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Do any of yall get together and play basketball? I play with a group of friends and some cousins around the university, occasionally. Anyway I was just wondering if any of the members on this board played regularly. I am on a forum for football and they get together and play organized games. cookout and drink beer afterwards. yup
I play every day for 2-3 hours on the playground with friedns.
I've also trained, but cause of school I got to quit.
I'm a semi-pro in Italy.
i play whenever i get a chance but usually my friends flake out or their girlfriends have em on lockdown, which university trinity? UIW?
i used to play until last december. lingering injury in my foot now.
We have a group of friends that rent a gym from the city parks & rec. not bad only $50, comes out to about $4 per person for a good couple of hours of decent runs.
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Originally Posted by Sabatian
We do the same thing with a group every so often. Usually @ Ladybird
yeah i played alot growing up. Im playing again when I get the chance
I ball in a league. Teams pays 225 and play 8 regular season games and there's a tournament. Every team has a motif. Got the G's, the gymrats, the longboarders, the hicks, and gues we r the stoners. Good times
lmao @ that..thats the truth..not to mention this bullshit craze of texas hold-em pretty much sealed the deal from everyone getting together to play ball anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leonard Curse
I get out there once in a great while and play decent. Not as good as I us to be but every now and then some of the old stuff comes back. I also pay for it the next day. I guess that happens when your near 50.
shit, I'm 31 and can't play back to back games anymore.
play with a veteran team Monday and Friday's some pick up ball on the weekends if the weather allows it...
I look like I just walked out of a M.A.S.H. unit when I play ball now. Right knee sleeve, left ankle brace . . . I should probably get a sleeve for my right elbow. When I play pick-up I have to tell those young guys to stop throwing me oop passes because I can't dunk anymore. I can still ball though. It just takes me longer to recover than it used to.
Leonard, around UTSA at the neighboring apts' halfcourts, usually after hours because of conflicting work schedules.
Sabatian, if yall don't mind I'm down to pay four bucks to run. Let me know the next time you play
Flux, is that 225 per member or per team. I want to join a league but wouldn't put up 200 bucks for it. I have college to pay for.
I just to play basketball with some of my boys but during time they stopped showing up either cuz of work or gf. Two or three of my friends had to play with wangstas and you know how that is. We also played flag football with close friends at rosedale park but they also stopped showing up, plus flag football is not real football. I almost ended in a fight because I tackled some dude and they don't allow that shit.
league costs. not per player i am pretty sure of it. when my friends were in a league i think they each paid $25-40.Quote:
Originally Posted by wunderkindepiphany
Flag football is fun but its just not the same as hitting something/getting hit.
I play on Monday night and Tues night leagues...
www.alamohoops.com
www.missioncitysports.com
half court for sure,
full court i gas out after a few laps :(
havnt played for 5yrs, and unfit atm hahhaha
I play in the Shreveport, La city leagues they have here at my base. I know when I was in San Antonio, we used to play at St. Marys, the Chapparal, and Hawk at Lackland. Alot of highschool players seem to go on base and play alot. Of course that was like 8 years ago and I'm pretty sure there are other places to play, but I have to agree that renting out gyms is the way to go..
We used to get together and play games here on Spurstalk but its been a long time. I organized them sometimes or LJ would organize basketball tournaments at times as well.
I no longer live in San Antonio so I can't do that anymore but I'm looking forward to playing in a 30+ league were I'm at now. I finally can be one of the old guys that plays dirty as shit.
I play with some friends at the JCC every tuesday night. If youre there, look for the shorter white guy (im actually hispanic, but light skinned) that likes to rebound.
Per team. I live albuquerque but sure there is similar league where u beQuote:
Originally Posted by wunderkindepiphany
I owned everybody in this forum on the court....WTF...
Winning at Double Dribble doesn't count...plus no one plays that game any more.
Monday nights here in the 30 and over league.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursWench21
I play every week with my colleagues. Around 3-4 games per session, so I can safely say I'm in good shape
lol, man I know exactly what you mean. Just turned 33 yesterday.Quote:
Originally Posted by in2deep
Funny that a few years ago I thought I would never start feel old.
