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2018 AABClassic Nassau Boys Team Has Been Selected!

October 11th, 2018

Meet Your 2018 AABClassic Nassau Boys All-Star Team

 

The following players have been selected to the Nassau County Boys

All-Star Team to play in the 2018 9th Annual

Alzheimer’s All-Star Basketball Classic

 

Marcus Jasmin | Senior | Baldwin High School
Tavin Pierre Philippe | Senior | Baldwin High School

Rhyjon Blackwell | Senior | Baldwin High School

Zed Key | Junior |  Lutheran High School

Yoro Sidide | Senior | Lutheran High School

Rylan Blondo | Senior | Lynbrook High School

T.J. Long | Junior | Chaminade High School

Michael O’Connell | Junior | Chaminade High School

Liam Drennan | Senior | Chaminade High School

Jahmire Primer | Sophomore | Portledge High School

A.J. Knight | Senior | Holy Trinity High School

Justin Evelyn | Senior | Uniondale High School

Congratulations and good luck!

Gordon Thomas
Founder
Alzheimer’s All-Star Basketball Classic

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Throwback Thursday – From the G League to the NBA!

October 11th, 2018

After an incredible journey from the G League to the NBA, Jonathon Simmons has earned his spot on the San Antonio Spurs! The NBA G League is the NBA’s official minor league. Fans can get a glimpse at the players, coaches and officials competing to ascend to the NBA’s rank.

Will you be able to say that you met the next star when…?

Who will be the next player called up?

#beapartofhistory get your Long Island Nets tickets now by clicking Here!

Oh and don’t forget to tell them who sent you?

 

 

Meet your 2018 Nassau County Girls Alzheimer’s Classic All-Star Team!

October 9th, 2018

2018 Nassau County Girls Alzheimer’s Classic All-Star Team

Remi Sissseiman | Sophomore | Portledge H.S.
Jamie Behar  | Junior | Oceanside H.S.
Carly Bolivan | Senior | Sewanhaka H.S.
Erin Leary | Senior | Carle Place H.S.
Rachel Mahler | Senior | Syosset H.S.
Madison Gillis | Senior | Division H.S.
Alexis Aponte | Senior | Baldwin H.S.
Kaia Harrison | Senior | Baldwin H.S.
Taylor Abraham | Senior | Freeport H.S.
Tamia Lawhorne | Senior | LuHi
Nasani Santiago | Senior | LuHi
Celeste Taylor | Senior | LuHi

Nassau County Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Tim O’Hagan-Carle Place H.S.
Assistant: Christina Raiti – LuHi
Assistant: Jason Fiscina – Friends Academy
Assistant: Rich Slater- LuHi

Congratulations and good luck!

Gordon Thomas
Founder
Alzheimer’s All-Star Basketball Classic

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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

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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!

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