Class of 2016 guard Myles Powell of Trenton, N.J., is one of the nation’s premier shooters. Read three of the nation’s best unranked guards here. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike By this point every year analysts, fans and coaches alike have identified the ELITE prospects in the nation. This is not to say that there are not players outside of the top 100 who could impact immediately at the next level. Here are a handful of guards who are on the outside looking in to most rankings, but proved themselves with production.......
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DC Blue Devils guard Markelle Fultz showed why he is one of the top guards in the country at the Super 6 Showcase. Photo cred: Kelly Kline Without a doubt the most entertaining match up of the weekend took place when guards Tyree Crump and Markelle Fultz clashed Saturday afternoon as Showtime Hoops took on DC Blue Devils during the Super 6 Showcase. Division I coaches crammed the baseline as they took in this back and forth dual between two of the most entertaining guards in the country. University of Georgia had......
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Auburn commit Jared Harper proved he is one of the nation’s best point guards this summer when he claimed co-MVP honors at the Nike Peach Jam. Look for Harper to be one of the Atlanta’ areas best this season. Photo cred – Jon Lopez / Nike July is known for heat! The action on the basketball courts often matches the temperature outside. With so many players hitting the courts all over the country, it is impossible to pinpoint who had the biggest summer. However, we can make a judgment on a few......
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The Super 6 Showcase was a July hit. Head coaches from Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss Mississippi State, Virginia Tech and many more all came out to watch the talent at Emory University. Photo cred – Brandon Clay Atlanta, Ga., – The campus of Emory University was the stage of July’s biggest non-shoe tourney in the Peach State. Here is a recap of some of the story-lines from the #OTRSuper6Showcase. By: @JLHemingwayPSB West Coast Competition Prospects back in The Veg safe! Thanks Super 6 Showcase & everyone that showed us love in......
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Class of 2016 post Udoka Azubuike of Jacksonville, Fla., solidified himself as a Naismith Award Watch-list player after the NBPA Camp. Read about him and other standouts here. Photo cred — Jon Lopez/Nike CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., – Although the high school season is still months away, the summer time is the perfect moment to see which players will control the winter months. Last year’s NBPA Camp serves a great example as Ben Simmons dominated the camp, which helped propel him to a Naismith Trophy award in March. Here is a look at the top of......
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Thon Maker had a big week on and off the court at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. He earned MVP honors for the week and also announced his intention to stay within the class of 2016. Photo cred – NBPA Top 100 Camp CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., – The NBA Player’s Association hosts a camp annually that brings in some of the nation’s top prospects to compete and train. The elite atmosphere gives media and evaluators an idea of which prospects are on trajectory for future success. Here is a look back at which......
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College coaches be sure to remember the name Trace Young of Kentucky Hoop Dreams. Photo Cred: Willie Evans Trace Young has all the signs of a future high-major player as he’s a 6’8 wing who makes shots, sees the floor and passes well with the ability to handle the ball under pressure. His size and skill package make him a terrific prospect for the next level. He has a very solid mid-range game; he understands when to drive to the rim and when to pull up before the defender can contest his shot. He is......
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Atlanta, Ga, – The Best of the Best Camp sponsored by Under Armour brought together some of the nation’s best young talent last weekend at Maynard Jackson High School. Headed up by ATL Xpress director, Winfred Jordan, the camp featured over 100 prospects who will be entering the 7th through 9th grade next season. Here is a peak into the future of just a few of the notable players at the camp. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Under Armour Best of the Best Camp Standouts (Heights, Years and City and State were not available at......
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Class of 2016 point guard Alterique Gilbert was focused all spring long with Team CP3. He could be eyeing a state title this winter. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Maple Grove, Minn., – The Nike Elite Youth Basketball League is a circuit where players can prove how they measure up with prospects from across the nation. The fourth and final stop of the circuit gave our staff a look at how several local players measured up. Here is an early peak at which players in the Atlanta Metro area are on the watch-list......
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Class of 2017 Troy Brown is a consistent performer on the EYBL circuit. Read how his spring finished in Minnesota. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike MAPLE GROVE, Minn., – The EYBL circuit is one of the premier places for prospects to make a name for themselves. Here is a rundown on some of the underclassmen who showed they are already at the top of their class. College Coaches can get the full report by clicking here! By: @JLHemingwayPSB Troy Brown (Las Vegas, Nev.), – Las Vegas Prospects – 2017 Currently the No. 1......
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