New Zealand’s NBA pioneer
As the first Kiwi to make it to the NBA, Sean Marks has enjoyed a dream career. A former Rangitoto College student on Auckland’s North Shore, Marks became the first New Zealander in the NBA when he was selected 44th overall by the New York Knicks in the 1998 draft. He was then traded to the Toronto Raptors where he played out two seasons. ..read more..

Streetsmart with a ball
Streetball is about flair, winning at any cost and mind games. “I like getting inside people’s heads,” says Jahlal Ibrahim, one of New Zealand’s top players of the sport - a street version of basketball. Unlike traditional basketball, streetball is self-governed, meaning the players call the fouls. But, says Ibrahim, beware of calling a “soft” foul. ..read more..

Corey “Homicide” Williams Article & Interview
Coming out of one of the top High Schools in NYC (Rice) Corey Williams journey to D1 basketball wasn’t an easy one. Over shadowed by players like Gary Saunders, Chudney Grey and Bevon Robin, Corey’s only option was Penn Valley Community College in Kansas. Bitter at this Corey made a list of goals before his sophomore year, he accomplished all but one. He made first team All-American and averaged 20 plus points per game only to lose in the championship game by 2 points. ..read more..