Archive for August, 2011

Video / Aug 29, 2011 / 5:00 pm

Clip Of The Day: Dwight Howard Gets A Surprise From Skittles

The gamer in us is jealous while Dwight Howard is hyped up. Even though it’s a few weeks old, Howard’s child-like enthusiasm is funny. Check out what Skittles surprised Orlando’s center with.

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College, Dimepiece, NBA / Aug 29, 2011 / 4:30 pm

Here’s Another Reason To Be Jealous Of Jimmer Fredette

Jimmer Fredette & Whitney Wonnacott

In June, Jimmer Fredette officially introduced us to his girlfriend, BYU cheerleader and rising senior Whitney Wonnacott. A few days later, he even put her on camera for an interview. This past Friday? He put a ring on it. Read More »

Video / Aug 29, 2011 / 4:00 pm

Trailer: 35th Hour With Kevin Durant

We don’t know much, but this much we can tell you: Kevin Durant is coming out with a new web series titled, 35th Hour. Taking a look into the life of an NBA superstar, if you know KD, you know each episode is going to be hilarious. While the show is coming soon to KevinDurant35.com, check out the teaser trailer below.


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NBA, We Reminisce / Aug 29, 2011 / 3:00 pm

We Reminisce: Agent Zero

Gilbert Arenas

One of the unfortunate aspects that ricocheted off this Javaris Crittenton fiasco is the spotlight it reset on the 2009 Washington locker room gun debacle. It isn’t fair. The two have nothing in common, except one of the characters involved, and of course guns. It was a dark episode, but by this point, one that was somewhat forgotten.

That incident was a tipping point for Gilbert Arenas. Since, his off-court antics – what he says on Twitter, the stuff he does – have dwarfed his actual play in attention. Read More »

Style - Kicks and Gear / Aug 29, 2011 / 2:30 pm

Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 – Quickstrike “Geometric” Pack

Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011

With or without a season, leave it to Nike Basketball to grace us with one of summer’s hottest shoes in the colorways of NBA teams. The quickstrike Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 “Geometric” Pack – called that because of the geometric design on the toe area – is a must for any fan of the Celtics, Clippers, Grizzlies, Lakers, Spurs or Thunder. Check ‘em out: Read More »

High School, Playground, Video / Aug 29, 2011 / 1:30 pm

The Chosen League Final Four & Championship Game Mixtape

Over the summer, Ballin365 had the privilege of witnessing the best outdoor high school baseketball league in the country. And while you’ve already seen some highlights from the regular season, here is a recap of the Final Four and Championship Game from The Chosen League. As you can see, Philly ballplayers are no joke, as almost every kid in the league is D-I bound.


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NBA / Aug 29, 2011 / 12:30 pm

Ron Artest & A “Dancing” Dilemma

Ron Artest

He’s a defensive player now known not for his quick feet but for unrelenting strength. He goes by nicknames like “Tru Warier” and “Queensbridge” and possibly real names like Metta World Peace. The last thing anyone wants to see Ron Artest do on the basketball floor is dance, yet here he is, about to start dancing on national television.

Not exactly the pedigree for “Dancing With The Stars.” But it appears the rumors surrounding Artest are true: he will be announced as a participant in the ABC show’s 13th season. Read More »

Latest News, NBA / Aug 29, 2011 / 12:00 pm

NBPA Vice President: “We’re $7.6 Billion Apart Right Now”

NBA Lockout

In case you needed a reminder of how bad the outlook is for the NBA lockout, just talk to eight-year NBA veteran Maurice Evans. The vice president of the NBA Players Association, who’s been in and out of the League since 2001 and made under $14 million for his career, joined Fox Sports Radio to discuss where the lockout stands, what the biggest deal breaker is at this point and if he thinks more players will head overseas. Let’s just say it’s not looking good. Read More »

NBA / Aug 29, 2011 / 11:00 am

The “All Business” Report: Dime’s Rookie Diary With Tobias Harris

Tobias Harris

After an outstanding prep career where he was named a McDonald’s All American and Mr. Basketball in the State of New York, Tobias Harris spent his lone season of college at the University of Tennessee before being selected 19th overall this June. First selected by the Bobcats before being trading to the Bucks on Draft Night, the Dix Hills, N.Y. native is ready to go. So after following his career since before he even entered high school, we decided there was no one better to turn to for the inside scoop on the life of an NBA rookie. In his initial entry, the man they call “All Business” talks about being drafted, his summer workout routine and how he’s spent the lockout so far. Read More »

High School, Video / Aug 29, 2011 / 10:30 am

Shaquille Johnson Is The Best High School Dunker In The Country

Now that Deuce Bello has moved on to college, it’s time for a new high school dunker to ascend to his throne. You heard it here first, that dunker is Shaquille Johnson. The 6-4 rising senior from Milton (Ga.) High School who has committed to Auburn looks like he’s following in the footsteps of Chris Porter with these hops during the Boost Mobile Elite 24 dunk contest this weekend. Check out his first attempt below and his second two after the jump.


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