UA Next: Rising freshman make an impact on Elite 24 stage

By Robert Alfonso Jr BROOKLYN, NY – Players from the Class of 2019 and one from 2020 took to the Elite 24 hardwood in Brooklyn on Saturday as a preview for things to come if they continue making improvements. Putting players this young together and expect continuity is not easy. These guys, however, put on a show that left many […]

Jackson sets Big Strick Classic record with 50-point performance

By Robert Alfonso Jr. BRONX, NY – For years, fans inside Gauchos gym can appreciate good basketball a even better individual performances. They were treated to both on Saturday. Team USA, comprised of some of the top players around the country, beat Team NYC 159-137 in the Big Strick Classic, the name dedicated to John “The Franchise” Strickland, who was […]

UA Elite 24 names players for event

By Robert Alfonso Jr. For many elite high school basketball players the premier event after the travel season is the Under Armour Elite 24 annual event on August 20-22 in New York City. UA selected 12 players for the 10th annual event. The additional 12 players will be selected in the near future. Here are the names of the first […]

July is more than just fireworks, it is also the LIVE period for players and coaches

By Robert Alfonso Jr. When July rolls over on the calendar many people are making Independence Day plans or organizing the family vacation. However, for basketball players this month is important because many of them are playing for a scholarship opportunity during the NCAA Live period, which begins July 8-12 for the first week. There will be events in every […]

MSE Challenge: Guards displayed dominating performance

By Robert Alfonso Jr. RALEIGH, NC – Several of tomorrows youngest and brightest participated in the Middle School Elite Challenge in North Carolina. They came not only to compete against peers they will see at every level throughout their career on the hardwood. Here are the players to track over the next few years. Terence McClain (Florida) is a good […]