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2023 GYBL
CHAMPS Running Rebels.

Coached By: Chris Wilder

GRAB Youth Basketball League (GYBL) launched July 2, 2022 with four teams. Our league teams were Oxford Manor Bull Dawgs, McDougald Terrance BIG Macs, Cornwallis Fever, and the Running Rebels who have a mixture of talents from around the city. 

Our Coaches, staff, parents, family and friends was nothing less than AMAZING with showing support to our youth has they display their talents on the court.

Our 2023 season had 3 returning teams. The Braggtown Bulldawgs, Mcdougald BIG Macs, the Running Rebels, and new to the family Coach Ransaw and the Durham Mavs.

WE WILL RETURN FOR THE 2024 SUMMER
GRADES 3RD-8TH
​STAY TUNED

GO Durham

​GO Durham is the reason why GYBL is able to host our first summer basketball league. The transportation department is a BIG piece to the operation of our city and they are trying to find more ways than one to make it easy and comfortable for our residents and the use of public transportation. Go Durham provided myself and several others the funding to launch their ideas and passions to help make a difference in our city.  THANKS GO DURHAM!

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​The Athlete's Foot

The G-R-A-B TEAM can not express the love and support we have received from Athlete's Foot. Ace and the TAF team are some amazing people who stepped in and made a difference in our kids lives as well as the GRAB organization. What they have done and doing for us is unmatched. The smiles and reactions they get when they open those shoes boxes are priceless. The thanks you's and the hugs from them are sent to you TAF. Yall ROCK.

ALWAYS SHOW LOVE AND SUPPORT RIGHT HERE IN OUR CITY.....VISIT OUR TAF (The Athlete's Foot) store at 4215 UNIVERSITY DR or THE STREETS OF SOUTPOINT 

--YOUR UNOFFICIAL TAF AMBASSADOR!

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​ NIS​

Neighborhood Improvement Services
NIS is another key piece to the operation of a lot that is going on in our city. They are a TEAM of amazing individuals who main focus and goal is to make sure the neighborhoods in our city are in the radar for improvements with actions in motion. NIS seleceted 6 organizations to partner with Durham to receive the funding that GO DURHAM provided and GRAB was blessed to be one of the 6 to launch the GRAB Youth Basketball League. It has been nothing but pleasing to be in the space of hard working citizens who stand on the front line for the people we serve.

From the GRAB family to the NIS Team...YALL ROCK!

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DURHAM MAVS 2023

​Durham Mavs are coached and mentored by Coach Ransaw and Coach Carl. Their dedication to the game and our youth is unmatched. The knowledge that they bring to the game, gives our your the tools to carry on and off the court.
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​​THANKS to the DURHAM MAVS for your participation!

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BRAGGTOWN BULL DAWGS 2023

​Braggtown Bull Dawgs is led by Coach Tee "Jamie McDonald", who has a passion for the game and is known in the city for leaving her mark on the court. Coach Tee played for Hillside High School and led the 95-96 team to a championship ring.

Coach Tee knowledge about the game and her skill-set to teach it, is definitely an assist to GYBL. The discipline, drive, and motivation she gives the players makes them engage more because they see the results.
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As Coach Tee states, "You don't have to be good, I will get you where you want to be. I just need you to work."

​​THANKS to the BULL DAWGS for your participation!​

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RUNNING REBELS 2023

Running Rebels is led by head Coach Chris Wilder, who is a veteran to the game on and off the court. Coach Chis is assisted by Coach Roc who is also well known for the game.

Coach Chris knowledge, level and skill-set for the game is a major key to what the GYBL and what we stand for. Chris passion to help and give back to our youth in more ways than one, is done with open arms and no hesitation. The leadership qualities and roles that Coach Chris display on a daily is key to the communities we serve.
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Coach Chris willingness to make it right and to make it happen will never go unnoticed.

​​THANKS to the RUNNING REBELS for your participation!

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McDOUGALD BIG MACS 2023

​McDougald Big Macs is led by Coach LD "Maurice McCrea", who game is known on many courts and gyms. Coach LD is assisted by Coach Cee, "Derrick Houze" who is AWESOME. Coach Cee is not just a coach but he also is a league director. His communication, dedications and willingness is unmatched. 

Their knowledge for the game and the willingness to be apart of GYBL is nothing more than commitment with a lot to give to our youth on and off the court is pure experience.

​​THANKS to the BIG MACS for your participation!

ATHLETE'S FOOT

​BIG THANKS and APPRECIATION to Ace and The Athlete's Foot Team for donating over 40 pair of shoes for every player in the league the second time around. Being able to connect and partner with a company of their magnitude is nothing but GRATEFUL. We are looking to grow the GYBL every year and the Athlete's Foot Team is right there with us. 

THANKS again for the LOVE and SUPPORT!
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ATHLETE'S FOOT
"ACE"

​Words can't express the dedication and support that the TAF family is giving us. This is the second year they have given our players elite shoes, and I am proud to say they will continue to support the GRAB team!

Kids Remarks:
--"It is so cool to get free shoes from a local shoe store and the shoes are fire."

--Athlete's Foot always call Ms. C for us to be a part of the cool things at the store.

--The shoes we get are top tier players in the NBA and I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a apart of the GYBL.

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SUPPORTED BY: CHRIS KENAN

Chris Kenan called with a major link that set GYBL good for a very long time. His connection with Duke athletics, blessed us with 40 basketballs. We were able to be a blessing to many others. Thanks again Kenan and Duke athletics. 

Kids Remarks:
--"I'm playing with basketballs Duke players played it!"
--"These are Nike basketballs with the Duke logos, we have the best basketballs in the city!"
--"They feel so good to shoot and dribble."

2023-2024 G-R-A-B
​SKILLS CAMP

ATTENTION ALL 3rd-8th GRADERS! We will be having a 12-week camp starting December 3, 2023. 

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