http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionycRickey Rivers & Rudy King the voices of NYC talk everything Basketball and around the rim of the CountryenCopyright RickeyRivers RudyKing (C/O Blogtalkradio)Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:15:00 GMTMon, 05 Feb 2018 02:00:00 GMTSportsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/9805b0ad-d79a-496e-924a-3ec996a1bf74_img_0034.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionycRickey Rivers & Rudy King the voices of NYC talk everything Basketball and around the rim of the Countryfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comNYC,BASKETBALL,CHSAA,PSAL,USA,AAU,GRASSROOTS,NCAA,NBA,SPORTS,RUDYKING,RICKEYRIVERSSpotlight Radio NYCnoNYC BASKETBALL RADIOepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/02/05/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-the-sideline-parents-20318Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/02/05/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-the-sideline-parents-20318/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/02/05/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-the-sideline-parents-20318Mon, 05 Feb 2018 02:00:00 GMTSpotlight Radio With Rick & Rudy: The Sideline Parents (2.03.18)Welcome to Spotlight Radio NYC which will air on Sundays at 8pm that focuses on youth basketball in New York City and around the rim of the country. Each week we bring you the recap, upcoming games, and special topics we can deep dive and debate on. The show hosted by Rickey Rivers and Rudy King is on the air for the 7th broadcast of the season. This week we promise you another exciting and educating episode at a special time of 9:00pm alongside the Superbowl. This week in episode 7 we will talk about the parents at the games who become animated and get a lot of attention. Are these parents passion good for the kids recruiting or can it be a problem? We will have high school All-American and Syracuse bound Jalen Carey and his dad John Carey on the show. We will also have outspoken parent Chevelle Johnson and a college coach to be announced on twitter later today. Tune it   01:14:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,rudy king,rickey rivers,spotlight radio nyc,parentsIs it Passion or a Problemfe5b4514-cfb1-46d2-9e2f-fbfec87b2c7d17fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/01/29/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-basketball-trainers-12818Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/01/29/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-basketball-trainers-12818/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/01/29/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-basketball-trainers-12818Mon, 29 Jan 2018 01:30:00 GMTSpotlight Radio With Rick & Rudy: Basketball Trainers (1.28.18)Welcome to Spotlight Radio NYC which will air on Sundays at 8pm that focuses on youth basketball in New York City and around the rim of the country. Each week we bring you the recap, upcoming games, and special topics we can deep dive and debate on. The show hosted by Rickey Rivers and Rudy King is on the air for the 6th broadcast of the season. This week we promise you another exciting and educating episode at a special time of 8:30pm This week in episode 6 we will talk about the basketball trainers who promise kids results. It this growing trend helpful to the game or just hype? We will have elite trainer Jerry Powell join the show and Mark Williams of Footprintz join the show. Looking to add a key player to the show as well.     01:00:00Spotlight Radio NYCnorudy king,rickey rivers,spotlightradio,nyc,trainingIs training today more hype or helpful?2a28cbcb-8c4c-4175-a2e8-88ea3c60cd6016fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/01/22/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-high-school-basketball-rankings-12118Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/01/22/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-high-school-basketball-rankings-12118/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/01/22/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-high-school-basketball-rankings-12118Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:30:00 GMTSpotlight Radio With Rick & Rudy: High School Basketball Rankings (1.21.18)Welcome to Spotlight Radio NYC which will air on Sundays at 8pm that focuses on youth basketball in New York City and around the rim of the country. Each week we bring you the recap, upcoming games, and special topics we can deep dive and debate on. The show hosted by Rickey Rivers and Rudy King is on the air for the 5th broadcast of the season. This week we promise you another exciting and educating episode at a special time of 8:30pm This week in episode 5 we will talk about the high school rankings and also talk about the transfer news once again. Tonight we will have rising sophomore Posh Alexander on the show talking about his success and the national attention of Our Savior Lutheran. We will have another special guest as well.  00:47:00Spotlight Radio NYCnorudy king,rickey rivers,rankings,high school,2018Are the rankings true or false? Important?d0a0b363-e2e5-4e98-9dc2-b434cc251c6d15fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/01/08/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-high-school-basketball-transfers-10718Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/01/08/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-high-school-basketball-transfers-10718/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2018/01/08/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-high-school-basketball-transfers-10718Mon, 08 Jan 2018 01:00:00 GMTSpotlight Radio With Rick & Rudy: High School Basketball Transfers (1.07.18)Welcome to Spotlight Radio NYC which will air on Sundays at 8pm that focuses on youth basketball in New York City and around the rim of the country. Each week we bring you the recap, upcoming games, and special topics we can deep dive and debate on. The show hosted by Rickey Rivers and Rudy King is on the air for the 4th broadcast of the season. This week we promise you another exciting and educating episode.  