Robinson becomes Tar Heels second verbal commitment from Class of 2016

By Robert Alfonso Jr. DOUGLASVILLE, GA – The opportunity to develop into his highest potential was one of the main things Brandon Robinson was looking for in a college program. On Monday, the Georgia native found the best fit for himself. Robinson committed to North Carolina. “I feel like coach (Roy) Williams and coach (Hubert) Davis believe in my game […]

GDAY Combine loaded with talent

By Robert Alfonso Jr. ROCHESTER, NY – Basketball talent was at abundance during the G.D.A.Y. Combine this weekend. Players came from Connecticut, Canada, Pennsylvania, Western and Central New York. They all came with a purpose, which was to elevate their game against some of the best competition around. Basketball in Upstate New York is looking to put its stamp on […]

Jackson commits to Duke

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Frank Jackson is easily the best player to come out of Utah in a long time. He was a highly-touted recruit to many of the local collegiate basketball programs. On Tuesday, Jackson opted to pledge his commitment to Duke after a visit. The Lone Peak High product selected the Blue Devils over, BYU, Utah and Stanford. […]

Ponds is quietly accomplishing his dreams

By Robert Alfonso Jr BROOKLYN, NY – One of New York City’s premier point guards Shamorie Ponds is having a memorable summer. The Brooklyn native has excelled on the travel circuit, several national camps, been wooed by a number of college programs and is getting to finish the summer in his hometown on national television for the Elite 24. “It […]

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 […]