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Grayson "Professor" Boucher is back with a new suit and some of his Ball Up teammates like The Bone Collector, playing Captain America, in part 5 of the popular Spider-Man playing Basketball online videos starring the Super Human Dribbling Machine?as Spidey.

Be sure to stay around after the Hulk teaser and credits for a Deadpool cameo.

Speaking of Deadpool, we have to give a big shoutout to Deadpool creator Robert Liefeld and his son who have shown a lot of support for Ballislife over the past year.

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The Ballup Streetball tour stopped in Indianapolis and put on a show for guest Lance Stephenson and the packed house at Arsenal Tech Gym.

Lance's teammate George Hill did a great job coaching the local stars who were leading for most of the game but but the Ballup team prevailed with a 132-118 win.

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The Ballup Tour continued in Lousiville this past weekend with special guest coaches Gilbert Arenas and Kyle Lowry. As expected, The Bone Collector embarrassed a bunch of defenders with his ankle breaking moves but the best ankle breaking moment of the game came from Special FX - mostly known for his above the rim game - who dropped a defender with a crossover and then threw down a dunk.

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Rondo might be the king of the fake behind the back pass and Jason Williams' elbow pass might be the coolest behind the back pass ever, but this fake behind the back pass by The Professor is as impressive as any ever done by them or Magic Johnson, especially considering it was a spontaneous move.

And unlike Raef Lafrentz in White Chocolate's video, G-Smith finished the play with a power dunk instead of a layup.

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Grayson Boucher aka The Professor aka that guy that can beat you one-on-one while eating a cup of Kentucky Fried Chicken aka the basketball Spiderman is back with a new episode of Spiderman and he brought his Ballup teammate and streetball legend Bone Collector with him. ? Larry Williams aka Bone Collector plays Captain America who shows off his ankle breaking skills to a bunch of not so talented ballers. ?But if you aren't familiar with the Bone Collector don't think he doesn't have serious game.

Check out a few of these videos and they are rated XXX in the nasty department and not for the squeamish that can't handle gore or seeing some ankles getting broken.

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As we patiently wait for the next episode of The Professor's Spiderman video series, which is currently in production (see pic below), le't's check out the Professor schooling some defenders without the costume.

This session came from Australia where Grayson and his Ballup teammate G-Smith were putting on a basketball ?clinic for a few ballers that wanted to end up posterized or with broken ankles.

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Grayson Boucher aka The Professor, has been breaking ankles and entertaining fans of basketball for over a decade via And1 Mixtapes, ESPN Streetball Shows and the Ballup Tour and TV Show for the past few years but it was this summer where Streetball's most recognizable face took it to another level by covering his face.? Grayson along with filmmaker Robert 'SetFree' Monroe punk'd a bunch of random ballers at basketball courts by filming them playing Grayson wearing a Spiderman outfit.? The two Spidey videos went viral and racked up over 20 million views on YouTube alone which is probably more views than Sam Raimi's Spider Man 3 received (yeah I know that movie grossed close to $900 million but it was a disappointment and halted the franchise for a while).

While he wasn't playing around with amateurs on local playgrounds, he was playing around with real talent during the Ballup Summer tour. Each week, Grayson was facing off against well known streetballers and players with college and overseas experience that were trying to get a contract with the streetball organization. The results weren't much different as the viral vids. Class was in session and The Professor was teaching Ankle Breakers 101 and giving us footage for mixes like Ankle Breakers Vol 2!

If you want to know more about Grayson off the court and out of the basketball and superhero uniforms then be sure to check out his #BestYourself feature below.

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Los Angeles Laker Legend and 5-time NBA champion Derek Fisher came out in support of ballup streetball on Saturday. His team came up just short after coming back from an over 20 pt deficit in the first half. Ballup had the at capacity crowd on their feet the entire game at the Pyramid of Long Beach State. Ballup now moves on to the celebrity game in Dallas, Tx and then the final game in Las Vegas September 15....the day after the Mayweather fight!

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Spider Man?is back, without the costume, but with another "you reach I teach" video. The Professor conducted this class at a recent Ballup Game in Harlem where he had defenders doing the Harlem Shake while trying to play D. ?Here's a lesson, if the player has a masters in ball-handling and time to laugh at you while you are looking dead ass serious trying to play defense then there's a good chance your are about to get passed and I don't mean with an A.

If you came here actually thinking you were going to see some Harlem Shake (2013 style) videos then sorry and here you go.

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Peter Parker the Professor is back again with another crossover video but without the tight Spidey costume.

