Author: Ryan Mack
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Day Three at the Rumph: Women’s Semi-Final Action
By Jacob Moreno The first two days of the 20th annual Danny Rumph Classic was exclusively men’s action, but day three got started with the second annual women’s showcase. Four women’s teams duked it out to start day three for the right to play in the women’s showcase championship Sunday afternoon. Game One It took…
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Day Two of the Rumph: Rumph Center Staves Off Elimination
Day one of the Danny Rumph Classic featured jaw-dropping action from start to finish. Between TBB’s perimeter avalanche against Rumph Center and Jordan Hall’s 50-piece, the Daskalakis Athletic Center was buzzing. Heading into night two, every team aimed to keep the momentum as the chance of elimination upped the stakes. Game One From the opening…
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Jordan Hall shows there’s ‘levels’ in 50-point outburst
In the Rumph’s Day 1 night cap, Blue Magic went into halftime with a chance to seal the deal against Develop now. Despite a nearly cleared out gym as the clock struck closer to midnight, both teams were neck and neck. Blue Magic went into the intermission up by 11 points and a chance at…
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Rumph Classic Day One: TBB, L.O.E. start off hot
By Colin Schofield and Jacob Moreno The month of August usually means basketball is in hibernation as the fireworks of the NBA offseason have died down. In Philadelphia, it marks the beginning of a special weekend: The return of the Danny Rumph Classic. This year is the 20th rendition of the tournament in honor of…
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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…