Asharaf tells AND1 boys to focus on teamwork and pay attention on court

Participants training hard during the coaching clinic.

RATHER than enjoying themselves on a Saturday night, 18 boys spent the time to learn some extra court techniques, courtesy of a basketball clinic organised by athletic footwear company AND1.

The heavy evening rain left Taman Pusat Kepong’s basketball court wet and slippery, but that did not deter the participants from learning to polish their skills under the guidance of visiting coach Ashraf Sharaf Addin.

Accredited by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Ashraf, who hails from Yemen, is currently on a tour of FIBA’s Asian leagues and was contacted by former national basketball coach Sue Teck Hua to see if he could give a few pointers.

For many of the boys, just warming up took a new twist with new routines to work up the body’s core muscles, such as lifting a tennis ball with one’s legs into the workout partner’s hands.

Ashraf (in white) teaching the youngsters the correct way to do push-ups.

Even basics like making a lay-up became a refresher, where working in a one-to-one drill, players had to fake a jump-shot, then press in on a direct attack without shying away from making body contact.

“A lot of you guys just receive the pass, and charge in like a bull without looking at the basket first,” said Ashraf to the boys, with Sue on hand to help translate.

Making a straight- and 45-degree jump-shot also became challenging, with the boys having to mark the number of baskets sunk, and as an incentive to pay attention, they were forced to do “suicide” runs.

“It is more about emphasising teamwork, and to pay attention to what’s going on, instead of just focusing on your own corner or area of the court,” said Ashraf.

This emphasis, he explained, came about because more often than not in 3-on-3 basketball, such as the upcoming AND1 tournament at Berjaya Times Square in November, the team often relied on one star player.

“The way I structured this clinic, is to systematically start first with one-on-one, then two-on-two, then three-on-three, then you get a very strong team,” Ashraf added.

The youngest participant, Jason Tan Jee Kin, 11, said he enjoyed the workshop even if it was curtailed by a second bout of heavy rain. “I learnt a lot, and it was fun, but tiring too,” Tan smiled, while his lay-up partner, Chen Yong Li, who towered over the 11-year-old, said he had hoped to participate in this year’s tournament.

“But I also have PT3 this year, so my family didn’t allow it,” said the Tim Duncan fan.

The teen years, Sue said, was a good period to develop one’s basketball skills and find out if they had what it takes to go professional.

“You have not learnt a lot of bad habits yet, so workshops like this one tonight will help in setting you on the correct path. But you also need to go practise on the court often!” he laughed.

News Source: The Star Online

AND1 Grand Finals Coming Up

2014 AND1 ambassador Teng Seng Fu putting on a slam dunk demonstration. AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge, BerJaya Times Square, 23 Nov 2014

After three legs in Selangor, Penang and Johor, the AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge is coming to Kuala Lumpur for the grand finals in Berjaya Times Square on Nov 15.

While the main 3-on-3 event has always attracted avid basketballers to pit their skills in the competition, participants can stand out from the sea of players by demonstrating their shooting and slam-dunk skills in the best-shooter challenge and crowd-pleasing slam-dunk exhibition.

By scoring the most baskets in a given time or pulling off the most outrageous slam-dunk, Milo hampers and the StarMetro Slam Dunk Trophy await the winners of the side events.

The search for this year’s AND1 streetballer continues and will take place on the centre court in front of the public to find the next Malaysian AND1 streetballer, worthy of a RM3,000 contract along with merchandise and the Malaysian AND1 streetballer title.

Former winners of the AND1 streetballer contract will be on hand not only to gauge the skills of would-be free-stylists, but also go toe-to-toe with them on a one-on-one streetball challenge.

For this year’s grand finals, organisers have added the Men’s Under-25 category to this year’s 3-on-3 competition on top of the usual Boys Under-12, Boys Under-15, Boys Under-18, Girls Under-18, and Men’s Under-21.

Last year’s grand finals held at Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur saw 300 teams battle through their categories from dawn till dusk, with teams from Secret Academy nabbing top spots in the girls Under-18, boys Under-15 and boys Under-18 categories.

The top three winners in each category will walk away with World of Sports vouchers worth RM900, RM600 and RM300.

StarMetro is the official media partner of the tournament, Milo the official beverage sponsor and Spalding the official ball partner.

For entry forms, details on the competition and rules and regulations, visit www.and1malaysia.blogspot.com. This year’s 3x3 competition will be limited to 400 teams and the closing date for registration is Nov 8.

News Source: The Star Online

Streetball challenge a showcase of local talents in Johor

Fong (left) showing the boys and girls how to shoot the ball

JOHOR BARU: Never give up is the motto for Yeo Yong Hao who has been participating in the AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge 2015 for the past eight editions.

The 22-year-old, who is working in Singapore, said that this time around he wants to make sure he is able to win at least one competition in the one-day event.

“Me and my two other friends take part in the men’s open category but it is in the individual competition that I wanted to win the most.

“My strength is the slam dunk competition where I have been practising for at least a week before the challenge starts,” he told StarMetro during the event held at Dataran Bandaraya here recently.

