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November 2025

Hoopsgiving Saturday

Hoopsgiving delivered another full slate of competitive matchups on Saturday, showcasing some of the Southeast’s top prospects and rising national names. From dominant frontcourt play to high-octane guard performances, the action did not disappoint. Columbus Controls Davidson Day Columbus never allowed this one to get interesting, applying intense defensive pressure from the opening tip that […]

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National HoopFeast Thanksgiving Tournament – Day One

Day one at The National HoopFeast Thanksgiving Tournament, Wesley Chapel, FL brought heat from every direction. Seniors showed leadership, underclassmen showed hunger, and a whole wave of 2026–2028 hoopers showed why Florida basketball stays on the rise. CLASS OF 2026 — SENIOR STANDOUTS Vernon Lee Jr. — Seffner Christian (FL) Vernon went full nuclear mode

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Hoopsgiving Friday

Hoopsgiving delivered another slate of competitive early-season matchups, showcasing toughness, tempo swings, and top individual performances. Two games in particular, Holy Innocents vs. Meadowcreek and Vashon vs. Davidson Day highlighted the middle slate of a full schedule of Friday games. Holy Innocents 55, Meadowcreek 40 Holy Innocents controlled large stretches of the game, leaning on

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OTR Thanksgiving Showcase

OTR Thanksgiving Showcase had several key performances and momentum-shifting runs across two evening matchups. Here are the players and storylines you need to know. ALEXANDER v CEDAR GROVE Alexander Standouts • Jayden Crawford — 29 pts (Georgia Southern signee) Crawford delivered a composed, high-level performance. He handled pressure, controlled pace, and knocked down tough pull-ups

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Harris Reynolds, most underrated Georgia player in recent memory?

There are few players in Georgia high-school basketball right now whose future looks as bright yet whose public buzz remains as modest as Harris Reynolds. The 6-foot-4/6-foot-5 combo guard from St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta (Class of 2026) has quietly climbed the recruiting ladder, and with his recent commitment to the Clemson

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Hawks‑Naismith Tipoff Classic

Yesterday at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, the high school hoops spotlight shifted to Atlanta for the 2025 edition of the Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic, produced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club and the Atlanta Hawks. This annual showcase continues to serve as one of the state’s premier early season basketball events, and yesterday proved no exception. Girls

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On The Radar, Tip-Off Classic

Georgia high school basketball delivered another slate of high-level action with multiple programs showing identity, toughness, and next-level talent. From Grayson’s mix of youth and experience, to Lambert’s inside-outside punch, to a highly anticipated Tri-Cities vs. Wheeler showdown, the night offered a clear snapshot of who’s ready for the moment as the season builds momentum.

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2026 Point Guard Spotlight: Deron Rippey Jr. — One of the Nation’s Most Dynamic Playmakers

Blair Academy (NJ) standout Deron Rippey Jr. has rapidly become one of the most intriguing point guards in the class of 2026. A consensus top-20 prospect nationally, Rippey’s playmaking, control, and ability to shift momentum has placed him firmly among the elite PG’s  in high school. Top 5 Schools — No Order As his recruitment

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