UA Elite 24 names players for event

By Robert Alfonso Jr. For many elite high school basketball players the premier event after the travel season is the Under Armour Elite 24 annual event on August 20-22 in New York City. UA selected 12 players for the 10th annual event. The additional 12 players will be selected in the near future. Here are the names of the first […]

Seminoles get commitment from Isaac

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Loyalty helped make Jonathan Isaac’s college decision. The 6-foot-9 prospects from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, pledged his commitment to Florida State via twitter on Monday. “I selected FSU because I love everything the coaching staff and the school is about,” Isaac said. “I’ve developed a great relationship with coach (Leonard) Hamilton and coach (Dennis) Gates. […]

Gilbert commits to UCONN

  By Robert Alfonso Jr. LITHONIA, GA – Alterique Gilbert is a fleet footed guard who gets away from defenders. On Saturday, the Miller Grove High product got away from a number of college programs. Gilbert narrowed his college choices to five before committing to Connecticut. He selected the Huskies over Syracuse, Louisville, Texas and Illinois. His only college visit […]

July is more than just fireworks, it is also the LIVE period for players and coaches

By Robert Alfonso Jr. When July rolls over on the calendar many people are making Independence Day plans or organizing the family vacation. However, for basketball players this month is important because many of them are playing for a scholarship opportunity during the NCAA Live period, which begins July 8-12 for the first week. There will be events in every […]

MSE Challenge: Guards displayed dominating performance

By Robert Alfonso Jr. RALEIGH, NC – Several of tomorrows youngest and brightest participated in the Middle School Elite Challenge in North Carolina. They came not only to compete against peers they will see at every level throughout their career on the hardwood. Here are the players to track over the next few years. Terence McClain (Florida) is a good […]