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Bronx streets gave Crosby her handle

By Jon Mahoney
ESPNRISE.com

Monday, January 12, 2009

There's a five-block stretch in the Bronx where China Crosby developed her all-world handle. When Crosby was younger, she'd head out from home onto 166th Street and dribble between her legs down to 161st Street. She'd then reverse course, dribbling while walking backwards. If she messed up, she'd repeat the process. Crosby received more than a few curious looks when doing the drills, but there's no doubt they paid off. These days, the Manhattan Center senior point guard has a handle that's s ...

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