By Robert Alfonso Jr. Jefferson, GA – Every year Jefferson High hosts its three-day Jackson EMC Tip-off Tournament just before everyone heads to Thanksgiving dinner. This is one of the longest consistently organized opening events of the year. Teams from around the state and bordering states are eager to match wits and contrasting styles. They get to also see what […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Sugar Hill, GA – Branden Mayweather never really thought about being a basketball coach. His interest was far from the hardwood. Now, 17 years later, Mayweather has reached a monumental milestone in a coaches career. He reached career win No. 200 after Lanier High beat Apalachee 58-56 on Saturday. Mayweather, 40, is the winningest coach in […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Norcross, GA – The annual OTR Tip-off Classic has always helped set the tone for the basketball season. Teams come to get matched up against some tough competition. This year was no different than any other year. Here are some sideline notes. Wheeler sends a message Wheeler has been hearing the talking being done by others […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr.Marietta, GA – Georgia’s Elite 8 Tip-off Classic made its return in grand fashion thisweek at Wheeler High School.Seven games. One finishing overtime. Two beings won in the final second. Plenty ofnotable players who are to be watched throughout the season.This was the first official weekend teams could play under Georgia High SchoolAssociation ruling. Here is what […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Atlanta, GA – The second week of the inaugural Swish Scout x BTS Report Fall League gave us some of the game teams, while some other teams were making its debut. Every game was competitive and gave us marquee matchups. Here is a list of players who made an impression or helped carry their team to […]