“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...
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 & Recapalooza Photos
Checkout some pics from our last event… Sick wit It and Beast put on a show once again and Venice All Stars hold on to their trophy!
Halloween 3on3 Extravaganza
1st Annual Halloween Extravaganza First ever Costume Bball tournament: On Oct 29th we will be holding a 3 on 3 tournament for all ages/ co-ed. Categories: 12 & Under, ladies, co-ed recreational, elite $60 per team of 3 to sign up! Extra player for sub $20. Costume obligated for tournament entry. 3 games guarantee w/...
Future Hoop Stars- 3 youngsters that will blow your mind.
Shaquille Johnson has too much bounce This kid is incredible to me. Aquille Carr The better prototype of Mugsy Bogues. The league needs more guys like this This next guy Gabe York i think is a rude rude fellow for this! Audacity to the max. Watch this
RECAPALOOZAA! Oct.1st- A Venice Festival!
The VBL and Scratch Academy will be coming in all day to compete and show the kids a great time while being healthy! Recapalooza! Engaging Youth in Healthy and Creative Activities Venice, CA- Youth from all over Los Angeles are buzzing about the 1st Annual Recapalooza! on October 1, 2011 from 12:00 pm to 5:00...
Venice Beach Basketball in 1993
Checkout this cool French video featuring streetball legend Reggie Cotton
VBL AWARDS- VOTE NOW
Make sure to join us @ The Sidewalk Cafe for a formal presentation with a complimentary diner for players and coaches, an official award presentation, your favorite DJ’s in the mix, Highlights from this season, All your VBL favs and more RSVP HERE Who kept the crowed hyped at all times?
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!
ROAD TO PLAYOFFS Sunday August 21, 2011 Recap
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...
