Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls Images: PMBL, BREDS and Nikki Purvy (via Facebook fanpages and Instagram)
The Philadelphia Mans Basketball League (PMBL) in
partnership with BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation and AND1 recently held a
basketball youth camp in Treasure Beach, Jamaica last July 30-August 3, 2012.As posted in the BREDS FB fanpage, “this camp sees 18 US College coaches
delivering professional training sessions to 150 youth each day this week Mon -
Friday. PMBL raised funds to donate solar lights and stands to Treasure Beach
Sports Park & Academy.”
Part of this joint
effort with the PMBL of giving back to the community and promoting camaraderie,
sportsmanship, and true basketball spirit, AND1 also donated pairs of
basketball shoes for the use of the youth camp attendees. I’ve mirrored a lot of images that I was able
to gather online for everyone’s viewing pleasure, plus posted a Youtube video
c/o the PMBLeague.
Video highlights c/o the PMBL.
PMBL's Jake Kind, always ballin'...
For more info about the
PMBL, check them out in Twitter (follow@PMBLeague)
and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/PMBLeague).
BREDS is also on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BredsTreasureBeachFoundation)
and their official website is www.breds.org. Shout outs to AND1 US (c/o Rob Purvy, via
e-mail) for sharing the info. Stay tuned to AND1 Philippines for
international features and the regular local updates by also following uson Twitter (follow@and1ph) and LIKE us on
Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph).
And that’s the 411, And Juan!
AND1 Germany just shared some dope images from their recent stop in
Cologne and aside from the fly footwear, the sponsored team looks really good in
the latest apparel from our favorite basketball company. Part of the team’s roster is Germany’s Finest
founder, Paul Gudde and former AND1
Mixtape player I’ll Be Right Back, among others.
I’ve posted some images below courtesy of AND1 Germany’s Laurent Burkart
(some photos c/o Florian Rhiemeier).
Swagged out off the court...
...to simply just chillin' out..
...and definitely looking dope on the court.
Straight up reppin'.
Don't you just dig that AND1 Germany cap?
Ladies love AND1 too.
Shout outs to our frequent collaborator Laurent for
sharing these. For more news, images, and information, visit them at http://www.facebook.com/and1germany. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter
(@and1ph) for local and international news & updates and LIKE us on
Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph). And that’s the 411, And Juan!
[Shoe
Session – 8.2.12]
–2012 Los Angeles Summer Pro League (presented by AND1) concludes 39th
season, AND1 Select Team crowned as champs Inks:
FLASH
aka g_sk1lls
Images: Morris Morning (via Facebook) & Summer
Pro League FB fanpage
The 39th season of the Los Angeles Summer Pro League (SPL)
wrapped up last July 30, 2012 with a championship game between two previously
unbeaten teams – AND1 Select and LA Loop – with the former taking home the
tournament crown and in the process, recorded a 7-0 win-loss slate.I’ve added some images below courtesy of
Morris Morning (thru FB).
AND1 Select Team, 39th Los Angeles Summer Pro League Champions
This year’s tournament was co-presented by AND1 (major sponsor and official
outfitter), along with Dr. Kosari, International Basketball League (IBL), The Basketball
Channel, Skullcandy, Powerade, Coast Guard / Coast Guard Reserve, US Navy,
Wilson, and the NBA (NBA.com), among others.The championship game ended with the final score 91-86, with AND1 select (led by
Franklin Session and Tremayne Johnson) etching out the hard-fought victory in
double overtime.
League sponsors and official partners.
For more details about the game recap, click HERE to be redirected to a blog article written by Warren Shaw
(with write-up provided by Walt Thompson, VP of Operations of the SPL). You can also find out more about the SPL by
visiting their official website (www.summerproleague.com) and/or add them up on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/summer.p.league).
The Summer Pro League’s list of alumni include Earvin
"Magic" Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Paul Pierce, Dirk Nowitzki,
David Robinson, Dominique Wilkins, Isaiah Thomas, Reggie Miller, Karl Malone,
Clyde Drexler, Moses Malone, and Dennis Rodman, among others. More than 800 former and current NBA
players and thousands more of professional players around the world have played
in the SPL.
Stay tuned to AND1
Philippines for international features and the regular local updates by
following uson Twitter (follow@and1ph) and LIKE us on
Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph).
And that’s the 411, And Juan!
It’s
been quite some time since we featured a baller in And1 Ph’s blog series
“Streetball’s Finest”, and now we shift the spotlight to one of our Asian
streetball family. I’ve managed to get
in touch with Scalia Nethanial aka SCALIA, one of Malaysia’s top freestylers
and local fan favorite who also happens to be half-Filipino. Born
in Malaysia but with his mother hailing from Pangasinan, this 17 year old
ball-handling phenom was born on December 20, 1994.
