HOOPS AND DREAMS EVENT RECAPS

Takeaways from Hoops and Dreams Showcase: Quality Education is Legit

by Jeff Bendel | Nov 28, 2022 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, Hoops & Dreams, News, and Player Reports. Tags: AJ Reeves, Ashton King, Bobby Cannon, Donyeh Baird, Jalante Edwards, Jermaurhiyun Anderson, Keyon Webb, Nigel Okwakol, and Tyson Barrett.

Accumulation of talent has become the biggest priority for a vast majority of high school programs over the last few years. Sure, every coach aims to put out the best possible on-court product but the rapid increase in private/independent school popularity has turned the landscape into mayhem. Too many coaches are determined to build the most talented teams instead of hunting for cohesion and...

Player Standouts at Day Two of Hoops and Dreams Showcase

by Jeff Bendel | Nov 26, 2022 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, Hoops & Dreams, News, and Player Reports. Tags: Cannon Keziah, Carlos Vazquez, Isaiah Coleman, Jamerl Brockington, Jermaurhiyun Anderson, Jullien Cole, Quay Watson, and Zion Walker.

6’4 ’24 Jullien Cole (Richmond) There was a ton of buzz surrounding the Raiders and the return of their star, but Cole was arguably the most notable performer in this showing. He set the tone early on offense, largely carrying the load as a scorer through his ability to get downhill, finish, and convert at the line. Cole rebounded the ball at a consistent rate, forced a ton of turnovers, and...