Yeo pointed out that he has been watching closely how NBA star Kobe Bryant was able to do his slam dunk in competitive matches in television as well on Youtube.

“Kobe is the best slam dunk around, where he been doing it for the past 10 years and I am his biggest fan. I always try to copy his moves,” he said.

After eight years of trying, Yeo finally got his hands on the StarMetro Slam Dunk Competition trophy after beating six other competitors.

Meanwhile, a girl put to shame eight boys by winning the best shooter competition after putting in six balls into the net in a row.

SMK Seri Alam 2 student Fong Yeu Tyan, 15, said that she has been playing basketball for the past three years, including representing her school and state in national level competitions.

“Actually, I never wanted to take part in the competition but my friends told me that I would be able to beat the boys in their own game.

“I took up their challenge, where I was the only girl in the competition and I beat all of them easily,” she said.

With 195 teams in the streetball challenge, it was divided into four categories – Boys Under-12, Boys Under-15, Boys Under-18 and Men Under-21.

The top-three winners in each category won World of Sports vouchers worth RM900, RM600 and RM300 respectively.

World Of Sports (M) Sdn Bhd international trade coordinator Susan Cheong said the competition went on smoothly and added the teams played their best to win and showcase their talents.

“Johor has never been disappointing for us where we always get good reception from the boys and girls,” she said.

After the three legs at IOI Mall in Puchong, Penang Times Square, and Dataran Bandaraya in Johor Baru, the grand final would be held in Kuala Lumpur in November.

The Malaysia Basketball Association sanctioned the competition, and StarMetro is the official media partner. Milo is the official beverage sponsor and Spalding the official ball partner.

RESULTS

Under-12 Boys: 1. Xiong Feng Dui, 2. UT Boys, 3. Kulai Jaya

Under-15 Boys: 1. Yuen Lei Shi Ge, 2. Ni Ye Ye, 3. Taman Daya

Under-18 Boys: 1. ABCDEFG, 2. JLT, 3. KN Smile

Under-21 Men: 1. Come on 2016, 2. Vagrant, 3. Superman

StarMetro Slam Dunk Competition: Yeo Yong Hao, Wong Kek Wei

Best Shooter Competition: Fong Yeu Tyan, Ong Coyn Vin, Kher Yu Zen

News Source: The Star Online

AND1 3-on-3 Making Its Final Dunk to Berjaya Times Square Soon!

Calling all enthusiastic ballers! This is the moment that all of you have been waiting for - AND1 3-on-3 tournament will be making its FINAL dunk stop at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur on 15th November 2015. Haven't got yourself and your team registered? Entries are limited (400 teams) hence, be sure to have the entry form downloaded and start registering today. Wishing all of you best of lucks and we shall see you real soon!

 

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AND1 Streetball 2015

Venue: Berjaya Times Square
Date: 15th November 2015
Time: 8am to 6pm
Registration fees: RM90.00 per team
Due date: 8th November 2015 (Sunday)
Early Bird: Register before 25th October 2015 to receive free Team BULLS Ball. Limited to the 100 balls only.

(free AND1 Basketball Jersey for each player and a Spalding Basketball for each team)

Categories:
Open to Malaysian and Non-Malaysian:
a. Boys Under 12 (Born on or after 2003)
b. Boys Under 15 (Born on or after 2000)
c. Boys and Girls Under 18 (Born on or after 1997)
d. Mens Under 21 (Born on or after 1994)
e. Mens Under 25 (Born on or after 1990)

*Current and Ex-National / National Junior are not allowed to participate.
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AND 1 3-ON-3 Making Its Way To Johor Soon!

Calling all ballers at Johor! Be sure to catch the exciting AND1 3-on-3 tournament at Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru on 19th September 2015. Do remember to spread the words around and wait no more, get yourself and your team registered today!

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Venue: Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru
Date: 19th September 2015
Time: 8am to 6pm
Registration fees: RM90.00 per team
Due date: 12th September 2015 (Saturday)
Early Bird: Register before 29th August 2015 to receive free Team HEAT Ball. Limited to the 60 balls only.

(free AND1 Basketball Jersey for each player and a Spalding Basketball for each team)

Categories:
Open to Malaysian and Non-Malaysian:
a. Boys Under 12 (Born on or after 2003)
b. Boys Under 15 (Born on or after 2000)
c. Boys & Girls Under 18 (Born on or after 1997)
d. Mens Under 21 (Born on or after 1994)

*Current and Ex-National / National Junior are not allowed to participate.

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Flying dunk nets a winner

Cagers battling it out at the AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge 2015 at Penang Times Squar

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INDONESIAN Sudyanto, 21, purposely flew in from Medan to get a ‘competition feel’ at the AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge 2015 at Penang Times Square in George Town.

The college student did not return home empty-handed as he was one of the two winners of the side event ‘StarMetro Slam Dunk Competition’. He had spectators in awe with his powerful ‘flying dunk’ that saw him leaping for the basket from a distance.“Practice makes perfect. I practise a lot back home as I love basketball a lot.