This week in episode 4 we will talk about the high school transfer process and how it impacts the schools and the transcripts. We will feature NYC's favorite voice in Dave aka "Cha-Ching" as well as first year head coach Shawn "Smoke" Marks of South Shore. We may get a bonus with Tiny Morton and Bud Pollard talking at the end of the show about the PSAL championship rematch between Lincoln vs. Jefferson next Saturday. Tune in for this 1-hour edition.   01:06:00Spotlight Radio NYCnospotlight radio,transfers,high school,basketball,funsportWhy Does It Happen and Should It Happenbc9b5ddc-0563-41fd-a135-e3417abea18214fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2017/12/18/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-feds-impact-on-youth-basketball-121717Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2017/12/18/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-feds-impact-on-youth-basketball-121717/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2017/12/18/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-feds-impact-on-youth-basketball-121717Mon, 18 Dec 2017 01:00:00 GMTSpotlight Radio With Rick & Rudy: Feds Impact on Youth Basketball (12.17.17)The show hosted by Rickey Rivers and Rudy King returns with a new brand. Welcome to Spotlight Radio NYC which will air on Sundays at 8pm that focuses on youth basketball in New York City and around the rim of the country. Each week we bring you the recap, upcoming games, and special topics we can deep dive and debate on. This week we promise you another exciting and educating episode.  This week in episode 3 we will talk about the impact of the federal investigation on youth basketball. We will get Atlanta's own "General" from Wheeler HS on to discuss and a top NYC prospect to be announced. Tune in for this 45min edition. 00:46:00Spotlight Radio NYCnorickey rivers,rudy king,spotlight radio nyc,basketball,funsportReal talk about Real Issues4278c0e8-dde2-48f1-b212-75be10fbce7e13fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2017/12/11/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-college-recruitment-process-121017Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2017/12/11/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-college-recruitment-process-121017/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2017/12/11/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-college-recruitment-process-121017Mon, 11 Dec 2017 01:00:00 GMTSpotlight Radio With Rick & Rudy: College Recruitment Process (12.10.17)The show hosted by Rickey Rivers and Rudy King returns with a new brand. Welcome to Spotlight Radio NYC which will air on Sundays at 8pm that focuses on youth basketball in New York City and around the rim of the country. Each week we bring you the recap, upcoming games, and special topics we can deep dive and debate on. This week we promise you another exciting and educating episode.  This week in episode 2 we will be joined by college coaches Rod Strickland and Rasheen Davis. We will also talk with first year head coach of Iona Prep Steve Alvarado. Tune in for this 30min edition.      00:56:00Spotlight Radio NYCnorickey rivers,rudy king,spotlight radio nyc,basketball,funsportListen to D1 College Coaches About What They're Looking For2c196a63-093c-4600-b40e-d4689c23dff612fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2017/12/04/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-120317Basketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2017/12/04/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-120317/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2017/12/04/spotlight-radio-with-rick-rudy-120317Mon, 04 Dec 2017 01:00:00 GMTSpotlight Radio with Rick & Rudy (12.03.17)The show hosted by Rickey Rivers and Rudy King returns with a new brand. Welcome to Spotlight Radio which will air on Sundays at 8pm that focuses on youth basketball in New York City and around the rim of the country. Each week we bring you the recap, upcoming games, and special topics we can deep dive and debate on. When we last did the show in 2013, the status of NYC basketball was down and receive a lot of bad feedback on previous shows.  So in our return back to the air, lets pick up where we left off. Is NYC basketball back on the national map with a lot of talent doing well in college uniforms. Several special guests scheduled to join us. Each week we welcome David Cordova and his "Dave's Joint" and he will open with what's happening around NYC.  00:46:00Spotlight Radio NYCnoSpotlightRadio,funsport,rickey rivers,rudy king,spotllight radio nyc"Is NYC Back?"2bc16f42-864e-4b11-aac8-17e96a95014411fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2013/02/10/funsporttalk-radio-discuss-its-more-than-just-division-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2013/02/10/funsporttalk-radio-discuss-its-more-than-just-division-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2013/02/10/funsporttalk-radio-discuss-its-more-than-just-division-1Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:30:00 GMTFunsportTalk Radio Discuss "It's More Than Just Division 1" Join Rick & Rudy tonight on FunsportTalk Radio at a special time 6:30pm as we discuss the past