Welcome to the Old School Basketball Academy

UC Davis Aggie alumnus Phil Rasmussen
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OSBA action!

Purpose of the Academy
The Old School Basketball Academy's purpose is to provide players the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a setting that upholds the "old school" values of sportsmanship, responsibility and teamwork.
Core Values & Beliefs
  • We believe that every player should strive to be the best he can be.
  • We believe that every player deserves the best possible instruction in the fundamentals of basketball.
  • We believe that attendees of the Old School Basketball Academy deserve the respect & attention of our staff.
  • We believe that attendees of the Old School Basketball Academy will treat each other with respect.
  • We strive to reinforce the "old school" values of sportsmanship, responsibility and teamwork.
  • We love the game of basketball and believe it should be fun.
"Businessperson, clergy, doctor, lawyer, plumber, artist, writer, coach, or player, all share a fundamental trait. They work very hard. More than that, they love the hard work."
John Wooden, Head Basketball Coach, Emeritus, UCLA

College Central

National Pub for Aggie Mark Payne

August 11th, 2009

There’s no question that Mark Payne has the ability to play professionally after he graduates from UC Davis. The good news for Aggie fans: He’s only a junior!

Becoming a legitimate perimeter threat is key to Payne’s development as the scouting report on him is that he’s too magnanimous. Sounds like Mark is addressing it this summer.

Here Jeff Goodman from FoxSports.com weighs in on Payne’s NBA potential:

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/9897310/NBA-can’t-ignore-this-small-school-star

Acc’s Most Powerful, Top Backcourts & Phelan Delivers Message

July 8th, 2009

ACC’s Most Powerful

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/orl-sportspower-list-acc-09070909jul09,0,7804683.story

Orlando Sentinel

Top 5 Backcourts

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214505-the-five-best-backcourts-in-college-basketball

Bleacher Report

Phelan’s Message For The “Swish” Campers

http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/07/08/sports/doc4a5551e77f811314814659.txt

New Britain Herald

Tape Controversy, Stephenson, John Lucas & “CY” Back at Georgia Southern

July 8th, 2009

Tape, Lies and Being Dunked On

http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/what-happens-at-lebron-camp/

New York Times

Big Talent Big Risk According to Hertzel

http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_189000148.html

West Virginia Times

John Lucas is Old School

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6518572.html

Houston Chronicle

“CY” Looking To Lead His Alma Mater, Georgia Southern

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=4313199

espn.com

Lavin Likes Rice

July 7th, 2009

Steve Lavin is high on Tyrese Rice

http://www2.nesn.com/nesn-university/2009/07/07/former-college-soccer-star-davies-enjoying-world-stage/

NESN.com

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