Darnell ‘Tate’ Johnson possesses over two and a half decades of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. As the proprietor and manager of a high school basketball scouting service, he has cultivated a clientele spanning over fifty institutions, including Louisville, Kentucky, Connecticut, Kansas, Miami, Houston, Baylor, Texas A&M, Florida, and numerous others. For the […]
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Sparks flew early at Montverde Invitational The Utah Prep vs. Sagemont game didn’t secure the coveted PrimeTime evening slot, but it certainly delivered an electrifying performance, proving to be the highlight game of the day. The sparks were ignited by the presence of two highly touted players: AJ Dybantsa, a newly minted McDonald’s All-American,
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This past Saturday’s matchup between IMGA National and Fork Union Military Academy was a showcase of emerging talent and high-level basketball action. With standout performances on both sides, several players made their presence felt and showed why they’re ones to watch in the coming seasons. Fork Union Players to Watch Isaiah Vick (6’7, Combo Forward)
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Massanutten Academy edged out a nail-biting victory over NBA Africa, clinching the game with a clutch three-pointer by 2025 standout Panagiotis Pagonis in the final 30 seconds. NBA Africa’s last-second attempt to steal the win fell short as Ahmed Abouelela’s three-point shot was blocked. The NBA Africa roster showcased a plethora of promising athletes with
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The TOC Holiday Classic at Wheeler delivered one of the most anticipated early season matchups of the Georgia High School basketball season: Wheeler vs. Grayson. This showdown lived up to the hype and was, as they say, “everything and a bag of popcorn.” Opinions ran rampant leading up to the game, but last night, the
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It was a full day of games at the annual Holiday Hooopsgiving event with the anticipated Holy Innocents/North Tampa Christian match-up as the featured game. Holy Innocents is led by five-star 6-10 forward Caleb Wilson with North Tampa Christian led by 6-10 2026 F Toni Bryant. The game was a back and forth affair with
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Newton Edges Out McEachern in Hard-Fought Season Opener In a surprising twist at the Georgia Elite 8, Newton had to dig deep to secure a comeback win over McEachern. Despite missing standout player Ace Bailey, McEachern delivered a team-oriented, cohesive performance that kept them competitive and forced Newton to rally late to clinch the victory.
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As we move into 2024, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) continues to be a game-changer in college basketball. Since its introduction in 2021, NIL has dramatically reshaped the landscape of college athletics, providing athletes with unprecedented opportunities to monetize their personal brands. However, as NIL becomes more entrenched in the fabric of college basketball, its
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Author: Associated Press Published: 4:29 PM EDT October 9, 2024 Updated: 1:21 AM EDT October 10, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA’s Division I Council has approved changes that will shorten the transfer portal windows for football and basketball from 45 to 30 days while keeping an additional 30-day window in all sports after the departure of a head
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Jacksonville, FLLast Saturday, Make 5 Media was back in the gym with a focus on the rising talent in the area of Jacksonville, FL. The action took place at University Christian High School, where some of the best young prospects in the region gathered to showcase their skills. After a full day of games and
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