week in NYC high school basketball and the upcoming playoff picture. Our feature player you will hear from tonight on the show is one of the top players in NYC - Khadeen Carrington of Bishop Loughlin. Then we look at notion of kids playing in colleges that are not division 1. We know everyone wants to play D1 but what happens when the offers are not there? There are great schools you can still have a solid college experience rather than give up. Special guests will weigh in on this topic so stay tuned to our twitter today @FunsportNYC Another great show in store for you so take time to listen online here or call to listen at 323.443.7515 at 6:30pm today  01:30:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,basketball,radio,division 1,rickey riversJoin Rick & Rudy tonight on FunsportTalk Radio at a special time 6:30pm as we discuss the past week in NYC high school basketball and the upcoming playoff picthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2013/01/28/funsporttalkradio-tonight-at-9pm--12713Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2013/01/28/funsporttalkradio-tonight-at-9pm--12713/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2013/01/28/funsporttalkradio-tonight-at-9pm--12713Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:00:00 GMTFunsportTalkRadio Tonight at 9pm - 1/27/13 Join Rick & Rudy tonight at 9pm as they recap NYC youth basketball then dive into a discussion of the single mom and the student-athlete. Are some of these coaches making too many decisions for the kids in absence of the father? Let's talk that and more. Stay tuned for our special guests... Tune in with us tonite online using this link or listen by cell phone at 323.443.7515. Let's get involved! 01:06:00Spotlight Radio NYCnorickey rivers,rudy king,funsport,basketball,new york cityJoin Rick & Rudy tonight at 9pm as they recap NYC youth basketball then dive into a discussion of the single mom and the student-athlete. Are some of these coahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2013/01/07/funsport-talk-radio-with-terrence-samuelsted-gustus-1613Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2013/01/07/funsport-talk-radio-with-terrence-samuelsted-gustus-1613/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2013/01/07/funsport-talk-radio-with-terrence-samuelsted-gustus-1613Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:00:00 GMTFunsport Talk Radio with Terrence Samuels/Ted Gustus -1/6/13 Join both Rickey & Rudy on FunsportTalk Radio discussing the real rap on youth basketball in New York City. In this episode you will get an update of the high school basketball season, we will feature South Shore senior starting point guard Terrence Samuels who committed to Uconn and NYC legenardy high school coach Ted Gustus talking the challenges of coaching in youth basketball. Tune in with us tonite online using this link or listen by cell phone at 323.443.7515. Let's get involved! 01:09:00Spotlight Radio NYCnoTerrence Samuels,Ted Gustus,NYC Basketballs,South Shore HS,FunsportJoin both Rickey & Rudy on FunsportTalk Radio discussing the real rap on youth basketball in New York City. In this episode you will get an update of the highhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/12/17/funsporttalk-radio-with-rick-rudy--121612Basketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/12/17/funsporttalk-radio-with-rick-rudy--121612/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/12/17/funsporttalk-radio-with-rick-rudy--121612Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:00:00 GMTFunsportTalk Radio With Rick & Rudy - 12/16/12 Join both Rickey & Rudy on FunsportTalk Radio discussing the real rap on youth basketball in New York City. In this episode you will get an update of the high school basketball season, we will feature Jaquan Lynch of Thomas Jefferson High School and talk with assistant coaches Seldon Jefferson (Thomas Jefferson) and Jermaine Brown (Lincoln) on the upcoming Jeff-Lincoln game on Tuesday night. We will also talk to Jr Pros coaches Lloyd Daniels and Reggie Hatchett who will meet in the championship game at the Barclays Center next week Sunday.  Tune in to the discussion using this link or on your mobile phone at 323.443.7515 01:08:00Spotlight Radio NYCnorickey rivers,rudy king,basketball,funsport,nycJoin both Rickey & Rudy on FunsportTalk Radio discussing the real rap on youth basketball in New York City. In this episode you will get an update of the highhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/12/03/funsporttalk-radio-shavar-newkirkvernon-jonesed-gonzalezBasketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/12/03/funsporttalk-radio-shavar-newkirkvernon-jonesed-gonzalez/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/12/03/funsporttalk-radio-shavar-newkirkvernon-jonesed-gonzalezMon, 03 Dec 2012 02:00:00 GMTFunsportTalk Radio: Shavar Newkirk/Vernon Jones/Ed Gonzalez+ Join Rick & Rudy tonight on FunsportTalk Radio at 9pm as we discuss the past week in NYC high school basketball with Vernon Jones (NYCBasketball.com). Our feature player you will hear from tonight on the show is Junior Guard Shavar Newkirk of Cardinal Hayes. We will also talk with both coaches in the upcoming "Game of the Week" between Bishop Loughlin (Ed Gonzalez) versus Cardinal Hayes (Ed Lods) on Friday @7:30pm in Brooklyn, NY at Loughlin. We will also talk with Big Apple Basketball Jason Curry about the responsibility of the student-ahtlete. Another great show in store for you so take time to listen online here or call to listen at 323.443.7515 at 9pm  01:06:00Spotlight Radio NYCnorickey rivers,rudy king,basketball,nyc,funsportJoin Rick & Rudy tonight on FunsportTalk