“But there are not many competitions in my hometown. “When I heard of this competition, I knew I had to come here with my friends and our coach. “This is my first trip here and it is a worthwhile one. It was good to be up against the challenge. The food here is outstanding too,” he said.

Another winner of the ‘Slam Dunk Competition’ was 19-year-old college student Lee Zheng Qin. Zheng Qin won the heart of judge Wayne Ooi Chong Yew with his performance of jumping over two of his two friends and putting the ball into the basket. 

“I can jump very high because I used to represent my school in high jump. I never thought I could win. I just gave it my best and it turned out to be one of the best,” he said.

Both Sudyanto and Zheng Qin received a Milo hamper, a Spalding basketball and a StarMetro trophy from The Star news editor (regional) K. Suthakar.

Suthakar also gave away prizes to the top three winners of the ‘In Search of Streetballer Competition’ Chua Zheng Xuan, 16, Goh Tee En, 16, and Ang Chuan Heng, nine. The trio will now battle it out with winners of other states at the grand finals for the AND1 Street-baller title which comes with a RM3,000 contract along with various merchandise.

Catching the eyes of the public and judge was Chuan Heng, who was clearly not overawed by the event despite his young age.He put up a few tricks that made him outstanding among the other contestants. “I always view YouTube videos to learn the latest streetball tricks and skills,” he said.

A total of 190 teams took part in the streetball challenge that was divided into four categories — Boys Under-12, Boys Under-15, Boys Under-18 and Men Under-21. The top three winners in each category won World of Sports vouchers worth RM900, RM600 and RM300 respectively.

W.O.S. World Of Sports (M) Sdn Bhd international trade coordinator Susan Cheong said the competition went smoothly and the weather had been kind to the players. “It was not very hot and participants got to enjoy themselves with some good workout,” she said.

After the two legs at IOI Mall, Puchong, and Penang Times Square, the next will be at Sutera Mall, Johor, in September and the grand final in Kuala Lumpur in November. Malaysia Basketball Association sanctioned the competition. StarMetro is the official media partner of the tournament. Milo is the official beverage sponsor and Spalding is the official ball partner.

Roll of Honour:
RESULTS
Under-12 Boys
1. KP 12 A
2. Pai Teik Team A
3. Banana ABC
Under-15 Boys
1. Team LKL
2. Monkiss
3. Strawberry
Under-18 Boys
1. Chung Ling
2. Justice League
3. Loser 1998
Under-21 Men
1. K.O.O
2. Ultimate
3. Baling
StarMetro Slam Dunk Competition: Sudyanto, Lee Zheng Qin.
Best Shooter Competition: Lim Wei Ming, Yew Wei Boon, Fong Zhan Way.
In Search of Streetballer Competition: Goh Tee En, Chua Zheng Xuan, Ang Chuen Seng.

News source: The Star Online

Slam dunk success on the cards

Aiming to be better: Coaching clinic participants honing their shooting skills under the watchful eye of Tan.

 

THE 10th edition of the upcoming AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge 2015 at Penang Times Square is attracting not only Penangites but also enthusiasts from other states.

Half of the teams registered so far are from Perlis, Kedah and Perak and the organiser has limited the entries to 200 teams. Freelance basketball coach Tan Chee Wan said young cagers from Kulim, Alor Setar, Kubang Pasu, Ipoh, Krian and Kangar have confirmed their participation.

“They have chartered buses to come to Penang for the competition. Most of them are players from MVP Basketball Academy,” he said before conducting a coaching clinic at SJK (C) Yang Cheng in Teluk Kumbar, Penang, recently.

“Good players possess not only skills but show the right temperament during competitions. In this way, they grow to become better players.”

A total of 42 players took part in the coaching session which was conducted ahead of the AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge to be held at the Penang Times Square on Aug 15.

The session began with a warm-up drill. Then, the players were given pointers on ball handling, dribbling, passing and landing on one foot following a lay-up. Tan said he tried to conduct his training in an interesting manner so the players would get hooked to the game.Two certified coaches Ooi Jun Kai and Bryan Loh helped him.

SK Sacred Heart student G.M. Vicknesh, 14, said the training session under Tan was an eye-opener. “His approach is very different. You won’t feel tired or bored because most of the running is already incorporated into part of the drills,” he said.

Organised by W.O.S. World of Sports (M) Sdn Bhd, the competition will be divided into four categories — Boys’ Under-12, Boys’ Under-15, Boys’ Under-18 and Men’s Under-21.Registration fee is at RM90 per team and each player will receive a Spalding jersey and a Spalding basketball on the event day.

Each streetball team will play at least twice in a round robin of three teams in the preliminary rounds. The top three winners in each category will walk away with World of Sports vouchers worth RM900, RM600 and RM300 respectively.

The one-day event will also feature ‘In Search of Streetballer Competition’, ‘StarMetro Slam Dunk Competition’, ‘Best Shooter Competition’ and lucky draw with limited edition products of AND1.

