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Hoops & Roots x Dalton Scantlebury for his first hometown camp!! Dalton’s message to his community:“I just wanted to exp...
08/19/2026

Hoops & Roots x Dalton Scantlebury for his first hometown camp!!

Dalton’s message to his community:

“I just wanted to express how thankful I am to all of you for the turnout we had at my first camp. It was surreal to have so many kids in the gym that I grew up in. I hope to see you next year as we do plan to do this again. Have a wonderful summer and good luck with back to school!”

📸: Johnny (Simo)ncic

We had to take advantage of the chance to coordinate a visit for Lucas at his K-8th grade school's auditorium. The bond ...
05/02/2026

We had to take advantage of the chance to coordinate a visit for Lucas at his K-8th grade school's auditorium. The bond we've built with this FXW community since our first Joy in the Journey Basketball Camp has been incredible. When Lucas lived his 8th-grade yearbook "Dream Job" dream this season, organizing this Assembly Day was a no-brainer. The excitement of the kids and the emotional reactions of Lucas' teachers made it unforgettable.

It's experiences like these that highlight the impact Hoops & Roots has on communities through its athletes.

01/03/2026

Extended 2025 Recap of Coach Ray Sharp’s Christmas Eve Open Gym

see y’all next year 🤞🏻

01/02/2026

Part 2 | Ray’s annual xmas eve open gym

I hope y’all enjoy watching as much as I enjoyed being there & putting these together.. until next time!!

Love,

01/02/2026

Ray’s annual xmas eve open gym @ Newman

this event is one of the basketball community’s favorite traditions in our hometown.. & it’s always great vibes all-around no matter what school these athletes played for. we love what this sport can do for people & communities!!

part 1! I captured quite a bit for the memories 🤭
- Aubree Schmitt

12/29/2025

I don’t get home often, so being back for Christmas meant catching as much basketball as I could. This was a Newman high school boys away game in a small town gym, full of familiar energy and moments that felt grounding. Ray, my stepdad, coaches the team, and nights like this are a big part of my roots and why I fell in love with basketball in the first place. ☺️

Locked in…
11/19/2025

Locked in…

A day full of the most genuine energy & all the smiles 🤩
11/19/2025

A day full of the most genuine energy & all the smiles 🤩

When a hometown pro and his trainer give back, the impact goes beyond the court. With and , we built a camp for athlete...
11/19/2025

When a hometown pro and his trainer give back, the impact goes beyond the court. With and , we built a camp for athletes to grow and a Community Hour where families could connect. That’s —basketball rooted in community.

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Good food, good people, and real purpose.We teamed up with and to host a community breakfast filled with familiar face...
11/19/2025

Good food, good people, and real purpose.

We teamed up with and to host a community breakfast filled with familiar faces, conversation, and connection that carried the same energy we’ve felt all summer.

Huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to share a meal and support The Children at the Crossroads Foundation and to our friends at Egg Harbor River North for making it feel like home (as always).

These are the moments that keep us rooted.

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