Since the beginning of the site, Dime's status has risen to a point never thought possible by a small organization looking for a name. The Dime Crew was the first to hit the streets with amazing originality. This caught on, and soon came thousands of Dime fans eager to visit the site every week. After long hard work, the release of Dime's first mixtape came, entitled Dime Mixtape: The Movement. It's been years since the release and it still remains to be one of streetball's top DVDs. If you haven't seen the first mixtape, you won't understand the culture and originality behind Dime.
With the upcoming publication Dime Mixtape 2: The Election, Dime fans across the globe are eager to get as much information as possible. Dime's manager, T-Mill, was kind enough to sit down with us and briefly answer a few questions to keep the anticipation rising, but under control.
The PGZ: First off, why did the name change from Dime55.com to Dime55.ca? T-Mill: September 2005 DIME switched servers from www.dime55.com to www.dime55.ca. Our site popularity had grown past a limit that our server could not hold. Dime55.com tripled its allowance two months in a row. Thus we were forced to switch things up to a Canadian feel...
Kevin Simmons is inviting 16 of the top streetball teams on the east coast to a streetball tournament to be held in Union County, Florida. This tournament is no joke. If you think you have an organization that deserves a top spot, enter ASAP. To enter, you must cough up $2,000 and only one team can walk away as champions. Format is as follows: pool play into single-elimination tournament. Each team is guaranteed 3 games. The winning team will take home team and individual trophies, along with the $20K and an automatic entry into next year's event. Second place will get team and individual trophies, third and fourth place teams will get team trophies. The other 12 teams will take home a participation plaque.
To jumpstart the environment, there will be a 500 dollar slam-dunk contest. Other awards include MVP and All-Tournament Team. Live music and step and dance teams will also hype up the tournament. To ensure safety, there will be hospital rooms nearby. If you're serious about entering or sponsoring a team, make sure you do it before the deadline on April 15th. Only 16 teams will be accepted. For more information, call Kevin Simmons at (904) 769-1004.
ESPN is coming back strong with a second series of its nationally televised dunking contest known as ESPN City Slam 2. Dunkers will compete in a series of jumping contests in 12 different cities. The final 4 dunkers from each city will be flown to the finals, held in the Windy City - Chicago, Illinois. Can you say $50,000 bucks? Aside from national exposure, that's what the winner will take home this year.
If anyone remembers the show last year, Skywalker won it when he jumped OVER a Honda Civic and threw it down without even touching the hood! After that, he returned to the EBC to play alongside Bone Collector and Homicide on Don Diva's 2005 squad. Can anyone top his performace this year? We're bound to find out. Here are the 12 cities that ESPN will visit this year:
Oakland | L.A | Houston | St. Louis | Detroit | Chicago | Atlanta | Miami | Philly | D.C | NYC | Boston
MSK Films is on the verge of releasing the first movie ever made to focus entirely on the street game. Matthew Krentz and MSK Films have put together this new story tackling subjects such as division, hardship, racism, and the beautiful ways we strive to make sense of this world around us. A story about relationships and achieving goals. The story seems to resonate with everyone in the independent world, and most definitly makes sense to the athletes and ballers in the world who understand the struggle, the hardship, and the glory of the game. It's the studios that want more gang violence in the film, or want the film to be more poppy or showboaty. It's important to know that the story is not only authentic, but untainted by shit that's not real.
Matthew has put all of his time and money into this project. If all goes well, the movie will be financed and ready to shoot by this summer. I have had the opportunity to read part of the script and watch video snippets to see what this it all about, and I can tell you first hand, the movie is going to be a moving production.
MSK Films has given us their official synopsis of their upcoming movie, Streetballers. Click "read more" to see what this new film is all about. As usual, The Playroundz will be the source for any new information regarding the movie, and members may have special grants to more information. Stay tuned and don't miss out...
Salem’s own Grayson “The Professor†Boucher has signed with the Salem Stampede of the International Basketball League (IBL) for the upcoming season, reports InsideHoops.com. Boucher, 21, recently returned from a gig with the And 1 tour in Brazil and will make his professional debut with the Stampede when the team opens their season with an exhibition game on March 18th in Woodburn. InsideHoops.com rates him as one of the more fun streetballers. But his "regular game" basketball ability has not yet been proven.
"Grayson brings speed, ball handling and scoring to the roster,†said Director of Basketball Operations Joe Becerra of Boucher. “He is an excellent passer and knows how to break down a defense.â€
Boucher, 5’10†150 lbs, has achieved a worldwide recognition during his time on the And 1 tour and got his nickname from New York City playground legend Duke Tango who said Boucher “was schooling people.â€
No matter what plans you may have for this weekend, at least a few hours will be terrific -- provided you go catch a fantastic, must-see basketball documentary that hits select cities tonight.