Penang Times Square is hosting the second leg after the first at IOI Mall, Puchong, last month.Next up will be a leg at Sutera Mall, Johor, in September and the grand final in Kuala Lumpur in November.

For the grand finals, the top three free- stylists from each leg will be invited to battle for the AND1 streetballer title which will come with a RM3,000 contract along with merchandise.

Entry forms can be obtained at Hoops Station in Penang Times Square, Sports Town in Gurney Plaza, CWA Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd in Siam Road and Studio Life Habitat in Megamal Pinang, Butterworth. The competition is sanctioned by Malaysia Basketball Association.

StarMetro is the official media partner of the tournament, Milo is the official beverage sponsor, Spalding is the official ball partner and Penang Times Square is the official venue sponsor.The closing date for registration is Aug 8.

News source: The Star Online

No sweat for freelance coach

Tan (in white) giving instructions to his young charges as they go through the drills during a coaching clinic at SJK(C) Wen Khai in Batu Maung.

GETTING young children to attend training can be a tough task.But freelance basketball coach Tan Chee Wan has his own way of making things interesting for his young charges.

After all, he is a frequent traveller to the Philippines, where he picked up ideas and pointers from coaches touted as the best in the South-East Asia region.

“The Philippines is the basketball powerhouse in this region.“Over there, you won’t get to see children being told to run 20 rounds on the court just to warm up. That’s a very old style of training.

“They emphasise on the fundamental basketball skills, and incorporate interesting methods into their training. “Players won’t feel bored easily and they always look forward to training sessions,” he said after conducting a recent two-hour coaching clinic at SJK (C) Wen Khai in Batu Maung, Penang.

A total of 42 pupils aged between seven and 12 benefitted from the training session, which was held ahead of the AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge to be held at the Penang Times Square on Aug 15.

The session began with the players going through the drill to strengthen their muscles and improve their agility and movement.Then they are given pointers on ball handling, dribbling and passing. Tan said the formative years were vital as young players needed strong foundation to reach the top of the game.

“It is vital to expose youngsters to new training techniques in order to keep up with the modern game. “My activities are focused on the basic techniques. The players need to get this right before we talk about tactical game plan.

“We are here to create an interest among budding cagers and develop their potential further,” he said. Citing an example, Tan said one of his charges who was now a Kedah state player, could ‘spring and dunk’ at the age of 14.

“He went through the right training during the formative years and his calf muscles were strong.“He also had sound footwork and all the basic skills,” he said.

During the session, Tan also gave out T-shirts and jerseys as prizes to some of the best performers. The first leg of the AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge was held at the IOI Mall, Puchong last month.Penang Times Square will host the second leg on Aug 15, followed by Sutera Mall, Johor in September and the grand final in Kuala Lumpur in November.

There will be four categories – Boys’ Under-12, Boys’ Under-15, Boys’ Under 18 and Men’s Under-21. For the grand finals, the top three freestylists from each leg will be invited to battle for the AND1 streetballer title which comes with a RM3,000 contract along with merchandise.

The competition is sanctioned by Malaysia Basketball Association. StarMetro is the official media partner of the tournament, Milo is the official beverage sponsor, Spalding is the official ball partner and Penang Times Square is the official venue sponsor.

News source: The Star Online

Top three participants get chance to compete for AND1 streetballer title

Fantastic atmosphere: Filepic of participants showing off their skills during the AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge in Penang Times Square last year.

CALLING all streetballers. Grab your chance now to take part in the 10th edition of the hip AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge 2015 at Penang Times Square on Aug 15.

Organiser W.O.S. World of Sports (M) Sdn Bhd has limited the entries to 200 teams on a first-come, first-served basis.There will be four categories – Boys’ Under-12, Boys’ Under-15, Boys’ Under-18 and Men’s Under-21. Registration fee is priced at RM90 per team.

Each player will receive a Spalding jersey and each team will get a Spalding basketball on the event day.

Each team will play at least twice in a round-robin of three teams in the preliminary rounds. The top three winners in each category will walk away with World of Sports vouchers worth RM900, RM600 and RM300 respectively.

The one-day event will also feature ‘In search of Streetballer Competition’, ‘StarMetro Slam Dunk Competition’, ‘Best Shooter Competition’ and lucky draw with limited edition products of AND1. Penang Times Square is hosting the second leg after the first one at the IOI Mall, Puchong last month.

Next up will be Sutera Mall, Johor in September and the grand final in Kuala Lumpur in November. For the grand finals, the top three freestylists from each leg will be invited to battle for the AND1 streetballer title which will come with a RM3,000 contract along with merchandise.

Entry forms can be obtained at Hoops Station in Penang Times Square, Sports Town in Gurney Plaza, CWA Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd in Siam Road and Studio Life Habitat in Megamall Pinang, Butterworth.

The competition is sanctioned by Malaysia Basketball Association. StarMetro is the official media partner of the tournament while Milo is the official beverage sponsor, and Spalding is the official ball partner.

