Now that we're in the middle of the dullest month of sports imaginable, basketball fans don't have to wait until November to watch their favorite college and professional teams tipoff. In fact, there are several opportunities to watch some star-studded pickup basketball right here in the District. more ›

If you’re a college basketball fan and dying for any sort of action before the season starts in November, then head to McDonough Arena at Georgetown this weekend. The Jabbo Kenner League (PDF), D.C.’s premier summer basketball league, started its playoffs last night and features an array of local players from Division I teams such as Maryland, Georgetown, and Virginia Tech, and even features some professionals thrown in the mix. We checked out some of the games on Wednesday and got to witness not one but three Hoyas in action that evening, in the form of Chris Wright, Jason Clarke, and Henry Sims. Villanova’s Scottie Reynolds and former Terp James Gist were also scheduled to play that evening but both were no-shows, though they might make an appearance this weekend. Admission is free, the atmosphere is intimate, and it's a great chance to get your college b-ball fix in during the off-season. -- Brett Gellman more ›