This time our streetball superhero takes us back to 2004 and 2010 with some international adventures where he shows that it doesn't matter what color or nationality you are - we all have ankles that can be broken.

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Allen Iverson? Tim Hardaway, Jamal Crawford, Steve Francis? Those are the usual suspects that pop up in the conversation for best handles and/or crossover in NBA history but the answer to best handles in the entire universe (maybe just the Marvel Universe) is Spider-Man! Please excuse the fact that he has web that allows him to carry or palm the ball easier than MJ and please ignore that ridiculous scene in the Spiderman reboot a couple of years ago with that Social Network kid. ?If you haven't seen the scene than please spend the next 2 minutes doing so by watching the video below.

I liked the film overall, especially the more serious scenes but that corny scene is going to be left out of the argument. ?We will also ignore the impostor (actually Andrew Garfield taking a break from filming the Spiderman sequel) that was seen a few months ago playing ball at a basketball court in Chinatown with a bunch of kids.

The real web slinging ankle breaking Spider-Man is the one in the first video above toying with the Kevin Durant fan. ?And I hate to break it to all of you Marvel fanatics but Spidey's real name isn't Peter Parker it's Grayson Boucher.

and here's some not so cool Spider-Man basketball moments...

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• GAME 1: Kansas City (June 22, 2013)?- G-Smith goes off in debut
• GAME 2: Louisville (June 30, 2013)?- Professor & Bone Collector show out
• GAME 3:?Indianapolis (July 6, 2013)?- G-Smith with the dunk of the summer
• "THE SIT DOWN" INTERVIEW: The Professor
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• "THE SIT DOWN" INTERVIEW:?CEO Demetrius Spencer

Continuing to take the world of streetball by storm, Ball Up announced its 2013 nationwide basketball tour today, which will travel throughout the country this summer. Traveling from Los Angeles to New York, the team will kick off an exciting series of action-packed games on June 22, in Kansas City, MO and will wrap up with a championship game in conjunction with TD Jake’s Megafest festival in Dallas, TX on August 31.

Ball Up’s innovative spin on the game of streetball has redefined the sport by bringing some of the top, untapped talent to basketball courts across the world along with big name stars that have graced the NBA hardwood as well. This year’s impressive roster includes, The Professor, AO, Baby Shaq, Air Up There, Bone Collector, Pat the Roc, Special FX, Springs, Sik Wit It, Violator and G. Smith. Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston and Sebastian Telfair will both serve as judges for the open run tryouts in each city. Guest coaches of the opposing teams in each city will be announced as the tour progresses and includes Hall of Fame NBA players and basketball legends. Special contests during each game will also give select lucky fans the opportunity to meet the guest coaches in each region.

As the tour makes its way across the country, Ball Up will be on the quest for a new breed of performer in the annual “Search for the Next” competition, where one lucky player will gain a coveted spot on the roster. “We’re excited about the tour this summer and are very proud to be in our third year,” said Ball Up CEO, Demetrius Spencer. “We have some great surprises lined up for fans and of course, the team is ready to take on the competition each city has to offer.”

In addition to some of the most show-stopping streetball in the world, the highly anticipated games will also feature special guest appearances, musical performances, family entertainment and more. Additionally, taking viewers nationwide behind the scenes on and off the court of the toughest streetball team around, the tour will be filmed for top rated television series, “Ball Up Search for the Next” airing fall on Fox Sports 1. Past and present sponsors of the Ball Up tour include, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Wilson, Marines, SkullCandy, Toyota and Under Armour.

From Slam Online

Dr J, Air Up There, Anthony Anderson and Cedric Cebbalos judging the 2012 Ballup Dunk Contest

Founded in 2009, Ball Up is the leading streetball tour in the nation, featuring the Ball Up All-Stars which include many of the most celebrated and talented streetball players from around the country. Through its debut of the 2011 Ball Up Season on Fox Sports Net nationwide and tours that span the globe, Ball Up provides the ultimate streetball experience for both fans courtside and viewers at home.

COACH: Tracy Murray
SPECIAL GUEST JUDGES: Rafer Alston & Sebastian Telfair

NEWS

• G-Smith appears on SportsNation with the dunk of the summer
• Ballup wins 111-78 in Louisville?
• G-Smith dominates in his Ballup debut in Kansas City?
• Iverson, Rafer Alston & Ballup in China All-Star game
• Ballup's Special Fx talks about Shaq owing him money & J.Cole on Thisis50
• Ballup beats And1 at LA Lights
• Air Up There dunks over Maria Menounos on ExtraTV
• Life on the Road Episode 1 with The Bone Collector

Website: Ballup.com
Twitter: @Ballup
Facebook: BallupOfficial
YouTube: BallupStreetball

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The Ball Up team invaded Indianapolis and once again put on a show in front of the sold out crowd and Pike High School. Guest judges for the stop were Rafer Alston, Jeff Teague and Marquis Teague.

