Posts tagged "VBL"
APL - OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE VBL

APL – OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE VBL

We are about to demonstrate that posterisation is something that can happen to anyone! APL just launched their concept 2 shoe and will showcase it’s ability weekly at Oakwood Rec Center. If too much damage is done  we might have to ban the shoe from The VBL. Athletic Propulsion Labs APL Concept 2 Basketball Shoes...
VBL IS BACK @ STAPLES CENTER FEBRUARY 15TH

VBL IS BACK @ STAPLES CENTER FEBRUARY 15TH

We have partnered up with The LA Clippers once again to warm up the floor for the most exciting team in the NBA. On feb 15th 2012 from 1.30 to 3pm will be putting on a show in front of the 19,000 empty seats. Make sure to join us and support our fund raiser by...
VBL WINTER SPRING LEAGUE

VBL WINTER SPRING LEAGUE

By popular demand we are back! For the first time ever we will be hosting the league indoors at the newly remodeled Oakwood Rec Center in Venice. Make sure to come join us to watch the best players in the west battle their way into the championship. We will hold a Clinic for kids 9...
"The Mermaids" to join VBL this summer

“The Mermaids” to join VBL this summer

From Corsets to Court side and Bustier to the Black Tops When Dr. James Naismith invented basketball it was a girl sport…. VBL is proud to announce this summer’s main attraction, the Venice Ball Mermaids. Showcasing Venice’s very first and very own female street ball team to compete against local women’s teams every weekend in...
Jude "Hollywood" Thomas is still BALLIN'

Jude “Hollywood” Thomas is still BALLIN’

Holliwizzle Keeps it going and will never stop! Stay tuned for his future films and business ventures… Hollywizzle aka The Painted Face has been putting in work since the beginning of the Millennium. Ever since he was playing at Fairfax High in LA he always mastered his tricks combining them with the fundamentals of basketball....
Zack Andrews VBL Finest signs to The Lakers

Zack Andrews VBL Finest signs to The Lakers

UPDATE: He was released to play for the Defenders again! Vote for him into the D League All Star Game! The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Zach Andrews, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. Zack had been playing with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA...
VBL TEASER 2011! LOOKOUT...

VBL TEASER 2011! LOOKOUT…

  STAY TUNED AS WE WILL KEEP IT GOING ALL YEAR LONG>> ALL OVER THE WORLD! Don’t forget we do it for the kids> They are our inspiration!
VBL @ King of The Rock Alcatraz 2011

VBL @ King of The Rock Alcatraz 2011

Good Luck to my boys, Clutch, CY aka Dragon and Mark aka “The Heart”. We were standing 10 strong last year but this time only our 3 small guards are there representing. I know they will hold it down strong once again as they are true warriors! Too bad Big Shel had to go back...
NICE WAY TO END THIS AMAZING SEASON!

NICE WAY TO END THIS AMAZING SEASON!

We had to do a ceremony to award all the great players and staff who gave their heart out this summer. The evening started with a nice diner courtesy of the sidewalk cafe while we unrevealed our first DVD ever. Was fun to get the boys together and reminiscing all the best times this summer...
Ladies & Dunk Contest - By Jay

Ladies & Dunk Contest – By Jay

What a great Dunk Contest it was between Carlos Smothers “Los”, Daniel Hyde “MrHyde”, and Rodrick aka “King Small” who was crowned the winner. At 5’7 he is an up and coming basketball star, he is fearless and will try to dunk on anybody!  
VBL FINALS

VBL FINALS

Photos By Morris Morning What a day it was for the VBL’s season finale which took place this past Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at the legendary Venice basketball courts! We’ve added another page in the history books as the day was filled with festivities and fun for family and friends. The KVBL finished off its...
Legendary Venice Courts - Jay's Gallery

Legendary Venice Courts – Jay’s Gallery

With Hollywood on the horizon for Play-Offs, competition and intensity was high on the court this weekend at the infamous Venice Beach. Each of Sunday’s games determined the final rankings for the teams that made it into play-offs. The first game was a tie breaker between Sun Block and the NCAA Boys. The winning team...