Team USA U18 National Team Tryouts Recap
Team USA invited 35 of the top high school prospects from across the country to Colorado Springs for the U18 National Team tryouts, with 32 players ultimately attending camp to compete for 12 roster spots. Over nearly a week of practices and live play, prospects battled through three rounds of cuts before the final roster…
EYBL Session 1: Top Prospects
With the high school basketball season behind us, all eyes turned to LakePoint Sports in Cartersville, Georgia, for Stop 1 of the EYBL circuit. The top players from across the country gathered to showcase their talent and solidify their status among the nation’s elite. The weekend was particularly exciting with the No. 1 player in…
2026 Jordan Brand Classic: Team Flight
Team Flight mounted a strong late push, showing resilience and firepower, but ultimately came up just short in a tightly contested 135–133 loss. In a fast-paced, offense-heavy setting, several players took advantage of the open floor to showcase their skill sets, with a mix of polished production and intriguing flashes throughout. 6’9, 200 SF –…
2026 Jordan Brand Classic: Team Air
Team Air pulled out a tightly fought, high-energy win, hitting the target score of 135 to edge Team Flight, which finished with 133 points. 6’8, 230 SF – Undecided24 MIN, 29 PTS, 7 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 3 BLK, 9-17 FG, 2-6 3PT, 9-13 FT Stokes showcased his well-rounded game and superior talent en…
2026 Nike Hoop Summit: USA Prospects
The Nike Hoop Summit featured the top high school seniors from the United States in a matchup against the World Team. Team USA entered with 8 of the top 10 players in the country, aiming for a sixth consecutive victory. Throughout the week in Portland, the group showcased its talent, competitiveness, and depth in practices…
2026 Nike Hoop Summit: USA Team Practice Recap
Team USA enters the 2026 Nike Hoop Summit with a talented and well-balanced roster, as USA Basketball once again did an excellent job assembling the cream of the crop within the class. While the past two years have featured slightly more top-end talent overall, this group still offers plenty of intrigue and upside, making it…
2026 USA Basketball Minicamp: Top Prospects, Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of our USA Basketball Minicamp Top Prospects breakdown, continuing the evaluation of standout performers from the event. After highlighting the initial group in Part 1, this next set of prospects features a mix of emerging guards, versatile wings, and intriguing long-term bigs who made strong impressions with their feel, tools, and upside.…
2026 USA Basketball Minicamp: Top Prospects, Part 1
The Final Four weekend in Indianapolis brought together 65 of the top high school basketball players in the country for a three-day USA Basketball Junior Mini Camp. While some participants had prior experience with USA Basketball, several newcomers made a strong impression throughout the weekend. The camp was filled with talented individuals, but a few…
2026 McDonald’s Game: East Prospects
The East kept it close in the first half but ultimately couldn’t sustain that momentum, as the West pulled away in the second half. 6’2, 200 PG/SG – Arkansas21 MIN, 15 PTS, 4 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 6-12 FG, 2-6 3PT, 1-5 FT Smith led the East in scoring with 15 points…
2026 McDonald’s Game: West Prospects
It was no secret that much of the 2026 high school talent resided on the West Coast. With a strong contingent of NBA scouts on hand, it served as an excellent showcase for future talent as they got their chance to show what they can do on March 31st in Phoenix, AZ, earning a 102–86…
Grind Session: Top Prospects
The Grind Session wrapped up its season with a two-weekend tournament packed with intensity and high-level battles in every round. The championship matchup between Prolific Prep and Southeastern Prep was loaded with talent, arguably the two most talented teams in the country, and it’s hard to imagine a better head-to-head even at Chipotle Nationals. Grind…
Flyin’ to the Hoop: Top Prospects
Flyin’ to the Hoop once again brought in Ohio’s top talent along with EYBL Scholastic teams for four days of basketball action. Plenty of close games and big performances were on display. 6’9, 195 SG – Southeastern Prep (2027) Rosser scored 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3PT) against Reynoldsburg. He finished alley-oops and benefited from…
2026 Hoophall West: Top Prospects
HoopHall West was held January 1–3, 2026, with some of the top players in the country and NBA scouts all in attendance to watch elite prospects compete for their high school teams. Here are some of the top prospects, plus performance notes and intel from the event: 6’8″ Forward | St. John Bosco | Class…
2026 Hoophall Classic: Top Prospects
The nation’s top players and programs once again converged on Springfield, Massachusetts, for the Hoop Hall Classic, one of high school basketball’s premier stages. Elite prospects from the junior and senior classes filled the gym, displaying the skill, poise, and competitiveness that have propelled them to the top of their respective classes. With NBA scouts…
La Porte Invitational
The three-day event in La Porte showcased a significant amount of talent. The field consisted of teams from the EYBL Scholastic, with the exception of IMG Academy and Southeastern Prep. Below is a rundown of the standouts. 6’5, 205 SF – Long Island Lutheran (2026, Cincinnati) Allen (pictured) scored 19 points (6–16 FG) in a…
City of Palms: Top Prospects
As the high school basketball season approaches its final stretch, Fort Myers, Florida became the center of the prep basketball world by hosting the 52nd annual City of Palms Classic. With many of the nation’s top programs and elite prospects converging in one place, the event showcased high-end talent across multiple classes, with several players…
Grind Session Owensboro/Marshall County Hoopfest
There was a lot of talent in Kentucky in the first weekend of December. I spent time at the Grind Session in Owensboro and Marshall County Hoopfest in Benton. Here is my impression of the four days of action. 7’1 330 PF – Gillion Academy 2026 (Florida State) Gillion Academy split in the event, beating…
2025 Curry Camp: Top Prospects
The 2025 Curry Camp was held in Menlo Park, California from August 13-15, 2025, with some of the nation’s best boys and girls players competing and learning from the greatest shooter of all time. One of the camp’s highlights featured Steph Curry’s former head coach at Davidson College, Bob McKillop. What began as scrimmages and…