Dribble N’ Dimes

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes, hear renowned former marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro share with Manny Digital and Emilio the Poet stories from his exciting career. From signing Michael Jordan to his first shoe deal, to founding the ABCD Camp, where names like Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, and LeBron James played as young kids, Vaccaro is a wealth of basketball knowledge.  Listen now and hear this Sole Man tell his tale.  🏀 11:50 - Sonny Vaccaro keeps his College scholarship to recruit basketball players   🏀 27:26 - Scouting for the ABA earned Sonny Vaccaro $3K per player   🏀 29:39 - Sonny Vaccaro did George Gervin's first pro contract on a napkin 😳   *****Be sure to subscribe, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Youtube.*****  ***Also, check out our new website and tell a friend!*** Mix & Mastering courtesy of DJ Trends

He played at All Hallows High School for legendary CHSAA coach John Carey. As a young baller making his way he got advice from a slew of area greats, like Adrian "Red" Autry,  that helped him find the best path for him to learn the game. That path led him to St. Johns and ultimately to achieve his dream of playing in the NBA. Through his travels he picked up some quality nuggets from Carey, Lou Carnesecca and one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time Greg Popovich.  Hear Shawnelle Scott tell his story to Manny Digital and Emilio the Poet on the latest episode of Dribble N' Dimes. *****Be sure to subscribe, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Youtube.***** ***Also, check out our new website and tell a friend!*** Mix & Mastering courtesy of DJ Trends

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes, hear UConn's recently promoted associate head coach talk with Manny Digital and Emilio the Poet about the path basketball has paved for him. He also touches on the misguided steps he took and how he was able to learn from those mistakes and put together a comeback story Hollywood films are made of. We delve into the Coaches for Action movement and why we should all support it. This Lefrak City, Queens representative names several key influences in his life, but few more impactful than Vincent Smith (the older brother of TNT basketball analyst Kenny Smith). Listen now and hear this legend recount his story. You'll hear about... 🏀 His Harlem beginnings and his transition to Lefrak 🏀 How he made his mark in and around the AAU scene in NYC 🏀 Doing fed time 🏀 How Coaches for Action started *****Be sure to subscribe, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Youtube.***** ***Also, check out our new website and tell a friend!*** Mix & Mastering courtesy of DJ Trends

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes, hear one of the winningest coaches in high school basketball history talk with Emilio the Poet and Manny Digital about his experiences in Jersey City. This Naismith Hall of Famer coached for 4 decades in North Jersey, amassing over 1,000 career wins.  He led five undefeated teams and won 26 state titles during his tenure at St. Anthony’s High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. He retired in 2017, and has two sons who also coach at the college level. Listen now and hear this legend recount his story.  🏀5:00 - On his attraction to the game of basketball  🏀13:30 - On how players earn more freedom  🏀29:30 - On coaching without compensation  🏀40:00 - On losing your spot the day before a game  🏀52:50 - On getting pranked by Karl Malone  *****Be sure to subscribe, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Youtube.***** ***Also, check out our new website and tell a friend!*** Mix & Mastering courtesy of DJ Trends

On this episode of Dribble N' Dimes, we’re bringing back our new segment, Pass The Rock. Where current players talk to alumni of their institutions to get advice, ask questions, and build stronger bonds with those that came before them. This week, hear St. Raymond and Marist Alumni, Danny Basile, impart some wisdom and talk basketball with current St. Ray’s junior, Dallis Dillard. These two shooters share similarities in their game, and Basile gives great advice on making the transition to the college level. Listen now and hear these two baller’s build. Moderated by Manny Digital. 🏀1:25 - What made Basile attend St. Raymond? 🏀3:25 - How’d you find your role on St Ray’s team? 🏀7:20 - Why are St. Ray’s Alumni so close? 🏀12:00 - Where did you go to college? 🏀14:30 - What player do you look up to? 🏀19:25 - What made Dallis attend St. Raymond? 🏀22:00 - What was the hardest part of the transition into college? 🏀25:50 - How do you think Covid will impact next season? 🏀27:45 - How did winning a city title feel? 🏀29:40 - What was it like playing with no fans watching? 🏀30:40 - Did you have a plan for when you were done playing basketball? 🏀32:40 - Do you ever think about the day you stop playing basketball? 🏀33:40 - Final advice from Danny *****Be sure to subscribe, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Youtube.***** ***Also, check out our new website and tell a friend!*** Mix & Mastering courtesy of DJ Trends