Through The Fire tells the tale of basketball star Sebastian Telfair as he spends his high school year playing basketball and deciding whether to jump straight to the NBA or attend the University of Louisville, where he'd be coached by the legendary Rick Pitino.
Telfair, the cousin of NBA star Stephon Marbury and brother of overseas professional player Jamel Thomas, grew up in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn and like his relatives, went to Lincoln High School. Because of his talent and family, the media spotlight was on Telfair ever since he was a little kid, so it was no surprise that his star shined bright...
Here is an exclusive release direct from Hot Sauce's management team. HoopsVibe.com was there to catch it all:
"Legendary streetballer "Hot Sauce" will be returning as an AND 1 endorser. Both parties are excited to be working together again to help build the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour property as the world’s premiere streetball event.
Sauce’s return to AND 1 comes after he spent about a year away from the brand, independently pursuing both basketball and entertainment opportunities. The past year has helped Sauce develop his skills on and off the court and become an even bigger asset to AND 1. Hot Sauce is an important member of the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour roster of players, and his arsenal of jaw-dropping ball-handling moves and crossover skills are something fans of AND 1 are eager to see again.
Management for AND 1 and Hot Sauce have come to terms that are beneficial for both, and are looking ahead to make plans for Hot Sauce’s involvement with AND 1 for 2006 and beyond."
The latest schedule for the SBA All-Stars has been released with several teams traveling the World throughout February, March, and April producing the SBA Street Ball Show and Expo. Check to see if they are coming to a city near you.
Famous SBA players includes Baby Shack and Pat Da Rock who have traveled on the And1 Mixtape Tour. Their last two tours were successful, and managed to raise 40 thousand dollars towards charity. SBA is by the people, for the people, and promote a good cause in the industry. Click "read more" to view the events taking place, when they are, and what city they are located in...
The Notic: Uncut & Unreleased
And1 vs. ATL All-Stars
Since the beginning of the site, Dime's status has risen to a point never thought possible by a small organization looking for a name. The Dime Crew was the first to hit the streets with amazing originality. This caught on, and soon came thousands of Dime fans eager to visit the site every week. After long hard work, the release of Dime's first mixtape came, entitled Dime Mixtape: The Movement. It's been years since the release and it still remains to be one of streetball's top DVDs. If you haven't seen the first mixtape, you won't understand the culture and originality behind Dime.
Kevin Simmons is inviting 16 of the top streetball teams on the east coast to a streetball tournament to be held in Union County, Florida. This tournament is no joke. If you think you have an organization that deserves a top spot, enter ASAP. To enter, you must cough up $2,000 and only one team can walk away as champions. Format is as follows: pool play into single-elimination tournament. Each team is guaranteed 3 games. The winning team will take home team and individual trophies, along with the $20K and an automatic entry into next year's event. Second place will get team and individual trophies, third and fourth place teams will get team trophies. The other 12 teams will take home a participation plaque.
ESPN is coming back strong with a second series of its nationally televised dunking contest known as ESPN City Slam 2. Dunkers will compete in a series of jumping contests in 12 different cities. The final 4 dunkers from each city will be flown to the finals, held in the Windy City - Chicago, Illinois. Can you say $50,000 bucks? Aside from national exposure, that's what the winner will take home this year.
MSK Films is on the verge of releasing the first movie ever made to focus entirely on the street game. Matthew Krentz and MSK Films have put together this new story tackling subjects such as division, hardship, racism, and the beautiful ways we strive to make sense of this world around us. A story about relationships and achieving goals. The story seems to resonate with everyone in the independent world, and most definitly makes sense to the athletes and ballers in the world who understand the struggle, the hardship, and the glory of the game. It's the studios that want more gang violence in the film, or want the film to be more poppy or showboaty. It's important to know that the story is not only authentic, but untainted by shit that's not real.
Salem’s own Grayson “The Professor†Boucher has signed with the Salem Stampede of the International Basketball League (IBL) for the upcoming season, reports InsideHoops.com. Boucher, 21, recently returned from a gig with the And 1 tour in Brazil and will make his professional debut with the Stampede when the team opens their season with an exhibition game on March 18th in Woodburn. InsideHoops.com rates him as one of the more fun streetballers. But his "regular game" basketball ability has not yet been proven.
No matter what plans you may have for this weekend, at least a few hours will be terrific -- provided you go catch a fantastic, must-see basketball documentary that hits select cities tonight.
Here is an exclusive release direct from Hot Sauce's management team. HoopsVibe.com was there to catch it all: 
The latest schedule for the SBA All-Stars has been released with several teams traveling the World throughout February, March, and April producing the SBA Street Ball Show and Expo. Check to see if they are coming to a city near you.
