Six intense matchups.
Twelve elite competitors.
Ballislife and Off the Dribble (OTD) bring to you the event of the year. On Saturday, Nov. 8, the world will witness one of the greatest live events in the history of streetball! When we say ever, we mean EVER!
Inviting basketball fans of all generations, Saturday’s event will feature some of the most notable players—right in the Bronx! Headlined by Nasir Core and Isaiah Briscoe, the matchups will include Frank Nitty vs. Uncle Skoob, Bruce vs. Zae, Ty Lawson vs. Nesco (Pt. 2). Left Hand Dom vs. Darnell Rogers, and Lamar Peters vs. Jahvon Quinerly (JellyFam).
This isn’t your typical 1v1 event—this is the real showdown, and it stands out. Ballislife invites you to witness six wall-to-wall matchups at the historic Gauchos Gym in the South Bronx of New York City. Players from all over come to compete on Gauchos’ hardwood, a longtime mainstay for clinics, camps, tournaments, and public training in the concrete jungle.
These matchups aren’t so much about the stats. They’re about the storylines. This is a series of high-stakes basketball battles that will shape the future of the space. Raw emotion, intensity, passion, and energy will be running through the gym! In 1v1, there’s no room for error; playing on both sides of the ball is a must. With that, friendships, rivalries, and careers will be defined—or forever changed.
Surely, Nov. 8 will bring pure drama and toxicity, and the hoops world will finally see who’s really still GOT IT!
Ballislife Event Information: Get Your Tickets!
Can’t attend in person or live outside of the Northeast? 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.
How to Watch:
Step 1: Click the “Join” button on the Ballislife OR OTD 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!
Details!
Event Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Event Commissioner: Devin Williams (Aka Devinthelab)
Event Location: Gaunchos Gym, 478 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10451
Event Time: 3:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. EST (Doors open at 3)
In-person General Admission: $55.20
VIP Row 2: $119.22
VIP Courtside: SOLD OUT
1 v 1 Event Rules
Each game is played to 30 points, scored through 2-pointers and 3-pointers. Expect physicality, so 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.
Halftime occurs when 15 points are reached, and each player gets two time-outs.
Thirty points can come quickly, or players will fight to the very end! With a four-dribble limit, every move counts, and even slight mistakes can cost the game!
Matchup Previews and Storylines
Main Event: Nasire Core vs. Isaiah Briscoe
The main event of the night—get your popcorn out! From undrafted to joining the Chicago Triplets in the Big3 Championship, Nas has spent his entire life proving people right or wrong! A true grinder, he built himself from the ground up. Through mentors and fraternity, he learned how to stand tall—on both the basketball court and football field.
Now the YouTuber gets a shot to prove himself against Isaiah Briscoe, an accomplished hooper. A New Jersey native, Briscoe has more than earned the nickname “King of New Jersey” for a reason. Standing at 6’3″, he went from undrafted out of Kentucky to landing a spot on an NBA roster with the Orlando Magic. A McDonald’s All-American and P. League points and assists leader in 2025, Briscoe has plenty to prove—and he’s been extremely vocal!
“For Nas, he wanna be cool and then walk across the gym to come say what’s up to me. But then you get on the camera and you’re like ‘Yeah, I’m looking for him.’ Come on, bro. Like, if you want to be cool with me and you want to play 1s and sh*t in the gym, you want to work out with me, that’s cool—that’s another thing. But don’t be like, and then you want, ‘I’m looking for Zay.'”— Briscoe
He made it clear he’s not ducking Nas by any means, saying it with full confidence. Calling him a “fool a**, Briscoe lets his accolades and experience speak for themselves.
The last time these two faced off was in the Big3, where Nas’s team, 3’s Company, beat Briscoe’s Trilogy. Since then, tension, a brewing rivalry, and disdain has been building between the two. Although Briscoe has won two Big3 championships, he’ll be out for blood on Saturday. Does time heal all wounds, or is this about redemption!? The overseas killer, Briscoe, clearly feels that he and Nas don’t belong on the same court.
