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Sunday, January 1
We Are :-
N.I.K.E.-1 (Need 2 Increase Knowledge Everyday #1 Priority) Basketball Program's goal is to assist student-athletes, domestic or foreign, as they try to balance their needs to achieve educational excellence, with their desire to play and perfect their skills in the game of basketball. The organization seeks to prepare the student-athletes with the opportunities to flourish both in the classroom and on the basketball court.
Background By BP-Grafix.net
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It Happens To "The Best"
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Mission Impossible Theme
Monday, May 22
Administrators & Coaches for N.I.K.E.-1 Basketball Program Inc.
Bryan P. Griffith: Founder, CEO/President & Treasurer/Head Coach
Dean A. Murray: V/P Player Personnel/Head Coach(Pro-Level)
Harrington Williams: Head Coach
William Junie Sanders: V/P Marketing
Saturday, April 8
MOTTO:
"PRACTICE is the Price of Mastery. Whatever you practice, over and over again becomes a new habit of THOUGHT and PERFORMANCE." -- Coach B...
Friday, November 30
2007 Additions to The N.I.K.E.-1 Hall of Fame (New Inductees)
After a year of no new additions to the renowned N.I.K.E.-1 Hall of Fame, there are 3 new additions to the esteemed list they are Ronay Waterton, Andre "Show" Riviera and Lamar "Massive" Phillip...All three former players had a unique role in the development of Nike-1 and continue to do so by their performance in the secular and public life. Ronay has proven to be a solid coach in the summer league and Andre is presently an assistant coach at a local Community College. Lamar (m.a.s.s.i.v.e.) has always looked to provide any assistance especially in relation to the development of N.I.K.E.-1...Welcome...
Monday, March 10
N.I.K.E.-1 Player closes out JUCO Career, with All Conference recognition
Nigel Byum after 2 years at Carl Albert St. College has earned his recognition as a solid player. Nigel was honored as 2nd Team All Bi-State East Confrence Player...Nigel also caught the eye of a local Division I school. many local areas schools were very interested in this 6'8" growing talent, Nigel caught the eye of LIU, St. Francis, Marist, Stony Brook, St. Bonaventure, UNC-Charlotte, Montana State, but ultimately the decision was to return home and enroll at St. Francis College (NY). Coach Brian Nash seemed very pleased to have aquired this athletic forward and both player and coach expects great things in the future at the Brooklyn school...Good Luck Nigel...
Saturday, June 2
The New Order begins...be prepared for the resurgence of N.I.K.E.-1
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| Jacob waiting on the opportunity...
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Thursday, February 28
N.I.K.E.-1 branching out to the Regions of Africa
Le programme de basket-ball de N.I.K.E.-1 a activement travaillé pour ajouter l'Africain (travaillant durement) les joueurs à son programme.
{N.I.K.E.-1 Basketball Program Inc. has been actively working to add African (hard working) players to its Program}. One player of particular interest is an athletic 6'4" Shooting Guard / Small Forward (Yacouba Doumbia) known as "Jacob". Jacob is currently attending a sports institute in Mali. He is looking to arrive in the USA soon to further his academics at a Prep school or a top JUCO program with the assistance of NIKE-1 Basketball Program and look to reach his basketball potential.
Jacob's favorite player is Tony Parker (San Antonio Spurs).
Un joueur d'intérêt particulier est "la garde un 6'5 de tir/petit en
avant (Yacouba Doumbia) connu sous le nom de" Jacob ". Jacob sert
actuellement un institut de sports au Mali. Il regarde pour arriver
aux Etats-Unis à autre ses universitaires un programme du dessus JUCO
et pour regarder pour atteindre son potentiel de basket-ballavec l'assistance de Programme de Basket-Ball NIKE-1.
Le joueur préféré de Jacob est Tony Parker (les Éperons de San Antonio)
Wednesday, January 16
N.I.K.E.-1 has good young player from Ghana
Christopher Angsomwine came in from Ghana for the 2007 Christmas Holidays. During this visit he was observed by the NIKE-1 coaches and they were pleased with what they saw. Chris showed a great understanding of defense and playing the post position on defense. He must however learn to become more aggresive in learning to be an offensive threat, especially as a post player. Chris will develop his physique and when that occurs he will be a surprise to many who may have doubts about his potential. Chris is expected to return to Ghana and return when he receives his scholarship from a solid JUCO program. That is currently in the works.
