Tama Shimabukuro: The 14-year-old shaking up pro pickleball
In the heart of Kakaʻako, Hawaiʻi, you’ll find Tama Shimabukuro practicing at his local courts. No formal training. No coach. Just the guidance of his family—and a determination to excel beyond his years. Tama was an avid skateboarder before turning to pickleball. He had sponsorships and competed across the country. In 2023, while at a skateboarding event in California, he and his family discovered...
Pretorius stuns, Sock battles in the Cincinnati round of 64
The round of 64 at the Cincinnati PPA featured a few early exits and upsets. Team Selkirk conquered the first day of main-draw play, with newcomers shining and regulars cruising through. ‘Emerging Pro’ Shannon Pretorius downs No. 13 Dominique Schaefer Shannon Pretorius may not be a familiar name on the PPA, but she has earned gold on the APP Tour. On Monday, Pretorius worked...
Team Selkirk: 2025 PPA Cincinnati preview
The third PPA Slam event of the season kicks off this week in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a Slam, the tournament will follow a progressive draw format, with each division playing one round per day. Battle of the Boomstiks Tama Shimabukuro has been making headlines this past week after defeating Tyler Loong in singles and mixed doubles at the PPA Fukuoka event. Over the weekend,...
