Considered the best high school guard in Southern California over the past 40 years. The Brooklyn native had unparalleled ball handling and passing ability. Jackson played for coach Denny Crum from 1996 to 1998. What was Troy like as a player? Professor repeats the question. Apr 30, 2014. In 2016, AND1 solidified itself among the new high school basketball generation by introducing AND1 uniforms, converting hundreds of AAU and high school teams to AND1 within the first year. Roy Hibbert doesnt want water from the Waterboy. Hed had a massive heart attack, even though he had just passed [a] physical to play again with that Ball Up tour. A mobile version was also released byGameloft. Then, every single image for the next three or four months that was NBA related was him in the Dunk Contest with our shoe on.. As Louisvilles senior associate athletics director Kenny Klein puts it, Troy was very well-liked here., Marie recalls encouraging Troy to pick a focus: I told him, Youre in college now, but at your size, you cant be a receptionist. Troy Jackson weighed close to 500 pounds (227 kg) as a senior at Hills East High School in Long Island, New York, but his performances at Rucker Park . You earn respect by going strong to the rack & banging on fools, no matter how many try to stop you. Gamespot gave it a 4.7, saying "You'll probably get more entertainment value out of the latest And1 Mixtape DVD than you will out of the And1 Streetball game.". He really knew the game. Selecting key underprivileged markets, AND1 redid countless courts across the country - everything from the pavement and paint to the hoops and backboards. "He has flash and pizazz. The name Troy Jackson not a ring a bell? Trouble came out on top putting up 62 points to Francis 59 and winning the game 121-120. Billy got a chance to play ProBall, with the Bulls. Troy Jackson was an American basketball player. While the Pacers eventually lost the series in six, no one has forgotten the show Stephenson put on in the 2014 Playoffs, solidifying himself as a true AND1 streetballer. I'm shocked that it was . By far the most dominating playground scorer to ever come out of the nations capital. AND 1 Streetball: With Erik Betts, Grayson Boucher, Phillip Champion, Dennis Chism. But its not hard to imagine him still being on the scene in a big way, as an announcer, coach, scout or social-media celebrity. That was always really impressive, especially at 6'9", 400 pounds., The And1 Tour started to peter out not long after the 2005. cover, as the brand was sold and fans lost interestat least at the scale that was packing gyms and parks in the early 2000s. Most basketball players start on the streets or playgrounds, playing pickup games with . For more on Lewis check out this short video. At 58 148 pounds Boogers frame was slight but the got to the basket against any defender. Really, he embraced it. I thank God they had a father in their lives until they were grown. This is one of the greatest streetball players who ever lived. Mark had the discipline that Troy did not. The Dribbling Machine from, This page was last edited on 2 January 2023, at 06:22. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. Jackson complied, and by his senior year at Louisville, he had slimmed down to about 363 pounds (165kg) after adhering to a strict diet. Billy was way ahead of his time, leaping from the free-throw line to score a layup or dunk (in high school), or one of my favorites that in a jump-ball instance near the free-throw line, Billy could leap like a rocket and shoot the ball and score! I first met him in the summer of 2003, when I made it onto the tour from open tryout, says Professor, who is still active on his highlight-heavy YouTube channel. The plan includes a minimum 15 City Tour in 2023 which will feature the 1st Streetball Draft. SET FREE: Peace earthlings and beyond you are listening to a streetball mixtape from 30 for 30. Part of HuffPost News. Dropped into this short-lived version of basketball heaven was a cherubic young man named Troy Jackson, who was only too happy to join the party his big brother was leading inside the Worlds Most Famous Arena. Having made the bus from the first open . He is widely known as The Professor. Download. DJ Set Free created the first And1 Mixtape in 1998. The low-quality video was a mixtape of hip-hop music and dazzling basketball moves by a streetballer named Rafer Alston, who had just entered the 1998 NBA Draft. The team went places not only in the United States but globally, taking the concept of streetball to a whole new level. He only played in 20 games during his time at Louisville and averaged three points and 1.6 rebounds coming off the bench. 1. Few streetball players have the style and substance of Kirkland. Wed be on the tour bus at 6 a.m., having to do radio spots, and Es would actually read the talking points and prepare for the interview. Grover was overly impressed with Booger and invited him to a pro tryout camp. Defensive controls weren't as deep, though the right stick was a second steal control alongside the button. The faceless and raceless icon gave ballers everywhere the confidence to take on all comers. I would encourage him to get active, slim down a little, but not because we were thinking about long-term health or life, just as basketball players. I dont think theres ever been anyone in streetball with his size that could move and handle like he did. The AND 1 Tour streetball tournament showcased amazing basketball players and competitive games in an affordable, fan-friendly setting says, Sam, 15. I still see Facebook posts dedicated to him. The games were available on both