Wednesday, April 30, 2014


IMAGE PROFILE: MARY WALSH (NORTH STARS)

Name: Mary Walsh

Team: North Stars

Class: 2018

State: NJ

Position: Guard

Profile: A true point guard who likes to pass first before she shoots, but don't let her fool you because Mary can actually shoot. Walsh is a smart guard who likes to get everyone involved in the flow of the offense, Mary has the ability to get open and create her own shot, she moves very well without the ball and she can shoot the 3 ball if left wide open. 









Monday, April 28, 2014

 
 
DIARY OF A BALLER: AMAYLA SHARIF (WILMINGTON,DE) PART #7
 
MAY "MONEY" SHARIF
 
 
 
Monday - Today was fun. I woke up at 12pm . Then I ate some pancakes for breakfast. After that went outside and dribbled the ball for a little while. Later on around 4:00 went to go ride my bike with my sister, brothers and friend. It was fun we went through a lot of trails and we raced with each other on our bikes. Around 7:00 I just chilled with my little cousin Zane and watched Ti and tiny family hustle. Afterwards I watched the NBA playoff game Okc against Grizzlies. It was a good game even though I fell asleep during the 4th quarter.

Tuesday - This evening I had practice for the Belles. First we stretch, then we did full court layups and we had to make 40 on both ends of the court in 5 minutes. Later on we work on our 2-3 zone, 3 man weave and also we worked on our foul shots.

Wednesday - Today wasn't a busy day. I woke up ate breakfast, then played 2k14 for a little while. Later on went to a basketball workout. I worked on a lot of things that would help my game.

Thursday - Today I had practice for the Belles. We did a lot of running, worked on plays, defense, and our fouls shots.

Friday - This afternoon I went to Jumah. Later on my mom and I went to Rita's. I got one of my favorites Cotton Candy. It was so good. After that went home and played 2k14 and madden 25. Later on I had to finish my Social Studies project. After that I had to pack for a basketball tournament in Washington, D.C. We left around 11pm and arrived around 1:30 in the morning. I was so tired after that long ride.

Saturday - This afternoon i had a game for the belles around 12:15pm. My team and I did okay. We lost by 18 points. After that game went back to the hotel and took a nap before our second game around 4pm. Our second game we played the New York belles. We did great and we won by 25points. I had some points, steals, rebounds and also made some very nice passes. After that game I went to the hotel got in the pool with my sisters and brother. It was fun. Later on had some salad, chicken and some fruit for dinner. Afterwards watched I am legend until i fell I asleep.

Sunday - This morning I had a game against the lady clippers. They were a good team. But we lost by 15 points. I thought my team and I could of did better to win this game. Our next game was at 11:30 we lost again against the matrix. This was another good and big team.

SIGNING OFF: MAY "MONEY" SHARIF


Sunday, April 27, 2014

IMAGE PROFILE: MOLLY COLLINS (LADYHEAT)


Name: Molly Collins

Team: Lady Heat

Class: 2018

State: NJ

Position: Combo Guard

Profile: This is someone who can play the one or the two position, with that being said Molly looks very comfortable at playing both. She can handle the ball pretty well, Molly can shoot lights out, this past weekend in Toms River, NJ at the Nepa Flames Tournament Collins had 18 Pt's in one game and all 18 was from 3 point land. Gthing first seen her play two years in a Mid Jersey Lady Tournament, put than she left and now she is back home with the Heat where it looks like she never missed a beat.   



Monday, April 21, 2014

 
DIARY OF A BALLER: AMAYLA SHARIF (WILMINGTON,DE) PART #6
 
 

MAY "MONEY" SHARIF
 
Monday - This morning I got up prayed and got ready for school. After that I ate breakfast then got ready to get on the bus for school. Today I didn't have no basketball practice pr anything so I workout by self. I stretch, did some ball handling and worked on my jump shot. Later on ate dinner and did my chores.

Tuesday - School was okay today. I got a 82% on my math quiz. I was happy. After school I did my homework and then went outside with my brother until it was time to go to basketball practice for the Belles. We didn't do much. We work on boxing out and worked on our plays. After that went to Wawa and got me a hoagie and some chips . It was good. Later on went home prayed my salats that I missed.

