Akron is back on the national radar. With Tavari Johnson, Shammah Scott, and Amani Lyles leading a loaded core, John Groce’s Zips enter 2025-26 as clear MAC favorites. Unit 1 Hoop Source breaks down every player — strengths, growth areas, and what scouts can expect from a program built on discipline and winning culture.
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The Truth About Basketball Exposure: Why Big Circuits Aren’t the Only Path
Exposure matters, but it isn’t everything. This feature dives into why players outside the major circuits can still build strong recruiting journeys through development and preparation.
Xavier Edmonds Season Preview: JUCO Star Set to Transform TCU Basketball in 2025–26
TCU’s newest addition, Xavier Edmonds, enters the 2025–26 season as the No. 1 JUCO player in the country. At 6-9, 245 lbs, Edmonds brings scoring efficiency, rebounding strength, and inside-out versatility to Jamie Dixon’s Horned Frogs. This season preview and scouting report explains why Edmonds could be one of the Big 12’s most impactful newcomers.
Inside Wagner Basketball’s Investigation of Coach Donald Copeland
Wagner College has suspended head coach Donald Copeland as the school investigates allegations of verbal abuse and player mistreatment. From refusing water breaks to punishing workouts, here’s what we know and what’s at stake for the Seahawks program.
Historic NCAA Ruling: Ex-G League Pro Thierry Darlan Eligible for College Basketball
The NCAA has ruled former G League guard Thierry Darlan eligible at Santa Clara—the first such decision in history. At 6’8”, Darlan brings two years of eligibility and pro experience, in a precedent-setting move that challenges amateurism rules and could reshape recruiting.
Boise State Broncos 2025–26 Season Preview: Players to Watch & Full Scouting Report
Boise State basketball enters the 2025–26 season with one of the most balanced rosters in the Mountain West. Unit 1 Hoop Source breaks down every player with strengths, weaknesses, and scoring averages in this complete fact-checked scouting report.
New Mexico Lobos Basketball 2025–26: Full Scouting Report and Season Preview Under Eric Olen
The New Mexico Lobos are entering a new era under first-year head coach Eric Olen. With 14 new players on the 2025–26 roster, Unit 1 Hoop Source provides a complete player-by-player scouting report with strengths, weaknesses, and season projections.
“North Carolina Basketball 2025-26: Hubert Davis Faces Critical Season With New-Look Tar Heels Roster”
The North Carolina Tar Heels enter 2025-26 with a retooled roster and mounting pressure on Hubert Davis. Our Unit 1 Hoop Source scouting report breaks down every player, strengths, weaknesses, and the stakes for a defining season in Chapel Hill.
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.”
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.”
“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…
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