Radio at 9pm as we discuss the past week in NYC high school basketball with Vernon Jones (NYCBasketball.com). Our feathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/11/26/2012-13-nyc-high-school-basketball-preview-showBasketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/11/26/2012-13-nyc-high-school-basketball-preview-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/11/26/2012-13-nyc-high-school-basketball-preview-showMon, 26 Nov 2012 02:00:00 GMT2012-13 NYC High School Basketball Preview Show Join Rick & Rudy on FunsportTalk Radio tonight at 9pm to get the full details about the upcoming high school basketball season in both the PSAL and CHSAA leagues. We will have the top coaches in the game live on the air including Ruth Lovelace (Boys & Girls), Bud Pollard (Thomas Jefferson), Tiny Morton (Lincoln), Jorge Lopez (St. Rays), Ron Naclerio (Cardoza), Corey Semper (Bayside), CTK, Brooklyn Collegiate, Xaverian, Cardinal Hayes, and more. Call to listen at 323.443.7515 at 9pm.02:07:00Spotlight Radio NYCnorickey rivers,rudy king,funsporttalk,basketball,youthJoin Rick & Rudy on FunsportTalk Radio tonight at 9pm to get the full details about the upcoming high school basketball season in both the PSAL and CHSAA leaguhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/11/13/2012-13-nyc-high-school-basketball-preview-showSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/11/13/2012-13-nyc-high-school-basketball-preview-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/11/13/2012-13-nyc-high-school-basketball-preview-showTue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTHigh School Show with Darryl Jones/Rickey Rivers Listen to reduced show with interview of Darryl Jones of Satellite Academy. Due to technical issue, the original show has been postponed.  Call to listen at 323.443.7515 at 7pm. 00:22:00Spotlight Radio NYCnorickey rivers,rudy king,funsport,psal,chsaaListen to reduced show with interview of Darryl Jones of Satellite Academy. Due to technical issue, the original show has been postponed.  Call to listen at 3http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/10/29/talking-the-scouting-evaluation-with-heavy-hittersBasketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/10/29/talking-the-scouting-evaluation-with-heavy-hitters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/10/29/talking-the-scouting-evaluation-with-heavy-hittersMon, 29 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTTalking the Scouting & Evaluation with Heavy Hitters This Sunday join Rickey & Rudy for another discussion of NYC youth basketball on the topic of scouting and evaluation. Its true that every kid aspires to play Division 1 basketball and we want to give you the information on how the process works which you may not know. This show may have surprised guests but expect to hear from Chad Babel (Hoop Group), Mike Melton (Basketball Spotlight), Maurice Wingate (NYCHoops/Rivals), and others.  "If a school really wants you they will come and see you”... "If you want 2 go 2 prep school U have 2 get on it ASAP! You can't wait until your senior year”   Tune in tonite at 9pm here online or call in to listen at 323.443.7515. Let's go!! 01:11:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,scouting,evaluation,basketball,rickey riversThis Sunday join Rickey & Rudy for another discussion of NYC youth basketball on the topic of scouting and evaluation. Its true that every kid aspires to playhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/10/15/funsporttalk-radio-presents-where-are-they-nowSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/10/15/funsporttalk-radio-presents-where-are-they-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/10/15/funsporttalk-radio-presents-where-are-they-nowMon, 15 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTFunsportTalk Radio Presents: Where Are They Now... The show returns to the air Sunday night at 9pm. Join host Rickey Rivers and Rudy King who will bring is some special guests for this show. We're going to reflect on some NYC high school basketball stars and ask the question that most have thought about.... Where are they now? Expect to hear from guests like Lenny Cooke, Vincent Smith, Rich Ashmeade, Jason Gilliam, and others.  If you were a high school star in this town and quietly faded away, we'd like you to call into the show and reconnect with your home city at 323.443.7515 01:04:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,radio,rickey rivers,where are they,rudy kingThe show returns to the air Sunday night at 9pm. Join host Rickey Rivers and Rudy King who will bring is some special guests for this show. We're going to reflhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/09/17/high-school-athletes-and-social-media-growth-or-destructioBasketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/09/17/high-school-athletes-and-social-media-growth-or-destructio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/09/17/high-school-athletes-and-social-media-growth-or-destructioMon, 17 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT“High school athletes and social media… Growth or Destructio This Sunday join Rickey & Rudy for another discussion of NYC youth basketball on the topic of social media. We will bring in a few special guests to be announced via twitter @FunsportNYC and we look forward to you engaging with us on the topic. Hit us up now with your opinion and we'll shout you out on the show.   01:01:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,basketball,rickey rivers,rudy king,social mediaThis Sunday join Rickey & Rudy for another discussion of NYC youth basketball on the topic of social media. We will bring