Somerset Losee freshman guard DJ Hunter is emerging as one of the top Class of 2029 prospects in Las Vegas, showcasing elite IQ, shooting mechanics, and two-way potential.
Author: Kim Muhammad
George Raveling’s Legacy: Hall of Fame Coach, Civil Rights Trailblazer, Nike Visionary
George Raveling’s legacy: from Dr. King’s dream to Michael Jordan’s Nike deal, he proved basketball is bigger than the game.
Inside Troy Brown Jr.’s 7th Annual Camp: Life Lessons, Skills, and Vegas Talent
“Troy Brown Jr. proved he’s Vegas through and through with his annual camp, delivering skills, life lessons, and inspiration while spotlighting the future of Las Vegas basketball.”
Illinois Basketball 2025–26 Season Preview: Full Player-by-Player Scouting Report & Big Ten Outlook
“Unit 1 Hoop Source delivers a complete Illinois Basketball 2025–26 season preview with a full player-by-player scouting report, verified stats, strengths, weaknesses, and Big Ten outlook. Essential reading for fans, scouts, agents, and evaluators.”
“2027 Prospect Watch: 6’9” Charles Pur Emerging as Top-150 Recruit at Burlington Christian (NC)”
“2027 6’9” forward Charles Pur of Burlington Christian Academy (NC) is emerging as a Top-150 national prospect. With a relentless motor, rim protection, and stretch-floor potential, Unit 1 Hoop Source breaks down his upside and long-term projection.”
The Silent Struggle: Inside the Mental Health Battle Facing Student-Athletes
“Student-athlete mental health is one of the most overlooked issues in sports today. From NCAA research to athlete testimonies, Unit 1 Hoop Source takes a hard look at the silent crisis facing high school and college athletes.”
Looking Back: My 2023 NBPA Top 100 Camp Photo of Cooper Flagg and Darius Acuff Before Stardom
In 2023, I captured a photo at the NBPA Top 100 Camp that now feels like a piece of basketball history — Cooper Flagg and Darius Acuff, long before their next chapters with the Dallas Mavericks and Arkansas Razorbacks.
The Student-Athlete Dilemma: NCAA Chaos, NIL Money, and the Fight for Control
“In today’s NCAA era of NIL money and eligibility battles, student-athletes face a billion-dollar system. Kim Muhammad of Unit 1 Hoop Source explains why athletes must control their destiny.”
Bamba Touray: The 15-Year-Old Senegalese Phenom Taking Basketball by Storm
“Bamba Touray, a 15-year-old Senegalese phenom, is already drawing NBA scout attention. Explore his rise, challenges, and the global chase for basketball’s next big thing.”
“Why Overseas Teams Should Be Watching Najeeb Muhammad: Full Pro Scouting Breakdown”
In an era where flash often gets more attention than fundamentals, Najeeb Muhammad is living proof that work ethic, winning DNA, and a coach’s trust still matter. He’s not the most explosive athlete on the floor. He doesn’t dominate highlight reels. But what he does is something even more valuable — he wins. Consistently. At every level. At Lubbock Christian University,…
“Vermont Basketball 2025–26 Preview: Catamounts’ Scouting Report, Players to Watch, and America East Title Outlook”
For over a decade, the Vermont Catamounts have defined excellence in the America East Conference. Under head coach John Becker—a seven-time America East Coach of the Year and the winningest coach in program history—Vermont has earned national respect for its discipline, defensive toughness, and consistency on the March stage. After missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time…
Mikey Lewis 2025–26 College Basketball Spotlight: Saint Mary’s Sophomore Ready for National Attention
When conversations around the nation heat up about the best returning sophomores—Isaiah Evans at Duke, Ian Jackson at St. John’s, Tahaad Pettiford at Auburn, Jayden Quaintance at Kentucky, Kanon Catchings at Georgia, Jackson McAndrew at Creighton—a standout name from the West Coast usually slips through the cracks. That name is Mikey Lewis. A four-star recruit from Prolific…
Inside Jim Stroesser’s Brand Building Masterclass: Converse, Cali Strong, and the Power of Integrity
I write pieces like this for one reason—to spark awareness in the young generation hungry for a future in enterprise, entrepreneurship, and brand building. These are the kinds of individuals young people should seek out, because their value to their industries becomes a blueprint you can study, learn from, and ultimately build upon. There’s an old…
“2025–26 Iowa Basketball Preview: The Ben McCollum Era and Every Player You Need to Know”
Iowa didn’t just hire a head coach this spring—they imported a winning operating system.On March 24, 2025, Ben McCollum became Iowa’s 23rd head coach, bringing a résumé with more banners than most coaches see in a lifetime—426–95 (.818) career record, four NCAA D-II national championships, and a 31–4 season at Drake that delivered both Missouri Valley titles and an NCAA Round of 32 run….
“UC San Diego Basketball 2025–26: Inside Clint Allard’s New Era and Tritons’ Big West Title Defense”
The Tritons are stepping into the 2025–26 season with fresh leadership, a retooled roster, and a renewed sense of purpose. When Clint Allard was officially named head coach on March 30, 2025, it wasn’t just a changing of the guard—it was a statement of continuity and belief in the culture UC San Diego has been quietly building for…
