The Chicago Simeon Wolverines arrived at the home of the St. Louis Vashon Wolverines to face off against Hazelwood Central in the Vashon Bragging Rights Shootout. The event pitted top St. Louis teams against top Chicago programs. The Hawks raced out to an early lead, scoring on transition baskets and controlling the boards. However, it would be Simeon who would find their groove midway through   More...

This season Brooks Barnhizer has been able to pick up right where he left off; as one of the top 2021 players in all of Indiana. On the season, he is averaging a staggering 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists per game to help lead Lafayette Jeff High School to a 17-2 record so far.  With Barnhizer’s as well as Lafayette Jeff’s success this season, he has been able to catch   More...

While the majority of the top seniors across Illinois have already made their college commitment, one of the top seniors in the state is still available. Jeremiah Williams of Simeon Career Academy in Chicago has a long list of college scholarship offers but still remains uncommitted. The 6’4” wing guard is currently the fifteenth player in the NY2A Illinois 2020   More...

2020 PG DJ Steward scored 20 points to help Whitney Young (IL) to victory in California Friday.

2021 F Bryce Hopkins scored 36 points grabbed 8 rebounds and scored the game winning basket as time expired to help Fenwick (IL) to a 69-67 win Friday.

2023 PG Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 19 points kicked out 8 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds to pace Joliet West (IL) to victory Friday.

2020 SG Jonathan Davis scored 26 to pace La Crosse Central (WI) to victory Friday.

2022 F/C Donavan Short had 17 points and 2022 G/F Hayden Konkol led the way with 20 points as Denmark (WI) rolled to a 68-46 win Friday.

2020 F Alex Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and 2021 G/F Delone Austin added 20 points to pace Dominican (WI) to victory Friday.

2021 PG Tyrese Hunter scored 26 points to pace Racine St. Catherines (WI) to a 60-56 win on Friday.

2022 G/F Danilo Jovanovich scored 21 points to pace Whitnall (WI) to a 53-50 win on Friday.

2021 G/F Patrick Baldwin Jr. scored a school record 41 points to pace Sussex Hamilton (WI) to a 108-73 win Friday.

2021 G Kobe Johnson scored 31 points to pace Nicolet to a 92-67 win Friday.

2022 SG Kam Craft scored 23 points grabbed 8 rebounds and kicked out 5 assists to pace Buffalo Grove (IL) to a 75-44 win Thursday.

2021 SG Max Christie scored 30 points to lead Rolling Meadows (IL) to a come from behind win Thursday.

2020 SF Christian Schumate of Bloom (IL) has added an offer from Tulsa.

Cade Haskins is six-foot, six-inch sharp shooter from DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. That shooting efficiency has propelled Haskins in 2019-20 through 12 games as the second leading scorer for the Islanders averaging 17.7 points per game. The Islanders are 11-2 so far this season, and the 2021 junior has been a big reason for that success. We caught up with Cade on his   More...

One senior in Central Illinois who is currently having a highly impressive senior year is Connor Heaton of Central A&M High School. The 6’5” guard is averaging 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals per game so far to have led Central A&M to an 18-2 record on the year.  After playing with the Illinois Irish program last summer, Heaton earned himself scholarship   More...

In High School sports it’s important to not write off players too early as growth spurts or development happen at different moments. Terron O’Neill, the younger brother of Delano State Champ 2018 Keegan O'Neill, sometimes waiting is what you do. The younger O’Neill, waiting has come and he’s now producing mightily for the 2019-20 Tigers. Terron, in 2018-19 averaged   More...

The Muskegon Big Reds have started off the season with an 8-1 record and viewed as one of the top teams in the state.  Jarvis Walker has been very instrumental in the Big Reds success and his play has also garnered some attention for the Mr. Basketball Award.  His hard work over the summer has led to him committing to IPFW to play NCAA Division I basketball in the Fall.  We were   More...

Bryce Hopkins has been insanely good for the Friars this season, he has gone up against top talent time and again and is starting to earn a ton of respect nationally. Hopkins is a major mismatch for most players that want to guard him and not many do. We talked to Hopkins who updated us on his season… JO - How is your junior season going? BH - “My junior season has been going   More...

