The Drew League has been a 40-year staple in LA's basketball history, serving as a proving ground for local players and international pros. This is a place where fierce rivalries are set aside as NBA stars compete on the same turf where gang members once clashed. At the league's core is Dino Smiley, a ball boy turned commissioner who has used the league to bring family and opportunity to a community plagued by uncertainty.
The Drew: No Excuse, Just Produce
For four decades, the Drew League has been a gathering place for Los Angeles' basketball legacy, offering a stage for local and global athletes to demonstrate their abilities.
