- Who's Got Game?
"Who's Got Game?" was a reality television show broadcast on
MTV that debuted onJune 23 ,2003 . The show was astreetball competition between ten males and two females for the coveted title as "Best Baller," eventually won by Randy, aka "White Chocolate." It was produced by basketball superstarMagic Johnson , and featured the likes ofPee Wee Kirkland as a mentor and guide for the players. The winner, Randy, walked away with a cool $100,000.Competitors
Randy, AKA "White Chocolate"
Randy, hailing from
Laurel, MD , was a scrappy player with greathandles and sweet moves on the court. He also established himself as an emotional leader which eventually led to his victory and the title of Best Baller.Reed
Reed, hailing from
Melbourne, FL , was a large force, on and off the court. His ability to shoot thethree-pointer was a huge asset on the show, and led to his popularity among viewers. However, his small-town status gave him lessstreet cred among the other ballers and may have led to a sense of intimidation.herisse, AKA Reese
Sherisse, from
Los Angeles, CA , was one of two females who participated on the program. Her ability to play tight defense gave her a sense of belonging in the competition, although she was not much of a force on the offensive half of the court.Terrell
Terrell, from
Bridgeport, CT , was perhaps the best athlete on the show, possessing raw skill and talent unmatched by any of the other competitors. However, his weakness for late night escapades and women may have led to his failure to become the best baller.Wendell
Wendell, out of
Houston, TX , was a well-rounded, tall athlete featured on the show. His skills allowed him to sink the outside shot, while he still possessed the size to drive to the hoop and score in the paint. However, Wendell had a strong temper which may have indirectly led to his expulsion from the show.Andre AKA Silk
Andre, out of
Baltimore, MD , had smooth handles and was one of the best one-on-one competitors on the show. However, he lacked the ability to compete in the complete game, and often had trouble driving to therim . He played on Freshman team in High School then Varsity for three years and was poised to go to Georgetown but it didn't pan out.Jamal, AKA Springs
Jamal, who hails from
Detroit, MI , was the quickest competitor on the show and was the undisputedslam dunk champion of the show. However, his quick temper and disposition to be easily frustrated led to his demise.Jarett, AKA JK
Jarett, a resident of
Philadelphia, PA , was best known for his true understanding of the game of basketball and his passion for learning more about it. His size gave him an advantage, but he proved to be too out of shape to keep up with the demands of the show.Keith, AKA Streetz
Keith, a resident of
Brooklyn, NY , was known for his uncanny ability to find the open shot. His love for the game was unmatched, but his undersized stature led to his eventual failure to compete.LaToya
LaToya, a citizen of
Houston, TX was the second of two women to compete on the show. Her deadly outside shot and tough demeanor on the court garnered her respect from the other players, but her laid-back attitude off the court may have lost her the respect of her peers.Nick, AKA Baby Vince
Nick, a citizen of
Norman, OK , was recognized for his ridiculous jumping ability, which allowed him to grabrebounds above the rim. His questionable skills as a ball handler and passer eventually led to his elimination.Olushala AKA Sweet Lu
Olushala, a citizen of
Memphis, TN , was a great all-around player with the ability to play the game well in all aspects. However, he was a bit of a ball hog and eventually finished in the top five, making a strong showing on the program.Where are they now?
Springs and Silk are now appearing on ESPN as part of . JK has also been a frequent participant in the AND 1 Mixtape Tour, however, so far his involvement has been playing for the opposing team.
References
* http://www.mtv.com/onair/whos_got_game/ (player biographies)
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.