Elevate Hoops Summer Icebreaker: Day 1

By Robert Alfonso Jr. PHILADELPHIA, PA – July got off to a solid start in the City of Brotherly Love with Elevate Hoops Summer Icebreaker. Teams laced them up, while college coaches positioned themselves to see the next prospect on their wish list. Clifton Moore Jr. is a name many of these coaches found themselves inquiring about at the end […]

Naclerio carves path to the top of PSAL

By Robert Alfonso Jr. When Ron Naclerio steps into Cardozo High School’s gym Tuesday night it will be a little different. The long time Judges boys coach will be attempting to achieve a monumental milestone against Francis Lewis High. A victory over the Patriots will help Naclerio become the PSAL all-time leader in coaching victories. Former legendary coach Chuck Grandy, […]

A coaches influences extends beyond the hardwood

The years may go by but your influence remains. It does not matter if it has to do with basketball or life. Your impact is reflective upon the lives you helped change. The column below was written in 2013, the year you passed away. It was a thank you letter for all you have done for many through basketball. Coach Duane […]

Durham becomes IU’s first verbal for 2017

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Twitter: BTS_Report LILBURN, GA – Aljami Durham Jr. is a shooter and wants information delivered to him the same way. This is exactly why the 6-foot-4 combo guard became the first player of the Class of 2017 to commit to the Indiana University on Monday. Durham had offers from Virginia Tech, Florida, Rhode Island, Louisiana Tech, […]

Notebook: Players standout in Scoutfocus NY camp

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Twitter: BTS_Report BREWSTER, NY – Scoutfocus’ Elite Showcase camps rolled into the Empire State looking to help propel them into the national spotlight. The New York stop did not disappoint as players came from all the Tri-State area, New Hampshire, Canada and as far as North Dakota to show off their skills. We decided to empty […]