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DribblenDimes

Documenting the stories and journeys of New York Tri-State area basketball from the figures who"ve lived them. Each week we explore the careers and experiences of legends like Rod Strickland, Felipè Lopez and many more.

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1:10:58

Sonny Vaccaro: The Don Corleone of the Sports Marketing

DribblenDimes ·

2020/09/30

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes, hear renowned former marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro share with Manny Digital and Emilio the Poet stories from his exciting career. From signing Michael Jordan to his first shoe deal, to founding the ABCD Camp, where names like Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, and LeBron James played as young kids, Vaccaro is a wealth of basketball knowledge. Listen now and hear this Sole Man tell his tale. 🏀 11:50 - Sonny Vaccaro keeps his College scholarship to recruit basketball

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1:18:35

Shawnelle Scott: I'm making it to the NBA

DribblenDimes ·

2020/09/23

He played at All Hallows High School for legendary CHSAA coach John Carey. As a young baller making his way he got advice from a slew of area greats, like Adrian "Red" Autry, that helped him find the best path for him to learn the game. That path led him to St. Johns and ultimately to achieve his dream of playing in the NBA. Through his travels he picked up some quality nuggets from Carey, Lou Carnesecca and one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time Greg Popovich. Hear Shawnelle Scott tell his

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1:09:23

Kimani Young: UConn MBB Associate Head Coach

DribblenDimes ·

2020/09/16

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes, hear UConn's recently promoted associate head coach talk with Manny Digital and Emilio the Poet about the path basketball has paved for him. He also touches on the misguided steps he took and how he was able to learn from those mistakes and put together a comeback story Hollywood films are made of. We delve into the Coaches for Action movement and why we should all support it. This Lefrak City, Queens representative names several key influences in his life, but

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1:20:47

Bob Hurley Sr.: From Jersey City to the Basketball...

DribblenDimes ·

2020/09/09

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes, hear one of the winningest coaches in high school basketball history talk with Manny Digital and Emilio the Poet about his experiences in Jersey City. This Naismith Hall of Famer coached for 4 decades in North Jersey, amassing over 1,000 career wins. He led five undefeated teams and won 26 state titles during his tenure at St. Anthony’s High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. He retired in 2017, and has two sons who also coach at the college level. Listen now and

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39:18

Pass The Rock: Dallis Dillard x Danny Basile

DribblenDimes ·

2020/09/02

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes, we’re bringing back our new segment, Pass The Rock. Where current players talk to alumni of their institutions to get advice, ask questions, and build stronger bonds with those that came before them. This week, hear St. Raymond and Marist Alumni, Danny Basile, impart some wisdom and talk basketball with current St. Ray’s junior, Dallis Dillard. These two shooters share similarities in their game, and Basile gives great advice on making the transition to the

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1:30:24

Kareem Reid: The Not So Best Kept Secret

DribblenDimes ·

2020/08/26

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes, St. Raymond legend and best kept secret, Kareem Reid, talks with Emilio the Poet and Manny Digital to discuss his history coming out of The Bronx. He grew up running with the likes of Stephon Marbury and Rafer “Skip To My Lou” Alston, won three championships in three years at the Entertainers Ballers Classic in the early 00s and led the Arkansas Razorbacks to the Sweet Sixteen in 1996. Listen now and hear this renowned Bronx baller share stories about his

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28:19

Pass The Rock: Malachi Smith x Darryl "Truck" Bryant

DribblenDimes ·

2020/08/19

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes we're introducing something a little DIFFERENT. We call it Pass The Rock. A segment where current players talk to alumni of their institutions to get advice, learn some things and build stronger bonds with those that came before them. We kick things off with Malachi Smith and Darryl "Truck" Bryant, each answering some questions about their basketball journey. Mali and Truck discuss what getting recruited is like, how Truck got his nickname and Truck shares his

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1:07:20

Nick Leon: Coney Island’s “Nick-At-Night”

DribblenDimes ·

2020/08/12

On this episode of Dribble N’ Dimes, renowned NYC street-baller and St. Peter's University Hall of Famer, Nick Leon, sits down with Manny Digital and Emilio the Poet to discuss his illustrious career. Growing up with a basketball hoop on (“almost”) every street, our guest talks about his early desires to branch out and face competition outside his neighborhood. From an early age his mentality was that he had to “get to work” and prove to his peers he was capable. After taking a trip to Queensbridge

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2:27:01

Chris McRae: For The Love...

DribblenDimes ·

2020/08/05

Our guy hails from the picturesque streets of the Boogie DOWN! Being a loyal kind of guy he is, he picked up that roundball and parked it over at St. Raymond H.S. where he played his ass off for 4 seasons. Listen as this upcoming author shares his come up in the game (of basketball) and some of the difficult moments he experienced as a player throughout his high school career. On this episode you'll hear Chris talk about... 🏀The camaraderie of St. Raymond high school 🏀Legend Willie Worsley's

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1:28:10

Jeff Greer: Left it All on the Court

DribblenDimes ·

2020/07/29

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1:28:56

Ronald Ramon: Machúcalo (Crush it)

DribblenDimes ·

2020/07/22

As we proceed... Dominican Season's next episode features Ronald Ramon. On this episode we speak with another Dominican - American who's impacted the Tri-State area brand of basketball. Double R played his high school basketball for coach Ed Gonzalez at All Hallows in the Bronx. A Bronx product himself, he grew up around many hoops influences throughout the city, but none greater than his very own father (Ronald Sr.) who was deep into the game as a player himself in the Dominican Republic. On this

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1:29:32

Luis Guzman: Dominicano Soy!

