Orlando, FL – At the Source Hoops Spring Tip-Off, the Florida Rebels (Nike) 17U squad showed why they’re one of the most polished units in the state with a 72-56 win over Austin Rivers SE Elite 3SSB. Cayden Daughtry continued his impressive spring run, leading the way with 21 points, while Jaxon Richardson added a […]
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April 4-6, 2025 It’s been a minute since I’ve had a chance to attend the Ashton Arnold Memorial. But I put it in my schedule to come this year. I got a chance to see the opening of a great new facility (DL6 Sportsplex). It’s great to have a chance to see multiple teams
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Maitland, FL — Once again, Hoop Exchange provided a loaded Individual player event, featuring players like Cayden Daughtry, Marcis Ponder, Marcos “Paulo” Semedo Bala, Willie Burnette, Brandon Bass Jr., Landyn Colyer and more. That’s a strong showing from Daughtry, Colyer and Ponder Cayden Daughtry showed poise and efficiency as a 2027 floor general at
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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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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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Louisville, KY – With some of the major AAU basketball sponsor circuit events in play this past weekend the Grassroots Showdown a non-circuit event in Louisville, Kentucky had some of the best talent that was in attendance at the Under Armour and Nike events. Below is just a few of the standouts Make5media noticed: 2026
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Kentucky Straight Apparel Classic features some of the contending teams and favorites who have a chance to get to Rupp Arena in March. Bardstown legendary head coach, Boo Brewer does a great job assembling the teams, giving me an opportunity to assess where they are going into conference play. Lexington Catholic vs Elizabethtown This game
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2025 Malachi Moreno 2025 Vince Dawnson III Co-MVP This year’s Billy Hicks Classic was held with heavy hearts as its namesake, legendary high school coach Billy Hicks, passed away just days before the event. Hicks has been a main fabric of the high school landscape in Kentucky and will undoubtably be missed. This year’s event has a few
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We’ve watched 2025 6’9″ F Tylis Jordan multiple times this season and one thing is starting to emerge, the consistency in his game is catching up to the talent that is clear when watching him play. His ability to make plays from the perimeter, whether shooting the catch and shoot three, step back threes, attacking close-outs, leading
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The Kell/Wheeler game was worth the price of admission! The energy from the bench, to the court, to engaged fans, made for an entertaining matchup. 2024 6’2” CG CJ Brown was the show for Kell. The South Florida signee was electric all game, including the play of the weekend, an explosive dunk over 6’8” Arkansas State signee Josh Hill.
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