in a few special guests to be announchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/09/10/student-athletes-are-leaving-nyc-to-finish-hs-whyBasketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/09/10/student-athletes-are-leaving-nyc-to-finish-hs-why/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/09/10/student-athletes-are-leaving-nyc-to-finish-hs-whyMon, 10 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTStudent-Athletes are Leaving NYC to Finish HS... Why? This Sunday September 9th join Rickey Rivers and Rudy King on FunsportTalk Radio as they dive into the issue of why so many kids are transferring out of both CHSAA/PSAL high schools to institutions out of state. When you look at players like Shane Rector, Chris McCullough, Dakari Johnson, Dayshon Smith, Terry Larrier, and others you start to wonder what could NYC basketball look like if these kids stay in our schools. Tonight our guests to discuss this issue include Gary Charles (NY Panthers) and Ron Naclerio (Cardoza HS).  Join us by calling in to 323.443.7515 to lend your opinion or listen to us live online. Set your alarm now for 9pm!! 01:01:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,rudy king,rickey rivers,basketball,nycThis Sunday September 9th join Rickey Rivers and Rudy King on FunsportTalk Radio as they dive into the issue of why so many kids are transferring out of both Chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/08/13/how-can-we-get-nyc-grassroots-basketball-back-to-the-topBasketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/08/13/how-can-we-get-nyc-grassroots-basketball-back-to-the-top/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/08/13/how-can-we-get-nyc-grassroots-basketball-back-to-the-topMon, 13 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTHOW CAN WE GET NYC GRASSROOTS BASKETBALL BACK TO THE TOP? Please join FunsportTalk Radio host Rickey Rivers and co-hosts Rudy King and Malik Russell to discuss the status of NYC grassroots basketball. Some like to say that our best in NYC do not measure up to the rest of the country. Once known as the mecca of basketball, NYC is no longer feared on the youth basketball travel circuits. What are the changes? What are the problems? What are the solutions? We will be joined by Dana Dingle (Li Lightning), Kimani Young (FIU), Tyrone Grant (Team First), Gary Charles (Panthers) and several other surprised guests and callers.  Get prepared to call in at 323.443.7515 or listen here online from 9pm - 10:30pm.  Follow the tweets @FunsportCEO 02:02:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,grassroots,basketball,nyc,radioPlease join FunsportTalk Radio host Rickey Rivers and co-hosts Rudy King and Malik Russell to discuss the status of NYC grassroots basketball. Some like to sayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/04/23/part-3-talks-one-n-done-espn-mike-hill-torrel-harrisSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/04/23/part-3-talks-one-n-done-espn-mike-hill-torrel-harris/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/04/23/part-3-talks-one-n-done-espn-mike-hill-torrel-harrisMon, 23 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTPart 3 Talks "One-n-Done": ESPN Mike Hill & Torrel Harris   FunsportTalk Radio had a discussion and a reaction to these comments led by host Rickey Rivers, co-hosts Rudy King and Malik Russell and invited guests Mike Hill of ESPN andTorrel Harris (father of Milwaukee Bucks Tobias Harris). We all spoke for 1.5hours and the show was a great listen. I love Torrel's analysis from a parent who had to advise his son on the best option for him. His comparison of the NCAA to "slavery" is well worth the listen. Mike HIll gave excellent views in his opinion as to why athletes should opt for the NBA when ready. We also had Rasheen Davis (Asst Coach of Xavier) call in and give a perspective from the coach.  This is a great listen so tune in here now and every Sunday at 9pm.  01:31:00Spotlight Radio NYCnoRickey Rivers,Mike Hill,Torrel Harris,Funsport,One and DoneFunsportTalk Radio had a discussion and a reaction to these comments led by host Rickey Rivers, co-hosts Rudy King and Malik Russell and invited guests Mikehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/04/16/youth-basketball-discussion-grassroots-recruiting-part-2Basketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/04/16/youth-basketball-discussion-grassroots-recruiting-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/04/16/youth-basketball-discussion-grassroots-recruiting-part-2Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTYouth Basketball Discussion: "Grassroots Recruiting Part 2"   This Sunday, the FunsportTalk Online Radio Show will return to the air at its normal time, Sunday 9:00 p.m. EST.  Join Rickey Rivers, Rudy King, and Malik Russell to give you the in-depth expertise and analysis you have grown expect from the show.  We're bringing NYC hoop-heads the "real rap" on youth basketball with the hottest online sports radio show.  This week’s special guests include Gary Charles (NY Panthers), Jimmy Salmon (NJ Playaz), and a surprised guest to be announced the beginning of the show. We’re talking about the college recruiting process and the grassroots tournaments. Are these organizations bad for the game? So logon at 9pm to listen here and be prepared to call 323.443.7515 to get involved.  01:31:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,rickey rivers,grassroots,basketball,new york cityThis Sunday, the FunsportTalk Online Radio Show will return to the air at its normal time, Sunday 9:00 p.m. EST.  