From Portsmouth to the NBA: hometown role model recognized with basketball court dedication

From Portsmouth to the NBA: hometown role model recognized with basketball court dedication

Kids and community members got a look at a new basketball court at the Little H.O.M.I.E.S. Youth Enrichment and Recreation Center on Saturday. It's now dedicated to former Detroit Pistons player and Portsmouth native Vernon Macklin.The event kicked off with speeches during which young audience members learned about Macklin's journey from the Dale Homes neighborhood of Portsmouth to the NBA and now coaching."My grandma had said something one time…