2012 Nike EYBL
Date: 2/19/2012
Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League will return for a third season
this spring and summer, unveiling the schedule and a new web site
Tuesday.
The first of four EYBL sessions tips in Minneapolis,
Minn., April 20-22. Subsequent stops in Virginia, Texas and California
lead up to the EYBL Finals at the Nike Peach Jam in North Augusta,
S.C., in mid-July.
The league includes 40 teams, including
defending champions BABC of Massachusetts and 2010 titlist Team
Takeover of Washington, D.C. New or reconfigured teams include the
Bluff City Legends of Tennessee, ICP/Rotary based in Portland, Team
United of North Carolina and Texas Pro of Houston.
EYBL schedule
April 20-22 – Session 1 (Minneapolis, Minn.)
April 27-29 – Session 2 (Hampton, Va.)
May 11-13 – Session 3 (Dallas, Texas)
May 25-28 – Session 4 (Oakland, Calif.)
July 12-15 – Nike Global Challenge (TBA)
July 18-21 – EYBL Finals at the Nike Peach Jam (North Augusta, S.C.)
Participating teams
Alabama Challenge (Montgomery, Ala.); Albany City Rocks (Albany, N.Y.); All-Iowa Attack (Ames, Iowa); All-Ohio Red (Columbus, Ohio); Arkansas Wings (Little Rock, Ark.); Athletes First (Oklahoma City, Okla.); BABC (Boston, Mass.); Baltimore Elite (Baltimore, Md.); Boo Williams (Hampton, Va.); Bluff City Legends (Bluff City, Tenn.); California Supreme (Los Angeles); CIA Bounce (Toronto, Ontario, Canada); CP3 All-Stars (Winston-Salem, N.C.); Each 1 Teach 1 (Orlando, Fla.); Georgia Stars (Atlanta, Ga.); Houston Hoops (Houston, Texas); Howard Pulley Panthers (Minneapolis, Minn.); Inner-City Players/Rotary (Portland, Ore.); Indy Spiece (Fort Wayne, Ind.); Jackson Tigers (Jackson, Miss.); King James Shooting Stars (Akron, Ohio); Louisiana Select (Baton Rouge, La.); Mac Irvin Fire (Chicago, Ill.); Mean Streets (Chicago, Ill.); Metro Hawks (New York); MoKan Elite (Kansas City, Kan.); New Jersey Playaz (Paterson, N.J.); NY Lightning (Long Island, N.Y.); Oakland Soldiers (Oakland, Calif.); Playground Soldiers (Milwaukee, Wis.); Southern Stampede (Stone Mountain, Ga.); St. Louis Eagles (St. Louis, Mo.); Team Final (Philadelphia, Pa.); Team Florida (Tampa, Fla.); Team Takeover (Washington, D.C.); Team Texas (Dallas, Texas); Team United (Charlotte, N.C.); Tennessee Travelers (Nashville, Tenn.); Texas Pro (Houston, Texas); The Family (Detroit, Mich.)
For more information, visit, nikeeyb.com.
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Rocks Alum Jimmer Fredette amd Tay "FireFly" Fisher
Date: 2/17/2012
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Rocks Alum and Providence commit Ricky Ledo featuerd in SLAM Magazine
Date: 2/16/2012
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Syracuse commit Dajuan Coleman Selected for 2012 McDonalds High School All American Game
Date: 2/10/2012
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The Albany City Rocks - Nike EYBL Experience - Are You Ready For This
Date: 1/22/2012
The City Rocks Nike EYBL Experience
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2012 McDonalds High School All American Nominees
Date: 1/21/2012
Congratulations to Dajuan Coleman ( Syracuse ) , Tyler Cavanaugh ( Wake Forest ) , Ricky Ledo ( Providence ) & Zach Auguste ( Notre Dame ) on their nominations for the 2012 McDonald's High School American Game .
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Collin Stewart named Channel 13 All Star #2
Date: 1/21/2012
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2011 Albany City Rocks Nike EYBL Division 1 All Stars
Date: 1/16/2012
Christian White Monmouth
Ricky Ledo Providence
Dajuan Coleman Syracuse
Zach Auguste Notre Dame 
Tyler Cavanaugh Wake Forest
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2012 TRYOUT INFO COMING SOON
Date: 1/11/2012
ARE YOU THE NEXT JIMMER ? GOT SKILLS LIKE BATTLE ? CAN YOU BALL LIKE TOBIAS ? THE CITY ROCKS WILL BE ANNOUNCING DATES , TIMES & LOCATIONS FOR THE 2012 SEASON TRYOUTS SOON . STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO .
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Catching up with Dajuan Coleman
Date: 1/10/2012
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Joey Lufkin is the Times Union Athlete of the Week
Date: 1/9/2012
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Cameron Dobbs - A true success story
Date: 1/7/2012
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Rocks at work over holiday break
Date: 1/3/2012
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 Troy's
#11 Trahmier Burell drives past Henniger High's #15 Tommie Spinner,
left, during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec.
31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #11 Trahmier Burell drives past Henniger High's #15 Tommie... -
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Troy's
#11 Trahmier Burell drives past Henniger High's #15 Tommie Spinner,
left, during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec.
31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #11 Trahmier Burell drives past Henniger High's #15 Tommie... -
Troy's
#1 Jerell Reid, left, gets a shot by Henniger High's #15 Tommie Spinner
during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31,
2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #1 Jerell Reid, left, gets a shot by Henniger High's #15... -
 Troy's
#21 Isaiah Dobere passes the ball around Henniger High's #15 Tommie
Spinner, left, during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in
Albany Dec. 31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #21 Isaiah Dobere passes the ball around Henniger High's #15... -
 Troy
cheerleaers perform during a time out against Henniger High Saturday at
the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale /
Times Union) Troy cheerleaers perform during a time out against Henniger High... -
 Troy
coach Rich Hurley calls to his players as they battle Henniger High's
Saturday at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31, 2011. (John Carl
D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy coach Rich Hurley calls to his players as they battle Henniger... -
 Troy's
#32 Javion Ogunyemi shoots over Henniger's #34 Marquies Young, left,
during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31,
2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #32 Javion Ogunyemi shoots over Henniger's #34 Marquies... -
 Albany
Academy's #20 Jelanie Currie goes way up for two against Schenectady
High during the title game of the Hilliard Tournament at Schenectady
HIgh School Friday Dec. 30, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Albany Academy's #20 Jelanie Currie goes way up for two against... -
 Albany
Academy's #20 Jelanie Currie goes way up for two against Schenectady
High during the title game of the Hilliard Tournament at Schenectady
HIgh School Friday Dec. 30, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Albany Academy's #20 Jelanie Currie goes way up for two against... -
 Albany
Academy coachBrian Fruscio calls to his team as the play Schenectady in
the title game of the Hilliard Tournament at Schenectady HIgh School
Friday Dec. 30, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Albany Academy coachBrian Fruscio calls to his team as the play... -
 Schenectady's
#12 Randall Symes gets a shot off past Albany Academy #10 Joh
Moutopoulos, at left, in the title game of the Hilliard Tournament at
Schenectady HIgh School Friday Dec. 30, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale /
Times Union) Schenectady's #12 Randall Symes gets a shot off past Albany Academy... -
 Albany
Academy's #1 Darrien White, left, and Schenectady's # 1Shateek Garlic
during the title game of the Hilliard Tournament at Schenectady HIgh
School Friday Dec. 30, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Albany Academy's #1 Darrien White, left, and Schenectady's #... -
 Albany
Academy's #4 Jay Puleo, left, gets double teamed by Schenectady's #10
Jallah Tarver and #12 Randall Symes, at right, during the title game of
the Hilliard Tournament at Schenectady HIgh School Friday Dec. 30,
2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Albany Academy's #4 Jay Puleo, left, gets double teamed by... -
 Schenectady
coach Eric Loudis calls instructions to his players playing Albany
Academy in the title game of the Hilliard Tournament at Schenectady
HIgh School Friday Dec. 30, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Schenectady coach Eric Loudis calls instructions to his players... -
 Schenectady's
#00 Darius Macon goes to the basket against Albany Academy in the title
game of the Hilliard Tournament at Schenectady HIgh School Friday Dec.
30, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Schenectady's #00 Darius Macon goes to the basket against Albany... -
 Watervliet's
Griffin Kelly drives to the basket during their high school basketball
game against St. Dominics in the Holiday Hoops HS Classic at the Times
Union Center in Albany,NY Saturday, Dec.31, 2011. ( Michael P.