PlayStation 2 and Xbox and received positive reviews. This past Saturday, August 10, adidas hosted the Streetball Challenge a three-on-three basketball tournament at New York City's Brooklyn Bridge Park, pitting the most notable names in . I was already a fan of his. What about Connie Hawkins? There were conditions attached, however, as the team demanded Troy lose weight in order to keep his spot. You can check out his ball handling and passing exploits here. Billy The Kid Harris - Standing at only 62 Harris was a prolific long range shooter. At 59 with pogo stick legs, Hook Mitchell ran the bay area for well over a decade. Curt Trouble Smith - Trouble was a standout high school star that averaged over 25 points and 8 assists at Coolidge high as a senior. The Lakers took him in the fifth round of the 1971 Draft because Wilt Chamberlain wanted him. A.I. John High Octane Harvey, My HEART IS WEAK!!! What wasn't "traditional" about Alston is what led to an entire movement for basketball on the streets. Kareem answered, "It would have to be Goat, Earl 'the Goat' Manigault." The Destroyer had his chances to play in the NBA. Mark was in there in a fetal position. Brian Sad Eye Watson - Sad Eye is not your typical streetball player. Although the AND1 brand was ultimately bought out in 2005 by American Sporting Goods, some of the players managed to utilize their skills to stay relevant even now. Scored 32 on Scooter McCrae when Freeport took on Mount Vernon for the championship. Streetball legends are a thing of the past. Troy then parlayed his community college experience into a shot at a Division I roster, as legendary coach Denny Crum offered him a scholarship to the University of Louisville, one of college hoops blue-blood programs. Id never lost a friend or relative from heart attack, and we never even thought about it, Professor says thoughtfully. Alston, although not yet in the NBA, would soon sign with AND1. Mitchell is the first man to make jumping over cars a realistic idea. So he was always big, but he could still dominate a certain level of competition at his size. That doesnt happen. Wed be on the tour bus at 6 a.m., having to do radio spots, and Es would actually read the talking points and prepare for the interview. His best skill was his shooting as many have called him the best shooter Chicago has ever produced. No, a lot of them wouldnt "destroy" streetballers 1v1. Im just anti-social, says Sad Eye,Watson quit playing because he lost interest and the game wasnt fun. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Billy Patrick at 64 forward with guard skills came from Freeport, N.Y. was a scoring machine. From the late '90s through the . As an actor, Grayson Boucher is famous for his role of "Sticky" in the 2008 film Ball Don't Lie. Jones was a fixture at legendary saint Cecilias dominating the courts for over 15 years. The And 1 streetball mixtape players rock the playgrounds every summer. Escalade was born on Jan. 11, 1973, in Queens, the youngest of five children, to Harry and Marie Jackson. Richard Pee Wee Kirkland - He is something of NYC drug and basketball Legend. Most of these guys share many parallels such as drug abuse, academic trouble and attitude problems. This week we dive into what a pro athletes eat. He would no longer be allowed to tip the scales at over 500 pounds as he did at Wallace. Your email address will not be published. We went to Chaffey College together. But to me it felt natural," he later said. Mark made him feel like he was part of everything in that NBA life, and that made Troy a brat for a little bit. The documentary and article both emphasized Boogers unpredictable and street like mentality. But guys like Escalade and Professor still had their fans and could garner big crowds on and off the court. Basketball is a game of the streets. Other times, it's the pros who hit the asphalt for a blast of adrenaline. No one is going to be comfortable arriving at a front desk and seeing you. Some playground legends do graduate to the NBA. If Es was alive today, hed be larger than life, Edwards begins. Download unavailable . That doesnt happen. The Goat had a tough time with drugs starting with his expulsion from high school for smoking marijuana. Ben Osborne is the Editor In Chief of Bleacher Report. Half Hollow Hills High School East in Long Island, coupled with some flashy ball-handling and passing he showcased at Harlems Rucker Park, earned him a look from Wallace Community College in Selma, Alabama. Phillip Hot Sauce Champion, R.I.P. We see Lebron and KD 2day and to be 6'8 with a handle Alimoe evolutionized the game! In addition to shaking and baking defenders, Crawford is also a cold-blooded three-point shooter, connecting on 35 percent of his looks from downtown throughout his career. He played on year for San Diego of the ABA averaging 8 points per game. You better find something you like and do that., Es joined us for the tour in 2003, right as we were really taking off, and he had a huge presence with the fans, says Mandy Murphy, who was the public relations manager for And1 from 2002-06 and is now head of growth, strategy and development at. Dean Menninger? Tales of their exploits changed with each telling like a game of telephone. Along the way, players were able to create their own stylized trick moves and pull them off with a two-analog stick system called "I BALL. They jumped over 15 people in a game of 21 or made 15 threes in a row from halfcourt. But that's what made them special. Streetball: The AND 1 Mix Tape Tour: With Grayson Boucher, Shane Woney, Robin Kennedy, Rafer Alston. 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