Wes Slajchert: Student of the game
Wes Slajchert is known for being the smartest player on the basketball court. So when the three-star shooting guard from California drove to the basket Read More
Tag: high school basketball
Noah Carter: Driven by faith
Feature photo courtesy of Dethan Moore. Before every basketball game, Noah Carter of Dubuque Senior High School (Iowa) sets aside time to pray. The 6-foot-4-inch Read More
The Dotted Line: Troy Brown Jr. commits to Oregon
Five-star forward Troy Brown Jr. from Centennial High School in Las Vegas committed to the University of Oregon on Monday afternoon. Brown, who announced his Read More
Sam Masten: ‘A coach’s dream’
Feature photo by Kyle Newman, courtesy of Colorado Sports Network. Most high school basketball players start training for the regular season with early morning team Read More
Jaizec Lottie: Inspired by his mentors
Feature photo by Jeremy White, courtesy of Varsity Views. Jaizec Lottie was called up to his school’s varsity basketball team just four games into his Read More
Oregon State commit Zach Reichle chooses hardwood over water, turf
Feature photo courtesy of Greg Artman. Zach Reichle was first introduced to basketball when he was preschool age. Since, he’s become a highly-touted basketball recruit. Read More
Saquan Singleton has his eye on the prize
Feature photo courtesy of Christian Wilson. Saquan Singleton has been surrounded by violence and chaos much of his life, but he hasn’t let that get Read More
Hasahn French: Taking time with his decision
At 6’7’’ and 220 pounds, Hasahn French is a physical power forward who can play tough defense and rebound the ball well. French helped lead Read More
Andrew Platek: Playing for more than a scholarship
Feature photo courtesy of Andrew Platek. Northfield, Massachusetts native Andrew Platek has had a ball in his hands ever since he was three years old. Whether Read More
Jamal Hunt Jr. plans to walk on at Rutgers
Photo courtesy of Jamal Hunt Jamal Hunt Jr., the 5-foot-10-inch, 170-pound senior point guard from Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School, plans to walk on and join Read More
Barnaba hopes to represent his family heritage on the court
Feature photo credit: Missouri State University-West Plains Athletics. Before the morning shoot around, Ngor Barnaba likes to take a shower. After shoot around, he takes Read More
Myles Johnson: A standout on the court and in the classroom
Featured image courtesy of Rick Johnson. As a junior at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California, Myles Johnson sets himself apart in Read More
Armoni Brooks: “Student of the game”
Feature photo courtesy of Sam McCou. Houston. H-Town. Clutch City. Whatever you call it, Houston was once one of the most important cities in the hoops Read More
Andrew Fonts: A disciplined leader
Feature photo courtesy of Raul Fonts. Andrew Fonts (left) and teammate Seamus Oconnor (right) pose for a photo on the court. After last year’s Read More
Findlay Prep readies Donnie Tillman for the next level
Feature photo courtesy of Eric Mayer of the Mitchell Daily Republic. Avery Bradley, Tristan Thompson, Cory Joseph, DeAndre Liggins, Anthony Bennett, Jorge Gutierrez, Nick Johnson, Read More
Tucker Blackwell: A hard-working, hometown kid from Indiana
Feature photo courtesy of Jeremy Hogan, Herald-Times. When most people think about high school basketball, they think about the state of Indiana. They think about Read More
Geo Baker: Smooth shot with a will to win
Feature photo courtesy of Judy Santos. It’s a pretty fair bet that most up-and-coming basketball guards wouldn’t mind being compared to an elite NBA point Read More
Markell Johnson says his mentors helped him get the ball rolling
Markell Johnson looks to make one of his patented drives to the basket to score. Johnson is the 57th ranked recruit in the class of Read More
Chris Vogt: Hard worker on the court and in the classroom
Feature photo courtesy of Chris Vogt. Many people say that the true “big man” is going away in today’s game of basketball. High school junior Read More
Chad DiCenzo: Working when no one’s watching
Feature photo courtesy of Michelle Fyrer. Monday through Friday of each week, Chad DiCenzo commutes 45 minutes from his home in Andover, Massachusetts to Pingree Read More
Hayes Kelchner: Finding his niche in basketball
In a late January game with his high school team, the Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons, Hayes Kelchner sustained an injury that he says “humbled” him. “I Read More
Rodney Miller is center stage as University of Miami recruit
Feature photo courtesy of Maria Miller. Compared to most athletes at his level, Rodney Miller is relatively new to the game of basketball. “I used Read More
Eli Wright: Ushering in a new era of Mississippi State basketball
Feature photo courtesy of Phenom Hoops. The Mississippi State Bulldogs have not had a winning basketball season since 2012 and have not appeared in the Read More
Jakigh Dottin: ‘It’s a family thing’
Feature photo courtesy of Andrique Fleurimond. Jakigh Dottin doesn’t know exactly where he wants to go to school after he graduates from high school next year, Read More
A first person look at the recruiting process by Nick Sherod
Update (11/25/2015): Nick Sherod has signed to Richmond. The game of basketball runs deep in my blood. My dad played college basketball at Old Dominion Read More