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Former NBA player in Brooklyn Publishes Inspirational Book

October 7th, 2018

Former NBA player and 12yr pro  Dontell Jefferson spent his college career at University of Arkansas, lettering in the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons. He led the team in assists in 2006 and played in the 2006 NCAA Men’s Tournament. After his senior season, Jefferson was not selected in the 2006 NBA Draft. But continued his in the NBA D League. On March 11, 2009, Jefferson was signed to a 10-day contract by the Charlotte Bobcats.[2] He signed a second 10-day contract on March 21. He then signed for the remainder of the 2008–09 NBA season.

See Dontell below speaking to community kids about his youth based book helping young athletes to know they can overcome any obstacles in front of them as well as helping the young pros understand the dynamics of playing professional ball.

 

If you’re interested in having him speak at your showcase/camp event and motivate your athletes email Dontell at info@dontelljefferson.com

Books can be purchased at maketittothenba.com

Personal site…. dontelljefferson.com

Story by iLuvBBall corespondent/writer Najia Smith

Get your tickets now for the NBA G League’s affiliate team the Long Island Nets!

LONG ISLAND NETS 5 GAME PLAN/BIRTHDAY PARTY PAKAGE!

October 6th, 2018

Long Island’s ONLY professional basketball team is now offering a special

5 Game Plan Promotion at an affordable price for the whole family to enjoy!

Come and be part of something special!

Who are the Long Island Nets & What is the NBA G League?

 

Habits Basketball Pre-Season Complete Player Development Camp Series!

October 1st, 2018

Sign up now for Habits Basketball Pre-Season Complete Player Development Camp Series forGirls & Boys Middle School & High School Divisions! This camp is run by Nassau Community College Girls Head Coachand founder of Habits Basketball  Brian Kuar. It a great pre-season tune up camp to get your student athletes ready for their middle school and High School tryouts! Check out this video and click on the image for your corresponding age group to register now!

 


AABClassic 2018 Suffolk Girls Team Has Been Selected!!

October 1st, 2018

The following girls have been selected to the Suffolk County Girls team

to play in the 2018 9th Annual Alzheimer’s Classic!

 

Sydney Taylor | Senior | St. Anthony’s H.S.  

Asia Smith | Senior | St.Anthony’s H.S.

Cara McCormack | Junior | St. John the Baptist. 

Abigail Gress | Junior | St. John the Baptist. 

Janelle Brown | Junior | Longwood. 

Nyia Longford | Senior |  Longwood H.S.  

Raiana Brown | Senior | North Babylon H.S .

Casey Travers | Senior | Eastport South Manor H.S.

Kennadie Hullum | Sophomore | Sachem North H.S.

Mackenzie Szlosek | Sophomore | Sachem East H.S.

Layla Mendoza | Junior | Westhampton H.S.

Taylor Lawhorne | Senior | Amityville H.S.  

 

Suffolk County Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Mike Gennaro | Deer Park High School. 

Asst. Coach: Chris Ryan – Babylon High School

Asst. Coach: Kristen Doherty – Sachem East High School

Asst. Coach: Holly O’Donnell – Deer Park High School  

Congratulations and good luck!