News source: The Star Online

Participants of AND1 Streetball Challenge show lots of skill

StarMetro representative Jarod Lim presenting the top two prize of the StarMetro Slam Dunk competition to Stephan Wan, 17

IF PERFORMING Michael Jordan’s famous flying dunk is not enough, basketball player Stephan Wan has more tricks up his sleeve.

It was his perfectly executed self alley-oop dunk that won the StarMetro Slam Dunk competition during the first leg of the AND1 Streetball Challenge at IOI Mall, Puchong.

The confidence shown by the 17-year-old Raub-born youngster was well reflected in his performance as it was completed nicely without hesitation.

“I knew I was going to win the competition but other players showed some really good dunks.“There is a basketball hoop in my house and I practise often,” he said.

Playing for the Los Angelos (LA) Lakers Big Three, it is not difficult to guess that Wan is a big fan of the NBA team.“I am a big fan of Kobe Bryant of the LA Lakers.“Sometimes, I do freestyle basketball too,” he said.

Wan was among 15 participants who took part in the Slam Dunk competition. The other winner of the contest was Mun Tze Qian, 15, who plays for Secret 15 B.

The slam dunk competition was one of the side show events that added to the thrill of the annual AND1 basketball challenge.

Others competitions included Best Shooter competition as well as the Streetballer competition, where participants were awarded marks according to several criteria, such as dribbling, juggling, originality, creativity and finishing.

Kedahan Mohammad Aizzat Iskandar, 19, who was one of the winners of the Streetballer competition, said he sought inspiration from YouTube to diversify his freestyle basketball moves.

“I learnt some of the dribbling skills online such as the Ankle Breaker as well as Shammgod crossover moves, which I have also performed at the Streetball competition.

“The skills allow me to fool other opponents on the court.“I just tried my best during the Streetball competition and I am glad I won the competition,” he said.

Winners of each leg of the Streetball competition will battle it out at the In Search of Streetballer grand final.
For the AND1 streetball challenge, the five categories for the 3 on 3 this year are: Boys Under-12, Boys Under-15, Boys Under-18, Girls Under-18 and Men’s Under-21.

AND1 organiser W.O.S. World of Sport executive director Saw Swee Leong said 313 teams took part in the three-on-three Streetball Challenge.

“It comes up to more than 900 participants in total. “This year is the 12th edition of the AND1 Streetball Challenge and it has always been a platform for youngsters to hone their basketball skills.“Playing for seven minutes per game definitely ups the adrenaline and challenge when players have to deliver the points. “Although the game is slightly different from mainstream basketball, the streetball version manages to attract a lot of interest especially among youths,” he said.

The following legs will be in Penang Times Square, Penang in August, Sutera Mall, Johor in September and the grand final in Kuala Lumpur, in November.

For the grand finals, the top three freestylists from each leg will be invited to battle for the AND1 streetballer title, which will come with a RM3,000 contract along with merchandise.

StarMetro is the official media partner of the tournament, Milo is the official beverage sponsor and Spalding is the official ball partner.

For details on the competition, rules and regulations, visit www.and1malaysia.blogspot.com or AND1 Malaysia’s Facebook page.

News source: The Star Online

AND1 3 ON 3 IS HEADING TO PENANG SOON!

Hey ballers!

AND1 3 on 3 will be kicking off its second leg at it will be held at Penang Times Square on 15th August '15.

All ready to rumble? Just download the entry form by right-clicking on the image below and save it for registration. See you there, peeps :)

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AND1 Streetball 2015

Venue: Penang Times Square
Date: 15 August 2015
Time: 8am to 6pm
Registration fees: RM90.00 per team
Due date: 8 August 2015 (Saturday)
Early Bird: Register before 15th July 015 to receive free Team HEAT Ball. Limited to the 60 balls only.

(free AND1 Basketball Jersey for each player and a Spalding Basketball for each team)

Categories:
Open to Malaysian and Non-Malaysian:
a. Boys Under 12 (Born on or after 2003)
b. Boys Under 15 (Born on or after 2000)
c. Boys & Girls Under 18 (Born on or after 1997)
d. Mens Under 21 (Born on or after 1994)

*Current and Ex-National / National Junior are not allowed to participate.

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Young basketball players told dream big

Good turnout: Sekolah Sri USCI students who attended the AND1 basketball clinic

YOUNG basketball players who want to go far should embrace their talents and not limit themselves by being afraid to dream big.

“Players don’t dare to dream,” said former Selangor junior basketball coach Sue Teck Hua after a AND1 basketball clinic at Sekolah Sri UCSI, in Subang Jaya, Selangor.

With this year’s AND1 challenge drawing closer, Sue is helping the boys learn a few drills that focus on both individual and team skills which can help them not just during the AND1 three-on-three event, but also in their school’s co-curriculum.

The first leg of the tournament will be on June 14 at IOI Mall in Puchong, Selangor, featuring the main three-on-three event, the StarMetro slam dunk competition, shooting competition and the special “Search for AND1 streetballer” challenge.

Sue touched on ball handling, passing, defence formations, jumping techniques and core exercises during the two-hour clinic.