“It ain’t special to me….he’s regular. I really think that’s a Jersey thing—people think they better than who they are.”—Nas
Two players competing for pride. One legacy built online, the other created on the hardwood. Can Naz back up his talk, or will the King of NJ respond? If anything, this will be a home matchup for Briscoe. This will be a historic matchup that people will talk about for years to come.
Frank Nitty vs. Uncle Skoob
Next up is Franky Nitty vs. Uncle Skoob, the battle of the 30s! Two players who built their names on the streets. I’m personally stoked for this one.
For those calling Nitty old, does he still have it at 36 years old? He still moves and hoops like he’s 25! A LA native, Nitty went undrafted in the 2011 NBA Draft but went on to play for the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA Developmental League. Just now entering himself into the 1v1 space, he’s a FOUR-time Drew League MVP!
Don’t sleep on Nitty, a mainstay of Big3’s Trilogy. Chances are, you’ve probably seen him featured on Ballislife, especially when he dropped 60 at the Drew in 2019. He’s a human highlight reel!
A well-respected and renowned hooper in the 5v5 space, the question is how well that will translate to 1v1 for the Black Ghost.
Primarily known for his viral videos, Uncle Skoob has been in the space for quite some time, earning his way to stardom in the 1v1 community. Traveling from city to city, he’s easily top-five and has well-earned his spot on the blacktop. Most notably, his rise to stardom came from his victory over Hezi God. Anyone who grew up hooping on a double rim without a net has some grit in them.
While both have mutual respect for one another, two of the best rivals in the space will finally face off. This time, it’s about legacy. Don’t get it twisted— it’s all or nothing for both these guys, and this isn’t the first time they’ve squared off. Competing against each other 2v2 in Detroit, the matchup took a personal turn. With words exchanged, this is one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the weekend and a simmering rivalry.
Always known as the underdog, Skoob has a chip on his shoulder, and feels Frank throws rocks and hides his hands! For Nitty, he doesn’t want enemies! Feeling more than just an athlete, he feels he has nothing to lose and doesn’t need basketball to define him.
Skoob has a words for Frank heading into Saturday’s matchup.
“Im directly talking to you, Frank Nitty. Get ready like you trying to compete. Don’t come out there and be like, ‘Well, if Skoob beat me, he’s top five and I’m 36.’ If you too old and one’s is not real basketball, leave this to the people that want to compete.”- Uncle Skoob.
For Nitty, there’s no quit in him. He’s defined by sweat and scars.
“Why would I get on the court and not compete? That’s just weird.”— Frank Nitty
Ty Lawson vs. Nesco: Part 2 Rematch
If you weren’t at Summer Jam 2025, Ty Lawson and Nesco famously went 1-on-1 this year in what was considered a classic game. Up 7-0, Lawson had the clear cut advantage. That was until Nesco went on a run and took a 10-7 lead after an above the break three.
Considered the underdog, Nesco even extended his lead to 13-7, and things looked bleak for Ty, who was down 28-22. Someway, somehow, Ty Law delivered on life support, and the matchup ended in tie!
Yes, you heard that correctly, a TIE! The business wasn’t settled, especially after a costly turnover and a late call! Three months later, the rematch between the YouTuber and the NBA player is FINALLY happening.
Gaining popularity through Ballislife, Nesco has the ultimate dribble and ball-handling skills. After a near-death experience, he’s out here ready to prove something greater. For Nesco, it’s about fight and purpose. In fact, he applies the same mindset to boxing as he does to basketball. It’s all about emotional control, discipline, and patience. It’s about putting ego aside to become the best version of himself.
