For 13+ years I’ve been documenting the sport of basketball in all corners of America, focusing on basketball hoops in far off places with a story to tell. It’s been a fascinating look into a quiet side of the sport and a deep contrast to the bright lights of NBA arenas.

Along the way I discovered another small culture with a special personality. Southern California is a unique part of the world, so it should be no surprise that the game of basketball there takes on a life of its own. Influenced by the vibrant beach life, pop culture, even religion. Basketball in Southern California doesn’t look like basketball anywhere else.