News

 

Message from The Commissioner
 
Another season has come and gone, exciting moments as well as disappointing ones
 
made this year challenging. I would like to thank all the players who participated in
 
The Drew league from 1973 to 2006 and the many true Drew supporters who helped
 
make this league one of the best programs in the Country.  It has been a great ride!
 
We are no longer known as a ghetto league in South Central LA , now we are called
 
"The best Summer league in California!"  It has been a true blessing to see the
 
way the league has helped so many Athletes receive scholarships and jobs
 
playing the game they love.  I wish everyone 'The Best' and enjoy the rest of your
 
summer.
 

 

Divison Semi-finals

 

- Hey it was great to see James Williams at the league, you look good man as you know James
  was hurt in an incident two weeks ago and was in grave condition but with all your prayers
  his health continues to improve.
 

-The Legends game is scheduled for Sat. 8/12/06 at 2:30 IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING

  PLEASE ARRIVE BY 2:00 ( This is for legends, not old timers ).

 

- Please note: Awards for the finals will be given to only the players who have participated in the playoffs , NO EXCEPTIONS!
 
- Exit Wounds.......
  • Cheaters2
  •  HYB
  •  Blazers
  •  K&E Bulls

Playoffs Round 1

 

- James Williams was released from the hospital on Friday and is making a recovery, keep up those prayers.

 

- The Division semi finals will be played Sun 8/6/06 at Drew Middle School

 

- It's so hard to say good bye to yesterday........

  • Dream team

  • Compton

  • New image

  • IEBP

  • Game time

  • Adv. Players

  • Panthers

  • I Can

- Please email us on who you think is this years MVP- Drewmid@yahoo.com

 

Week 9

 

- Please say a prayer for James Williams the brother of Deon (B.O.) Williams of the Cheaters who suffered a head injury last Sunday, he is at ST. Francis Hospital.
 
- We are requesting all teams to arrive on time, we do not want to have any forfeits!
 
- Good luck to all teams!

 

Week 8

 

- As we head down the stretch we encourage all teams to step it up, seedings are very important.
 
- Reminder: playoffs begin Aug. 5th
 
- Rosters are set!
 

 

Week 7

No News

 

Week 6

 

- This weekend is the deadline to add players - NO EXCEPTIONS!
 
- Those of you who were able to attend the Washington Park Gymnasium grand opening I wish to thank you and a special thanks to Olden Polynice, Scooter Mac and Hassan Adams who assisted Supervisor Yvonne Burke with the Ribbon cutting.
 
- Big ups to Drew's Hassan Adams and Marcus Williams both selected by the New jersey Nets - good luck fellas.

 

Week 5

 

- Please come out and join us for the Grand Opening of the new Washington Park gymnasium Thursday June 29th 1pm at 8908 Maie Ave.
 
- Coaches and Players the roster will be frozen July 8th, so make sure that all these players waiting to pick a team they will not have a choice after the deadline!

 

Week 4

 

- Former NBA star Norm Nixon paid the League a visit this past weekend.

 

-Keep a look out for an article on the Drew league coming out in the Times News paper

 

- Please keep in mind that Gym talk is only for fun, unless it comes from THE HIDDEN FAN !

 

- Please mark June 29th, 2006 at 1pm on your calendar.  Dino Smiley will be having the Grand opening of the New Gymnasium & Community Center at Washington Park. Everyone is invited, this may be the future home of the Drew league. Olden Polynice, Jason Hart and possibly Hassan Adams will be on hand to help open the new facility.

 

Week 3

 

- Current NBA Star Andre Miller of the Denver Nuggets dropped in to test his skills at Drew... also Former NBA big man Olden Polynice visited the legendary Drew league.

 

- New edition's Micheal Bivins has extended an invitation to the Drew crew to play in his winner take all $10,000 tourney to be held in Boston on July 22nd we are looking for a sponsor to get us there, we will do the rest. If interested in helping out please contact us www.Drewleague.com

 

Week 2

 

- Big ups to Kenny Brunner & Jerry Dupree both of Problems, they are touring with the And1 mix tour.
 
- We ask all players to dress in the locker rooms.
 
- The Drew league is looking for sponsors, if you have any contacts please email us at Drewmid@Yahoo.com
 
- If you have any comments or questions please email us, we may put it on the site.

 

Week1

 

- Sorry for the delay of season #33, but it was well worth it. The league would like to welcome our new sponsor Hank Salvatore who provided the the uniforms & t-shirts this season. We would also like to thank Monique Green and Samuel Goldwyn films for your support.

 

- We ask for your continuous prayers for Mark Neal who is showing great improvement and please show your support by purchasing his foundation t-shirt. Thanks

 

Preseason news

 

- Yes we are back for our 33rd season of inner-city hoops, we faced some serious obstacles but with the help of some very special people like our new sponsor Hank Salvatore for providing the uniforms, also Al Cavaness, Roc Johnson and Charles Lovely, you guys really stepped up to the plate and delivered big time!
 
-We must say good bye to  -  Stretch5, Gardena, Nova Stars, Sonics, WCB, Dream team and Retro.
 

- We welcome in the new & the old:

  • Advance players - Let's hope by mid season they don't call you Retreat Players!

  • Game time - make sure you show on time!

  • Compton - The name is new but not the players.

  • Back again - Cheaters2 and K&E Bulls, we missed  you last year.

- Coming soon ------- Gym talk

This season we are honoring 2 very special people who past away, Poe Me 2004 and Lonnie Carlyle 2005 both men where big time contributors to the success of the Drew league and each will have a Division named in there honor. May God bless.  - Commissioner

- The first coaches meeting will be Sunday March 19th at 3:00 pm in the Drew gym office. For more info please call (323) 533-6472

- Tamara Smiley Hamilton , my sister has written a book called Soul Quake, it is a magnificent book of poetry and drawings it sales for $25.00 at the stores or you can pick up yours from me for $20.00. Tamara attended Drew middle school and has been instrumental in the success of the Drew league. She even mentions our league in the book. I am asking everyone who has participated in the league over the years, players, coaches and fans to support this effort, I really would appreciate your support. visit http://www.soulquake.com/  for more information