Author: Ryan Mack
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Cuttino Mobley shows out in the Rumph Classic alumni game
Philly basketball legend Cuttino Mobley strolled into the Community College of Philadelphia gym for the Danny Rumph Classic, just hoping to watch some good hoops. That quickly changed on Sunday morning. Day four of the Rumph featured an alumni game but the former NBA player chose to watch from the sidelines rather than lace his…
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Jameer Nelson Jr. leaves father’s shadow in first Rumph appearance
If someone were to see the name “Nelson” on the back of a basketball jersey in Philadelphia, they generally would assume it meant St. Joe’s great Jameer Nelson. Jameer Nelson Jr. knows that a little too well. The former NBA All-Star’s son bears his name and the expectations to follow his footsteps on the hardwood. …
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“Good to see the people,”: Reggie Jackson gets a taste of Philly basketball
By: Ryan Mack While the Danny Rumph Classic game between LOE and 8Eye took place, the star power was in full affect. So much so that emcee Ghee Funny had to put his shades on to protect his eyes when the Morris Twins, Collin Gillespie and Ricky Council took the floor. However while the pros…
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Rumph Classic Day One: Blue Magic, Develop Now Start Off Hot
Usually, the first week of August means the long weeks of summer ramping down as kids from across the country get ready for school. However, the first week of summer’s final month means something different in Philadelphia; the beginning of the Danny Rumph Classic. The 19th year of the tournament kicked off Thursday night and…
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L.O.E. crowned 18th Rumph Classic champions
Four days of action-packed basketball all led to Monday night’s championship game at the 18th annual Danny Rumph Classic. From Bones Hyland and Jelly Walker putting on electric scoring performances, to Allen Iverson and P.J. Tucker taking in the sights, the weekend was one to remember. Monday night’s normal Boys Showcase and championship festivities were…
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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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Day two at the Rumph
Day One of the 18th Danny Rumph Classic was star-studded and action-packed as the best and brightest from the Philly hoops community showed out. At the Rumph, Day Two has more was at stake as two teams were eliminated from contention. With the stakes being so high, Basketball Hall of Fame and Philadelphia 76ers legend…
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Day one at the Rumph
The 18th annual Danny Rumph Classic is underway, and it’s only right that Team Rumph Center got things started. Game One Rumph Center, led by Sammie and Shannon Givens, opened up the festivities against Tyrese Martin and Basketball Finders, ultimately failing to complete a near 20-point comeback in a 72-70 loss. Martin led Basketball Finders…