OTR & RL Hoops Elite 32 Live Period Notebook

OTR & RL Hoops Elite 32 Live Period Notebook

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Marietta, GA – The hot summer days of grassroots basketball is always sizzling in July. The latest wave of rising talent take to the floor during the first Live period in front of college coaches and scouts during the On the Radar Hoops Elite 32 showcase at NextPlay 360. Here’s a comprehensive look at standout performers […]

June Jam notebook

June Jam notebook

By Robert Alfonso Jr. McDonough, GA – The inaugural June Jam brought together fifty-four high school teams from across Georgia to help set the mood for the month. This is when teams have come off the dead period week starting the gauntlet of basketball camps and showcases. The high school showcase, powered by Swish Scouting, had some tremendous matchups against […]

John Lucas Notebook: IMSC 2025 Houston, TX

John Lucas Notebook: IMSC 2025 Houston, TX

By Reg Burke Houston, TX – The annual John Lucas IMSC in Houston, TX. Players came from all over the country to be apart of one of the top middle school showcases around. The legendary coach has always identified and challenged some of the best players in this middle school world. This year’s camp was no different. Players came in […]

Southern Hoops Report Notebook

Southern Hoops Report Notebook

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Lawrenceville, GA – In a thrilling display of talent and athleticism, the Southern Hoops Report basketball showcase provided a stage for standout performances across the board. Here’s how the players fared: Payne Smith | South Forsyth Payne demonstrated mastery in the pick-and-roll game. He was playing with aggression and frequently shifting the defense. The point guard showcased […]

Who wants the Smoke? They have NEXT

Who wants the Smoke? They have NEXT

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Marietta, GA—Several weeks ago, some of the best players in the Class of 2029, 2030, and 2031 in Georgia participated in the Who wants the Smoke? showcase put on by Born 2 Ball Nation. These players did not shy away from the intense competition over the weekend. These players are a year or three from being […]