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How Does a Walk-On Program Work for a Typical College Basketball Program?

How Does a Walk-On Program Work for a Typical College Basketball Program?

Everyone can picture the scene on Signing Day for ascending high school seniors who have been fortunate enough to be offered full ride scholarships at multiple Division 1 college basketball programs....

ByAndrew Pistone | Tue May 10 2022
Three Retired NBA Superstars Who Were Cut From Their High School Teams

Three Retired NBA Superstars Who Were Cut From Their High School Teams

It’s easy for fans to look at the current version of their favorite NBA players and think “they were probably dominant at the sport since they were in middle school.” There are many prodigies whose...

ByAndrew Pistone | Tue Jun 21 2022
Can the NBA's G-League Ever Replace Big-Time College Basketball?

Can the NBA's G-League Ever Replace Big-Time College Basketball?

We’ve seen some promising NBA hopeful prospects take a few roads less traveled in the last decade or so, as an alternative to big time college basketball. Brandon Jennings decided to forgo playing...

ByAndrew Pistone | Fri Jul 16 2021
Looking Back at LeBron James’ High School Experience

Looking Back at LeBron James’ High School Experience

We know LeBron James today as a few things. He’s the reliable, supremely experienced leader of the Los Angeles Lakers, who takes incredible care of his body and does not subscribe to the “load...

ByAndrew Pistone | Wed Feb 10 2021
California set to offer high school athletes NIL rights

California set to offer high school athletes NIL rights

The biggest story in college sports in the past 2 months has been the supreme court ruling that has allowed for collegiate athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness. The move is set to...

ByAria Modirmassihai | Fri Aug 06 2021
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Overtime Elite Gives Top Basketball Recruits a Different Path

Overtime Elite Gives Top Basketball Recruits a Different Path

In the 2021 NBA Draft 2 of the top 10 picks, Jalen Green(No.2) and Jonathan Kuminga(No.7), skipped the traditional path to the pros. Instead of playing College hoops before entering the league, the 2...

ByAria Modirmassihai | Tue Aug 17 2021
Why Men's College Basketball Games Have Two Halves, Not Four Quarters

Why Men's College Basketball Games Have Two Halves, Not Four Quarters

The game of basketball was created in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith. In his original rule book, he stated that the game would be "played in two fifteen minute halves with rest time in between".  His...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Mar 22 2022
Recruiting: Why does Division-I Basketball have the most teams of any sport?

Recruiting: Why does Division-I Basketball have the most teams of any sport?

Athletes looking to move onto a DI college or university have the best chance if they play basketball. There are 358 schools that offer players the chance to play at the highest level for college...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jun 15 2022
Distracting Game Film? Here are six types of videographers to avoid during your biggest games

Distracting Game Film? Here are six types of videographers to avoid during your biggest games

If you desire to get recruited to play college basketball, it’s paramount that you record games, which will be used to evaluate your play, to send to college basketball coaches. You never know how...

ByScotty Jenkins | Fri Jul 15 2022
Recruiting Rankings: Should I Be Worried If I’m Not A Ranked Basketball Player?

Recruiting Rankings: Should I Be Worried If I’m Not A Ranked Basketball Player?

Getting ranked - it’s the ultimate goal and source of motivation for many basketball players across the country. Players, parents, coaches, and fans check websites, magazines, and scouting services...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sun Dec 04 2022
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Basketball Recruiting: Do the top high school teams get more attention from college coaches?

Basketball Recruiting: Do the top high school teams get more attention from college coaches?

If you are a basketball fan, player, or coach, you’ve often heard about or have watched some of the top high school programs in the country play. Some of these top schools include: Montverde Academy...

ByKeiwaine Hicks | Fri Jul 22 2022
Basketball Recruiting: Four Ways To Improve Your Chances Of Getting A Scholarship

Basketball Recruiting: Four Ways To Improve Your Chances Of Getting A Scholarship

College basketball recruiting is structured in a time-sensitive and fast-paced manner: student-athletes are offered scholarships as early as 8th grade and college basketball coaches have set dates...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Aug 29 2022
"What Is A 5-Star Recruit?": Explaining how high school basketball prospect rankings work

"What Is A 5-Star Recruit?": Explaining how high school basketball prospect rankings work

High School basketball players like Bronny James are all over TV and social media nowadays, with analysts wondering which school they will choose or which brand deal they ay sign. But, what does it...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Dec 01 2022