“Its you versus another man. You really trying to knock that man out.”—Nesco
For Nesco it’s about letting go of the past and running towards his dream— basketball. Training vigorously since last facing Ty, Nesco feels that a victory on Saturday will be a step in the right direction. Heading into the weekend, he also knows he was just one bucket away from victory at Summer Jam.
It won’t come easy as Ty Lawson is a well-established NCAA champion and NBA veteran. Playing eight seasons with four different teams, his explosive speed makes him lethal! Playing at the highest level doesn’t guarantee victory, though. That said, Ty does seem to be in better shape since their first matchup!
Admitting YouTubers are underestimated, Nesco is here to make a statement.
“I don’t think he should be really keeping up with me in his time, so I gotta show it.”— Nesco
Left Hand Dom vs. Darnel Rogers
Featured as the only free game for the stream, Left Hand Dom and Darnel Rogers highlight two of the smallest guards. Dom isn’t a scrub; in fact, he’s a former Division 1 hooper! Commish Dev in the Lab did say he’s been getting better over time! Now he gets Darnel Rogers, who is listed at just 5’2″. A Baltimore, Maryland native, Rogers was even a three-year standout at UMBC.
In fact, he’s the SHORTEST Division 1 basketball play ever! Being a short person myself, I know it comes with fire, passion, and a big heart.
This matchup could go either way, but two smaller guards with nothing to lose could deliver some of the best content and hoops of the weekend!
Zae vs Bruce
On deck is there’s Zae vs. Bruce (AKA The Mad Dog).
Two players from the same city, they are both top competitors. Unlike other rivals in Saturday’s lineup, they are friends, but will that change this weekend? Bruce normally gets hyped when there’s trash talk, but how will that play out against a close friend? With a high-stakes matchup, both are set to compete at the highest level.
Two months ago, was Rob vs. Zae considered one of the BEST 1v1 games of all time!? While Zae was initially locked up by Rob, his ability to use his strong hand and attack downhill with physicality and force defined his game! Ultimately, Rob’s limitless range carried him to a 30-27 victory.
View this post on Instagram
Zae might want to retract that statement that Rob was too little. Will we see this type of trash talk on the 8th? Did Zae sell that game!? We’ve already seen him defeat Nas, Nesco, and Skoob, proving he can win on the biggest stage. However, previous matchups against other competitors doesn’t determine the outcome this weekend!
This should be a great matchup, with Bruce and Zae in each other’s faces. The question remains: can Bruce keep up with Zae’s speed and driving ability? It all comes down to conditioning, mentality, and who’s hot enough to get out in front!
Lamar Peters vs Jahvon Quinerly
Who’s excited to see Jahvon Quinerly (JellyFam) and Lamar Peters go head-to-head? This storyline features two prominent players who’ve competed at high levels in the SEC.
A highly anticipated showdown ahead, JQ is an extremely fun player to watch and certainly brings that NCAA experience. Having played with Villanova, Alabama, and Memphis, Quinerly is the former SEC tournament MVP in 2021. When I think of JQ, he’s an incredibly shifty guard with elite finger-roll layups.
This is the first time the hoops world will see JQ since he announced his retirement from basketball for personal reasons. With that said, will he be in peak form? Is he well-conditioned for the 1v1 scene? It’s been a while since we’ve seen him on the court. What better way to rejuvenate your hoops career than on pay-per-view. A New Jersey native, this is a matchup right in his backyard!
JQ told the commish he’s in the best shape of his life, and the time off was much needed.
View this post on Instagram
Like JQ, Peters went undrafted in the NBA (2019) after playing D1 basketball at Mississippi State. Don’t let that deter you—he was a member of the New York Knicks’ G League Affiliate, Westchester Knicks, and is a seasoned overseas player. An extremely strong athlete, how will JQ hold up defensively? When hot, Lamar can be SCARY! Stepback, hezi—he plays defense! He’s a bull!
The Commish personally went out to watch him play in Louisiana and believes he’s more than ready!
Comment below with your predictions for each matchup!