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Originally Posted by wunderkindepiphany
ok i know where your at, what days do you usually go out cause i could bring 2 of my buddies ones 6'1'' or 2 and the other is not near as tall like me, but theyre always down to ball yeah my friend thats tall is a perfect center hes wide big and is only good in the paint but rebounds great. i usually play point and love to play D & spread the ball since i havent played in a while itll take me a game to get going but im competitive to a fault so i like games to be played w/intensity i hate pot head games:hat
:lol
Im 32.... Play Once A Week, Thats all My Plantar Fascitus lets me play.... and Even Then Its Rough!
how tall are you? what pos do you usually playQuote:
Originally Posted by SpurCharger
Leonard, we usually play the halfcourt at the Reserve around 9 or 10. We could play earlier if yall wanna run. I'm alright, im not a scrub, but im better at football. I play with my cousin and a couple of his friends, they all played in a league together and HS ball. Got another friend from ClearLake who used to ball there who comes out too, when he's not making excuses to hang with his gf. you know how it is. none of us really suck, we usually play at least 4 or 5 games and Im not a pothead.
but anyway, im in the Valley until Aug 12th, then I'll be back in town. I'll message you next week and well set it up. Any of the other people here reading this are welcome to join. I also have a few friends that play at the JCC and I hear its cool, but i dont have a membership.
I would do a SPURSTALK game thing and would throw down to rent out a gym if the oldschool people wanna start it back up. im interested to see how many fights break out haha jk
Offense taken...but not too much. My team is all pot heads and we kill it. Its sometimes too intense...and its not just the high gradeQuote:
Originally Posted by Leonard Curse
Sequ, the only "sport" you've ever owned is limbo.Quote:
Originally Posted by SequSpur
The spurstalk tournaments back in the day were a lot of fun. I only remember running organized 3 on 3 though. I live in round rock now but I'd make an effort to make it down for an organized Sunday game.
I play 2-3 times/week and try to shoot around at least 5 times per week. It's the only way I can stomach cardio without boring myself to death. If anyone hoops in the Austin area and is at least semi-competitive, I'm always looking for a good place to play.
I don't play many games at all anymore. Sometimes, I'll play in the driveway and play this game where I shoot from about 40 feet. If I make it, I move in closer. If I make that, move in closer, then to the deep corners, etc. Kind of like Around the World but with more difficult shots. If I miss, I have to grab the rebound before it bounces twice. I then have to shoot from the spot where I got the rebound. If I make it, I go back to the spot where I first took the shot for that round. If I miss, I have to go back to the 40 foot spot and start over. Most of the time, I change the rules so I can use 2 bounces or I get two chances for a putback.
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Originally Posted by ohmwrecker
that sound like the ppl I play with
Same thing. I rent a gym on saturdays and its 5 dollars per person for 2 1/2 hours. We usually get no less than 15 people each time. Sometimes 20 or a little over.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sabatian
So whos down to get together and ball if I rent a gym???
Ill be in charge of getting st together to play for real.
Post in this thread (im not gonna make a new thread unless this is really gonna happen) if you're down, we're gonna need at least 12-15
im down man
that makes 2Quote:
Originally Posted by wunderkindepiphany
i'd be up for playing on the hard wood for a few bucks. be a nice change from the usual tennis court surface and subsequent grueling heat.
yall thinkin about running full court or half court? i could probably get another person or two if it's half court..
Whatever majority rules...and I hate to break it to you...most city gyms are not hardwood :-(. Hope you still decide to come.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lackluster
I will say the count is up to 4 now
I am 6'3... and I like Playing around The basket....Quote:
Originally Posted by Leonard Curse
hey..that was pretty good......Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianBird
anyways, i may be down to play some...depends on the day/night...
Count me in for next Saturday or any Sunday. I would hope to have at least a semi-competitive group. Keep me in the loop.
When and where do you tend to play? I'm up in North Austin myself and haven't been able to find many decent courts here, let alone pickup games. I haven't played in a couple months as a result.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianBird
I'll play on the Riata courts occasionally since I have a friend there, but technically am not supposed to. Aside from that, I used to have a nice halfcourt off Shoreline, but have since moved away from it and have been dead in the water since.
At 31 and 5'9, I really am Rod Strickland (with no defense, but I'm REALLY trying) for 5 straight minutes, then I throw it behind my back out of bounds and then I take myself out and I'm done.
I've been playing almost exclusively at the brushy creek community center off of RR 620 and Great Oaks Dr. The majority if the mcniel HS varsity plays there frequently and they keep my 25 year old body in shape. I've played a few times at the lifetime fitness off 620 and there is usually decent competition but I refuse to pay the 70-80 buck/mo membership.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dex
I've got my ear to ground for any competitive leagues in north Austin and would love to join one with a good reputation. I'm down to ball with anyone in Austin who has some skill and likes to compete.
I try to play as much as possible. Let me know if y'all get anything going. I'm down to go and bring a few friends.