Join Rickey Rivers, Rudy King, and Malik Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/04/09/youth-basketball-discussion-its-grassroots-season-part-1Basketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/04/09/youth-basketball-discussion-its-grassroots-season-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/04/09/youth-basketball-discussion-its-grassroots-season-part-1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTYouth Basketball Discussion: "Its Grassroots Season Part 1" Tonight (Easter Sunday), the FunsportTalk Online Radio Show will return to the air at its normal time, Sunday 9:00 p.m. EST.  Join Rickey Rivers, Rudy King, and Malik Russell to give you the in-depth expertise and analysis you have grown expect from the show.  We're bringing NYC hoop-heads the "real rap" on youth basketball with the hottest online sports radio show.  Arranging some special guests to call in and talk on the air. Yet in this show, no celebrities needed. Its about hearing from the people and their views of youth basketball. So logon at 9pm to listen here and be prepared to call 323.443.7515 to get involved.   01:01:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,grassroots,basketball,talkradio,rickey riversTonight (Easter Sunday), the FunsportTalk Online Radio Show will return to the air at its normal time, Sunday 9:00 p.m. EST.  Join Rickey Rivers, Rudy King, anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/27/are-parents-becoming-too-involvedBasketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/27/are-parents-becoming-too-involved/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/27/are-parents-becoming-too-involvedMon, 27 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT“Are Parents Becoming Too Involved?”   Get ready for another hard-hitting deep-dive into NYC youth basketball with the FunsportTalk Online Radio Show this Sunday 9:00pmEST. As our loyal listeners know, we have added a new voice, co-host Malik Russell to join the in-depth expertise and analysis you have grown used to from NYC hoops vet Rickey Rivers. The combo of Rickey Rivers and Malik Russell are bringing NYC hoop-heads the “real rap” on the New York City youth basketball scene with the city’s hottest new online sports radio show. On this week’s show we will discuss the playoff action in both the CHSAA and PSAL. Can either Holy Cross or Bishop Loughlin win it all? We will also have a lengthy discussion inviting caller opinions on the topic “How involved should parents be in the development of a solid student-athlete?” We will have some surprised guests who will call-in to the show with opinions. NYC get ready cause once again of the FunsportTalk Online Radio Show is going to bring you the guests, stories and analysis that you can’t get anywhere else. Let’s reclaim this basketball crown for NYC and get involved, listen to the FunsportTalk Online Radio Show with Rickey and Malik, Sunday @9:00pm to get the “real rap” on NYC youth basketball. Call-In #: 323.443.7515 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/funsporttalk-radio 01:02:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,parents,basketball,shandu mcneil,rickey riversGet ready for another hard-hitting deep-dive into NYC youth basketball with the FunsportTalk Online Radio Show this Sunday 9:00pmEST. As our loyal listenershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/20/funsport-talk-radio-feat-isaiah-whitehead-jason-currySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/20/funsport-talk-radio-feat-isaiah-whitehead-jason-curry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/20/funsport-talk-radio-feat-isaiah-whitehead-jason-curryMon, 20 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMTFunsport Talk Radio feat Isaiah Whitehead & Jason Curry   On this week’s show you can look forward to an in-depth recap of the week that was in NYC Boys High School Basketball, including Rickey and Malik’s firsthand impressions of St. Anthony vs. Jefferson and Lincoln vs. St. Raymonds, a discussion of the seeding for the PSAL play-offs and a look at this week’s top 10 HS Boys Basketball rankings. Joining us for the recap will be respected hoops insider Jason Curry of Big Apple. Additionally, we will be looking to the future, as we do a rundown of the top Freshman and Sophs around the city and try to predict which youngsters will prove to be factors in the upcoming play-offs and beyond. To represent the NYC youth movement we will have special guests super-soph Isaiah Whitehead of Lincoln and freshman sensation Jaquan McKennon of St. Raymonds. 01:02:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsporttalk,isaiah whitehead,jaquan mckennon,jason curry,rickey riversOn this week’s show you can look forward to an in-depth recap of the week that was in NYC Boys High School Basketball, including Rickey and Malik’s firsthanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/13/funsport-talk-radioSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/13/funsport-talk-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/13/funsport-talk-radioMon, 13 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMTFunsportTalk Radio Sun @9pm feat.Tiny Morton FunsportTalk Radio is back! Join host Rickey Rivers, a true insider of the NYC basketball community, starred at Erasmus Hall HS before going on to Junior College, and finishing his career at Iona College. Rickey is also the founder and CEO of Funsport Inc. and Fireball along with co-host Malik Russell, a NYC hoop vet, starred at Poly Prep high school before going on to playing for Notre Dame and the University of South Carolina. This week they return with a bang, kicking off the show with a recap of the Borough championships and the week that was in NYC Boys High School Basketball, focusing on the PSAL and especially the tight talent laiden Brooklyn AA division. Joining us to give you the "real rap" on the Borough Championships and a preview of the upcoming city playoffs will be the highly respected, insider extraordinaire, Rival.com's Maurice Wingate. We will also have highly regarded head coach of the perennial powerhouse Lincoln Railsplitters, Dwayne Tiny Morton on to give us the inside scoop on the upcoming City Playoffs, the tough Brooklyn AA division, when star guard Isaiah Whitehead will return to the Railsplitter line-up, and much more.  