“The ‘shell drill’ is to prepare them for team defence during games,” explained the former junior coach, who wanted to make the clinic “not like their usual training”.

Sue also instructed the boys to practise dribbling as low as they could.

“Our players can dribble well but they are not used to dribbling low, if you can dribble the ball just a few inches off the ground, it won’t be easy for your opponent to steal your ball,” he explained.

“Most of the boys are skilled but progression is key and they have to set goals for themselves,” he said.
With this year’s AND1 Streetball challenge continuing with the same format as previous editions, basketballers can pit their skills in competition with the main three-on-three event.

They can also demonstrate their shooting and slam-dunk skills as well as freestyle skills in the “Search for streetballer” segment for a chance to win exclusive merchandise from AND1 and Milo at each leg.

The five categories for the three-on-three this year are: Boys Under-12, Boys Under-15, Boys Under-18, Girls Under-18 and Men’s Under-21.

After IOI Mall, Puchong, on June 14, the following legs will be in Penang Times Square, Penang, in August, Sutera Mall, Johor, in September and the grand final in Kuala Lumpur in November.

The exact dates for the upcoming legs and venue for the grand final will be announced on the organisers’ website.

For the grand finals, the top three freestylists from each leg will be invited to battle for the AND1 streetballer title which will come with a RM3,000 contract along with merchandise.

The first 100 teams to register before May 31 will receive a limited-edition L.A. Lakers basketball in addition to the Spalding ball for each team and AND1 jerseys for each player.

StarMetro is the official media partner of the tournament, Milo is the official beverage sponsor and Spalding is the official ball partner.

News source: The Star Online

AND1 3 ON 3 IS BACK FOR 2015 AND READY TO ROLL!

Calling all basketball enthusiasts!

AND1 3 on 3 is back again for 2015 and for the first tournament, it will be held at IOI Mall, Puchong on 14th June '15.

All ready to rumble? Just download the entry form by right-clicking on the image below and save it for registration. It's just that simple!

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AND1 Streetball 2015

Venue: IOI Mall, Puchong
Date: 14 June 2015
Time: 8am to 6pm
Registration fees: RM90.00 per team
Due date: 7 June 2015 (Sunday)
Early Bird: Register before 31st May 2015 to receive free Team Lakers Ball. Limited to the 100 balls only.

(free AND1 Basketball Jersey for each player and a Spalding Basketball for each team)

Categories:
Open to Malaysian and Non-Malaysian:
a. Boys Under 12 (Born on or after 2003)
b. Boys Under 15 (Born on or after 2000)
c. Boys & Girls Under 18 (Born on or after 1997)
d. Mens Under 21 (Born on or after 1994)

*Current and Ex-National / National Junior are not allowed to participate.

Submit and get your form from above outlets (refer pictures).

Gearing Up for Another Challenge

Over easy: Chong Jia Xuan, 13, (left) and Soo Jia Horng,13, (right) getting into the swing during the ball-handling drill.

After last year’s successful AND1 Streetball Challenge, organisers of the popular 3-on-3 basketball tournament W.O.S. World of Sports are starting to help players gear up for another edition of the tournament.

Some 30 students from SMK Engku Husain in Semenyih were invited to attend a coaching clinic, headed by Filipino Michael Pascasio and his five assistants, to get an idea of what techniques they needed to focus on to go far in the tournament.

Pascasio and his assistants, who were in town for a separate basketball tournament, ran drills for the boys and girls, focusing on legwork, dribbling and ball-handling in a high-intensity session, like the pace during a three-on-three game.

Pascasio said: “With five-on-five you can use transition offence or defence plays and there are more systems and options with five players available.”

He added that in three-on-three games, the three players are doing both offence and defence all the time and it is the more physical game as it requires playing inside the key.

Pascasio also shared his thought on what made a good three-man team — an experienced point guard, a good shooting guard and a legit centre player who can perform strongly in the key.

“The boys and girls need to keep practising their ball handling, dribbling and the drills to improve their movement,” he added.

SMK Engku Husain student Leong Kok Wai, 14, who was with team Jordan, winners in last year’s AND1 Under-13 category, confessed “it was not hard to win at last year’s event”.

“However, this year I will be facing the older boys and it will not be easy,” said the now Selangor State Under-15 player, who vowed to work harder to improve his game.

The finale at Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur last year saw 300 teams in action from dawn till dusk, with teams from Secret Academy nabbing top spots in the girls Under-18, boys Under-15 and boys Under-18 categories.

Preparing for tourney: Nestle sports marketing manager Ng Ping Loong (centre) with the students who attended the clinic.

While the main three-on-three event has always attracted basketballers to pit their skills in competition, they can also demonstrate their shooting and slam-dunk skills as well as freestyle skills in the “search for streetballer” segment for a chance to win exclusive merchandise from AND1 and Milo at each leg.

The five categories for the three-on-three this year are: Boys Under-12, Boys Under-15, Boys Under-18, Girls Under-18 and Men’s Under-21.

