[1] In 1965, he started High School Basketball Illustrated, a scouting service that was based on New York area players.
[2] This was a major recruiting tool for 20 years, for college coaches nationwide looking for players in the city known for its basketball talent.
[3] The camps were attended by players such as Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, LeBron James, Moses Malone, Vince Carter, Isiah Thomas, and Alonzo Mourning.
Garfinkel worked with various legendary coaches such as Chuck Daly, Bobby Knight, Rick Pitino, and John Calipari.
[3] Garfinkel was the founder of the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame.