Notebook: John Lucas Be Elite Invitational

Notebook: John Lucas Be Elite Invitational

By Darnell ‘Tate’ Johnson HOUSTON, TX – This years Be Elite was one of the most talented John Lucas camps to date. There were impact players from all classes. The skill and intensity was outstanding. It was good to see kids from over 25 states represented.  Below is just a few of the standout players: 2025 Caleb Williams 6’6 G […]

Peach State: Class of ’24 & ’25 prospect watch

Peach State: Class of ’24 & ’25 prospect watch

By Robert Alfonso Jr. AUGUSTA, Ga. – Playing the Live period is so necessary because players want to be recruited by college coaches. For some players, it is the first time college coaches are seeing them. This is the first live period of July. Those in the Class of 2024 and 2025 are playing to get on a program’s list […]

Peach State: Class of ’26 & ’27 prospect watch

Peach State: Class of ’26 & ’27 prospect watch

By Robert Alfonso Jr. AUGUSTA, Ga. – The July Live period is when players want to get recognized and seen by college coaches. Many times college coaches are focused on finding players in the class of 2024 and possibly 2025. Those are the ones getting the most attention, deservingly so. Now, there is a cluster of players in the class […]

Peach State Showcase: Notebook Part 1

Peach State Showcase: Notebook Part 1

By Robert Alfonso Jr. AUGUSTA, Ga. – Making the trip to Augusta for many teams is to get better. The Peach State has been a long-standing tournament for many travel programs. Teams traveling across the country to the CSRA region are looking to show off their brand of basketball while playing against contrasting styles. Players get a chance to see […]

Tip-off Classic Wrap-up

Tip-off Classic Wrap-up

By Robert Alfonso Jr.  SUWANEE, Ga. – Warming up for July is exactly what the Tip-off Classic is about. This past weekend, teams had a chance what they have to do during the next two Live period weekends where players will be evaluated by college coaches from across the country. There were a few players looking to get their names […]