Dribble N’ Dimes

You might have seen our guest throwing down some ferocious dunks on TNT's "The Dunk King" or traveling all over as part of the Harlem Wizards.

This Marietta, GA native surprisingly didn't get any burn on his High School teams, although he was blessed with many of the gifts most hoopers dream of. He didn't stress and let God lead the way. Then a combination of luck and opportunity struck that propelled him into the professional Dunk circuit and into one of the world's premiere Dunkers. If you've spent any time caught in the gravitational pull of Youtube or Instagram dunk highlights, you've certainly stumbled upon his jaw dropping flushes.

Pump your Reebok Pumps and get ready to take FLIGHT as we learn the story of Jordan Southerland.

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Picture this... You're a teenager rocking with your friends. You get confused for someone else causing ruckus and you get popped in the head. You recover, hoop, do the most and go onto play D1 at the University of Pittsburgh. Through that you experience homelessness with your family and somehow down the line you make it to the bench alongside Hall of Fame coach John Calipari as an assistant and achieve NCAA supremacy.

He's had the pleasure of coaching and mentoring some of the most recognizable college players of the last decade. Players like Demarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, John Wall, Derrick Rose and more. Today he's an assistant to head coach Brad Underwood at the University of Illinois.

On this episode we welcome in Dominican born, Bronx, NY/St. Raymond H.S. bred Orlando Antigua.

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He left his native city in Panama after SWAT teams of military personnel invaded his neighborhood in search of military dictator Manuel Noriega. As a kid he spent a lot of time playing ball with his siblings on a home made hoop hand crafted by his father.

When it came time to move to the United States he joined his family in Brooklyn. Basketball stayed with him and in his new surroundings steel sharpened steel and his talent elevated. He starred at Benjamin Banneker where he earned Brooklyn player of the year. When it came time for College he caught a few offers, but chose UVA (then UMass).

He worked hard and through a ton of adversity (including being diagnosed with diabetes), but he fulfilled a life long dream and went pro. He played in the league with the Nuggets, Raptors and Rockets. He played all over the world and most recently for Vietnam's Saigon Heat until the coronavirus shut them now. 

On this episode we get to know BK's own Gary Forbes.

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It's all too familiar right now how significant an impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on our global community. A little over a month ago in the United States things were still relatively "normal." Then Rudy Gobert contracted the virus and shit got REAL in the world of sports! From there the NBA took action and postponed and ultimately cancelled their season. 

The NCAA was next, they were in the midst of NCAA tournament qualifications when many of the conferences decided it was best to cancel the remainder of their tournaments. However, the Big East did not. Creighton and St. Johns tipped off at the world's most famous arena and while the arena was nearly empty, the game went on. Finally at halftime it was called and the NCAA was done for the season.

On this episode Creighton assistant Terrence Rencher joins us to talk about the experience, what went down on the floor during this last game of the NCAA season and how he has been living his basketball life in our new reality. 

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Back in the 80's NYC was on fire! The basketball scene was intense. You had a wide ranging cast of characters who transcended the landscape and cemented their legacies both on and off the court. Out of the Highbridge section of the Bronx, our guest took his talents to the Concourse to All Hallows where he would take his team to the city and state championships. He graduated valedictorian and went on to star at the prestigious Columbia University.

He's spent over 2 decades coaching in the NCAA for a who's who of programs. He's recognized by many in the tri-state as one of the godfathers of our local coaching tree, helping to identify and develop several to fill important coaching positions in and around the NCAA.

On this episode we explore the basketball journey of the honorable Tony Chiles.

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This New Jersey product was constantly being discussed in all the major basketball outlets of the mid 90's. He attended Paterson Catholic H.S. where he dominated the hardwood and garnered national attention. He was selected as a McDonald's All-American and played alongside notables such as Stephen Jackson, Jermaine Oneal, Shaheen Holloway and a tri-lingual speaking kat by the name of Kobe Bryant.

Before "One & Done" was fly, he finished his single NCAA season at Villanova and made his way to the National Basketball Association. He played 15 seasons in the league with several clubs. He displayed freakish athleticism and toughness all throughout his pro days.

Late in 2019 we caught up with him at East Orange H.S. for his NJ High School Showcase. Now the director of basketball at Pioneer Academy, we kick it with the legendary Tim Thomas on this episode of Dribble N' Dimes.

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A BX native she starred at Manhattan Center and was named a McDonald's All American. With her late mother's support and sacrifice she was able to spend hours practicing her craft up and down the hill that was her block.

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From top to bottom this dude is BX. He helped the Rice H.S. Raiders grab 2 City & State chips. Played all 4 years at St. John's University helping them claim the Big East title one of those seasons. He's also a 2X graduate of St. John's (Bachelor's and Graduate degrees respectively). 

He's played professionally both domestically and overseas in places like Iceland, South Korea, France and Argentina. On the streetball circuit he was known as "The Correction's Officer" and on this episode of Dribble N' Dimes we explore the basketball journey of Anthony Glover.

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Unfortunately, basketball has come to a screeching halt. Our new normal consists of lock downs and social distancing. This week was supposed to be when NYC's premiere basketball league was deep into its playoffs and en route to crowning a new champion. 

While we don't have the CHSAA playoffs happening, you do have this dope conversation we had with the chairman of the CHSAA. Paul talks to us about... 

- the history of the league

- how things have evolved and 

- what he anticipates the future will hold. 

Enjoy (and stay safe out there)!

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Our guest was born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He graduated from Atlantic City High School then took his talents 6 hours north to the University of Massachusetts, where he'd cement his legacy as one of the most recognizable student athletes to ever play for the program. 

He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons which kicked off a 17 year professional playing career all over the globe. He's now the owner/operator of Hoop Nerds Basketball Life Skills Academy and a newly minted member of the Dribble N' Dimes alumni association 😝.

On this episode Lou Roe talks about... 

- His climb up the basketball ladder

- The beef that materialized between he and coach John Calipari

- The challenges of taking advantage of education when you're a scholarship athlete 

(best believe we had ourselves some post podcast Antonio's Pizza in Amherst... if you know, you know... FATCS)!

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