Globetrotter: First of all, do you have a wireless and a Lav? If you do it would greatly improved the quality of your story to hang it on your subject. If you don't, well that's how it goes sometimes in small markets, we've all been there. Watch your audio levels in the piece. They were inconsistant and distracting. I understand the use of "Sweet Georgia Brown" in the story. The song screems Harlem Globetrotters. It may sound nit-picky, but I think the audio on the song was too clean. It was crystal clear while the rest of the audio was muddy. I think it would have blended beter if you would have re-recorded it through your camera with a little less fidelity. I know that sounds counter intuitive, but I think it would have helped to make things a little more seemless.
Work on your sequencing. I know it's tough in that situation. The guys going to do some crazy tricks and you don't want to miss the action shooting a super tight shot of his shoelaces. Throw in some wide shots off sticks to mix it up. When he shoots his 4 point shots you can sequence like crazy. It's steady repetitive action. Have him pump off ten shots and go crazy.
The story structure was lacking. That will come. Learn to communicate with your reporter to marry your visual storyline with their narritive. Think of a begining, a middle and an end. Work to find those opening and closing sequences. Find ways to make transitions. Even in a story where you basically shooting everything in one room it will help to give the story some life.
You did a nice job of following the action. Don't be afraid to take chances, but always make sure you have the basics down first so you can cover you ass in the edit bay if things don't work out.
One on one with a globetrotter, this job is pretty cool sometimes. Enjoy it.