About Buffy

---

Buffy's Childhood: 

Buffy Coleman was born October 15, 1973 to John C. and Mattie Coleman in Minden, Louisiana. Although he was born in Minden, which is about 30 miles east of Shreveport, he was reared in the nearby small village of Heflin. There he learned good morals and the essential values of life from his mother and father. They taught him to respect others and treat others the way he wants to be treated. This was instilled in him in his early childhood and has continued into his professional life. Buffy travels to major cities but he's a country boy at heart and loves the peace and quiet of rural America.

Love for Basketball:

Buffy was about five years old when he began to develop a passion for the game of basketball. He wasn’t quite big enough to shoot hoops in a regulation-sized goal, so he practiced by throwing a tennis ball into a garbage can, pretending it was a basketball rim.. He started playing basketball in elementary school and continued through high school. Buffy loved the game so much that he would actually play in the rain on rainy days. Nothing ever stopped Buffy from shooting hoops as a kid. It doesn't snow much in Louisiana, but whenever it snowed, It didn't stop Buffy from playing the game that he loved.

A basketball Wizard was born:

His father, John C. Coleman, built Buffy a regulation size basketball goal when he was thirteen years old. Buffy played day and night, but only after completing his homework.

Buffy Coleman first realized that he had the potential to be one of the most amazing basketball handlers and to play for one of the most famous show basketball teams ever (The Harlem Wizards), when he was in high school. He was so crafty with the basketball that after practice, his teammates would gather around him as he did dribbling exhibitions and tricks. Over time, the crowd got bigger and bigger. 

The life changing phone call:

On September 3, 1993, he received a phone call from Marvin Walters, who was then the chief scout for the Harlem Globetrotters. Buffy was invited to the Globetrotters’ Training Camp. That’s when Coleman realized that he has special talent..

Things to know about Buffy:

Favorite Food: Mom`s Gumbo

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake

Favorite State: Florida 

Favorite City: Las Vegas: 

Favorite Actor:  Denzel Washington 

Favorite Sports Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans

Favorite Historical Landmark : Toss Up-The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park

Hobbies: He enjoys  landscaping on his property, traveling to places that contain natural beauty, considered the great outdoors, and or tropical destinations. Visiting Health & Wellness centers, various workout training.