• GAME 1: Kansas City (June 22, 2013) - G-Smith goes off in debut
• GAME 2: Louisville (June 30, 2013) - Professor & Bone Collector show out
• "THE SIT DOWN" INTERVIEW: The Professor
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• "THE SIT DOWN" INTERVIEW: CEO Demetrius Spencer

Continuing to take the world of streetball by storm, Ball Up announced its 2013 nationwide basketball tour today, which will travel throughout the country this summer. Traveling from Los Angeles to New York, the team will kick off an exciting series of action-packed games on June 22, in Kansas City, MO and will wrap up with a championship game in conjunction with TD Jake’s Megafest festival in Dallas, TX on August 31.

Ball Up’s innovative spin on the game of streetball has redefined the sport by bringing some of the top, untapped talent to basketball courts across the world along with big name stars that have graced the NBA hardwood as well. This year’s impressive roster includes, The Professor, AO, Baby Shaq, Air Up There, Bone Collector, Pat the Roc, Special FX, Springs, Sik Wit It, Violator and G. Smith. Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston and Sebastian Telfair will both serve as judges for the open run tryouts in each city. Guest coaches of the opposing teams in each city will be announced as the tour progresses and includes Hall of Fame NBA players and basketball legends. Special contests during each game will also give select lucky fans the opportunity to meet the guest coaches in each region.

As the tour makes its way across the country, Ball Up will be on the quest for a new breed of performer in the annual “Search for the Next” competition, where one lucky player will gain a coveted spot on the roster. “We’re excited about the tour this summer and are very proud to be in our third year,” said Ball Up CEO, Demetrius Spencer. “We have some great surprises lined up for fans and of course, the team is ready to take on the competition each city has to offer.”

In addition to some of the most show-stopping streetball in the world, the highly anticipated games will also feature special guest appearances, musical performances, family entertainment and more. Additionally, taking viewers nationwide behind the scenes on and off the court of the toughest streetball team around, the tour will be filmed for top rated television series, “Ball Up Search for the Next” airing fall on Fox Sports 1. Past and present sponsors of the Ball Up tour include, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Wilson, Marines, SkullCandy, Toyota and Under Armour.

From Slam Online

Dr J, Air Up There, Anthony Anderson and Cedric Cebbalos judging the 2012 Ballup Dunk Contest

Founded in 2009, Ball Up is the leading streetball tour in the nation, featuring the Ball Up All-Stars which include many of the most celebrated and talented streetball players from around the country. Through its debut of the 2011 Ball Up Season on Fox Sports Net nationwide and tours that span the globe, Ball Up provides the ultimate streetball experience for both fans courtside and viewers at home.

COACH: Tracy Murray
SPECIAL GUEST JUDGES: Rafer Alston & Sebastian Telfair

NEWS

• Ballup wins 111-78 in Louisville 
• G-Smith dominates in his Ballup debut in Kansas City 
• Iverson, Rafer Alston & Ballup in China All-Star game
• Ballup's Special Fx talks about Shaq owing him money & J.Cole on Thisis50
• Ballup beats And1 at LA Lights
• Air Up There dunks over Maria Menounos on ExtraTV
• Life on the Road Episode 1 with The Bone Collector

Website: Ballup.com
Twitter: @Ballup
Facebook: BallupOfficial
YouTube: BallupStreetball

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Ballup took on Louisville at Freedom hall this past weekend and ended up easily winning 111-78 in a blowout victory. Professor and Bone collector put on a show for the sellout crowd with an array of crosses and head bops. 2 more contestants were picked, who will win the contract at the end of the season?

• GAME 1: Kansas City (June 22, 2013) - G-Smith goes off in debut
• GAME 2: Louisville (June 30, 2013) - Professor & Bone Collector show out
• "THE SIT DOWN" INTERVIEW: The Professor 
• "THE SIT DOWN" INTERVIEW: CEO Demetrius Spencer

Continuing to take the world of streetball by storm, Ball Up announced its 2013 nationwide basketball tour today, which will travel throughout the country this summer. Traveling from Los Angeles to New York, the team will kick off an exciting series of action-packed games on June 22, in Kansas City, MO and will wrap up with a championship game in conjunction with TD Jake’s Megafest festival in Dallas, TX on August 31.

