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By: Ryan Mack Tyrese Martin made his Rumph Classic debut last year. It was one game, but it left an impression. The Allentown native dropped 29 points in TBB’s 34 point thumping against Rumph Center in the 2025 tournament opener. But he never played again after that, as TBB made their way to the championship,…

By: Jacob Moreno Sacramento Kings forward De’Andre Hunter had not played competitive basketball since Feb. 6, but you wouldn’t have figured that at Daskalakis Athletic Center on Thursday night. The Philadelphia native played in the Danny Rumph Classic for the first time, suiting up for Rumph Center in the second game of Thursday’s slate. But…

Here are a few of our favorite pictures from night one of the 21st annual Danny Rumph Classic. You can check out the entire photo library through our Media Hub. Click on your favorite team, navigate to the DropBox and check back throughout the weekend as more photos are uploaded. If you see one you…

It’s the first weekend of August, which only means one thing: It’s time for the Danny Rumph Classic. The 21st edition of the tournament tipped off Thursday night showcasing the best of Philly hoops. There’s no elimination at stake on the first night with all eight teams hoping to be the last one standing after…

Mia Messina, for The Philadelphia Inquirer “After an undiagnosed heart condition led to a sudden cardiac arrest and the death of Danny Rumph at the former Mallery Recreation Center in August 2005, his friends and family turned grief into action, creating the Rumph Classic a year later. While honoring Rumph’s legacy and raising awareness for…

By: Colin Schofield Day one of the 20th Danny Rumph Classic began with a blowout, 92-58 victory by TBB against Rumph Center, where seemingly every shot went in for TBB. Three of their players scored in double figures, led by Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin.  The 6-foot-6 guard guided TBB to an easy opening win…

Photo courtesy: Allie Ippolito / For The Inquirer Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Isabella DiAmore spent time with Danny’s mom, Ms. Candy, for an inside look at the Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation and all she gives back to her community. We encourage you to check out DiAmore’s story here, as well as all the other Inquirer…

Photo courtesy: Philadelphia Inquirer; “Anton Klusener/ Staff Illustration. Photos: AP Images; Yong Kim/ Staff” Earlier this week, Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Gina Mizell recounted what has been an incredible journey the past two decades of the Rumph Classic. Danny’s Uncle, Marcus Owens, told her that the Sharif Bray’s 2011 game winner “was the seed that was…

The 19th annual Rumph Classic ended with a dominant performance by Team F.O.E. as they mercy-ruled Rumph Center 110-87, becoming five-time Rumph Classic Champions. Leading the charge for the new champions was former Miami Hurricane, Isaiah Wong. The Pacers guard poured in many effortless buckets finishing the night with 31 points.   Rumph legend Marcus Morris…