Wednesday - Today I had school and didn't feel like getting up but I had to. School was fun today. I played basketball with some friends in the gym. It was fun. Afterwards I had to get ready to go to a basketball workout. We did ball handling, defense, footwork, passing, rebounding and shooting. It was fun.

Thursday - Today was our last day of school for spring break . We didn't do much in all of our classes. After school rode my bike. Then went in the house and chilled on this hot day. Later on I just read this book called Search for Safety until it was time for dinner.

Friday - Today I didn't have school because we are on spring break. So today I went to
Jumah. After that I went to the store and got me some water ice. Then I went to my cousins house, stayed over there for a little while. Later on i went to my Aunts new house. It was nice and big. After that went home and watched a movie till I fell asleep.

Saturday - This morning I woke up around 10am ate breakfast. After that cleaned up my room and got ready to go to my Aunts cookout. It was fun. I saw a lot of my cousins, uncles and aunts that I haven't seen in a long time.

Sunday - Today wasn't that busy. I got up around 12pm, ate then got dress. Later on I went to the store with my mom after that I just watched tv and chilled for the rest of the day.
 
SIGNING OFF: MAY SHARIF

Friday, April 18, 2014

6'0 7TH GRADER SARA PERETTI


Explosion Basketball 6th Grade Girls won the Mid-Atlantic Elite Classic (MAEC)
 
TEAM EXPLOSION (2014 )
 
Team Explosion Win's there second straight tournament this past weekend, mind you this is a new team out of Pennsylvania. This is a very talented Team from what I been told, they are coached by Bernard Blunt who has been doing a fine job thus far.
 
 


Tuesday, April 15, 2014


DIARY OF A BALLER: AMAYLA SHARIF (WILMINGTON,DE) PART #5

MAY "MONEY" SHARIF

Monday - This morning woke up a 5 am to pray fajr and get ready for school. School was fun. I got my math quiz back and got 23/28 I thought it was a good grade. After school I did my homework and prayed my Salats. Later on I went to my brother basketball until it was time to go to practice for Premier Elite.Practice was fun, We did a lot of fun drills and we didn't really run much.

Tuesday - Today after school did some of my math homework. Then I had to get ready for basketball practice for the Belles. We worked on our defense, offense , our motion plays and practice out foul shots. After practice had pizza for dinner I was mad because I hate keep getting Little Caesars all the time. After that I prayed my Salats then read a book called Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, & Stuff. It is an interesting book.

Wednesday - Today at school played Knock-Out in the gym with my friends. It was fun. After school I did my math homework and prayed my Salats. Later on went outside and dribble the ball. Then after that I just ride my bike until it was time to go to a basketball workout for Next-up Academy.

Thursday - This evening I had practice for the Belles.We work on playing against 2-3 zone, out of bound plays and we scrimmage for a little while at the end.

Friday - Today in gym class I played 5 on 5 and played Knockout with some of my friends. After school my brother and I went to the store. Later on I went to the mall with my dad , sisters and brothers. We went in to Footlocker & Champs and looked at some nice basketball sneakers. After that I went in to Hollister. Then on got some pizza for Sabarro's . That pizza was so good. Later on went to Models and my dad got me so new Under Armour shirts, basketball socks, and tights for my basketball game tomorrow.

Saturday - Today I had a game for the Philadelphia Belles. The 1st game my team and I did great. We won by 2 points. Our second game we won by 3 points. I was really aggressive on defense and had a lot of steals. I thought I did good. 

Sunday -This morning I had a game for the Belles. We lost but we did good. After our game I went to the mall with my team. We went in to forever 21 and tried on some dresses it was so funny. Then after that we went Champs and looked at some basketball sneakers. Later, We went to food court and got me a hoagie from Subway and a cinnamon sugar pretzel for Auntie Anne's . It was so good. After that we played a Scavenger hunt in the mall . We had to take a picture with high heels on , picture with a family, picture with a dress and a lot more. It was so fun thought. After that we all went back to the gym and watch some other games until it was time for our game. Later on it was time for our game. It was a tough game but we lost by 9 points I thought we could of came back. I had 8 points , 3 seals , 4 rebounds , and 6 assist. But I thought I could of did better to help my team win that game.