Ball Up’s innovative spin on the game of streetball has redefined the sport by bringing some of the top, untapped talent to basketball courts across the world along with big name stars that have graced the NBA hardwood as well. This year’s impressive roster includes, The Professor, AO, Baby Shaq, Air Up There, Bone Collector, Pat the Roc, Special FX, Springs, Sik Wit It, Violator and G. Smith. Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston and Sebastian Telfair will both serve as judges for the open run tryouts in each city. Guest coaches of the opposing teams in each city will be announced as the tour progresses and includes Hall of Fame NBA players and basketball legends. Special contests during each game will also give select lucky fans the opportunity to meet the guest coaches in each region.

As the tour makes its way across the country, Ball Up will be on the quest for a new breed of performer in the annual “Search for the Next” competition, where one lucky player will gain a coveted spot on the roster. “We’re excited about the tour this summer and are very proud to be in our third year,” said Ball Up CEO, Demetrius Spencer. “We have some great surprises lined up for fans and of course, the team is ready to take on the competition each city has to offer.”

In addition to some of the most show-stopping streetball in the world, the highly anticipated games will also feature special guest appearances, musical performances, family entertainment and more. Additionally, taking viewers nationwide behind the scenes on and off the court of the toughest streetball team around, the tour will be filmed for top rated television series, “Ball Up Search for the Next” airing fall on Fox Sports 1. Past and present sponsors of the Ball Up tour include, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Wilson, Marines, SkullCandy, Toyota and Under Armour.

From Slam Online

Dr J, Air Up There, Anthony Anderson and Cedric Cebbalos judging the 2012 Ballup Dunk Contest

Founded in 2009, Ball Up is the leading streetball tour in the nation, featuring the Ball Up All-Stars which include many of the most celebrated and talented streetball players from around the country. Through its debut of the 2011 Ball Up Season on Fox Sports Net nationwide and tours that span the globe, Ball Up provides the ultimate streetball experience for both fans courtside and viewers at home.

COACH: Tracy Murray
SPECIAL GUEST JUDGES: Rafer Alston & Sebastian Telfair

NEWS

• Iverson, Rafer Alston & Ballup in China All-Star game
• Ballup's Special Fx talks about Shaq owing him money & J.Cole on Thisis50
• Ballup beats And1 at LA Lights
• Air Up There dunks over Maria Menounos on ExtraTV
• Life on the Road Episode 1 with The Bone Collector

Website: Ballup.com
Twitter: @Ballup
Facebook: BallupOfficial
YouTube: BallupStreetball

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Ball Up returned this Saturday in Kansas City to kick off their 2013 tour. Everyone showed out but it was 2012 Ball Up contract winner G-Smith who stole the show as Ball Up went on to win by 25 points.

Continuing to take the world of streetball by storm, Ball Up announced its 2013 nationwide basketball tour today, which will travel throughout the country this summer. Traveling from Los Angeles to New York, the team will kick off an exciting series of action-packed games on June 22, in Kansas City, MO and will wrap up with a championship game  in conjunction with TD Jake’s Megafest festival in Dallas, TX on August 31.

Ball Up’s innovative spin on the game of streetball has redefined the sport by bringing some of the top, untapped talent to basketball courts across the world along with big name stars that have graced the NBA hardwood as well. This year’s impressive roster includes, The Professor, AO, Baby Shaq, Air Up There, Bone Collector, Pat the Roc, Special FX, Springs, Sik Wit It, Violator and G. Smith. Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston and Sebastian Telfair will both serve as judges for the open run tryouts in each city. Guest coaches of the opposing teams in each city will be announced as the tour progresses and includes Hall of Fame NBA players and basketball legends. Special contests during each game will also give select lucky fans the opportunity to meet the guest coaches in each region.

As the tour makes its way across the country, Ball Up will be on the quest for a new breed of performer   in the annual “Search for the Next” competition, where one lucky player will gain a coveted spot on the roster. “We’re excited about the tour this summer and are very proud to be in our third year,” said Ball Up CEO, Demetrius Spencer. “We have some great surprises lined up for fans and of course, the team is ready to take on the competition each city has to offer.”

In addition to some of the most show-stopping streetball in the world, the highly anticipated games will also feature special guest appearances, musical performances, family entertainment and more. Additionally, taking viewers nationwide behind the scenes on and off the court of the toughest streetball team around, the tour will be filmed for  top rated television series, “Ball Up Search for the Next” airing fall on Fox Sports 1. Past and present sponsors of the Ball Up tour include, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Wilson, Marines, SkullCandy, Toyota and Under Armour.

