Dwayne Bacon of Oak Hill Academy proved to be one of the nation’s ELITE scoring wings and picked up a Naismith Trophy Award Nomination at the Hoop Hall Classic. Photo cred – Robert Blachard RJBsports Springfield, Mass., – The Hoop Hall Classic is a destination on the calendar for many of the country’s top high school programs for a reason. This is one of the best evaluation weekends of the year because we get to see nationally ranked teams and individuals face off against one another in this setting. Here is a......
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Uncommitted senior Malik Newman faces off against UNLV signee Derrick Jones at the Marshall County Hoop Fest. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike The Marshall County Hoop Fest is one of the best stops for high school fans and college coaches to check out the nation’s top prospects. Here is a recap of Friday Night’s Action. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Friday Recap: 4:00 pm Quality Education 68 Sunrise Christian 50 Class of 2016 forward Marsellis Purvis from Quality Education picked up the MVP award. His low post work helped lead coach Isaac Pitts and his squad to victory......
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Harry Giles III had a bounce back summer after suffering a knee injury last year. His July puts him back atop of the rankings in the class of 2016. A number of prospects elevated their games and turned coaches into believers this summer. In our second look at the summer 2014, we will look at who is poised to have a big season on the court this winter. By: @JLHemingwayPSB SUMMER STOCK RISERS PART II Harry Giles III of Winston Salem, N.C., was considered the top class of 2016 prospect before he suffered an......
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Santa Ana, Calif. – At events like the Nike Extravaganza at Mater Dei High School, it is always a good chance to look into the future and see who basketball fans will be following next season. This event gave a quality look at two 2015 guards who will inevitably see their recruitment pick up as the summer months approach. Here is an overview of these two California natives. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Sedrick Barefield (Corona, Calif.) – Centennial Huskies – 2015 Barefield is proving to be one of the better point guard prospects on......
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By: @JLHemingwayPSB Vaughn chooses UNLV One of the last major national recruiting pieces fell into place last night as Rashad Vaughn of Golden Valley, Minn. gave his commitment to Dave Rice and the Runnin’ Rebels of UNLV. The 6-foot-6 guard gives the Rebels an immediate game changer from the wing, because of the tools and athleticism that he brings to the floor. We had a first-hand look at the McDonald’s American at the Hoop Hall Classic in Springfield, Mass. in January. Vaughn’s offensive prowess is diversified as he is a threat to......
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