Wives, fathers, girlfriends, sons, fiancés, brothers, and old friends surrounded an outdoor basketball court bordered by barbwire to experience the community atmosphere at San Quentin State Prison during its first annual All-Star game. The team picked by Quentin resident Allan McIntosh won 94-87. Allan Mclntosh cheering on his SQ Lakers squad “When you guys bring your family in here, that means a lot,” Brian Asey, general manager of the SQ basketball program, said. “You brought in people that you care about to see the people that you … [Read more...] about Rival teams join forces for All-Star basketball game
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San Quentin Warriors take visiting Lincoln Hill in overtime
The visiting Lincoln Hill basketball team took the San Quentin Warriors into over- time but fell short, 77-66. “Great game; one of the best games we had,” Lincoln Hill center Dominique Thompson said. “A lot of lead changes—tight until the end.” Lincoln Hill, named after the church of pastor Miguel Rodriquez, visits the court on the prison yard more to win over souls than to win the game. In fact, Rodriquez had just returned from a trip to Japan, a country he says is less than 1 percent Christian, to spread the gospel. Still, Lincoln Hill … [Read more...] about San Quentin Warriors take visiting Lincoln Hill in overtime
Kings reign unseated by Outsiders basketball team
Over the Labor Day weekend, several basketball players from different Prison Sports Ministry teams teamed up for a game against the San Quentin Kings and won 76-74. “It was tough because everybody had to learn how to play with each other,” Outsider Sponsor John Brewster said. “We played as a team and it went pretty flawless.” While most people were away celebrating Labor Day, eight basketball players— members of the Trailblazers, Green Team, Outsiders and Lincoln Hill—showed up on the Lower Yard to en- joy a game against the Kings … [Read more...] about Kings reign unseated by Outsiders basketball team
SQ Kings give Stanford team the business, 54-50
Several graduate students from the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) tried their hand at basketball against the San Quentin Kings 40-and-over team. The Kings outmaneuvered them to a 54-50 victory. “When they heard about the games here, they wanted to come,” said Ben Draa, the Stanford graduate student who arranged for his class to play basketball against the Kings. “I also wanted to recruit more guys to the regular team.” "SNY [Sensitive Needs Yard] ...comprises roughly half the California prison system," according to Lody Lewn in … [Read more...] about SQ Kings give Stanford team the business, 54-50
Former professional basketball player drops 50 points
Prison Sports Ministry (“Green Team”) overcame the San Quentin Warriors’ surging fourth-quarter comeback and a head referee overturning a foul call to win in double overtime, 90-82. Dan Wohl, a former overseas pro, led the “Green Team” with a career high of 50 points. “I don’t think I’ve ever scored 50 anywhere,” Wohl said. He also had 10 rebounds. He added that his average was 20 points a game playing for Williams College in Massachusetts and about 7 playing pro in Israel. For the last game of the San Quentin basketball program season, The … [Read more...] about Former professional basketball player drops 50 points
Harry “ATL” Smith out scores former pros
By Rahsaan Thomas San Quentin Warrior Harry “ATL” Smith scored 31 points against former overseas-pro basketball players to help his team survive a last second surge by Christian Sports Ministries. The Warriors won 87-84. “We could not stop ATL today. He was awesome,” said Evan Fjeld, who played professionally overseas in the NBA’s D-League and is called the Plumber in San Quentin for flushing down slam-dunks. Known as the “Green Team” on San Quentin’s Lower Yard for the color of their jerseys, Christian Sports Ministries brings in former pro … [Read more...] about Harry “ATL” Smith out scores former pros
Williams, ‘ATL’ MVPs of All-Star Game
By Rahsaan Thomas Sports Editor Allan McIntosh and Oris “Pep” Williams out-shined the All-Star competition while leading the East to an 82-76 victory over the West in the Intramural Basketball League. Williams was named the MVP for the East and Harry “ATL” Smith for the West by Commissioner Ishmael Freelon. “I think we (McIntosh) should be co-MVPs,” said Williams. McIntosh led all scores with 28 points and 7 rebounds. Williams posted a double-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Members of rival teams … [Read more...] about Williams, ‘ATL’ MVPs of All-Star Game