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Adult hoops leagues on Long Island

Originally published: October 30, 2009 3:52 PM
Updated: April 29, 2010 3:11 PM
By JIM MERRITT  Special to Newsday

Quick ReadNo matter the season, Long Island's recreational basketball leagues are looking for free agents of all ages and skills.

Photo credit: Photo by Katie Orlinsky | The Island Garden Basketball center in West Hempstead hosts adult leagues during the week. (Oct. 21, 2009)

No matter the season, Long Island's recreational basketball leagues are looking for free agents of all ages and skills.

You can form your own team, join an existing one or just show up for a pickup game. League play generally involves eight games and a playoff; you also might win a trophy or get a team jersey.

The benefits of recreational team basketball? Well, there's camaraderie, and...