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Player Profile

Get to know your rookie with Uptempo forward/center Jarek Carethers

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So, where are you from?
Originally from Detroit Michigan.  I moved to Brooklyn in 2004, so I’ve lived in NYC for seven years
Where do you work?
I now work at an advertising company called Uniworld Group as a Creative Director. My main clients are Ford and the US Marines.
Now give us a little bit more detail about what you do?
Well I’m going to answer the easy part first. On my own I’m doing more directing and have directed a few commercials and now am directing an episodic documentary about people in Brooklyn. Yo Nike, if you want some ill work, hit me up.

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NRF Player Profile: Sure Shot

Sure Shot

Delta Force is on the comeback trail. But even if they miss the playoffs again this year, they're ready to build for the future. And one big piece of that puzzle is Sure Shot. Take a few minutes to learn a little bit more about him....

Name: Sure Shot
Team: Delta Force
Industry: Nightlife/Entertainment
Job title: Disc Jockey
What do you do for your job? Pretty self-explanatory so I'll say where (currently): Tues at Moomia Lounge, Thurs Monthly at Von Keller, Fri bi-weekly at Maritime Hotel
Age: 30
Hometown: Strong Island/Boogie Down BX
Height: 5-11
Weight: 165
Shoe size: 11
Position: Guard
My Home Court: Any/Everywhere
Playing Experience: Some High School
Favorite Sneakers: Jordan 3s
Favorite Player: Carmelo Anthony
Favorite Team: New York Knicks
Go-to-Move: One man fast break when the D is slow to get back
I play: Harder on D. No matter how ...

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NRF Player Profile: Danny Alotta

Danny Alotta

Generation is a team that is great because the sum of its parts. And one important part for them is Danny Alotta. A hustle player on D, and a clutch scorer on O, most teams could use a guy like this. Take a few minutes to learn a little bit more about Danny....

Name: Danny Alotta
Team: Generation
Industry: Restaurant & Apparel
Job title: Pick one! When you’re in business for yourself, you wear all titles!
What do you do for your job? What don’t I do?
Age: J says forty is the new thirty. Guess that means I’m still in my twenties! WooHOO!
Hometown: NYC
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
Shoe size: 11.5
Position: LMS (Last Man Standing)
My Home Court: NYAC (New York Athletic Club)
Playing Experience: Basketball? None! NRF if that counts! 3 D-1 programs… none of them b-ball!
Favorite Sneakers: AJ-04’s
Favorite Player ...

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NRF Player Profile: Ryan Kearney

Ryan Kearney

We already know that Ryan Kearney has great facial hair, but what else do you know about Dunk's three-point threat. An NRF champion with Uptempo two seasons ago, Kearney is doing everything he can to get back to the Garden. Take a few minutes to learn a little bit more about Ryan....

Name: Ryan Patrick Tully Kearney
Team: Dunk
Industry: Jewelry And Clothing Design
Job title: CEO of GerardTully / Co-Owner of Black White Color (a t-shirt project with my man Halo)
What do you do for your job? I do rverything there is for GerardTully from top to bottom. All designs, concepts, website, business and PR comes through me. A little too much to handle as I’d love to have a company take over the business end. I am way more an idea guy although the business end is unfortunately always there in your face and demanding of ...

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NRF Player Profile: Terance Takyi

Terance Takyi

As Huarache has quickly become one (if not the) best team in the NRF, a large part of that is due to Terance Takyi. A wizard with the dribble, you can see why after you read his profile. Take a few minutes to learn a little bit more about Terance....

Name: Terance AO Takyi
Team: Huarache
Industry: Music
Job title: DJ TAO
What do you do for your job? I spin at various clubs and I am a frequent in store DJ at A|X stores in the Tri-State area. Additionally, I used to DJ at the Guess store at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island.
Age: 26
Hometown: Brooklyn Born, Boston Raised (odd I know)
Height: 5-9
Weight: 180
Shoe size: 11.5
Position: Guard
My Home Court: Brooklyn Carroll Gardens
Playing Experience: High School – although I was recruited for a few D3 schools. I decided to try ...