From Slam Online

Dr J, Air Up There, Anthony Anderson and Cedric Cebbalos judging the 2012 Ballup Dunk Contest

Founded in 2009, Ball Up is the leading streetball tour in the nation, featuring the Ball Up All-Stars which include many of the most celebrated and talented streetball players from around the country. Through its debut of the 2011 Ball Up Season on Fox Sports Net nationwide and tours that span the globe, Ball Up provides the ultimate streetball experience for both fans courtside and viewers at home.

COACH: Tracy Murray
SPECIAL GUEST JUDGES:  Rafer Alston & Sebastian Telfair

NEWS

• Iverson, Rafer Alston & Ballup in China All-Star game
• Ballup's Special Fx talks about Shaq owing him money & J.Cole on Thisis50
• Ballup beats And1 at LA Lights
• Air Up There dunks over Maria Menounos on ExtraTV
• Life on the Road Episode 1 with The Bone Collector

Website: Ballup.com
Twitter: @Ballup
Facebook: BallupOfficial
YouTube: BallupStreetball

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"Life on the Road" - Episode 1 - "Bone Collector"

The Ball Up streetball tour beings with a look at Bone Collector: out of jail and ready to make his mark on the nationwide tour. Life on the Road follows streetball legends Professor, Bone Collector, Air Up There, Sik Wit It, and Pat the Roc as they perform amazing basketball feats, and balance their lives on tour with Ball Up, the premier streetball league.

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Being a guard in streetball is very different than being a guard in a regular basketball game. Not only are guards expected to handle, distribute, and score the ball, but they are also expected to entertain keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. Unlike regular basketball, streetball guards aren’t distinguished by point guard or shooting guard. They are usually differentiated as ball handlers and entertainers.
Ball handlers do what their title says: handle the rock. They get the crowd going with their spectacular moves making the defenders look foolish. From breaking opponents’ ankles with a couple of vicious crossovers or just toying with them showing off their yo-yo like abilities with the basketball, ball handlers keep the crowd in anticipation to see what they’ll do next. The Ball Up squad’s three main ball handlers-- Bone Collector, Professor and Pat The Roc-- have been doing their thing for a while now and still looking as strong as they first started. With the handle that Bone Collector has, it’s tough to stay in front of him without looking dumb. It doesn’t help when he’s known for having one of the dirtiest hesitation crossovers that it makes it almost impossible to stop him. Professor also has an array of moves that not only keeps the defender but the crowd guessing what’s going to happen next. From his explosive spin moves to the quickest stepbacks, he never lets the defender rest. Pat The Roc brings a unique set of handles doing moves that many have never seen before, and he makes it look so easy. It’s hard to even describe on paper what he does from the kick pass lobs to the off the elbow fakes. With these three and their skill sets, the crowd stays excited throughout the game.

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Here’s what Bone Collector, Pat the Roc, and Professor had to say when we interviewed them.

Ball is Life: Describe your skill set. Do you have a go-to move to break someone down?
Bone Collector: My go-to move to break down a defender is my hesitation move.
Pat The Roc: Well rounded player. Pass, score, and handle with the best. Go-to move to get the crowd on their feet is the crazy legs.
Professor: My skill set is diverse, I do everything very good, what's exceptional is my mid range game and my handles. I don't have one go-to move; I have about 3 or 4...my spin move, hesitation, look away and baseline behind the back.

BIL: How did you develop your ball handling skills? Did you watch others or learn the moves by yourself?
BC: I developed my ball handling skills as a young child from my father. He taught me at the age of 7 how to dribble the ball. In the beginning I watched my father dribble the ball, and I tried to imitate the moves that he did.
PTR: Practice, practice, practice. It's about looking at those who did it before you, and molding it into your own flavor.
Professor: Practice, practice, practice for hours on end. It has to be a lifestyle to be great. Repetition is always key. You have to make your moves second nature. Absolutely, a lot of my moves came from my teammates and I put my own flavor in to them or remix them. I look at it like it's ok to take someone's move and incorporate it into your game as long as you do it just as good or better than them.

BIL: Do you feel like there are still moves out there to learn? Any new ones we haven’t seen yet?
BC: There are always moves to learn and ways to improve my ball handling and overall game. Yes, there are new moves that I have that haven't been seen yet; I am always working on new ways to improve as a player.
PTR: Oh yeah! It's 2012; by 2013 I'll have another 100 moves never seen before.
Professor: Absolutely...there’s always more moves to learn. And yes (to new moves)...but it can't be spoken upon.