The tournament will follow the same format as previous editions, travelling around the peninsula with the first-leg to be held at IOI Mall in Puchong, Selangor on June 14.

The following legs will be in Penang Times Square, Penang, in August, Sutera Mall, Johor, in September and the grand final in Kuala Lumpur in November.

The exact dates for the upcoming legs and venue for the grand final will be announced on the organisers’ website.

For the grand finals, the top three freestylists from each leg will be invited to battle for the AND1 streetballer title which will come with a RM3,000 contract along with merchandise.

The first 100 teams to register before May 31 will receive a limited-edition L.A. Lakers basketball in addition to the Spalding ball for each team and AND1 jerseys for each player.

StarMetro is the official media partner of the tournament, Milo is the official beverage sponsor and Spalding is the official ball partner.

News source: The Star Online

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AND1 Streetball tourney ends on a high note with youths battling it out on the courts

June Cheng dunking over a friend during the slam dunk challenge,
earning him the prize for the best dunk.

THE AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge 2014 came to an end with more than 1,000players dunking it out at the main entrance of Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur last Sunday.

The 11th edition of the basketball tournament, which is highly popular with youths in secondary schools, saw non-stop basketball action from more than 300 teams from 9am and well past sunset.

It was not just serious basketball for the day as highlight events such as the shooting and slam dunk competition, including the “In Search of Streetballer” challenge, took the tourney to a new dimension during lunchtime.

Competitors in the highlight events impressed the crowd and curious onlookers with their skills and entertained them with dazzling moves in the slam dunk andstreetballer segments.

Youths taking part in AND1 challenge gear up for the big tournament this Sunday

Sue (far right) and Wong (centre) demonstrating the finer points of a blocking

defence to the participants.- Photos By IZZRAFIQ ALIAS

FIFTEEN youths gained valuable advice and boosted their basketball game after another AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge coaching clinic, headed by former national youth coach Sue Teck Hua.

The clinic was the last for this year’s series organised in conjunction with the 3x3 tournament and was held at the Pusat Rekreasi JKKK Batu 11 Cheras covered basketball court in Kuala Lumpur last Friday.

During the two-hour session, Sue and his assistant Wong Chien Teck conducted drills and dispensed tips on the art of basketballing.

Budding basketballers at the clinic were all eyes and ears as the coaches pointed out errors in their techniques and shared the more effective methods.

Sue is a firm believer that fitness and solid techniques make for a good player and commended the youths whom he found to be very athletic.

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Basketball players and fans benefit from series of AND 1 training sessions

Scalia Nethanial (third from left), past winner of the ‘In Search of Streetballer’
challenge, showing aparticipant how to spin a basketball on a finger.

ANTICIPATION is running high for the final round of the 2014 AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge at Berjaya Times Square on Nov 23.

The popular AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge, in its 11th edition, has seen all 220 slots snapped up weeks ahead of the tournament by eager basketball fans.

While the main 3x3 tourney has always been an attraction for serious basketballers to pit their skills against other teams in the competition, it has also been a ground for discovering new streetballers.

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Gearing up for the big challenge

Peter Ng (in orange) with all the students who participated

in the coaching clinic at SJK(C) TamanConnaught.

Seeking inspiration from Oklahoma City Thunder basketball player Kevin Wayne Durant, Yeow Shern Hong wanted to train harder and play like his favourite NBA star.

The 15-year old SMK Taman Desa student said he wanted to hone his basic basketball skills during an AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge coaching clinic at SJK(C) Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

“I am not very sure in which area I am lacking but I managed to pick up several tips on ball handling.

“Durant has a unique style while playing in the NBA and I always like to watch him play.

“Every year, I participate in the AND1 3-on-3 because it is exciting and I like basketball,” he said.

Freestyle Coaching Clinic, 9 November 2014

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Lets Join our Freestyle Coaching Clinic on this sunday.
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Avenue : 3rd Floor,  Lot 10 Shopping Centre
Date     : 9 November 2014
Time     : 2 pm

Entries Pouring In

Participants thrilling the crowd with their moves during the 

AND1 streetball challenge in Aeon Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang, in May.

The grand finals of the AND1 3 on 3 Streetball Challenge, at the Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur, is expected to be an exciting affair.

The organisers W.O.S. World of Sports have limited participation to 400 teams. And its executive director Saw Swee Leong urged teams to register early to avoid disappointment.

“Teams have started submitting their entry forms and it is indeed encouraging. We have also received entries from teams from Malacca, Seremban and Pahang. Based on feedback, we should be able to get the maximum number of teams for the grandfinals,’’ said Swee Leong.

The grand finals, a culmination of a four-leg circuit, has six categories — Boys’ Under-13, Boys’ Under-15, Boys’ Under-18, Boys’ Under-21, Men’s Under-25 and Girls’ Under-18 — and is the 11th edition of the streetball challenge.

The champions, in each category, will receive vouchers worth RM900 while the second and third placed teams will get vouchers worth RM600 and RM300 respectively.

