by Ashwin Verghese

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

February 17, 2010

BRIGHTON, NY -- Years ago, Derek Jordan would have to drive his son out to Fairport for basketball practice.

"It was a hassle," he recalled. "We tried to find something closer to where we live, and there was nothing except for (the Catholic Youth Organization team)."

Rather than continue those trips out of town, Jordan, 31, decided to start a new basketball program in Brighton for his son and other local children.

The Brighton Youth Basketball Association launched in October 2008 with two teams and 16 kids. One season later, the association now has eight teams and 96 kids.