Signing Off: May Sharif

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

 
 
GTHING'S RECAP ON 6'0 7TH GRADER SARA PERETTI. FROM HAMMONTON,NJ
 
SARA PERETTI (CLASS OF 2019)
 
Sara is a true baller who will eventually be able to play above the rim, she has showed signs of being a great low post player. She had a awesome weekend in the DM Panthers Tournament which was held in Linwood,NJ. In one game Sara had a Double-Double, 20 Points 15 Rebounds to go along with a few block shots. Look for her in a few major tournaments that the Atlantic City Starz will be entering in.

Monday, April 7, 2014

 
 
DAIRY OF A BALLER: AMAYLA SHARIF (WILMINTON,DE) PART #5
 
MAY "MONEY" SHARIF
 
Monday - Today got up and got ready for school then ate breakfast and cleaned my room. After that I study for my math test until it was time to catch the bus. After school I went to this after school program and did all my homework and worked on my Social Studies project. Later on went home and went outside and rode my bike for a little bit.
 
 
Tuesday - Today I had practice for the Belles. First we stretch , then did full court lay ups . Later on we did box out drills , practice foul shots and practice our plays. After practice went home and finish my homework , then helped my sister with dinner. We had some fried fish , rice , and some sweet potatoes . It was so good.
 
 
Wednesday - This morning I prayed , ate breakfast then went to school. School was okay . After school did homework . Later on went outside and played on my court. After that went to basketball workouts for Next up Academy. That workout was fun . After that I had another practice for Premier Elite . We did a lot of running , did some dribbling and shooting drills. After practice went to the Wawa and got me a hoagie and some chips. It was good. After that prayed and fell asleep.
 
 
Thursday - This morning got up and got ready for school. School was fun I got a B on my math test . I was happy but I thought I could of did better. Later on after school did homework then went outside until it it was time to got it practice for the Belles. We worked on a lot of things that would help our game.
 
 
Friday - Today school was fun. I played basketball in the gym , worked on my jump shots and did some dribbling. After that just played a game of 5 on 5 with a couple of my friends and my brother. Later on when I got home , I prayed my salats and after that did my math homework so I don't wait until Sunday to do it. Later on I watched tv and ate some pizza.
 
 
Saturday - This morning I had practice for Premier Elite. We worked on some of our plays , did some dribbling drills and also some passing drills. At the end we just scrimmage for a little bit . I thought it was a fun practice.
 
 
Sunday - Today I got to sleep in finally . I went to my brothers basketball game . He did good. After that it was time to got to my practice for the Belles. We did the same things we did last practice , boxing out , pick & rolls , and worked on out played. After practice went to the Wawa got me chips and some candy. Later on today I just watched tv and prayed before I went to sleep.
 
Signing Off: May "Money" Sharif

Thursday, April 3, 2014


GTHING'S ONE ON ONE WITH
LIFE CENTER'S ACADEMY 8TH
GRADE PHENOM HONESTY GRAYSON.

HONESTY GRAYSON (CLASS OF 2018)
 
Gthing: So Honesty how has your transition been for you since coming to the Life Center, to play basketball ?
 
Honesty: The Transition has been great, I'm enjoying the entire experience.
 
Gthing: Was you nervous at all to play with the Varsity team since you are only in the 8th grade ?
 
Honesty: I was a little nervous at first, just thought of playing Varsity but when game time came I had to play, I didn't have time to be nervous.
 
Gthing: How does it feel to be playing with a group of All-Stars like Isis Young, Aja Ellison ?
 
Honesty: It felt great, they are my big sisters, I've learned a lot from them.
 
Gthing: So now that some of the Upper Classmate are leaving, do you think that you Aliyah Jeune and Theresa will be able to carry the load next year ?
 
Honesty: Yes, with a lot of hard work, we'll be fine. We've already had to fill big shoes early this year due to injuries. So it's kind of already prepared us mentally for next year.
 
Gthing: What will be some of your goal's next year as a Freshman ?
 
Honesty: Some of my goal's next year as a Freshman is to just be a stronger me. Stronger mentally and physically. It's about getting better and better every year. And of course get that Championships.
 


Tuesday, April 1, 2014

 
 
CONGRATULATION TO TEAM EXPLOSION FOR
 WINNING THE VALLEY FORGE HARDWOOD
BATTLE 6TH GRADE AAU TOURNAMENT 3/30/14.
 
TEAM EXPLOSION