Tag Archive for 'Basketball'

From the Archive – Dancing Shoes

Published on April 6, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

It’s a weird feeling to see a high school kid you photographed four years ago play for the NCAA National Championship. Mostly, it’s a reminder of how fast time goes by, as well as how much has changed for me professionally since then.

Here are some pictures I made in 2006 for the Tampa Tribune of Shawn Vanzant, who played on the Butler team that eventually lost to Duke. It’s a great story for a kid who otherwise had some serious bad luck tossed his way. Wish the ending had a different outcome this time, though — But still, what a game!

11.20.2006 -- TAMPA -- Wharton's Shawn Vanzant drives past Brandon's Jeremy Jackson in Wharton's 64-49 home win on Nov. 20, 2006. Vanzant scored 24 points, with 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 rebounds in the win.

11.20.2006 -- TAMPA -- Wharton's Shawn Vanzant drives past Brandon's Marcus Morrison, right, and Jared Paul in Wharton's 64-49 home win on Nov. 20, 2006. Vanzant scored 24 points, with 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 rebounds in the win.

And a simple headshot for the preseason preview page.

11.16.2006 -- TAMPA -- Wharton basketball player Shawn Vanzant.

Green Monsters

Published on April 4, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

While the rest of the city had their minds set on Opening Night between the Red Sox and Yankees across town, it might have been easy to forget about the Celtics. There’s still a lot of basketball to be played, just in case anyone forgot.

The Celts have been trying to right the ship, as it were, trying to shake off the memory of a few crushing losses in their current six-game homestand — no easy task, with King LeBron James in town with the Cavaliers. The hometown team eventually pulled off the much-needed win, but it sure as hell wasn’t pretty — they ended up squeaking by, 117-113, after blowing a 22-point lead.

A playoff-caliber finish, and if the chippiness between the teams was any indication, the postseason should be quite exciting should they meet again. Here’s a few scenes from the game, with a looser edit available for viewing and licensing in my archive gallery.

4.4.2010 — BOSTON — Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins nails a dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the TD Garden. The Celtics won, 117-113.

4.4.2010 — BOSTON — Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo goes up for a layup past Cleveland Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas at the TD Garden. The Celtics won, 117-113.

4.4.2010 — BOSTON — Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen points to the bench after sinking a 3-pointer against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the TD Garden.

4.4.2010 — BOSTON — Boston Celtics fans heckle Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown as he is ejected by referee Monty McCutchen at the TD Garden.

4.4.2010 — BOSTON — Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett tangles with Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison for a rebound at the TD Garden. The Celtics won, 117-113.

4.4.2010 — BOSTON — Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen beats Cleveand Cavaliers forward LeBron James for a rebound at the TD Garden.

4.4.2010 — BOSTON — Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives past Boston Celtics guard Michael Finley at the TD Garden.

4.4.2010 — BOSTON — Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce battles for a loose ball with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Anthony Parker at the TD Garden.

4.4.2010 — BOSTON — Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, center, goes up for a loose ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forwards Antawn Jamison, left, and J.J. Hickson at the TD Garden. The turnover from the Cavaliers led to a Celtics possession for the final 3.7 seconds of the game, as they won 117-113.

Madness

Published on March 5, 2010 in Photojournalism. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

It shouldn’t be much surprise to know that at this time of year, basketball is something that I get to photograph quite often. They don’t call it March Madness for nothing, after all.

Here are some photos from the second round of the MIAA High School Boys basketball playoffs, featuring a matchup between North Reading and Wayland.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - Wayland forward Zack Miles looks to the home crowd after sinking a 3-pointer against North Reading in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - Wayland guard Jeff Brewington (2) steals the ball from North Reading guard Nicholas Rosano (23) in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - Wayland forward Zack Miles (3) goes up for a jumpshot in front of North Reading center Jeffrey Tyner (32) and forward Benjamin Makowski (43) in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - North Reading guard Robert Rosano (3) fights for a rebound with Wayland forward Jamie Mordas (5) in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - Wayland guard Adam Lewin (4) and forward Ian Bonner (21) celebrate after scoring against North Reading in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

A Rivalry

Published on March 1, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Here’s a benefit of being a photojournalist in the community where you grew up. Last Monday, I photographed a playoff basketball game involving my alma mater, Algonquin Regional High School, and our rivals, Westborough, for the MetroWest Daily News. (My contract with MWDN has a 1-week digital embargo, hence the late post).

Despite having a hapless ref trip over me in the beginning — an occupational hazard, but still better than that time I had my foot crushed by Glen “Big Baby” Davis — it was a phenomenal game with ARHS coming out on top to advance. They ended up getting knocked out the next round, but it was nice to see ARHS pull off the upset.

2.22.2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Algonquin guard Bobby Reynolds (12), with Kyle Whitney (15), screams out beating Westborough in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36.

2.22.2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Westborough guard Isaac Mutesasira (20) drives toward the basket past Algonquin guard Brett Sexton (14) in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36. Photo by KELVIN MA

2/22/2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Westborough guard Isaac Mutesasira (20) drives toward the basket past Algonquin guard Brett Sexton (14) in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36.

2.22.2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Algonquin guard Bobby Reynolds drives toward the hoop past Westborough guard Brian Orlando (14), left, Chris Armand (23), center) and forward Nick Mastrogiacomo (21) in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36.

2.22.2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Westborough guard Nick Flahive (10) fights for possession against Algonquin guards Matt Feldman (10) and Bobby Reynolds (12), far right, in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36.

More photos on my archive site.

BU @ BC Women’s Hoops

Published on January 4, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Nothing like a cross-town rivalry to get the blood pumping. Unless it’s a women’s basketball game between BU and BC. Hockey’s the real rivalry between these two Commonwealth Avenue, as most people in the area are aware — this women’s basketball game wasn’t supposed to be much of a matchup on paper for the heavily favored BC.

BC ended up winning the game, though BU did keep things interesting with their 3-point shooting, which unfortunately doesn’t exactly translate to exciting action pictures.

Anyway, here’s some photos from the game:

1.3.2009 - CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - BC forward Carolyn Swords pulls in a rebound ahead of BU's Kristen Sims at Conte Forum on Jan. 3, 2010.


1.3.2009 - CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - BU forward Caroline Stewart drives past BC's Mary Nwachukwu at Conte Forum on Jan. 3, 2010.


1.3.2009 - CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - BU guard Chantell Alford drives to the hoop past BC guard Jaclyn Thoman and forward Stefanie Murphy at Conte Forum on Jan. 3, 2010.


1.3.2009 - CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - BC guard Ayla Brown collides with BU forward Kerry Cashman while passing to teammate Carolyn Swords at Conte Forum on Jan. 3, 2010. BC won, 60-61.

Green Energy

Published on January 3, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Finally got around to photographing my first pro basketball, making my way over to the TD Garden for the Herald. The Celtics took on the Raptors, playing some sloppy, physical ball on their way to a 103-96 victory over their Canadian opponents.

Here’s some pics from the game, and a little PhotoShelter flash gallery.

1/2/2010 - BOSTON - Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace screams out after dunking over Toronto forward Chris Bosh, right, at the TD Garden on Jan. 2, 2010. The Celtics won, 103-96.

1/2/2010 - BOSTON - Celtics forward Glen Davis goes up for a jump shot past Toronto forward Amir Johnson at the TD Garden on Jan. 2, 2010.

1/2/2010 - BOSTON - Toronto forward Hedo Turkoglu wrestles for a loose ball with Celtics guard Tony Allen at the TD Garden on Jan. 2, 2010. The Celtics won, 103-96.

1/2/2010 - BOSTON - Celtics coach Doc Rivers laughs after chatting with a referee during a game against the Toronto Raptors at the TD Garden on Jan. 2, 2010.


1-2-2010 Raptors at Celtics – Images by Kelvin Ma

Women’s Hoops – Wright State at Boston College

Published on December 22, 2009 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Just a few photos from Sunday’s women’s basketball game between Wright State and Boston College. (Factoid: Wright State is in Dayton, Ohio.)

Despite all the snow falling from the sky, I end up getting the stuff that keeps me indoors between this game and the New Kids on the Block concert. Go figure!

12.20.2009 — CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College forward Stefanie Murphy steals the ball from Wright State forward Erica Richardson at Conte Forum on Dec. 20, 2009.

12.20.2009 — CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College forward Stefanie Murphy steals the ball from Wright State forward Erica Richardson at Conte Forum on Dec. 20, 2009.


12.20.2009 — CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College guard Brittanny Johnson fights for a loose ball with Wright State guard Kanisha Ward at Conte Forum on Dec. 20, 2009.


12.20.2009 — CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College guards Brittanny Johnson and Ayla Brown fight for a rebound against Wright State at Conte Forum on Dec. 20, 2009.

Miami at Boston College Hoops

Published on December 7, 2009 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Basketball is easily my second favorite sport to shoot, behind baseball of course. I got back into the swing of things today, covering the ACC opener between undefeated Miami and Boston College. It was a pretty active game on the floor, with a lot of steal attempts and loose balls. Not a whole lot happening in the lane, though, at least on my end.

Here’s some photos from the game:

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —€” BC guard Biko Paris tries for the steal against Miami guard James Dews at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009. Paris was called for the foul as BC won, 61-60.

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —€” BC guard Biko Paris tries for the steal against Miami guard James Dews at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009. Paris was called for the foul as BC won, 61-60.

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —” BC forward Tyler Roche fights for a loose ball with Miami guard James Dews at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009.

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —” BC forward Tyler Roche fights for a loose ball with Miami guard James Dews at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009.

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —€” Miami guard Garrius Adams drives past BC forward Tyler Roche at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009.

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —€” Miami guard Garrius Adams drives past BC forward Tyler Roche at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009.

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —€” BC forward Joe Trapani shields the ball from a diving Miami forward Cyrus McGowan at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009.

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —€” BC forward Joe Trapani shields the ball from a diving Miami forward Cyrus McGowan at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009.

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —” BC guard Reggie Jackson goes up for a dunk near the end of regulation against Miami, but ended up with a charge call on Miami center Reggie Johnson at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009. The charge call did not end up costing BC any points as they went on to win, 61-60.

12.6.2009 —€” CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —” BC guard Reggie Jackson goes up for a dunk near the end of regulation against Miami, but ended up with a charge call on Miami center Reggie Johnson at the Conte Forum on Dec. 6, 2009. The charge call did not end up costing BC any points as they went on to win, 61-60.

Hoopalooza

Published on March 14, 2009 in Photojournalism and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Shooting six games in one day is a lot of basketball…

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