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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!
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Rumph Classic quarterfinals
As the weekend progresses, more teams are being sent home everyday. During Saturday’s quarterfinals matchups, two more teams reached the two-loss threshold that automatically eliminates squads from Rumph Classic contention. On Sunday, 8EYE will play Basketball Finders, and LOE will play CheckRock as the four teams compete for a spot in Monday’s championship game. Game…
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Blue Magic, CheckRock showcase what the Rumph is all about
The Danny Rumph Classic never lacks grit or star power. On Friday, the two combined to form an absolute spectacle. In the main event of the evening, LA Clippers guard Bones Hyland, former Maryland guard Eric Ayala and New Orleans Pelicans guard Izaiah Brockington represented CheckRock. On the other sideline, former Providence center Ed Croswell,…
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Wali’s world as Hepburn’s clutch play leads Rex6 over For The Culture
After trailing by nine points at the half, For The Culture stormed back against REX6 cutting their lead to one with under a minute left to play. Wali Hepburn came through with a clutch steal and the game-winning free throws to seal the game with one thought on his mind. “We had to win that…
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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…