Saturday, December 1
N.I.K.E.-1 Player in college in Oklahoma
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Nigel Byum (Above) current N.I.K.E-1 player that has moved up another level in his quest to reach "stardom"...Nigel is currently ranked 18th in rebounding nationally averaging over 10 rebounds per contest, while scoring 14.5 ppg on 63% FG for the "VIKINGS" of Carl Albert State College in his Soph year 2007-08...Click on headline for further stats...
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| CASC sophomore forward Nigel
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Tuesday, February 12
N.I.K.E.-1 PLAYER NIGEL, DOING HIS THING IN OKLAHOMA (CARL ALBERT ST. COLLEGE)
Nigel Byum 6'8" F from Brooklyn, NY and a Nike-1 player is a soph at Carl Albert St. College (JUCO) in Oklahoma...Nigel has been putting up a double-double most of the season and has a 15ppg and 9rpg average as he looks to carry Carl Albert to the post season regional tournament...Click on the headline for story on Nigel Byum...
Saturday, December 1
Nike 1 player upstate, at Genesee Community College for 2007-08 Season
Andrew Gould has received the opportunity he dreamt about for the past 3 years, the opportunity to attend college and play college basketball on a high level. Andrew is enrolled at Genesee CC as a freshman and is holding his own after 4 games Andrew is averaging 15ppg on 49% FG shooting, he also owns 92% from the charity stripe (team leader) and a team leading 2.75 assist a contest. Andrew is also having a solid season so far on the defensive end swiping a team leading 2.5 steals a game...Good Luck....
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| Carl showing his ups...
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Sunday, June 3
Guyana Under 19 Dunk Champion joins N.I.K.E-1 and is attending Jacksonville College, Tx...
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Carl Jackman, currently the Guyanese under 19 Dunk Champion and National Team Player arrived in the USA. This talented player has tremendous athleticism, with a smooth perimeter game. Carl is 6'6" and weighs 195lbs. Carl demonstrates a nice touch from the 3pt arc and can score in the paint due to his great jumping ability. Carl goes by the moniker "Mr. Dunk". Carl was extended a scholarship offer to attend and play basketball for Jacksonville College (Tx), for the 2007-08 season.
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Thursday, November 8
Nike-1 College players 2007-08
Angelo Whitehead and Prince Abidoye have ventured out west to Ventura College in California to play basketball for the Pirates, both players are expeceted to be impact players right from the start. Angelo, coming off a Nike Pro City Championship this past summer is expected to be a top level player as a freshman, while Prince also off an impressive summer resume will be expected to produce at both guard positions for Ventura College...So far both players are on schedule...Good Luck
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Angelo @ Ventura
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Friday, February 22
NIKE-1's Daily Quotes to live by:
"Fear is an obstacle for some people, but it is an illusion to me" - M.J. #23
"There is WINNING and there is MISERY." -- Bill Parcells
"There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability." Robert Half
"It doesn't matter who scores the points, it's who can get the ball to the scorer." -- Larry Bird
"Excellence is not an Act, but a Habit." -- Aristotle
"Our Attitude is the primary force that will determine whether we Succeed or Fail." -- John C. Maxwell
"Courage is Resistance to Fear, Mastery of Fear, not Absence of Fear."-- Mark Twain
"Some people dream of SUCCESS while others stay up and work hard at it." - Unknown
"The failure to prepare is preparing to fail..."
READ - RECOGNIZE - REACT - THE THREE "Rs"
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden
Thursday, July 12
....THE CHAMPS ARE HERE...."
Tuesday July 10th 2007 6:30pm
Hunter College
68th Street & Lexington Avenue
In a game where the true test of a champion was observed NIKE-1 was challenged for Nike Pro City supremacy, actually the sole possession of first place and the opportunity to distant themselves from the rest of the pack. NIKE-1 trailed for most of the game, this could be attributed to many things eg: Charles Jones, Chudney Gray, Zach Williams, John Thomas, Jerel Blassingame, Marvin Gay, Karl Sanders
That can translate into at least 60 points lost due to these players having prior commitments & could not participate. Combine this with the opponent Primetime playing on their highest level early on, NIKE-1 still had Junie (13 pts 7 assists), Garnett Thompson (29pts, 13 rebs), Ty Grant (16 points 8 rebs), D.P. (13 points 6 rebs), Lloyd Clinton (14 points), Rob Lewin (6 points 10 rebs), and Angelo Gordon connecting on his only shot attempt but supplying much needed play early on, to hang around long enough to gut this game out with a 100-96 win. According to coach Dean Murray, this was a true test of a champion
the players that missed the game could constitute a powerful starting unit in Nike Pro City League
That said NIKE-1 has served notice once again that it will not be easy to prevent them from securing a third consecutive championship
Friday, August 10
"Walking the Walk...and Still Champions..."
