LaMelo Ball headed back to high school

LaMelo Ball is taking his talents to Ohio. The California native is enrolling at Spire Institute in Ohio after playing professionally overseas. Ball told SLAM magazine, “I’m excited to return to school and rejoin my class on the court for my senior year. Playing international competition was a great experience. I learned and matured so much.” Ball last played high […]

CP3 National Middle School Combine: Part I

By Robert Alfonso Jr. WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The annual CP3 National Middle School Combine brought together some of the most talented players in the 2023-2025 class. Each player ascended North Carolina looking to compete against many of their peers before the start of the basketball season. They all also came looking for a chance to earn an invite to the 2019 […]

Nike EYBL Releases 2019 schedule

By Robert Alfonso Jr. ATLANTA, GA – Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) has officially release its 2019 schedule Monday night. The premier sneaker league will still host July’s Peach Jam finale in North Augusta, South Carolina. Since its inception in 2010, EYBL has challenged and changed the grassroots basketball world. The league continues to raise the bar to help […]

Breakdown Showcase has players step up

By Robert Alfonso Jr. TAMPA, FL – The seventh edition of the Breakdown Showcase had a variety of players looking to get recognized before the start of their respective seasons. Some players came in with offers in hand while others propelled their name onto the scouts in attendance list of prospects to watch. Here is who caught our eye. 2020 […]

Goldwire commits to Duke late

By Robert Alfonso Jr. DURHAM, NC – Jordan Goldwire knew playing college basketball was in his future. He just never envisioned anything like this. On Monday night, while on a visit to Duke University, he committed to the ACC program and its Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski. “I was just like it was something I could never have dreamed […]