Lastly, we will have a story and a guest you must hear, standout sophmore of the nationally ranked Nazereth HS Girls Basketball team, Bianca Cuevas along with head coach Lauren Best. The Nazereth Kingsmen have endured an emotional journey starting with the death of iconic head coach Apache Paschall and recently hearing news of the planned closing of Nazereth HS in June. FunsportTalk Online Radio Show brings you the "real rap" on NYC youth basketball. Listen at 9:00 pm Sunday as the FunsportTalk Online Radio Show brings you the "real rap" on NYC youth basketball.  Don't miss it, we promise not to dissappoint, listen live and call-in. 01:01:00Spotlight Radio NYCnoRickey Rivers,Malik Russell,Dwayne Tiny Morton,Bianca Cueves,RivalFunsportTalk Radio is back! Join host Rickey Rivers, a true insider of the NYC basketball community, starred at Erasmus Hall HS before going on to Junior Collehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/05/funsporttalk-radio-show--2512Basketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/05/funsporttalk-radio-show--2512/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/02/05/funsporttalk-radio-show--2512Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMTFunsportTalk Radio Show - 2/5/12 Today we welcome a special radio broadcast at 12pm due to the big game tonight for our Giants. Join host Rickey Rivers and co-host Malik Russell as they give you the recap on high school basketball and feature some discussion with callers from around the city. The show will feature Maurice Wingate of NYCHoops.net, Lawrence Pollard (Head Coach of Jefferson HS), and Jaquan Lynch (Jefferson HS).  We look forward to callers to discuss the status of high school basketball in NYC. We have no teams in the national rankings, no player in the Top 25, which HS programs have fallen off, who is a sure pro prospect, and more... Let's get involved! Use this link to listen live. If you don't want to call tweet us @FunsportNYC your comments and we will discuss. Also, you can call in directly or listen on mobile phone at 323.443.7515 01:01:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsporttalk,jefferson,basketball,rickey,riversToday we welcome a special radio broadcast at 12pm due to the big game tonight for our Giants. Join host Rickey Rivers and co-host Malik Russell as they give yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/01/05/reflecting-on-the-life-of-apache-paschallSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/01/05/reflecting-on-the-life-of-apache-paschall/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2012/01/05/reflecting-on-the-life-of-apache-paschallThu, 05 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMTReflecting on the Life of Apache Paschall On Tuesday, January 3, 2011 our New York City basketball community lost another valuable member to the lives of so many of our young. Robert (Apache) Paschall, who built nationally recognized girls basketball programs on the AAU and high school levels while becoming a lightning rod for controversy because of his rapid success and alleged recruiting tactics, was pronounced dead on Tuesday at New York Downtown Hospital. He was 38. Rickey Rivers (Funsport) and Anton Marchand (Rose Classic) will lead this 1-hour show for the basketball community around the world to call and talk about the life of Apache and share stories that many of us can relate to. We hope that those in mourning will call and lend their voice by calling or listening. The call-in # is 323.443.7515. Live at 2pm 01:02:00Spotlight Radio NYCnoapache,paschall,rickey rivers,anton marchand,exodusOn Tuesday, January 3, 2011 our New York City basketball community lost another valuable member to the lives of so many of our young. Robert (Apache) Paschall,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/27/funsporttalk-radio-show--122611Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/27/funsporttalk-radio-show--122611/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/27/funsporttalk-radio-show--122611Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMTFunsportTalk Radio Show - 12/26/11 Tonight on FunsportTalk Radio we welcome guest Jay Graves from TheJayGravesReport.com talking about youth basketball, the H.S. rankings, and "The Role of the Shoe Company With Our Ballers" in the first segment from 9:00pmEST - 9:30pmEST The second half of the show from 9:30pm - 10:00pm its "Nothing but Nets" segment where the die hard Nets fans speak about their team in the last year before the move to Brooklyn. Tonight they're playing the Wizards so this is about the callers.  