Winners and Losers

Duke, as expected, comes away as the biggest winner but there are some surprise entrants on that list.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five programs that will enjoy the Early Signing Period

Five programs that will enjoy the Early Signing Period

Five-star Dylan Harper could sign during the early signing window.

 • Rob Cassidy
Signed and Unsigned 2024 + 2025

Signed and Unsigned 2024 + 2025

Several local products have either made their college decision or are waiting in the wings. Either signing late or

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 • Zach Smart
St. John's Offers West Coast Wing

St. John's Offers West Coast Wing

While they have moved swiftly in making local New York talent their utmost and unwavering priority. St. John's features

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 • Zach Smart
Decision Dossier: Four-star center Patrick Ngongba

Decision Dossier: Four-star center Patrick Ngongba

Patrick Ngongba is expected to make his announcement on Saturday, with Kansas State and Duke as the top contenders.

 • Rob Cassidy
What UK fans need to know about the national high school rankings

What UK fans need to know about the national high school rankings

The Circuit has released its top-30 high school team rankings, and there is plenty for Kentucky fans to take in.

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 • David Sisk
NYCHoops.net Weekly Round Up! (10/31)

NYCHoops.net Weekly Round Up! (10/31)

That’s right NYCHoops.net fans we are back with another brand new weekly roundup. This week’s article we have a bunch

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 • Brian Reichert
Unsigned Upperclassmen

Unsigned Upperclassmen

As the official season nears, numerous upperclassmen in the area are coming off summers of unprecedented success

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 • Zach Smart
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Five-star Jayden Quaintance is visiting Kentucky this weekend.

 • Jason Jordan
Kentucky gets ready for an important pair of official visitors

Kentucky gets ready for an important pair of official visitors

A big recruiting weekend is on tap thanks to V.J. Edgecombe and Jayden Quaintance coming in on official visits.

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 • David Sisk
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (10/23)

NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (10/23)

We are another week closer to the official start of the 2023–24 basketball season. While the prospects finish up their

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 • Brian Reichert
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is one of three high-profile basketball prospects set to visit Duke this weekend.

 • Jason Jordan
I've Got Five On It: Where things stand with top uncommitted seniors

I've Got Five On It: Where things stand with top uncommitted seniors

Top 2024 prospect Cooper Flagg is down to Duke and UConn and he'll take a second official visit to Durham this weekend.

 • Rob Cassidy
Coaches In to See Local Talent

Coaches In to See Local Talent

With an all-around game underscored by athleticism, a slick handle, and the ability to get into the teeth of

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 • Zach Smart
New Yorkers Continue to Make Noise Out of State

New Yorkers Continue to Make Noise Out of State

 As a 6-foot Class of 2025 guard with a vaunted first step and a purity of vision as a play-maker capable of slithering

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 • Zach Smart
Visits & More for Local Products

Visits & More for Local Products

Less than four days after they were at Long Island Lutheran to see him practice,

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 • Zach Smart
Kentucky and the new Class of 2024 rankings

Kentucky and the new Class of 2024 rankings

The new 2024 rankings are out this week and we take an in-depth look at where UK targets landed.

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 • David Sisk
An Interior Look At Who is Who

An Interior Look At Who is Who

Toughness is a central component which comes to define nearly every recruit to come out of New York City. Those playing

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 • Zach Smart
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2024 position rankings breakdown

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2024 position rankings breakdown

Boogie Fland's ability to slash and finish is part of the reason he is the top-ranked point guard in his class.

 • Jason Jordan
NYHoops.com Top Ten 2024 Pre-Season Players

NYHoops.com Top Ten 2024 Pre-Season Players

It's that time again where we set the stage for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Here are the top pre-season Top 10

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 • Maurice Wingate
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2024 Rivals150 update

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2024 Rivals150 update

Five-star Cooper Flagg remains atop the 2024 Rivals150 rankings.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Rankings Week: Top 10 Countdown for 2024 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Top 10 Countdown for 2024 class

It's another Rivals Rankings Week and we started things off today with a countdown of the top 10 in 2024.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Rankings refresh, recruitment near-locks, more

Rivals Roundtable: Rankings refresh, recruitment near-locks, more

VJ Edgecombe has made improved immensely this year and he's due for a rankings bump.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Five-star wing Kon Knueppel chooses Duke

Five-star wing Kon Knueppel chooses Duke

The Blue Devils beat out in-state Marquette and Wisconsin to land one of the best shooters in the 2024 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Five-star VJ Edgecombe will be visiting Florida this weekend.

 • Jason Jordan
Kentucky offers Edgecombe

Kentucky offers Edgecombe

Long Island Lutheran HS (NY) has been extremely busy over the past few weeks with their open gym workouts. Their campus

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 • Brian Reichert
Rivals Roundtable: New coaching staffs, big visits, more

Rivals Roundtable: New coaching staffs, big visits, more

Jason Jordan and Rob Cassidy dive into new coaching staffs that have impressed with their recruiting approaches.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
What Kentucky's belated offer to V.J. Edgecombe means

What Kentucky's belated offer to V.J. Edgecombe means

Kentucky offered V.J. Edgecombe Wednesday. Find out if they have a chance or if the move is too late.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Roundtable: Addressing top 2024 recruiting storylines

Rivals Roundtable: Addressing top 2024 recruiting storylines

Our duo of Cassidy and Jordan addresses which upcoming recruiting visit could be a game-changer, and more.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
A Look at Class of 2025+ 2026 Stock Risers

A Look at Class of 2025+ 2026 Stock Risers

The 2025 and 2026 classes have witnessed several high end recruits blossom in a short period of time. Here is a look at

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 • Zach Smart
Superlatives for 2024 recruiting cycle

Superlatives for 2024 recruiting cycle

Ace Bailey's commitment to Rutgers was a shocker, and it helped make the Scarlet Knights the Most Surprising Team.

 • Rob Cassidy
LUHI Adds High Major Forward

LUHI Adds High Major Forward

LUHI continues to add pieces to a roster that is already teeming with high major talent. The Crusaders recently landed a

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 • Zach Smart
Five key visits to watch in the coming weeks

Five key visits to watch in the coming weeks

Five-star point guard Darius Acuff is scheduled to officially visit Michigan in September.

 • Jason Jordan
Ian Jackson is a Summer Classic

Ian Jackson is a Summer Classic

New York City was buzzing last night as the Slam Summer Classic Volume 5 took place at Rucker Park. The Classic

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 • Brian Reichert