LILBURN, GA – The Pack brothers, Charles and Michael, from Double Trouble Academy and their DT Invitational series of tournaments, have become a staple on the ATL tournament circuit be it early-season tipoff matchups or surrounding the winter holidays. Back at Berkmar they went for a Martin Luther King Day version, and they had a full slate of games. Battling a nasty cold, some standouts from the game’s I was able to take in before succumbing to the chest cold: By: Keith Agran Chase Hill | 6-2 | CG | Rockdale County......
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ATLANTA, GA – From my recent travels, we’re coming across a slew of still as yet signed 2023’s who can really play, and knowing the changed recruiting climate, while it’s not unusual for these guys to still be available, they will benefit a college roster and likely get scooped in the coming months. Here’s Part 2: By: Keith Agran Ansar Osman | 6-6 | SF | South Gwinnett | 2023 (pictured above) With his kind of length and even more importantly this season his kind of consistent production this is a name......
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ATLANTA, GA – From my recent travels, we’re coming across a slew of still as yet signed 2023’s who can really play, and knowing the changed recruiting climate, while it’s not unusual for these guys to still be available, they will benefit a college roster and likely get scooped in the coming months. By: Keith Agran Jackson Bell | 6-3 | CG | Mt Bethel | 2023 Continues to put up both numbers and performances that illustrate the multitude of skills he has to offer, has been on the constant attack as......
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ATLANTA, GA – Some of these names have already made a mark either on our circuit or this fall as part of a varsity rotation, many of these names play only light minutes at this stage, but did enough to capture our attention (in no particular order). These are just the guys who I saw firsthand, but whatever their current circumstances, look for many or all of these to be more “household” in the near future. By: Keith Agran 2025 Jayvon Johnson | SG | Eastside (Covington) | 2025 Raymon McCants |......
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GRAYSON, GA – Yet another deep showcase filled with top GA teams went down last weekend at Grayson HS, and while many of the star performers shined brightest, there were plenty of clutch performances by key glue guys from these rosters. We highlight some: By: Keith Agran Justin Redmond | 6-0 | PG | South Gwinnett | 2023 With experienced and skilled senior guards all over the place it’s constantly been a pick-your-poison recipe when facing the Comets, Redmond though is the straw that stirs and seemingly always comes up with a......
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COVINGTON, GA – The Big South Shootout was back in town yet again to polish off the 2022 schedule, this time shifting from Sandy Creek to Newton High School and incorporating primarily teams from the I-20 corridor. Quite a few were on the docket that I hadn’t seen or don’t get a chance to see often, so it was a fun and important day. Of the 6 games on the schedule, I was able to catch 4. Here’s Part 2 of 2 highlighting standouts from games 2 thru 5. By: Keith Agran......
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COVINGTON, GA – The Big South Shootout was back in town yet again to polish off the 2022 schedule, this time shifting from Sandy Creek to Newton High School and incorporating primarily teams from the I-20 corridor. Quite a few were on the docket that I hadn’t seen or don’t get a chance to see often, so it was a fun and important day. Of the 6 games on the schedule, I was able to catch 4, here are some standouts from games 2 thru 5. By: Keith Agran Bo Reed |......
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BUFORD, GA – The inagural Buford Classic went off at Buford Arena between Christmas and the new year, and 8 teams descended for what was 3 days of very good basketball. We took in Day 2, here’s part 2 of 2 with some recaps of what we saw and who stood out: By: Keith Agran ARCHER 64, SEQUOYAH 40 THE SKINNY: In part 1 of this recap we spoke highly of South Gwinnett’s defensive prowess, and it’s been pretty clear for many years now that Archer’s program is among the true standard-bearers......
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BUFORD, GA – The inagural Buford Classic went off at Buford Arena between Christmas and the new year, and 8 teams descended for what was 3 days of very good basketball. We took in Day 2, here’s part 1 of 2 with some recaps of what we saw and who stood out: By: Keith Agran WEST FORSYTH 46, SHILOH 54 THE SKINNY: West is still adjusting to life without star 2024 Will Moore and looked crisper than when I previously saw them, but simulating Shiloh’s defensive pressure and athletes is a tall......
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MARIETTA, GA – As always the December calendar stops must include a trip to the Lemon Street Cassic at Marietta HS, and with things busier than ever around town I was able to take in a full day of Monday’s action. Some top performers from some intriguing intersectional and inter-city matchups. By: Keith Agran Christian Anderson Jr | 5-11 | CG | Lovett | 2024 The Michigan-commit had a very entertaining back and forth with Walnut Grove 2024 riser Deston Christian (featured below) and he and his much more balanced and dangerous......
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