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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There was a full house of NBA and College Programs in to see the latest group of players tagged to represent OTE for the 2024-2025 season. OTE through careful planning and structure has developed a model that focuses on the athletes in all aspects of their development. On Tuesday the latest group was showcased to
Very Good! Georgia has had some very talented and deep classes over the last two decades, including a 2004 class with three McDonald’s All-Americans in 18 year vet Dwight Howard, 13 year NBA vet Josh Smith and Randolph Morris, all in national Top 10. The 2004 class also included 8 year NBA G and ESPN
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We really enjoyed watching these players emerge out of this year’s group of invitee’s. They were consistent throughout the week and saw their stock rise in the process. These are our top 5 performers. 6-6 2025 G Tounde Yessoufou is really rounding out his game. Two years ago you could go under screens or play
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There’s going to be a general theme among the top players at Top100…MOTOR! Everyone of these top players come with distinct abilities but each of them play with a motor, nothing cool about these players, and that translates to all levels. 6-3 2025 PG Maleek Thomas was dominant throughout the camp. His conditioning allows him
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The 2026 class has been touted as a deep class over the last two years and this weekend proved why. These players are currently unranked in the class and have top 25-40 potential but that’s sure to change after this spring/summer. We will be tracking these players, as well as others, as I’m certain more
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On Friday night Maleek Thomas treated onlookers to an entertaining performance, particular down the stretch and their Double Overtime win against the Nightryders. Here are some of the evenings top players. 6-4 2025 PG Maleek Thomas (New Heights Lightening) made big shot after big shot in their win against a tough Nightryders squad led by
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