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Adidas Unveils New Crazyquick Electricity Colorway

Adidas Unveils New Crazyquick Electricity Colorway

Matt Rodriguez April 2, 2013 Comments

This new Crazyquick colorway sports an electricity TECHFIT upper and laces with an impact camo pattern and prints to evoke the exhilaration that comes from being quicker than your opponent on the court. The

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2013 McDonald’s All American Dunk Contest The BEST High School Dunk Contest EVER!? Andrew Wiggins, Aaron Gordon & Chris Walker SHUT IT DOWN!!

2013 McDonald’s All American Dunk Contest The BEST High School Dunk Contest EVER!? Andrew Wiggins, Aaron Gordon & Chris Walker SHUT IT DOWN!!

Arek Kissoyan April 2, 2013 Comments

While many of the eyes in the packed Ratner Center on Universeity of Chicago’s South Side campus were focused on hometown star Jabari Parker (Simeon HS), it was high-flying 6’9 Florida commit Chris Walker

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Adidas Unveils Special Edition Crazyquick for McDonald’s All American Games

Adidas Unveils Special Edition Crazyquick for McDonald’s All American Games

Matt Rodriguez April 1, 2013 Comments

adidas today unveils the “McDonald’s All American” edition colorway of the Crazyquick, an all-new basketball shoe featuring an innovative four quick zone outsole designed to make players quicker by improving traction and flexibility. The

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2013 Jordan Brand Classic Rosters Announced! Wiggins, Parker, Randle Headline 2013 Field!

2013 Jordan Brand Classic Rosters Announced! Wiggins, Parker, Randle Headline 2013 Field!

Arek Kissoyan February 12, 2013 Comments

Jordan Brand announced their roster for the 2013 Jordan Brand Classic game today and here they are. East Team: Name Pos Hgt Wgt High School (location) College Tyler Ennis PG 6-2 180 St. Benedict’s

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Returning to form: Duke-bound Jabari Parker wins 3rd consecutive Pontiac MVP & Title (Ballislife Recap)

Returning to form: Duke-bound Jabari Parker wins 3rd consecutive Pontiac MVP & Title (Ballislife Recap)

Scott Comeau February 4, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="34155"] In winning his 3nd consecutive A.C. Williamson (MVP/sportsmanship) trophy, Senior Jabari Parker lead Simeon to its 3rd consecutive Pontiac Title before record-breaking crowds (2800+ per game) like the previous year. Parker

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Justise Winslow Dunks ALL OVER The Defender! Knee to The Chest! Sick Poster at TPHS Holiday Classic!

Justise Winslow Dunks ALL OVER The Defender! Knee to The Chest! Sick Poster at TPHS Holiday Classic!

Matt Rodriguez December 30, 2012 Comments

Justise Winslow takes off for the sick dunk at the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic in San Diego!

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Watch Jabari Parker announce his college decision! (Official Ballislife Video)

Watch Jabari Parker announce his college decision! (Official Ballislife Video)

Scott Comeau December 21, 2012 Comments

On Thursday, December 20, 2012, Chicago’s most-heralded High School basketball player Jabari Parker (Simeon Career Academy) held a press conference after school to announce his college choice. The event was covered by countless media

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6’9 Cliff Alexander Is A BEAST Around The Rim! 2014 Top 10 Player Blocks & Dunks Everything! Official Ballislife Fall League Mix

6’9 Cliff Alexander Is A BEAST Around The Rim! 2014 Top 10 Player Blocks & Dunks Everything! Official Ballislife Fall League Mix

Scott Comeau December 13, 2012 Comments

Chicago High School basketball runs year-round in one form or another. Each October the city and suburbs’ top varsity teams battle in highly competitive Fall Leagues in preparation for the regular season. This fall,

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Highly-touted transfer 6’5 L.J. Peak makes immediate impact in Chicago (Whitney Young HS 2014) Official Fall League Mix

Highly-touted transfer 6’5 L.J. Peak makes immediate impact in Chicago (Whitney Young HS 2014) Official Fall League Mix

Scott Comeau November 28, 2012 Comments

The powerful, athletic 6’5 junior wingman recently made his debut with Whitney M. Young Magnet High School’s team (Maxpreps preseason #7 in the Nation) in Chicago. Here is your first (and only) look! Ranked

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6’3 Kendrick Nunn Kills 2 Nasty One Hand Alley-Oops!! #1 Chicago Simeon Scrimmage Game! (Illinois commit)

6’3 Kendrick Nunn Kills 2 Nasty One Hand Alley-Oops!! #1 Chicago Simeon Scrimmage Game! (Illinois commit)

Scott Comeau November 18, 2012 Comments

6’3 senior Kendrick Nunn put on an aerial display for nearly 1,500 Chicago Simeon students, family and fans at their annual preseason “Wolverine Madness.” Arguably Illinois’ #2 player in the loaded Class of 2013,

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