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 […]

Player profile: Robbie Armbrester

Player profile: Robbie Armbrester

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Robbie Armbrester prides himself on being a little different. High school players transfer regularly to notable programs across the Southeast with long-established names. Many of the players from the roster come from the region, despite its national presence. When Armbrester made the decision to leave the comfort and warmth of Therrell High in Atlanta, the new […]

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 […]