HOOPS AND DREAMS EVENT RECAPS

Takeaways from Hoops and Dreams Showcase: Richmond Ready to Dominate

by Jeff Bendel | Nov 28, 2022 | Categories: Event Coverage, Featured, Hoops & Dreams, News, and Player Reports. Tags: Dakota Chavis, Dylan Lampley, Jamarion Wall, Javian Drake, Jullien Cole, Paul McNeil, and Zion Baldwin.

Anyone plugged into the grassroots basketball scene should already be well aware of Paul McNeil’s sudden return to North Carolina and Richmond High School. The news sent shockwaves throughout the state, as last year’s Gatorade Player of the Year had been enjoying a pretty strong start to his season at Prolific Prep. Regardless, McNeil comes back to join a Raiders squad that is even better than...

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...