DribblenDimes ·

2020/07/15

He played for the Dominican National team at age 16 under coach Orlando Antigua. As an 8th grader his AAU squad was ranked 20th in the nation and consisted of area phenoms Edgar Sosa, Curtis Kelly and Kashif Pratt. When it came time to choose a H.S. he did it differently and took his talents across the George Washington bridge to Paramus Catholic H.S. There he would play for former Los Angeles Laker Tony Campbell and against many NCAA/NBA pros on his way up the hoops ladder. When it came time to go

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1:13:04

Stephen Thompson: From Crenshaw H.S. to Syracuse Univ.

DribblenDimes ·

2020/07/08

Back in the 80's the Big East was dominating the NCAA capturing the hearts and minds of hoops hopefuls everywhere. One such standout from the left coast watched in awe on the television as the Orangemen worked their opponents. He was hooked! When it came time to decide where to make his collegiate bones his mother gave her blessing and into the care of coach Jim Boeheim he went. From there our guest took off! His freshman year he suited up alongside the likes of Sherman Douglas, Rony Seikaly, Billy

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1:34:35

Gary DeCesare: Just a kid from the Bronx

DribblenDimes ·

2020/07/01

Coaches are meant to be some of the most impactful teachers in an athlete's life. On this episode we speak with a legendary NY coach who's touched the lives of hundreds. As the head coach of St. Raymond H.S. (Bronx, NY) he rocked the C.H.S.A.A. with powerhouse teams featuring standouts that earned athletic scholarships all across the land. His reputation as a top coaching talent paved the way for him to make the jump to the NCAA as an assistant coach at both the University of Richmond and DePaul

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1:20:58

Anthony Hodges: The Patient Grind

DribblenDimes ·

2020/06/24

Our guest grew up to a single mother in Queens' notorious 40 projects. He played at IS-8 where he made his junior high team, but got too confident too quickly and caught a taste of humble pie early, by missing the cut before entering High School. At Campus Magnet (formerly known as Andrew Jackson H.S.) he made the squad, but didn't quite meet the potential he and others saw he had. It wasn't until he got the opportunity to play JUCO for coach Tony Borges at Cayuga Community College that his game

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1:34:52

Anthony Epps: A Basketball Dream Unfulfilled

DribblenDimes ·

2020/06/17

He was well known throughout the city. Ranked among the countries best coming into High School. Scored over 2,000 points in his middle school days over just two years at St. Helena Elementary. A phenom before there was a LeBron James. He played in the Pathmark Tournaments and packed out gyms wherever he went. He played against top names such as Ben Gordon, Lenny Cooke and Trevor Ariza. Arguably the city’s best at the time. However, due to a lack of exposure during his Junior and Senior years he

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1:22:06

Kashif Pratt: Destined to be a Rice Raider turned...

DribblenDimes ·

2020/06/10

Growing up in the Bronx our guest gravitated to the Gauchos early. With so much exposure to many of the areas' great talents in that 'Chos gym (several from Rice H.S.), it was engrained in him to dawn a Raiders uniform one day. That goal was met and through it he was able to forge life long relationships with many of his teammates till this day. He never quite received the consistency he needed while a player at Seton Hall or Iona College to showcase his game. However, when those choice moments were

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1:18:33

Coach Ed Gonzalez: BX Gael to BK Lion

DribblenDimes ·

2020/06/03

He grew up in Spanish Harlem and picked up the basketball early. His motivation to play took him to All Hallows, in the Bronx, where as a player he was the floor general and ensured teammates like the late Troy Truesdale ate plenty off his sensational dimes. He's been named on this very show as an inspirational coach by several players who'd touched the Dribble N' Dimes mics such as Randy Williams, Marvin McCullough and Ronald Ramon (to name a few). Our guest attended Dowling college and after

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1:57:03

Julius Hodge: From a Raven to part of a Wolfpack

DribblenDimes ·

2020/05/27

From the swag filled streets of Harlem World USA this man took on all naysayers to achieve the dream of many by being drafted into the NBA. Prior to completing that feat this lanky phenom made a name for himself all across the ACC as a ferocious member of NC State's Wolfpack. While there his name rang as he led his team to countless victories against many of he league's top talent. On his ascent up the NYC basketball ranks he was told he'd be spending his formative high school years lacing up for

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1:43:01

Dain Ervin: Evaluating Basketball Talent All Across...

DribblenDimes ·

2020/05/20

This man hails from the same stomping grounds as New York legends Kenny the Jet Smith, Kenny Anderson and Hip Hop icon N.O.R.E. In those Lefrak city streets he honed his skills, competing against some of the best to do it out of the Q borough. Our guest was mentored by Vincent Smith through the Aim High program. He made his bones and earned a spot on the Monsignor McClancy H.S. basketball roster. He would go on to excel and through some trials ended up playing at and graduating from Texas State

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