NCAA Power 16 Rankings
Have you ever tried to make power rankings when just about every team in America lost? No? It’s not easy at all! Since more than half of the ranked teams in the nation lost to an unranked team, several on this list actually moved up in the rankings based on their performance in another matchup.…
EYBL Scholastic: La Porte Invitational
6’5 195 PG/SG – Long Island Lutheran 2024 Edgecombe (pictured) was all over the place in the 82-65 win against La Lumiere. He thrives in the open floor but finds ways to get to the basket and score in the half-court as well. He missed a few shots at the rim but still scored well.…
NCAA Power 16 Rankings
From controversy at Phog Allen Fieldhouse to a pair of game-winning shots by the same player in the same week, college basketball had plenty to offer in its first Saturday in the spotlight this week. Check out who survived, who thrived and who is still looking for answers as the calendar turned to 2024 this…
2024 NBA Draft: Stock Watch
Rising 6–3 | 185 | Point Guard | Stanford | Freshman Carlyle (pictured) was a former 4-star college recruit who became a 5-star player during his final season of High School basketball. Then, he took a nontraditional path of playing last season with Overtime Elite. This season, Carlyle finds himself as one of the top…
NCAA Power 16 Rankings
The beginning of a new year always provides hope and a fresh start for those who desire one. Most of these top 16 teams aren’t thinking about that clean slate as much as they’re trying to replicate their success with a new year upon us. Which team will 2024 be the kindest to? Check out…
NCAA Power 16 Rankings
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all you college basketball fans! The absence of sports in 2020 showed us how much of a gift they truly are, so be sure not to take them for granted and enjoy them as much as you can. Plenty of teams have plenty to be merry about this holiday…
2023 L’Hospitalet Tournament: Top Prospects
The 44th Annual L’Hospitalet Tournament was held December 15-18th in Barcelona, Spain. The eight teams that participated in this year’s tournament were: Barcelona, Joventut Badalona, KK Crvena Zvezda, Fort Erie International Academy, Manresa, Real Madrid, Valencia, and the host CB Hospitalet. The Real Madrid team is considered the best team in Europe and is absolutely…
2024 NBA Draft: Stock Watch
Rising 6–7 | 190 | Guard | Santa Clara | Junior After playing sparingly in his first two seasons for Arizona, this versatile guard, hailing from France, transferred to Santa Clara and now has exploded onto the scene, playing more than 30 minutes per game. He’s posting excellent all around numbers, with per-game averages of…
NCAA Power 16 Rankings
We’ve got a new No. 1. Again. Purdue’s win over Arizona in a juggernaut clash Saturday lifts them back to the top of our power rankings as conference play inches closer. Check out who follows them and which stars were shining this week in our latest Power 16 article! 1. Purdue (10-1) Guess who’s back…
2023 HoopHall West: Top Prospects
6’2 PG Archbishop Stepinac HS SR 2006 Born *Kentucky Boogie Fland (pictured) was the headlining senior at Hoophall West and he did not disappoint leading Stepinac to a perfect 2-0 record while facing one of the best teams in Arizona (Perry) and one of the best teams in Southern California (Corona Centennial). He started off…
Marshall County Hoopfest/Derek Smith Invitational
With the high school season in full swing, plenty of talent was on display in Kentucky. I spent two days in Benton to catch the first two days of Marshall County Hoopfest and another two days in Louisville for the Derek Smith Invitational. Marshall County Hoopfest 6’2 175 PG – La Lumiere 2024 (Clemson) Buckner…
NCAA Power 16 Rankings
This week was fun, but next week… should be special. UConn-Gonzaga, Kentucky-UNC, Kansas-Indiana and a battle between our top two teams headline an unbelievable slate of college hoops on the weekend. NCAA basketball has officially taken over Saturdays. Find out who the top teams are and who rounds out the weekly power rankings below! 1.…
2024 NBA Draft: Stock Watch
Rising 6–8 | 180 | Small Forward | Colorado | Freshman The smooth and lengthy (he’s 6’8″ with a 7’3″ wingspan) ultra-versatile guard/forward is the prototypical modern NBA player. Cody Williams, while just a freshman, is shooting a remarkable 60%+ both from the field and from three (though it’s small volume from three, just 1.4…
NCAA Power 16 Rankings
Down goes… everyone? After a defining week for many of the top teams to end November, chaos ensued as the calendar turned to its final month. With so many upsets and three of the top-five in the AP Poll going down, we have a new No. 1 team in college basketball. Read on to find…
2023-24 NBA Rookie Watch
One of the most exciting parts of following a sport is following the incoming rookie class. Sports fans are quite literally fanatics when it comes to following rookies. NBA fans are no different than other sports fans – countless mock drafts are made, hours of college and professional film are watched, and jersey swaps are…
France Prospect Recap: November Paris Trip
I spent the last week in October and the first week of November in one of the hotbeds of International Basketball prospects, Paris, France. Over that time I watched live performances of the Under 21 (Espoirs) and pro teams of Blois, Chalons/ Saône, Nanterre, Paris, and Saint Quentin. A special shout out to both Nanterre…
Holiday Hoopsgiving: Top Prospects
Holiday Hoopsgiving always gives off a nice bang to start the season. They do a great job of bringing in the local talent that Georgia has to offer combined with some of the elite talent the nation has to offer. 6’9 235 PF – Columbus 2024 Boozer (pictured) was great in his 40 point and…
2024 NBA Draft: Stock Watch
Rising 6–5 | 195 | Shooting Guard | Miami | Junior This freakishly athletic upperclassman sniper (pictured) is leading the way for the Miami Hurricanes this season — as the team’s top scorer (18 ppg) and second best rebounder (6 rpg). He is shooting an absolutely ridiculous 60% from three on 6.4 attempts per game. While a…