By Robert Alfonso Jr. The Road to Macon doesn’t widen this weekend — it narrows. Survivors of the first round of the GHSA State Basketball Playoffs now find themselves one win from the Elite Eight, where talent meets tension and reputations are either cemented or shattered. Some programs already tasted Final Four-level intensity in Round 1. Others barely broke a sweat. That luxury […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Loganville, GA – Happy New Year! Grayson High hosted its annual New Year Classic showcase. This is an event some of the best teams in the state want to participate in because of the atmosphere and to competition on the floor. There were 18 teams, nine games, who leave this event gearing up for region play […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Norcross, GA – Newton has been in close games all season. Saturday was no different. The Rams beat Peachtree Ridge, 60-58, at Norcross High the host of the On the Radar Hoops Tip-off Classic. Marcus Smith, who finished with 22 points, scored the game-winning layup driving right. Newton (3-0) remains undefeated. “All our games have been […]
Lawrenceville, GA – Playing in front of college coaches is the goal of every athlete, especially basketball players. The Southern Hoops Report Showcase has provided the platform for such exposure. There were a handful of college programs in attendance looking for unsigned seniors or rising underclassman. The number of players roaming the hardwood at Central Gwinnett High School was deep. […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Athens, GA – Central Gwinnett had to weather the storm of being down double figures in the second half. Some timely shooting and late defense helped the Black Knights beat Lakeside, 75-69, in overtime. The Black Knights’ Malik Rideout nailed a jumper with a minute to go in the extra session for a 70-69 lead. His […]