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Las Vegas Father and Son, Abdul & Alijah Adem; Understand The Long Game….
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
Emerging Prospect 2024 Jeremiah Sem; Under Armour Session II
Jeremiah Sem, a rising 6-foot-3 guard from Fargo (N.D.) North, has already made waves in North Dakota with his impressive skills and athleticism. Ranked as the number one player in his state, Sem is starting to attract attention on the
Let’s Take A Look At 4 Star Amari Allen Of Wisconsin Playground 16’s “Under Armour Session 1”
Amari Allen, a rising prospect from Wisconsin Playground, is quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising small forwards on the Under Armour Circuit 16’s. At the recent Under Armour Session 1 in Arizona. The 6’7″ talent showcased his
2025 6’8 Bourgeois Tshilobo of Progress Feels Best Grassroots Program Is A Player To Watch
Introducing Bourgeois Tshilobo, a rising prospect on the basketball court, hailing from San Gabriel Academy in California. This impressive young athlete originally hails from Kinshasa, Congo, and has been making incredible strides since his arrival in the United States in
Recruiting Update: 2024 Aaron Claytor Of Jalen Green Elite
2024 6’3 170 pound Aaron Claytor of Jalen Green Elite has exceptional passing skills and above-average basketball IQ, Claytor is quickly becoming one of the hottest names on the west coast basketball scene. What truly sets Claytor apart is his
Recruiting Updates: 2024 Angelo Ciaravino Of The Illinois Wolves Grassroots Program
Meet Angelo Ciaravino, the 6’6″ 175-pound small forward from Chicago Illinois. During a brief chat at the recent Under Armour event on April 22, 2023, I inquired about his recruitment progress since receiving offers from Southern Illinois and Wisconsin-Green Bay
Explosive Potential in Unsigned Senior Callum Crossman
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with a trusted source who is familiar with the 6’9” senior Callum Crossman of Global Squad. According to this source, investing even a small amount of time with Crossman would prove to be
Around The County In 2 Minutes, Next Up: 2025 Kai Rogers Of Wisconsin Playground
Meet Kai Rogers, he plays for Wisconsin playground. The 6’10” 225 pound high school basketball player who is turning heads with his impressive skillset; on the Under Armor circuit. While many may consider him a traditional big man, Rogers is
Around The Country In 2 Minutes; Next Up, C/O 2025 Will Garlock Of Wisconsin Playground
Meet Will Garlock, the towering 6’11 prodigy from Middleton High School in Wisconsin, who has been turning heads with his basketball skills and Intriguing potential. At the grassroots level, Garlock, is being pushed by his coaches, who have entrusted him
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
Around The County In 2 Minutes Next Up; Undervalued Prospect 2024 RJ Nance Of The Las Vegas Punisher’s
Meet RJ Nance, a rising prospect out of Las Vegas. At 6’1″ and 175 pounds, this explosive guard from Centennial High in North Las Vegas is a force to be reckoned with. Although RJ may not receive the recognition he
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