Dylan HarperHe is one of the most poised and crafty players in his class. He plays with a high IQ, pace, confidence and makes winning plays. He’s not going to wow you with his burst or athleticism but definitely a stat stuffer. Ace BaileyHe brought the total package. He’s always been athletic and a great […]
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The Tip-Off Classic has been the most anticipated event since its inception in the Southeast. This year was no exception. There were a few players you expected to standout because of their reputations and body of work but what makes events like this fun to watch are the players that plant their flags, putting them on the
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The Tip-Off Classic is one of the more anticipated events of the Spring. It’s a good opportunity to see how some of best teams in the Southeast stack up with a sprinkling of teams from as far west as Utah. Here are some of the top performers from Friday night: 6-9 F Tylis Jordan
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Shon Abaev, a rising small forward in the 2025 rankings, is making waves with his impressive performance on the court. Hailing from Fort Lauderdale, FL whose family originated from Israel, this 6’8″, 200-pound player has shown significant improvement in his second season at Calvary Christian. Averaging 18.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, Abaev attributes
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Darius Acuff Jr., a 2025 point guard of IMG Academy, is being recognized as a remarkable talent due to his exceptional skill set and basketball instincts. Acuff is currently ranked as the No. 9 overall player and the No. 1 overall point guard in the Make5 2025 class. His understanding of the game and ability
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VJ Edgecombe, Long Island Lutheran (NY) VJ Edgecombe, the 2024 uncommitted 5⭐️ from Long Island Lutheran (NY) showcased his talents In the matchup against Westminster at the City of Palms. Edgecombe displayed his impact during the third quarter by effectively transitioning defense into offense. Capitalizing on turnovers generated by Westminster, he utilized his offensive skills
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In October 2020 I threw my first Hoopscouting Kentucky Open Run. I was told about a a freshman that was scoring in big clips. I reached out to his father who’s also his coach and informed me they were going on family vacation but would cut the trip short because his son loves to compete. Travis
The Marshall County Hoopfest has been one of my favorite tournaments over the years and it was good to be in attendance for the first time in a few years. The atmosphere and setting have always provided the energy for a great event. There was a bonus for me this year having the opportunity with retired legendary
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Holiday Hoopsgiving celebrated its 10th anniversary with some marquee matchups on Friday, highlighted by the Columbus (FL) vs McEachern faceoff. This game featured McEachern’s 2024 SF Ace Bailey and Columbus’s 2025 PF Cameron Boozer. Things got off to a fast start with both Baily and Boozer establishing their dominance on the offensive end. Boozer imposed his will in the
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Leaving home is never an easy decision for an adult much less a teenager…leaving family, friends and familiar surroundings. For Micah Tucker(make5 #68) and his family, it was a decision that had to be made. Although Tucker found success at Mount Pisgah (GA), this was a well thought out decision and it was time to
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