Day: August 6, 2023
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Rumph Classic Semifinals
Sundays at the Danny Rumph Classic are highlighted by the tournament’s semifinals as the final four teams battle it out for spots in Monday’s championship game. This year, there was an added twist to the Sunday festivities. Before playoff action resumed, the Rumph debuted its first ever Women’s Prop Showcase, shining a spotlight on some…
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Jordan Walker erupts to 8EYE to Rumph final
When 8EYE walked into the gym on Sunday, there was something glaringly different about the squad: it didn’t have an NBA big man. All weekend, 8EYE has featured Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed, and Memphis Grizzlies forward Isaiah Todd. It didn’t matter, though, as one phone call led to a 40-point replacement for the two.…
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Danny Rumph Classic hosts first Women’s Pro Showcase
Women’s hoops in Philly has a storied history with names like South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper, and the Danny Rumph Classic is doing its job to celebrate the ladies by holding its first-ever Women’s Pro Showcase. Former Harlem Globetrotter Brittany Hrynko and USC product Aliyah Jeune led Primetime…
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“I have to fight tears back,” Why Calvin Lewis is proud of his boys at the Rumph
By Nick Gangewere Sitting courtside with his former players coming to show love was longtime Philly basketball coach Calvin Lewis. In many ways, the Rumph Classic doesn’t happen without the influence of the one known simply as “Coach Cal.” Once upon a time, Lewis coached Rumph and Foundation members Mike Morak, Justin Scott, Sharif Hanford…
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As the Rumph enters a new era, Tony Carr and Lamar Stevens want to honor its legacy
Years ago, Lamar Stevens and Tony Carr were like many other kids in Philadelphia at the Rumph Classic–they wanted to be like the Morris twins. Marcus and Markieff Morris have always represented Philadelphia on the basketball court, even more so when it comes to the Rumph Classic. Known to show up and put on dazzling…
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Rumph Classic interviews around the gym
Ghee Funny, Morgan Alston, Brooke Donabedian and Dom Vinson caught up with players, coaches, designers, politicians and activists from around Philly about the cultural imprint of the Rumph Classic. Check out the interviews below and be sure to follow us on social media @rumphclassic on Instagram and Twitter!