Farrell/Times Union) Watervliet's Griffin Kelly drives to the basket during their high... -
 Central
Catholic's Anthony Mack takes a shot during their high school
basketball game against Poughkeepsie in the Holiday Hoops HS Classic at
the Times Union Center in Albany,NY Saturday, Dec.31, 2011. ( Michael
P. Farrell/Times Union) Central Catholic's Anthony Mack takes a shot during their high... -
 Central
Catholic's Ed Clairmont takes a shot during their high school
basketball game against Poughkeepsie in the Holiday Hoops HS Classic at
the Times Union Center in Albany,NY Saturday, Dec.31, 2011. ( Michael
P. Farrell/Times Union) Central Catholic's Ed Clairmont takes a shot during their high... -
 Central
Catholic's Brian Brooks drives to the basket during their high school
basketball game against Poughkeepsie in the Holiday Hoops HS Classic at
the Times Union Center in Albany,NY Saturday, Dec.31, 2011. ( Michael
P. Farrell/Times Union) Central Catholic's Brian Brooks drives to the basket during their... -
 Watervliet's
Tyler McLeod takes a shot during their high school basketball game
against St. Dominics in the Holiday Hoops HS Classic at the Times Union
Center in Albany,NY Saturday, Dec.31, 2011. ( Michael P. Farrell/Times
Union) Watervliet's Tyler McLeod takes a shot during their high school... -
 Watervliet's
Jordan Gleason shoots a jumper over St.Dominics Tim Divietri during
their high school basketball game in the Holiday Hoops HS Classic at
the Times Union Center in Albany,NY Saturday, Dec.31, 2011. ( Michael
P. Farrell/Times Union) Watervliet's Jordan Gleason shoots a jumper over St.Dominics Tim... -
 Donovan
Fields of Newburgh Free Academy drives to the basket against Jelanie
Curry of Albany Academy during the Hilliard Basketball Tournament at
Schenectady High School Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 in Schenectady, N.Y.
(Lori Van Buren / Times Union) Donovan Fields of Newburgh Free Academy drives to the basket... -
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Troy's
#11 Trahmier Burell drives past Henniger High's #15 Tommie Spinner,
left, during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec.
31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #11 Trahmier Burell drives past Henniger High's #15 Tommie... -
Troy's
#1 Jerell Reid, left, gets a shot by Henniger High's #15 Tommie Spinner
during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31,
2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #1 Jerell Reid, left, gets a shot by Henniger High's #15... -
Troy's
#21 Isaiah Dobere passes the ball around Henniger High's #15 Tommie
Spinner, left, during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in
Albany Dec. 31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #21 Isaiah Dobere passes the ball around Henniger High's #15... -
Troy
cheerleaers perform during a time out against Henniger High Saturday at
the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale /
Times Union) Troy cheerleaers perform during a time out against Henniger High... -
Troy
coach Rich Hurley calls to his players as they battle Henniger High's
Saturday at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31, 2011. (John Carl
D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy coach Rich Hurley calls to his players as they battle Henniger... -
Troy's
#32 Javion Ogunyemi shoots over Henniger's #34 Marquies Young, left,
during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31,
2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #32 Javion Ogunyemi shoots over Henniger's #34 Marquies... -
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Troy's
#11 Trahmier Burell drives past Henniger High's #15 Tommie Spinner,
left, during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec.
31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #11 Trahmier Burell drives past Henniger High's #15 Tommie... -
Troy's
#1 Jerell Reid, left, gets a shot by Henniger High's #15 Tommie Spinner
during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31,
2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #1 Jerell Reid, left, gets a shot by Henniger High's #15... -
Troy's
#21 Isaiah Dobere passes the ball around Henniger High's #15 Tommie
Spinner, left, during Saturday's game at the Times Union Center in
Albany Dec. 31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy's #21 Isaiah Dobere passes the ball around Henniger High's #15... -
Troy
cheerleaers perform during a time out against Henniger High Saturday at
the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31, 2011. (John Carl D'Annibale /
Times Union) Troy cheerleaers perform during a time out against Henniger High... -
Troy
coach Rich Hurley calls to his players as they battle Henniger High's
Saturday at the Times Union Center in Albany Dec. 31, 2011. (John Carl
D'Annibale / Times Union) Troy coach Rich Hurley calls to his players as they battle Henniger... -
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Watervliet's
Jordan Gleason shoots a jumper over St.Dominics Tim Divietri during
their high school basketball game in the Holiday Hoops HS Classic at
the Times Union Center in Albany,NY Saturday, Dec.31, 2011. ( Michael
P. Farrell/Times Union) Watervliet's Jordan Gleason shoots a jumper over St.Dominics Tim... -
Watervliet's
Griffin Kelly drives to the basket during their high school basketball
game against St. Dominics in the Holiday Hoops HS Classic at the Times
Union Center in Albany,NY Saturday, Dec.31, 2011. ( Michael P.