Join us in conversation on this special Monday broadcast as we look forward to your opinion by calling (323) 443-7515 or tweeting me @FunsportCEO 01:01:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,basketball,brooklyn,rickey rivers,netsTonight on FunsportTalk Radio we welcome guest Jay Graves from TheJayGravesReport.com talking about youth basketball, the H.S. rankings, and "The Role of the Shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/19/were-talking-player-reclassification-does-it-workSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/19/were-talking-player-reclassification-does-it-work/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/19/were-talking-player-reclassification-does-it-workMon, 19 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMTThe Facts & The Myths About Recruiting + Nets Talk Tonight on FunsportTalk Radio we're going after the issues that so many have opinions on. We're talking about the facts and the myths about the HS basketball recruiting process. Funsport invites Eric Jones, Nate Bleu, Kyle Anderson, and others from around the country to discuss. We will also be joined by our Funsport Jr. Pros at the end.  This is a good topic and we look forward to your opinion by calling or tweeting me @FunsportCEO 01:01:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,basketball,recruiting,rickey rivers,netsTonight on FunsportTalk Radio we're going after the issues that so many have opinions on. We're talking about the facts and the myths about the HS basketball rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/12/were-talking-player-reclassification-does-it-workSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/12/were-talking-player-reclassification-does-it-work/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/12/were-talking-player-reclassification-does-it-workMon, 12 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMTWhich borough in NYC has the most talent right now? This week we discuss “Which borough in New York City has the most talent right now?”. Is it Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, or Staten Island? Is it Christ the King for Queens or Lincoln for Brooklyn? We will invite top high school players from each borough on the line to discuss this and get feedback from the callers aka “the people”. Make sure you tune in either online from www.funsportinc.com or you can listen from your telephone by calling 323.443.7515. Follow us on twitter @FunsportCEO to get all the show updates and reminders. The show will be podcasted on funsportinc.com and nychoops.net immediately after and can be heard at anytime if you miss it live. The FunsportTalk Radio Show is a weekly show aimed at giving a voice to youth basketball in the New York City-Metro area. Every Sunday at 9pm on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/funsporttalk-radio Rickey Rivers hosts a new topic each week for discussion. We will discuss the high school rankings and its changes each week published by NYCHoops.net, the Player of the Week, topic discussions, interaction with top athletes, live discussions with top players. Coaches, bloggers, and more. The show will feature guests hosts and discuss the issues around youth basketball for one hour.  01:01:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,basketball,nyc,rickey rivers,boroughThis week we discuss “Which borough in New York City has the most talent right now?”. Is it Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, or Staten Island? Is it Christhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/05/were-talking-player-reclassification-does-it-workSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/05/were-talking-player-reclassification-does-it-work/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/12/05/were-talking-player-reclassification-does-it-workMon, 05 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMTWe're Talking Player Reclassification: Does it Work? Tonight on FunsportTalk Radio we're going after the issues that so many have opinions on. We will start out with talk about the BK Nets and the upcoming arena then shift to youth basketball. Around youth basketball the growing choice is to reclassify a kid from one grade to another. For example, if a parent feels her son has a greater chance of college scholarship and NBA potential by doing over 8th grade then it can be done with parent consent despite academic performance. Funsport invites Nate Bleu, Tom Konchalski, Mike Melton, Da General from Atlanta, parents, and players from around the country.  This is a good topic and we look forward to your opinion by calling or tweeting me @FunsportCEO 01:03:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,basketball,reclass,rickey rivers,youthTonight on FunsportTalk Radio we're going after the issues that so many have opinions on. We will start out with talk about the BK Nets and the upcoming arenahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/11/28/funsporttalk-radio-debut-show--112711Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/11/28/funsporttalk-radio-debut-show--112711/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spotlightradionyc/2011/11/28/funsporttalk-radio-debut-show--112711Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMTFunsportTalk Radio Debut Show - 11/27/11 The FunsportTalk Radio show debuts tonight in a 30min launch hosted by Rickey Rivers which will recap the week in NYC High School Basketball with Maurice Wingate of Rivals. Our topic this week: Why has NYC Basketball fallen off from the college pipeline? Is is the AAU coach or is it the high school coach? We will invite and Rudy King for the perspective of the HS Coach and Tony Davis from the perspective of the AAU Coach. Lloyd Daniels (LD Rebels of Jr. Pros) will join us live at the end to talk about his program and his thoughts about the NBA lockout.  Tune in online tonight at 9pm to listen. Guests can tweet their feedback and/or questions to host @FunsportCEO. Let's get involved! 00:31:00Spotlight Radio NYCnofunsport,basketball,rickey rivers,maurice wingate,lloyd danielsThe FunsportTalk Radio show debuts tonight in a 30min launch hosted by Rickey Rivers which will recap the week in NYC High School Basketball with Maurice Winga