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Originally Posted by Flux451
shoot its none of my business what ppl do before games all im saying is i hate when we set up for a game and everyones ready to play only to have guys throwing halfcourt shots and no look shots that are pretty funny when youre stoned but not for the guys who want to get some excercise you know? thats what i meant by it anyway but as long as the team plays with effort its always fun
well im in for sure but did we decide on a facility?park?Quote:
Originally Posted by gospursgojas
sweet were going to need you esp here in s.a hopefully we can get at least 2 sixfootersQuote:
Originally Posted by SpurCharger
no i know your not a pot head, well the its about that time so where do you guys wanna meet up?Quote:
Originally Posted by wunderkindepiphany
sweet maybe this wekend if everyone else is down or for sure next wknd?Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigmammoo
Nice, that's right in my neck of the woods. Might have to check it out sometime and see what's up. Are there any particular times you recommend?Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianBird
I think the count is only like at 6 or 7...I will get a gym if we get like 12-15 for sures
anyone wanna recruit me? :depressed
my homecourt is gold's gym off bandera and 1604
we dont have teams yet, so dont worry youre not left outQuote:
Originally Posted by jimo2305
I play. Here is my pic:
http://www.fatguyleague.com/FatBeaverTeenWolf.jpg
Any interest on signing me for one of your teams?
I will miss open midrange jumpers and even layups for the first 99% of a game, then score the super tough off balance clutch winning basket :lol
It have been that type of player most of the time
I really am a clutch mofo
Guys, I would like to join the party. I'm not the best offensive player but I play good defense,good rebounder, and am a hustle player. What would be the time if you do play in the weekend?
yeah, definitely still in. probably +1Quote:
Originally Posted by gospursgojas
We need to setup an e-mail list or something. I saw a site called Infinitehoops where you could start a pick-up game group. Lots of Austin peeps on that site. I can start the group if y'all want.
I'll pitch in for a gym too if needed.
I play in my driveway but have no one to play except my little brother..
ok guys lets play this coming weekend, if we cant play indoors well figure somethin outside, now lets figure out what day works best foreveryone fri,sat,or sun type in the day your available and then all we have to do is pick a place and time so fri lands on the 20th, im avail all weekend cause i really want to play
can some one figure out the gym, ill pitch in, if its too much of a pain i can pay for it and then yall just pitch in when we get there if you can
ok guys this is what i got so far.. i may have missed a name or two..
Spurstalk '10 Basketball Roster
wunderkindepiphany
gospursgojas
lackluster
brianbird
thebigmammoo
leonard curse
jimo2305
chachachango
on the fence:
sequspur
pdxspursfan
ill be lookin' forward to this.. ill make gfx and everything lol
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Originally Posted by gospursgojas
And you suck both nights!!
Mens basketball open gym at the rec is every Tuesday at 8PM but it's pretty hit or miss. The high school basketball kids have been playing everyday around 2 while they're on summer break. I would imagine there are solid games at lifetime every afternoon/early evening.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dex
Im down..Im a 5'4 guy who only plays Center.
jk.. hit me up with the time and place! Im near UTSA.
sweet thats eleven and i know a few people arent going to make it , hopefully not so maybe we can either get 5 on 5 4 on 4 or pick up a random player or just bring some of your friends :hatQuote:
Originally Posted by jimo2305
Damn your old!Quote:
Originally Posted by in2deep
I play once or twice a week with friends.
omg you're older than my dad :wowQuote:
Originally Posted by in2deep
I play with my friend at the rec centre. He's 6'10" 270 and he can dunk flat footed. Other then that he can't really do anything else lol. I'm 6'4.5" but I am a poor shooter. I mainly just stand under the hoop get rebounds and bank the ball off the backboard and in.
playing in a mens league (german oberliga...like 5th level), but only for fun right now, coz I'm a womens basketball coach, which eats up a lot of time!
I'm available Wednesday,thursday, and Friday.
Nice, I've never seen that site but it seems like a smart idea. Would be a good way to get some organization to things.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigmammoo
Good to know, definitely going to check that place out. Playing at schools, churches, and parks works, but I haven't gotten to play on a court since I left SA.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianBird
I'm definitely in if we want to try to organize a little Austin Basketball GTG, but pretty much am only available weekends because I work late during the week.
It's times like this where I wish I still lived in San Antonio..:depressed
I set up the group on InfiniteHoops.com here:
http://infinitehoops.com/groups/12038/San_Antonio_TX
Its a free site and we can get e-mail notifications about games and such.