Popular in Malaysia for his freestyling
tricks, Scalia was gracious enough to answer some of my questions I sent via
his email, and here’s what our fellow AND Juan has got to share:
Flash: How young were you when you 1st
started with basketball? How about with
freestyling?
Scalia: “I think I was 8 when my uncle built a hoop at the playground in front of
my house. From there, I just kept playing ball. I started playing streetball in
2006 when my brother bought the AND1 Mixtape Tour Asia Pacific DVD. I loved
every part of it. The dunks, the dribbles, it was amazing.”
Flash: What are some of the
tournaments/leagues/events that you have participated in?
Scalia:
“I
participated in many basketball events when I was in high school and won a
couple of them. My biggest achievement in basketball was probably when I won
the biggest streetball event in Malaysia - "AND1 Malaysia In Search Of Streetballer 2010.” I was in tears when
they announced my name. Best part about it was "The Professor" (Grayson Boucher) was
judging the event. It was a day that I’ll never forget.
I started touring with AND1
Malaysia in 2011. I was also doing commercials with MILO and some other
companies. I continued spreading the movement by performing Freestyle
Basketball at many places.Recently, I
was invited to perform at a TV show - it was my first live TV appearance. I’m
currently with AND1 Malaysia, we tour locally. I can't wait to see what happens
from here.”
Scalia (#33) graces a MILO print ad.
Flash: Who are your influences in playing
basketball and in freestyling?
Scalia:
"Hot
Sauce", Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and "The
Professor".
Flash: Which AND1 shoe is your personal
favorite?
Scalia: “(The) Lo Qi Downtime is my favorite!”
Scalia in the AND1 Downtime Lows.
Flash: What do you think of our local talent,
the Flip Ballaz, Ballers Republic, and Styla?
Scalia:
“I love
Filipino ballers. 1 of my faves is Lil
Wizard. Shoutout to Ballers Republic as
well, I’ve seen some of their videos. They're good!”
Flash: Any plans of visiting the
Philippines? Would you consider making a
freestyle video with fellow Filipino freestylers?
Scalia:
“The last
time I was in the Philippines was back in 2007.
I’ve always wanted to go back there, I miss the Philippines so
much! If God wills it, I’ll be going
there this December (2012). Can't
promise anything yet though.
(On making a video with
Pinoy freestylers)
YES! I would love to do a video with Lil Wizard (Nino Ventura). "Lets make it happen bro!"
A Scalia - Lil Wizard collab video? It could happen soon.
Flash: What's in store for your future? What are your plans as far as basketball and
freestyling?
Scalia: “It has always been the same plan, to continue inspiring
(people). I would also love to tour and
perform worldwide 1 day.”
Flash: Any final message/s for your fans across
the world and to the Philippines?
Scalia: “My final message to
everyone out there is…"Always
continue learning and never limit yourself. Be happy whenever you're doing
something you love . Whenever you fall , rise above and conquer because win or
lose , the ultimate prize is being able to do it!"”
You can catch Scalia online following him in Twitter (@RealScalia)
or thru his Facebook fanpage (Facebook.com/RealScalia). He also has an Instagram account (scalianethanial).
I’ll try to feature other local and international streetball
players soon, and so feel free to send an email to and1pinas@gmail.com for your suggestions
on who you want to be featured next. Please
check out and LIKE our Facebook fanpage (www.facebook.com/and1ph) and follow
us on Twitter (@and1ph) for more news, spotlights, and the latest updates about
the And1 brand in the Philippines. And that’s the 411, And Juan!
Some Scalia freestyle videos below [click to play]:
..(with some shoutouts from AND1 Philippines' Flash)
[Foreign Flava – 7.27.12] – AND1 Africa FIBA 3x3 Streetball
Tournament
Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls
Images: And1 Africa (c/o Bibi Moeketsi)
AND1 Africa will be hosting a FIBA 3-on-3 Streetball Tournament in
Durban this weekend, from July 28-29.The venue will be in Howard College and will run from 8AM-6PM for both
days.As indicated in the poster that I’ve
shared below, the entrance fees for teams is R50 for Under 18s & R100 for
the 18s and Over. Spectators are free to
watch the games.
Shout outs to our AND1 Africa counterpart Bibi
Moeketsi for the heads up. Don’t forget
to follow us on Twitter (@and1ph) for local and international news &
updates and LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph). And that’s the 411, And Juan!