AND1 3 ON 3 Berjaya Times Square (23 Nov 2014) - FINAL

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AND1 FINAL tournament will be held on 23 NOVEMBER 2014, @ BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE. 

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AND1 Streetball 2014
Venue: Berjaya Times Square
Date: 23 November 2014
Time: 8am to 6pm
Registration fees: RM90.00 per team
Due date: 16 November 2014 (Sunday)

Early Bird: Register before 8 November 2014 to receive free Team LAKERS Spalding basketball. Limited to the 100 balls only.

(free AND1 Basketball Jersey for each player and a Spalding Basketball for each team)

Categories (Open to Malaysian and Non-Malaysian):
a. Boys Under 13 (Born on or after 2001)
b. Boys Under 15 (Born on or after 1999)
c. Boys & Girls Under 18 (Born on or after 1996)
d. Mens Under 21 (Born on or after 1993)
e. Mens Under 25 (Born on or after 1989)

*Current and Ex-National / National Junior are not allowed to participate. Submit and get your form from above outlets (refer pictures).

Streetball swagger on show

The competition in full swing during the AND1 3x3

Streetball Challenge in Penang Times Square.

DESPITE a downpour, some 540 players from 180 teams turned up for the AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge at Penang Times Square.

Into its 11th year, the event organised by W.O.S. World of Sports (M) Sdn Bhd saw participants vying for a total of RM7,200 in prize money in four categories — Men Under-21, Boys Under-18, Under-15 and Under-13.

However, the organiser had to cancel some of the planned highlights such as the Slam Dunk, Best Shooter and Best Streetballer competitions due to the unfavourable weather condition on Saturday.

After a delay, the organiser decided to stage a free-throw shooting contest instead where players tried to score from a standing position at a fixed distance.

Stamina vital for young cagers

TO become a good basketball player, budding cagers especially those below the age of 15 will need to play more streetball and basketball games.

Basketball coach Tan Chee Wan, 46, believes body-contact sports could help young players improve their individual fundamental skills and stamina.

“All youths should be involved in these kind of games so that they will be fit enough to participate in tournaments.

“They need to increase their stamina to last from morning to evening,” he said.

With 31 years of playing basketball under his belt, Tan has been training youths at the MVP Basketball Academy in Kedah, Penang and Selangor since 10 years ago.

Tan said the concept of his coaching clinic was simple — to introduce basic fundamental training skills.

“Here, players are introduced to dynamic stretching, which is a more intense warm-up session but it helps to activate muscles.

Shooting hoops the right way Students get professional advice at basketball clinic

DESPITE the scorching heat, 30 students of SMK Sin Min (Private) in Sungai Petani, Kedah, were all ears as they listened attentively to the advice given by professionals during the AND1 basketball clinic.

In the two-hour session, national basketball player Ng Sing Tee, 25, and a Kuala Lumpur player Yong Kok Wai, 26, shared insights and several tips about the game.

The students were then taught how to dribble, shoot and apply ‘defensive duty’.

To emphasise dribbling, Ng used tennis balls to stress on the importance of ball control and focus.

“Dribbling is one of the most important aspects in basketball.

“Using a tennis ball is a new technique in Malaysia. Some players are too focused on dribbling and pay little attention to others during the game,” he said during the clinic at the school recently.

Back with more challenges

ASPIRING basketball players are in for a treat as the AND1 3-on-3 Streetball Challenge is back at Penang Times Square in George Town on Oct 4, from 9am until evening.

In its 11th year, the event organised by W.O.S. World of Sports (M) Sdn Bhd is open to Malaysians and non-Malaysians and divided into four categories – Boys Under-13, Boys Under-15, Boys Under-18 and Men Under-21.

World of Sports executive director Saw Swee Leong said other event highlights included the Search of Streetballer competition, Best Shooter competition, Slam Dunk competition as well as the lucky draw with AND1 limited edition products.

Registration is still open and is limited to 200 teams only.

“The champion team of Boys Under-18 will compete in the grand finals at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, on Nov 23,” he said.

An exciting weekend at AND1 basketball

WINNERS PAYOUT. Malacca STAR's executive Malex Yahaya as
official media representative handing over the RM900 mock cheque
to SKTC (A) team, champions in the Men's Under 21 division.

MALACCA: Sam Tiong Kong Club (STKC) turned out to be the biggest money winner pocketing RM3,300 in prize money at the one-day AND1 Streetball 3-on-3 Basketball Challenge.

The event which was held at the Makhota Parade shopping mall open air car park saw a record 153 teams competing in four categories. When it was last held in 2012, a total of 92 teams competed in the tournament.

Organised by the World of Sports (M) Sdn Bhd, the event is back on the local sports calendar after a two-year lapse with Milo as the official beverage sponsor, StarMetrothe official media sponsor, One FM as the radio broadcaster and Spalding as the official ball supplier.

Competing in the under-13, 15 and 18 boys category and the under-21 men’s category, STKC made it a clean sweep of the top three spots in the under-18 category, Finished first and third place in the under-21 category and third place in the under-13 category.