BIL: What’s your favorite part of breaking someone down?
BC: The best part of breaking someone off (pause) is the crowd's reaction to the move and seeing the defender's face once they have become another victim to the Collector.
PTR: Knowing the defender is helpless. Knowing I can score at will and in the process hurt their feelings!
Professor: The crowd reaction, no question.

BIL: How different is it being a guard in streetball compared to regular games?
BC: In a regular game you are running the show and your team; in streetball you are trying to break down your defender one-on-one and entertain the crowd.
PTR: Either situation, you have to dominate. Run your team and be a problem no one has the answer to!
Professor: The game is played very different but the same principles apply. A lot of times it's easier with Ball Up because there are 2 and sometimes 3 point guards on the floor at once.

BIL: Do you have to change your game when playing in streetball games where entertainment is emphasized?
BC: In streetball games where entertainment is emphasized you have to please the crowd, but at the same time you have to still be a well rounded basketball player and be able to adjust to your defender and competition.
PTR: Nope. Either way I'm going to be flashy but legal. 99.9% of my moves you can do in a real game. It's just the point of having enough guts to do it in any situation.
Professor: Well, I always keep it entertaining regardless, but when it's a Streetball game it becomes a duty and not just something you do. You have to give the crowd their money's worth.

Streetball fans across the world know what Bone Collector, Pat the Roc, and Professor are capable of, but no one ever knows what’s going to happen next when they have the ball in their hands. When those three are on the court at the same time, you can’t help but feel bad for the defense.

The Ball Up Team will be in Houston this weekend on Saturday at Delmar Fieldhouse. On Saturday at 12 pm, they'll be having open runs at Delmar Fieldhouse for the public giving anyone the chance to win an exclusive contract with Ball Up. Go check it out if you're in Houston! Here's the Ball Up Facebook page and their schedule, and you can get tickets by clicking on the schedule. For all the latest Ball Up highlights and news, you can check it out here at Ballislife.

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The Ball Up 2012 Tour started this Friday Night in Los Angeles at Cal State Dominguez Hills against Tyreke Evan’s Streetball Team, and it was a game filled with highlights from start to finish! Both teams started to pick up the competitiveness mid way through the 1st quarter. Bone Collector, one of a couple Ball Up players from LA, came out and did what he does best scoring after crossing a few defenders with his signature hesitation crossover. From Tyreke’s team, Jesse “The Kid” was firing early and was showing out with a few new moves that got the crowd excited. Mr. Afrika had the first dunk to get the crowd really going with a nasty fastbreak two-hand windmill. The second quarter started off with an Air Up There dunk off a lob from Pat the Roc which was followed up by this powerful windmill by Mr. Afrika.

The game started to break open with two back to back dunks by Springs, one of them off an oop. Springs showed why he’s still considered one of the top 1-foot dunkers in the streetball world. The Ball Up Team went on solid run with a couple of alley oops between Bone Collector and Mr. Afrika and a sick windmill by Special FX. Assassin from Tyreke Evan’s team started to heat up after hitting a few J’s. Sik Wit It, the other Ball Up player from LA, did what he does best and entertained the crowd with some of his dance moves while handling the rock and hitting a trey over Jesse, which led Jesse to come back at Sik Wit It with a few of his own moves. The half would end with a few more insane dunks from the Ball Up Team inlcuding a Pat the Roc lob to Air Up There, where Air Up There’s head was way over the rim. It's ridiculous how high the Ball Up Dunkers get on some of their dunks!

In the second half, Tyreke’s team tried to make the game closer with The Handy Man hitting a few threes and getting a few dunks, but the Ball Up Team came out just as strong and pushed the lead to over 20. The Ball Up Team played well together from their passing and alley-oops and even some defense led by Violator. Mr. Afrika finished with a few ridiculous windmills, and Bone Collector still has one of the nastiest, quickest crossovers that I’ve ever seen. The Ball Up Team walked away with the W against Tyreke Evan's team winning by over 30 points. The game was crazy, and it had the crowd jumping out their seats all night!

The Ball Up Team is playing today in Phoenix, Arizona at the Grand Canyon University Arena. Here's the Ball Up Facebook page and their schedule, and you can get tickets by clicking on the schedule. For all the latest Ball Up highlights and news, you can check it out here at Ballislife.

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