Boys notebook: filled with athletes and rising stars

Boys notebook: filled with athletes and rising stars

CHEROKEE, GA – Making arounds around Georgia taking a look at some solid showcase events. This week there were stops in the greater Northwest corner of the Peach State for the Cherokee/Forsyth Challenge. Then after catching a few games there it was off to Norcross for some more high level games. Here are some players who stood out. 2021 Brock […]

Lemon Street Classic honoring the community

Lemon Street Classic honoring the community

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Cobb County, GA – The Lemon Street Classic presented by Superior Plumbing is honoring history. This inaugural tournament is a three-day event on December 19, 21, and 22 highlighting young athletes and to honor the Lemon Street community in Marietta. The name of the event pays homage to the area’s only school for minorities during segregation, […]

Girls basketball notebook week of 12/7 to 12/12

Girls basketball notebook week of 12/7 to 12/12

By Robert Alfonso Jr. JOHNS CREEK, GA – Taking a look at some notable girls plays after a weekend loaded with basketball games across the state. These players helped carry their teams. Some walked away victorious while others left a mark. They all left an impression though. 2022 Kara Dunn (Mount Paran) is a versatile young lady every college program […]

Shakey Rodriguez, a mentor to many, passes away at 67

Shakey Rodriguez, a mentor to many, passes away at 67

By Robert Alfonso Jr. MIAMI. FL – Marcos “Shakey” Rodriguez is a name synonymous with basketball success in the Miami/South Florida area. The legendary coach suffered an brain aneurysm on Tuesday before dying on Wednesday night. Rodriguez was 67. His death shook the basketball community in South Florida and across the Sunshine State. Former players, mentees, and opposing coaches were […]

Could Mikey Williams head to an HBCU?

Could Mikey Williams head to an HBCU?

By Robert Alfonso Jr. When you watch the highlight videos of Mikey Williams one can clearly see the talent is off the charts. While those videos tend to go viral, Williams stepped to social media and gave the basketball world something to ponder. He tweeted, “Going to an HBCU wouldn’t be too bad …” This went viral with more than […]