Senior Jacques Thomas may not have been a household name in St. Louis prior to the start of the season, but offseason skill work, several marquee performances and eye-popping athleticism has helped the talented senior grab the attention of several division II and small campus programs looking to complete their rosters.  Thomas is an explosive wing that also shares time advancing the ball   More...

Just a few days after being offered by the Georgetown Hoyas and head coach Patrick Ewing, Tyler Beard was ready to make his college decision. On Tuesday, the 6’2” senior point guard of Whitney Young High School in Chicago made his commitment to Ewing and the Hoyas.  On Tuesday afternoon Beard posted a video to twitter announcing his commitment to Georgetown. In the video,   More...

With all of his skills, Rock Island junior Jordan Rice has been attracting the interest from college coaches around the Midwest. The 5’10” point guard greatly impressed with the Quad City Elite last summer and has continued it into the high school season. On the year, Rice is averaging 13 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds per game.  The shifty junior is a dynamic playmaker   More...

If there is one trait that stands out with the 6-5 slender wing from Vashon it’s that he will always leave it all on the floor. Kern is the junior forward known for his ability to spark his teammates and lead his team in energy and effort. The athletic wing plays with toughness, boundless energy and in-your-face defense that’s aided by his reach and active hands. His drive and effort   More...

2021 PG Tyrese Hunter scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead four players in double figures as Racine St. Catherines (WI) rolled to a 77-51 win Tuesday.

2021 F/C Logan Landers had 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Brookfield Academy (WI) to victory Tuesday.

2021 SG Zac Johnson scored 24 points to pace River Falls (WI) to a 78-50 win Tuesday.

2021 G/F Patrick Baldwin Jr. scored 25 points to pace Sussex Hamilton (WI) to an 88-68 win Tuesday.

2022 F Najashi Tolefree scored 21 points to help West Allis Central (WI) to a 79-68 win on Tuesday.

2020 F Alex Antetokounmpo scored 19 points to pace Dominican (WI) to a 66-35 win on Tuesday. 

As 2021 prospects go a number of them are continuing to build their resume and one talented lead guard on the rise is Anton Brookshire of Kickapoo in Springfield, Missouri. A 6-0 155 pound prospect who checks all the boxes skill wise and instinctively, Brookshire has electrified crowds in Missouri this season with consistently dominant efforts regardless of the competition.  Christ the   More...

Josh Schloe is 2020 Senior Forward from Sauk Rapids High School in Minnesota. For 2019-20 he's averaging over 17 and half points and grabbing eight and half boards per contest.  Schloe has a fairly polished post game and has work hard to extend his shooting range to be able to stretch the floor. He's a strong inside presence for the Storm. He currently holds college scholarship   More...

As the 2020 class slowly fades into the sunset focus wise a number of talented 2021 prospects continue to heat up and are hungry to take their place at the table.  Once such talent who’s starting to make a lot of noise as expect this season is Amar Augillard of Zion-Benton in Illinois. Equipped with a powerful near 6-6 220 pound frame, Augillard is in the midst of a stellar stretch   More...

Athletes are always a premium and the state of Wisconsin has more than their fair share.  Here’s a quick look at five athletic up and coming prospects in the 2021 and 2022 classes to take note of on the hardwood in the coming months… Note – Listed in alphabetical order Learic Davis – 2022 – SF – Bradley Tech A 6-7 plus length rising wing, Davis   More...

The first annual Hall of Fame winter classic hosted by the MN hall of fame announced the 2020 class of Hall of Fame inductees this past weekend.  This event provided the opportunity to look at top teams in the state that will possibly contend for a state title and a quick look into the future of player’s names that fans will be able to follow for years to come. These games were played   More...

Kale Hoselton is a 2020 Senior Forward from St. Michael-Albertville (STMA) High school in Minnesota. Through 9 games Hoselton is averaging 14 points per game and dining that mostly on getting out in transition and various post moves.  The six foot four inch Senior's athleticism makes him a unique player as he works on not being limited to one position. Taking in more reps with guards   More...

Another rising Junior in Michigan’s 2021 class is Jaden Akins.  When it comes to being a lightning quick scoring guard, Akins is that kind of player.  His shiftiness and ability to create his own shot and for others is what separates him from other guards.   His high school coach at Farmington, Terrance Porter, has seen his game improve over the last year.    More...