N.I.K.E.-1 demonstrated their resilience and toughness by dominating a team (united brooklyn) that professed to be of championship caliber. That thought was quickly put to rest as this new "Dynasty" displayed skill, chemistry and mental and physical superiority over every team for the 3rd consecutive year. The team consisting of Junie, Tyrone, DP (MVP), Garnett, Charlie, Mookie, Chudney, Marvin, Alex, Nigel, Rob, Zach all contributed toward this dominant performance resulting in a 103-83 classic of historic proportion. Defense has always been the staple of the N.I.K.E.-1 dynasty, that has resulted in many championships throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. Coach Dean Murray has positioned himself amongst the top coaches in the game by leading Nike-1 to a historic "three-peat". Congratulations to all players and a special thanks to all our faithful fans and supporters...
Coach Bryan
Sunday, October 28
1st Qtr (completed), 2nd Qtr (completed) now it is the 3rd Qtr (the game is definitely yours)...
Click on headline to see video of Karim playing in Europe (Romania) for his team C.S. Otopeni. After a stellar career at Augusta State the time had come to move to the next available level...Europe...Romania...Karim is the starting PG for C.S. Otopeni and is currently averaging 15 ppg and 5 apg. Good Luck son...
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Tuesday, May 29
N.I.K.E.-1 PG having a super soph season in Europe
Jerel Blassingame is having a Super -Soph Season in Europe having been crowned the "Guard of the Year" in Sweden. Jerel had similar accolades in his "rookie" year in 2005-06 in Cyprus...additionally you can read more on Jerel as he put up big numbers playing in Israel at the latter part of the 06-07 season...
Paste the following link to your browser or click to view box scorehttp://www.safsal.co.il/eboxscore.aspx?id=7718
Monday, July 30
SMUSH MOVES FROM THE WEST COAST TO THE EAST COAST SEEKING THAT RING
A SMUSH HIT ...Click on Headline to read story...
As an update ...
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| Ramon, All-American
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Saturday, April 28
Ramon makes it with hard work, skill and determination. He is an All-American.
Please click on headline for information on Ramon Clemente
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Monday, January 15
Ramon...@ # 9 in the nation...pulling in those D-1 coaches
Ramon Clemente, all region, all conference as a Freshman now rated @ #9 nationally (JUCO) looks to wrap up his recruiting by making choices amongst the top levels of
D-1s....keep an eye on Ramon here or click on headline for a place to check him out...
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Sunday, February 11
Keeping an eye on that NIKE-1 Talent
Coach Bryan has been coaching for over 2 decades now and still enjoys to see his players perform. An example is Tyrone Grant who continues to display that talent that caught the eye of coach Bryan some 16 years ago. Tyrone, Junie, Garnett, Charles and the rest of the team along with head coach Dean Murray plan to defend that consecutive championship streak @ Nike Pro City Classic in 2007...Stay tuned...
Friday, August 11
NIKE-1 repeats as Nike Pro City Champions...
The encore was another stellar defensive effort fueled by John "Mookie" Thomas...after shutting down the Ron Artest PDG team on August 8th. Nike-1 held Gold's Gym to a "stingy" 18 points in the 4th quarter of the championship game on august 10th...MVP Garnett Thompson led Nike-1 players with a double double putting in a super performance 30pts and 11 rebs. and many highlight dunks and a crowd pleasing rejection of a Joe Forte dunk attempt. Tyrone Grant, Charles Jones, Chudney Gray, Junie Sanders and Zach Williams all delivered helping the champs to repeat. As coach Dean Murray stated that the result was never in doubt as "the outcome was already written" and so as it is written so let it be done.
I wish to thank all of our season long supporters as well as lifelong fans for your unconditional support over the years...Coach B
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Saturday, January 6
Nigel Byam helps out in upset overtime win...
Click on link for story...
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| Zach @ Ohio St.
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Wednesday, August 30
Zach Williams - A Great Addition to the defending NIKE PRO CITY CHAMPS - N.I.K.E.-1
Zach Williams was more than just a new addition to the team. Zach proved to be more than a "replacement" for the players that did not return from the previous championship team...To read more about Zach click on the headlines....
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Tuesday, August 15
The Summer Hoops line reads: 2 for One as in 2nd Championship for Nike-One (Nike-1)
Please click on headline for story...
