Ferguson, Heron commit to SEC programs

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Recruiting news regarding the SEC normally is reserved for the football programs. Two players changed that the last two nights – Terrance Ferguson and Mustapha Heron. Both highly touted recruits announced they would end their recruitment in the same state one-day apart. Heron committed to Auburn on Sunday during his official visit over the weekend via […]

Under Armour finalizes, releases Elite 24 roster for New York City

By Robert Alfonso Jr. A week from its signature event to end the summer basketball season, Under Armour released the rosters for the Elite 24 game next weekend. UA invited 24 of the Top 100 high school prospects from the 2016 and 2017 classes. The game will be hosted in Brooklyn fat Pier 2 or the third consecutive season after […]

Nike announces team headed to Bahamas

By Robert Alfonso Jr. The tug-of-war for some of the nations top high school players has heated up immensely. Nike released their roster of Elite Youth Basketball League players to play against the Bahamian National Select Team in the Bahamas. This comes on the heel of CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish reporting a week ago that Nike was going to create […]

Robinson talks Louisville, other visits and player development

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Brandon Robinson gambled on himself and it may just work. The Georgia native was going to narrow his college choices down just before the start of the July Live period. He had a solid list of offers but felt the need to show some college coaches a little more of his game. Robinson played for Team […]

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 […]