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It’s no secret that it’s been a pivotal year for Ballislife in the 1v1 space, from hosting marquee events across the country to unveiling the first-of-its-kind One on One Championship this summer. After introducing the Championship to the world at our historic All In event in Las Vegas, we’re excited to officially announce the next chapter.
Redemption. Detroit style.
When the One on One Championship came to life, one of the main goals of the platform was to centralize all of the defining storylines that make the 1v1 space what it is. REDEMPTION is a pay-per-view event based on history, headlined not only by the sport’s most explosive rivalries but also by matchups that have been sought after for years. Statements will be made and frankly, if I had to bet, things are going to get a bit personal in most of these matchups.
Ballislife’s REDEMPTION is a must-see event for all hoops fans, especially those from the D who have been itching to watch 1v1 action LIVE!
Come see the show at Renaissance High School in the Motor City.
Tickets are available for purchase NOW through Eventbrite and you can even guy them online while you're waiting in line the day of the event.
Ballislife Event Information: Get Your Tickets!
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Can't attend in person or live outside of the Motor City? No problem! Ballislife is offering online pay-per-view (PPV) access, allowing hoops fans to view and purchase events streamed on Ballislife's main YouTube channel.
The members-only PPV stream is $19.99 if you sign up and pay on your internet browser/computer. If you sign up on your phone through the app, Google & Apple will add an additional $5.
REDEMPTION - How to Watch:
>Step 1: Click the "Join" button on the Ballislife YouTube page.
>Step 2: Select and Purchase "PPV Membership."
>Step 3: You're all set—enjoy the show!
If you're attending in person, you can purchase tickets here!
Event Details!
Event Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Event Commissioner: Devin Williams (aka Devinthelab)
Event Location: Renaissance High School - 6565 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI 48235
Event Time: 2:30 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. ET (Doors open at 2 PM ET)
Parking: FREE
Buy Tickets Online: CLICK HERE
In-Person Reserved Seats: $50 (Before Fees and Subject to Availability)
VIP Courtside: $200 (Before Fees and Subject to Availability)
Matchup Lineup/Times (ET)
Nasir Core vs. Jonathon Simmons, 7:10 pm
Rob Colon vs. Walt Lemon Jr., 6:20 pm
Josh Jackson vs. Beno, 5:30 pm
Keyon Menifield vs. Tray Croft, 4:40 pm
Reese vs. Darius “DA” Adams, 3:50 pm
Latin “Lat’ Davis vs. Scar, TBA 3 pm (FREE STREAM)
1v1 Event Rules
Each game is played to 30 points, scored through 2-pointers and 3-pointers. Expect physicality so that players will get plenty of trips to the charity stripe. Speaking of that, if a player gets fouled while shooting, they get one free throw. If the free throw is missed, possession goes to the other player. Possessions end on a shot attempt (make or miss), turnover, free throw, attempt, or jump ball, which results in a change of possession.
Halftime occurs when 15 points are reached, and each player gets two time-outs. The first player to reach 30 points wins.
Thirty points can come quickly, or it can become a battle of attrition! With a four-dribble limit, every move counts, and even slight mistakes can cost the game!
Now that you’ve got the basic rundown of the event and how to sign up for it, let’s dive a little bit more into some of these matchups.
REDEMPTION Matchup Previews and Storylines
The Co-Main Events
Skoob will complete a trilogy in his third chapter against Rob Colon in the co-main event at Redemption. He’s won five in a row and hasn’t lost since an April setback against Sims, beating household names like Keyon Menifield, Darius “DA” Adams, and Jerome Randle. Skoob was especially impressive in his win over Menifield at All In, making 12-of-22 attempts overall and 5-of-11 from 3-point range.
He’ll need to be every bit as impressive against Rob, because we’ve seen what can happen between these two when Rob gets loose. One of Rob’s breakout performances in the space was his 15-0 shutout of Skoob in their first meeting at Frigmas in December 2023. Skoob’s valiant response in a 31-21 win in the rematch sets the stage for this highly anticipated grudge match, but this is one that could truly go either way.
The other co-main event pits Nasir “The Blueprint” Core and his historic winning streak against another daunting task in former NBA player Jonathon Simmons, who is the latest pro hooper to challenge Nas’ evergreen belief that he, and not any former or current NBA player, is the greatest 1v1 talent planet. Simmons most notably had stints with the San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic in the 2010s, but the biggest reason to believe he can be the one to knock off Nas is what he’s done on a streetball court.
In Sims’ lone recorded high-level 1v1 matchup, he put together a 30-22 victory against Ballislife legend Uncle Skoob that put the entire scene on notice. In Nas’ case, it’s yet another opportunity to prove that “levels” is just a word and results are what really matters. To put it simply, a lot of conversations are either going to gain momentum or be put to bed entirely by the outcome of this matchup.
Other REDEMPTION Matchups
One of the most sought after matchups on the card features Flint native Keyon Menifield against Tray Croft, which is one of the rare 1v1s you’ll see between two guys who are both not only former pros, but respected in the YouTube space as well. Croft is looking for a statement after his 30-13 shortcoming against Mike Harden at All In, while Keyon is looking to prove that his near-comeback against Skoob later that night was legitimate.
Beyond that, other matchups on the card include Latin “Lat’ Davis vs. Scar and Reese vs. Darius “DA” Adams. Oh, and we have one more big-time matchup to announce on Friday, so stay tuned for that.
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