Folks in Indiana have become accustomed to the last name Blackmon and now the stuff of legend.  Jalen Blackmon 6’1” (Marion HS) is the youngest of 3 boys’ in the family that has basketball running through its veins.   It all started with father James Blackmon Sr. was the runner-up for Indiana Mr. Basketball to Steve Alford.  He was selected as both a   More...

2020 F/C Jacob Ognaceivc scored 52 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to power Sheboygan Lutheran (WI) to a 104-57 win Thursday.

2022 SF Learic Davis scored 20 points to pace Bradley Tech (WI) to a n 84-60 win Thursday.

For years St Cloud Apollo observers have been saying to anybody that would listen, our 2020 group is special. Well, 2019-20 is here and Apollo is 11-1, only loss coming at the hands of Delano. In a game versus Cambridge, Apollo out together a 44-3 run in the second half of a game they trailed 55-27 at half. Since Michael Gravelle was a freshman at St Cloud Apollo he's been in the mix of   More...

One of the frontrunners for Mr. Basketball in Indiana is Caleb Furst a 6’8” forward from Ft. Wayne Blackhawk Christian.  This 4-star recruit is ranked the top-prospect by some in Indiana and he is a top-40 in the nation by several recruiting services. Caleb just recently took another unofficial visit to Purdue whom he has an offer from and also offers from: Michigan State,   More...

The Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award is given to the best high school senior in Michigan as voted by members of the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan.  Traditionally, players committed to play at the University of Michigan or Michigan State, have a slight advantage.  This year’s winner will be given to a player not committed to either in-state school, which makes for an   More...

On Thursday, one of the most talented shooting guards in Missouri made a surprising announcement. Isaac Haney, the high scoring guard from Dora High School, gave his verbal commitment to Missouri State just as his stock was soaring higher and more schools were looking to get involved. Haney has seen his recruitment takeoff ever since he recorded a 32-point performance to lead the then, Class 1   More...

2021 G/F Ronald Kirk Jr. scored 15 points and 2021 F Delone Austin added 14 points to help Dominican to victory on Wednesday.

2021 SG Brandin Podziemski scored 31 points and 2020 G Gerald Gittens added 16 points to help pace St. Johns NW Military Academy (WI) to victory on Wednesday.

2021 6-10 F/C Logan Landers scored 23 points and 2020 G Aidan Clarey added 24 points to help Brookfield Academy (WI) to victory on Wednesday. 

Lake Central HS in St. John, IN surely didn’t see this coming before the season began.  6’1” guard Nick Anderson is having a tremendous breakout season for the Indians.  Nick showed signs of this while playing grassroots this past summer for Indiana Elite Northwest knocking down jumpers like it was child’s play.  IE Northwest coach Rob Cavanaugh, “I   More...

While there are many tremendous shooters across Illinois, there is one sophomore in the state making a claim as one of the best in recent memory, Jaden Schutt. Earlier this season Schutt set the Illinois record for three-pointers with an astonishing seventeen made in a single game, on his way to a total of 51 points.  When asked what he credits for his great shooting ability he credited   More...

The Class of 2021 in Michigan is filled with high level players and Julian Roper fits the mold perfectly.  The 6’4 Guard can absolutely fill it up for Orchard Lake St. Mary’s.  Roper is a big guard who can attack in transition, get to the rim and make shots with range.     Julian Roper was ranked the #12 best player in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press Top   More...

Playing alongside two highly visible, highly interested recruits can be hard for a young player to focus. But when you have the mentality that the five foot nine inch Donovan Smith does, you see it as an opportunity. It's an opportunity for instant exposure like playing at Target Center in front of 17,000 people on ESPN versus Sierra Canyon and Bronny James. Smith so far for 2019-20 season   More...

A host of talented juniors are continuing to open some eyes across the state of Wisconsin and 2021 PG Bryan Parzych of Wauwatosa East is one hungry for his place at the table. Equipped with a 6-1 160 pound frame, Parzych is the definition of an old school lead guard with all the tricks to make things happen on the court.  A standout perimeter shooter with a left handed stroke, the   More...

Sophomore's aren't supposed to be at 1,000 points scored mid-way through their sophomore year but when you're six foot eight inches tall and can shoot, you get there quickly. Jackson Loge of Morris Area, Minnesota has an array of offensive firepower. Solid post moves for a 16 year old and jump shot guards dream about. Loge averages 24 ppg while shooting 57% from the field and 38%   More...