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| Junie's game winner
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Tuesday, March 7
NIKE-1 Legend's game still strong
Junie Sanders continues to show that he is a superstar player. While leading a team of young and inexperienced players Junie continues to demonstrate skill and leadership qualities. Junie is scoring 17ppg in 32 minutes per contest (53% FG Pct.) and 74% from the charity stripe and dishing out 4 assists per game. These quality numbers prove that the Legend lives...
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| Bunja's star is on the rise
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Wednesday, March 22
Latest NIKE-1 Additions with Star Potential
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| Bunja showing his "ups"
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NIKE-1 new discoveries in the African nation of Gambia. Introducing Bunja Yaboe AKA "Air-Bun" is a 19 year old 6'8" Foward/Center and Alasana Ceesay AKA "MOLIFA" who is 18 years old 6'7" and plays the Foward position from The Gambia...These two solid young players have great upsides, having trained under the guidance of former NBA and NY KNICKS Player Jerrod Mustaf...Currently playing on the Gambian Jr. National Team. Bunja and Alasana are both looking to display their skills at a top JUCO in the USA very soon...
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Alasana Dunking
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Nike-1 member and former St John's Redmen still going strong
Tyrone Grant, 6'7 has adjusted to life after college,after being signed by the Charlotte Hornets. Ty has previously played for The Trenton Stars of the IBL. In 1999 Tyrone was the #1 selection of the Brooklyn Kings of the USBL.After a successful 1st year in Italy and return from a hand injury Ty again continues to display his skills in Italy playing for the club Olimpia Milano "The legend continues"....
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Ty owns this real estate...
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Monday, May 22
N.I.K.E.-1 reaches out to the Mother-Land...giving others an opportunity...
In keeping with the "Need 2 Increase Knowledge Everyday"...N.I.K.E.-1 has in place an individual who keeps the focus of looking to educate and develop student athletes the world over. NIKE-1 has extensive knowledge of the basketball situation in Africa regarding the athletic development of "Talented" Basketball Players from Nigeria to Senegal,Gambia,Ghana and Mali...It is a pleasure to have a player like Seun Akinwale on board as our liason in Africa and he will be responsible for making positive moves to assist NIKE-1 in placing student athletes in High Schools, Universities and Colleges in the US.
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Tuesday, June 6
Another solid addition to the NIKE-1 African connection
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Salif Kante is a 6'6" wing player from Mali, West Africa. He is highly recommended and is currently on the Malien Junior National Team. Salif is capable of scoring form all areas on the court. He is also a solid defender and rebounder. Salif has arrived and has been very impressive. Salif has caught the eye of Coach Mike Beckles of South Shore HS while playing in the Dunkers' Delight Summer League in Brooklyn. He has impressed with his basketball IQ and skill.
Yet another player in Africa is Sunday Mahaja who is looking for the opportunity to do great things in a college here in the USA, 6'8" SG who is currently playing in Ghana, but originates from Nigeria...
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Sunday - laying it up
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Thursday, March 9
New Addition from the Region of Africa
Keeping in tune with N.I.K.E-1 attempts to have a wider global base. A new addition to the NIKE-1 family is Seun Akinwale from Nigeria 6'4" Shooting Guard with very good offensive ability but a super defensive player that is looking to further his development in a College/University in the USA. NIKE-1 Basketball Program continues in its effort to assist all players with the desire and will to work hard to reach their goals in life. Click on headline to view Seun's page for further information.
Wednesday, April 5
ALL - CYPRUS LEAGUE 2005-06 Season Awards
Player of the Year: Jerel Blassingame
Guard of the Year: Jerel Blassingame
Newcomer of the Year: Jerel Blassingame
Import Player of the Year: Jerel Blassingame
1st Team
Frankie King
Jerel Blassingame(All Import Team, All Newcomers Team)
Wykeen Kelly
Milutin Aleksic
George Banks
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Friday, November 18
ONE-TIME N.I.K.E.-1 PLAYER DOING HIS THING FOR THE LAKERS
"Smush" Parker is the starting point guard for the LA Lakers, Smush formerly of Newtown HS, Southern Idaho, and Fordham University has found his place in the professional scene. Having stops at Cleveland, Phoenix and Detroit Smush seems to have found the team he feels comfortable with. Smush previously played for N.I.K.E.-1 in the Nike Pro-City Classic. http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/parker_signs_050802.html
Monday, August 4
"NIKE-1 LEGEND FINALLY GET HIS DUE"
"Junie" Sanders is The King Of NYC Basketball...finally recognized officially by the sports world..Junie ...
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