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 […]

UA Next: Class of 2019 prospects standout during workouts

By Robert Alfonso Jr. NEW YORK, NY – Under Armour put together some of the best rising freshman prospects in the country with its UA Next game. The game will be played on Saturday at 4 pm before the Elite 24 game at the Brooklyn Pier. Before the teams lace them up on the big stage, the Venice Beach and […]