by Jeff Bendel | Jul 8, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Certain types of player archetypes will always be coveted in basketball. Although these trends tend to fluctuate with the times, versatile forwards and rim-protecting big men are the most desirable. This is largely due to the pure fact that there are limited players...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 7, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’3 ’30 Sonny Watkins (Team Loaded) Though young, it’s easy to see the long-term potential with Watkins. He’s clearly grown in size while developing his skillset and general feel on both ends of the floor. Watkins showed the ability to knock down jumpers, attack off...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 7, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’8 ’27 Reid Johannes (1 of 1 Elite) There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Johannes over the summer season, and rightfully so, as it’s easy to see his appeal as an overall prospect. He’s a long, wiry, athletic big man with touch, perimeter shooting, and the ability...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 7, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
6’5 ’27 Thomas Bowes (Dub Salem) After losing one of their top players to injury, Bowes has visibly stepped up as a focal point for this group. He’s a versatile wing/forward with the size and ball skills to create matchup problems for opponents. Bowes is at his best...
by Patrick O'Brien | Jul 3, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, Lady Phenom, News
Player: Aaliyah MackClass: 2029AAU: DreamSchool: Fairmont Prep We have been learning of several names over the last few events and expanded our coverage out to Kansas City as of late. We had a change to watch some impressive young talent at the US Open Basketball...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 3, 2025 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports
Although it’s not Charlotte or Raleigh, the Triad (Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem) has consistently produced some of the top basketball players in North Carolina. Despite this, the area still has plenty of players who are underrated or overlooked by college...
