Abdul and his son Alijah embody a rare and inspiring father-son dynamic that truly embodies the values of trust, love, and honesty that are often lacking in communities across the country. Initially, I had only planned to interview Abdul, but as I lingered around the school, I was captivated by Alijah’s hard work and dedication…
Category: High School Basketball
For Better Or Worse, Is Youth Basketball Being Privatized By A Few
Basketball is an incredible sport that has provided countless benefits to many over the years. However, we cannot ignore the fact that the game is changing rapidly from a business standpoint. As a result, it is important for parents to understand the business side of basketball before getting their children involved. This year, my aim…
2025 “Akai Fleming” A Georgia Rising Star; With an impressive skill set
As journalist immersed in the world of high school and grassroots basketball based out west, I recognize the value of stepping outside my usual demographic to discover talented players from all around the country. Recently, I had the pleasure of encountering a rising star on the basketball scene – 6’4″ Guard Akai Fleming from Georgia,…
Scouting Techniques in Freelance Sports Journalism
As a seasoned freelance journalist immersed in the world of high school and grassroots basketball, I’ve witnessed the game’s evolution and recognize the importance of keeping up with the times. While the rise of live streaming and video content has undoubtedly transformed the way we consume basketball, I believe that relying solely on these sources…
A Reminder To Parents In Regards To High School Basketball Player Rankings
Basketball rankings can be confusing for many people and may not provide a comprehensive understanding of a player’s skillset. While these rankings may make parents feel good, they often do not reflect the true potential of a player. It is important to remember that rankings are primarily for entertainment purposes and should not be used…
Developmental Prospect: R’Zha Whittle Of Rancho High School……
R’Zha Whittle, a 2024 prospect from Rancho High in North Las Vegas, stands at a towering 6’8″ and 260 pounds, making him a formidable force on the court. With his good ball location skills and his knack for being in the right place at the right time, Whittle is a player to watch. Despite his…
Around The Country In 2 Minutes; Next Up, Tayshaun Jackson Of Las Vegas High School “A Rising Prospect”
“Introducing Tayshaun Jackson, a dynamic 2025 5’7″ point guard from Las Vegas High School. As the younger brother of the talented Taviontae Jackson, a standout player in the Colorado State basketball program, Tayshaun is definitely a rising prospect worth keeping an eye on. Don’t miss the opportunity to track his development and growth as a…
The Resurgent of Girls Basketball At Democracy Prep: Leveling the Playing Field
I’m quite familiar with this program but, not the current regime. I have seen many talented student athlete’s come through this small institution; many of them have went on to do great things in life! Democracy Prep Head Coach Julian Barren, better known as JuJu, sees sports as a way to demonstrate character, discipline, and…
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RANKINGS
A big-time matchup between two top 10 nationally ranked programs. #1 Duncanville, (Tx) squares off against #10 Roselle Catholic, (NJ) in a neutral non-conference game today (Dec.16, 2022). Basketball junkie’s from around the national eyes will be on the Holiday Hoopfest 2022 Here are some of the best national ranked teams in the country: Below…
Around The County In 2 Minutes; Next Up Las Vegas Border League….
Las Vegas was the weekend destination for the Border league; the Sierra Vista location. In terms of the overall event; it definitely was high-caliber. Many mainstream services will miss out on prospects that fly under the radar. This is due to attention that is directed toward the more high-level players. I knew personally that coming…
2024 Five-Star JOHNUEL BOOGIE FLAND has scheduled his first official visit…
Boogie Fland is an all-everything type of guard. He has scheduled an official visit to North Carolina. The Six-Foot-Three point guard is scheduled to be in Chapel Hill on October 28. Fland is one of the top high school hoop prospects in the country. Fland has an extensive list of programs in line for his…
Let’s Take A Look at 2024 Virginia Native Damon Thompson Junior; John Marshall high school (VA)
Mansfield, Texas was the weekend destination for the Wooten Top 150 camp. Coming in, I knew this camp was loaded with a lot of promising prospects. There was no shortage of nationally recognized prospects in the building. This platform also provides opportunities for not-so-highly recognized prospects to take advantage of the spotlight. 2024 6’0” 160-pound…
Around The County In 2 Minutes, Next Up: JINUP DOBUOL Of Minnesota Prep Academy
Name: Jinup Dobuol Year and School: 2024, Minnesota Prep Academy Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Dominant hand: Right 2024 6’8” 182-pound wing Jinup Doboul is definitely equipped with a multi-skillset. The Intel on Doboul: He has the ability to score, rebound, and defend positions 1 through 3. This is very intriguing to mid-majors at the college level….
Around The County In 2 Minutes, Next Up: Sterling Knox Of Red Rock Academy
Name: Sterling Knox Year and School: 2023, Red Rock Academy Las Vegas, Nevada Dominant hand: Right From my standpoint Sterling can play the wing position or guard position. He has good positional size as a two-way guard. According to some Intel Sterling is listed at 6’6” and about 195-200 pounds. His body frame looks all-natural….
Around The County In 2 Minutes; Next Up: Donovan Averitte Of Utah
2025 6’4” 180-pound guard Donovan Averitte of South Jordan, Utah is definitely a prospect worthy of a look. Donovan is currently attending Bingham high school. He’s an under-the-radar player that has good positional size with a strong body frame. This Utah prospect has potential at one or two positions. Donovan demonstrates low body lift with…
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