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NRF Player Profile: Mike Tumbarello

Although his team has been struggling, after last week, Mike Tumbarello has Foamposite back on the right track. A tenacious defender with the range from outside, Tumbarello will have to be a huge contributor this season in order for Foamposite to compete. Take a few minutes to learn a little bit more about Mike....

Name: Mike Tumbarello a.k.a. BAJE ONE of JUNK SCIENCE
Team: Foamposite. The team that even the refs love to hate. The 1-5, but soon-to-improve Foamposite.
Industry: Music
Job title: Rapper / Music Manager / Freelancer
What do you do for your job? Never a short answer, but you asked for it… I’ve put out several records with my group JUNK SCIENCE, and by myself, on indie labels (Definitive Jux, Embedded Music, Scion AV). We have a new record that we just finished called A MIRACULOUS KIND OF MACHINE that we’re shopping around at the ...

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NRF Player Profile: Al Reyes

Al Reyes

In the past few weeks, Al Reyes has been hitting game-winners like they were lay-ups. The 6-5 big man has been a new player this year for Terminator, vaulting his squad to the best record in the League. But with a tough game tomorrow against Uptempo, Terminator is going to need their workhorse to play big once again. Take a few minutes to learn a little bit more about Al....

Name: Al Reyes
Team: Terminator
Industry: Finance
Job title: Sit on the loan trading desk at a hedge fund called Chatham Asset Mgmt.
What do you do for your job? Stare at numbers and spreadsheets. Try to make as much sense of this crazy world as humanly possible
Age: 29
Hometown: NYC
Height: 6-5
Weight: 235 Ideally… Right now, too scared to get on the scale. Getting there though.
Shoe size: 13
Position: Forward / Center, though at times I tend ...

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NRF Player Profile: J.J. Jensen

J.J. Jensen

When Andrew Katz left Shox this offseason to head to law school, they needed a bruiser in the post to fill his void. Enter J.J. Jensen. While his skills went unutilized last year on Dunk, this year Jensen has been given a starting role on one of the NRF's best teams. Depending on how well he delivers, will determine how good Shox can be. Take a few minutes to learn a little bit more about J.J....

Name: J.J. Jensen
Team: Shox
Industry: Music
Job title: Own and operate Foundation Media (www.foundation-media.com)
What do you do for your job? Radio promo, digital distribution, marketing, licensing, management, web design – industry hustler.
Age: 32
Hometown: Petersburg, West Virginia
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200
Shoe size: 12
Position: Power Forward
My Home Court: Wherever I’m at
Playing Experience: Little league to high school varsity, JV & intramurals at James ...

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NRF Player Profile: Nick Blatchford

Nick Blatchford

After winning the title last year, Uptempo lost two of their starters to free agency. But rather than fall into that post-championship slump like some teams, they're right back where they left off - at the top of the NRF standings. A large reason for that is Nick Blatchford. If Uptempo has any plans to repeat, it's going to depend on how good Nick can be. Take a few minutes to learn a little bit more about Nick...

Name: Nick Blatchford
Team: Uptempo
Industry: Basketball
Job title: Founder & Executive Director for New Heights NYC
What do you do for your job? Oversee the operations and manage the staff of New Heights, an organization that runs programs and events focused on the youth basketball market. Train and supervise coaching staff and coach a New Heights travel team.
Age: 37
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Shoe size: 12 ...

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NRF Player Profile: Billy Dodson

Billy Dodson

When LeKeith Taylor drafted Billy Dodson as his No. 1 pick this Fall, he was sure he had the steal of the draft. A 6-0, 175-pound guard/forward that can shoot the ball, handle the rock and play within a system, Dodson can really do it all. And averaging 13.5 points in the two games he's played, his offensive skill set is vital for Huarache's success this season. Take a few minutes to learn a little bit more about Billy...

Name: Billy Dodson
Team: Huarache
Industry: NBA Productions, Programming and Broadcasting
Job title: Project Employee
What do you do for your job? I log live games, log game melts, field shots and lookout for team violations for basketball operations
Age: 25
Hometown: New York, NY
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175
Shoe size: 10
Position: Guard
My Home Court: Anywhere Scott, Greg and I decide to play, we try ...

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