The competition is always intense, the rhythm almost hypnotic, the jukes and bounce of the ball practically non-stop! On playgrounds across America, and in Washington, D.C., in particular, the first yell is "who's got next?" Who is choosing the next pickup basketball team? The game, frequently called "b-ball" in D.C., is an asphalt theater of jumpers, blocked shots, sweaty T-shirts, fast breaks, and awesome dunks.