For those of you who might not know this, I have been working for two professional basketball leagues this season. And I always keep an eye on anyone who played in our area – either for Siena or for UAlbany or for the Albany Patroons – and I can see how they’re doing in the…
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From 2007 to 2012, I worked for the Premier Basketball League as their stat man and photographer.
What does the NBA lockout mean for minor league hoops?
Point of disclosure. I’ve worked for the past several years in minor league basketball, both with the CBA, the Premier Basketball League and the National Basketball League of Canada. These opinions are mine and mine alone, and do not reflect my employment or association with any sports league. The last time the NBA locked players…
Read MoreBest of luck, Coach Micheal Ray Richardson
You might remember Micheal Ray Richardson. Basketball fans know that he was drafted by the Knicks (two draft picks ahead of Larry Bird), and once led the NBA in assists and steals in the same season. That’s impressive. Detractors might remember him as having his drug addictions bounce him completely out of the league. And…
Read MoreWeek 5 of the 2011 Elbo Room Spring Trivia Tournament
Okay, my mind was a little distracted at trivia last night. While I was trying to pay attention to the competition, I was thinking about another competition going on at the same time. Two teams in the Premier Basketball League – the Halifax Rainmen and the Saint John Mill Rats – fought tooth and nail…
Read MoreIt feels like the first time… it feels like the very first time!
Last Saturday, I drove to Rochester for a PBL basketball game; the Rochester Razorsharks hosted the Kentucky Bluegrass Stallions with an afternoon tilt at Blue Cross Arena. Some notes – Blue Cross Arena (formerly the Rochester Community War Memorial Arena) is situated on the banks of the Genesee River, right in the heart of Kodak…
Read MoreFormer Albany MVP fired from hoops team at halftime
I really want to celebrate when former hoops stars from the Capital District achieve success. That would certainly include the way Jimmer Fredette is playing right now, no question. And how about Jamario Moon? This guy can say that in his professional career, he was the teammate of Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, LeBron James, Shaquille…
Read MoreThe “PBL Pivot-Flex Play” Photography Project
If I’m going to use this Rolleiflex for more than just atmospheric nature shots, I need to find the right film and the right application. The application was a PBL basketball game. The film – Ilford Delta 3200 ISO black and white film. You’re not going to believe what I’ve got up my sleeve this…
Read MoreGoodbye to the Frost Heaves
I really hate when a minor league sports team folds. I really do. Sometimes it seems like the team is trying to get out of the market as fast as possible, trying to burn its bridges and then blame the fans for the lack of support. Oh, it’s the fans’ fault the team is leaving,…
Read MoreAnd the PBL season begins… as does a new photo project…
And I’m on the road to Rochester, New York. Rochester is home to the Rochester RazorSharks, one of eight teams in the Premier Basketball League. The PBL is one of the top independent minor leagues in North America, and the teams in the PBL feature some of the best undiscovered hoops talent. There are three…
Read MoreThe PBL Basketball Dance Teams…
I enjoy working with the Premier Basketball League. There’s a lot of great talent and supportive fans throughout the league. And there’s one other important factor with the PBL. They’ve got some seriously hot dance squads. Now, understand something. I’m partial to my favorite dance team of all time, the Albany Patroons’ fabulous Emeralds squad…
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