The journey of a player determined to make it in pro basketball.

" i've read a fair amount of "journal/diary by fringe NBA/Dleague/Semi-Pro players" by this point  and I gotta say, I've found em disappointing up until this point. Wayne Washington is the best writing player i ever did read on the blogs. " - Tom Deal

"The new class of Boom Tho, it's cool stuff"- Rod "too much Rod" Benson

 "I know I for one will pay to read whatever you write." - Lafayette

" this was pretty damn good. the insight he provided was revealing. while he was talking about the specifics of the level at which he plays, i thought it echoed a position many of us find ourselves in - struggling in an in-between state where you didn't go down the normal, elite traditional path, but at the same time you didn't give up on the elite goal" - Reza Zonozi

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China tryout

June 27, 2012



This video is from my trip to Philly in May.  This was for a chance to play on an All-Star team Vs. Pro teams in China.  I was playing out of position on the wing and I just decided to play the scoring role especially the second day.  The competition was decent but there wasn't much size meaning it was "guard heavy" like usual.  All I can say is it was a good learning experience about the world of agents.

 
 

Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown DC

June 24, 2012






I went down to the Safeway BBQ Battle in DC and won 2nd place in the Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown.  Putting down my dunks unlike most other contestants I found myself winning until the final dunk.  I'm pretty upset about not winning the whole thing and will be hitting the plyometrics hard,  but I can't be too down about winning $500 after I decided to do the contest the night before without any preparation.  

There's nothing like having a crowd of people "ohhhh and awwww" over your ability. That'...
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Back with the Storm

January 5, 2012



This season I will be playing for the Winchester Storm of the EBA (Eastern Basketball Alliance).  The team is located in Wichester, Virginia and we play all our home games at Admiral Byrd Middle School.  Yes, I said a middle school but the facility is great and puts some high schools to shame.  All team information can be found at www.winchesterstorm.com including the roster and schedule.

After a roller coaster ride of an off-season traveling to tryouts I've found a great situation playing for...


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Ohio Player

October 16, 2011





Last weekend I drove to Dayton, Ohio to attend a tryout for the Dayton Air Strikers of the PBL.  The drive from Virginia was about 9 hours.  There's always a element of mystery when it comes to these tryouts because you never know what to expect.  Will the coach do a hour of conditioning drills? How good will the competition be?  These aren't worries but just questions.  As a pro athlete you should be in great shape and confident in your game always.

The tryout was held at a YMCA and the turno...
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Back across the border

September 17, 2011



Recently I had another opportunity to play in the NBL Canada. This time I attended the Oshawa Power Showcase on September 10 and 11th.  Financially flying was out of the question this time so I had to get on the bus like Spike Lee.  I took the megabus and it was a decent ride.  Other than the wifi not working I didn't have any complaints for a 12 hour ride.  I just listened to my ipod and slept the whole time. The bus arrived in downtown Toronto around 10:30 pm.  The city was alive and looked...


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About Me


Wayne Washington Sup readers. I'm a professional basketball player, blogger, and entrepreneur. My writing was inspired by the work of Rod Benson and Paul Shirley. I like to use this site as a creative outlet so I don't go crazy.

*All donations will be used for tryout/camp registration fees and travel expenses.  These opportunities are not cheap and ANY support is greatly appreciated.

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