Farrell/Times Union) Watervliet's Griffin Kelly drives to the basket during their high... -
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A New Years thought from Jimmy Ray Hart
Date: 1/1/2012
Today we open the book of 2012 . Its pages are blank . We are going to put words on them ourselves . The book is called opportunity and its first chapter starts today .
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Jimmer Fredette gets love from a doubter
Date: 12/23/2011
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Daquan Johnson
Date: 12/20/2011
Read about Albany High Senior & 17 Orange standout Daquan Johnson
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Stronger , Faster Dobbs joins Elite Capital Region players
Date: 12/16/2011
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Darrien Whites game is growing
Date: 12/14/2011
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Jimmermania Begins
Date: 12/11/2011
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Terrance Florence Athletes Only Basketball Academy
Date: 12/9/2011
ALBANY CITY ROCKS
SKILLS ACADEMY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 TO FRIDAY , DECEMBER 30
SKILLS ACADEMY DETAILS
Date: December 26th - December 30th
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Cost: $150
Ages: Open to All Girls & Boys Entering
Grades 4 - 10
The goal of the Albany City
Rocks Skills Academy is to
instill fundamentals into next
generation of capital region
players. The skills academy
focuses on strength and
conditioning and skill
development.
In addition to skill sessions,
the athlete participates in
highly structured and competitive
games. The athletes skills will
propel to another level.
A positive atmosphere and intensity
that our coaches will bring
change a players outlook
on the game of basketball.
It will inspire players
to work hard both on
and off the court.
FACILITIES
OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH
AND SCHOOL
63 MOUNTAIN VIEW
ALBANY, NY 12205
LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED
PIZZA, BEVERAGES, AND SNACKS WILL BE
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00-8:30am Arrival
8:30- 9:00am Warmups
9:00-10:30am Skill Session
10:30-11:00am Strength &
Conditioning
11:00-12:00pm Full Court Games
12:00-12:45pm Lunch
12:45-1:30pm Guest Lecture
1:30-2:00pm Team Transition Drills
2:00-3:00pm Skill Session
3:00-4:00pm Full Court Games
For more information or to register contact:
Ralph Tucker (518) 316-1052
Terrance Florence (518) 378-9861 nextlevelpt@hotmail.com
Terrance Florence
Athletes Only Basketball Academy
P.O. Box 10012
Albany, NY 12201
Nextlevelpt@hotmail.com
(518) 378-9861
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Please support the Jimmy V Foundation
Date: 12/6/2011
ESPN & The Albany City Rocks support the
V Foundation for Cancer Research. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.jimmyv.org or call 1-800-4JIMMYV.
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Mark Cheeks Lyons @ SI.com
Date: 12/5/2011
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Lyons lifts Xavier
Date: 11/29/2011
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Great piece on Coach Joe Jones from Boston University
Date: 11/28/2011
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Coleman
Date: 11/21/2011
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City Rocks Nike Pre Draft Camp 2011 Photos
Date: 11/17/2011
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Another strong outing for Cheekz and #13 Xavier
Date: 11/16/2011
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Mark aka Cheekz Lyons
Date: 11/12/2011
With all the much deserved media attention that surrounds Talor Battle & Jimmer Fredette , another KEY piece of one of the best City Rocks in our 17 year history was none other than Mark " Cheekz " Lyons . Cheekz has had a nice carrer at Xavier but is primed & ready to breakout in '11 - '12 .
Enjoy this piece on Cheekz & we look forward to posting much more on him in the near future .
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Coach Carm
Date: 11/6/2011
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Nike Pre Draft Camp a HUGE Success
Date: 11/6/2011
The 518 & beyond came out in big time numbers ( 125 campers ) for the first Nike Pre Draft Camp in the Capital Region !
Future Stars at all levels , boys & girls , got a first hand experience of the workout regime that college / pro athletes go through on a daily basis to perform at the next level .
The City Rocks would also like to personally thank all the coaches who made the station work run smoothly .
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