Kentucky HoopFest Final Day results.
Louisville, KY
Saturday marked the end of Eddie Ford's popular Kentucky HoopFest and the action at the beautiful Hoops facility climaxed with a few suprises. Although Indiana Elite One's victory in the U-17 division was not a stretch, the outcomes from some of the other divisions didn't follow the script as much. Here are the final results of the three primary divisions in the tournament.
[ READ MORE ] 7-17-2008 |
Peach Jam Championship Game
North Augusta, SC
The 15th annual Nike Peach Jam wrapped up tonight with a big-time matchup between BABC and Boo Williams but the game was not as close as some would expect.
[ READ MORE ] 7-15-2008 |
Peach Jam Final Four
North Augusta, SC
The final two mathcups were set for the Final Four of the 2008 Peach Jam and with the exception of the suprise California Supreme team there were plenty of familiar faces on the court this afternoon.
[ READ MORE ] 7-15-2008 |
Peach Jam Day3 Pool Play and Elite 8
North Augusta, SC
The Monday morning session at Peach Jam brought pool play to an end and by the night session we had the final 8 teams that would be fighting it out to be called Peach Jam champions.
[ READ MORE ] 7-14-2008 |
Peach Jam Day2
North Augusta, SC
Day2 of Peach Jam Pool play was another full day of basketball that included some big-time matchups and performances and HoopsReport has the rundown on the days action.
[ READ MORE ] 7-14-2008 |
Peach Jam Day1 Evening Session
North Augusta, SC
The evening session of Day1 was loaded with big names such as John Wall, Xavier, Henry, Daniel Orton, DeMarcus Cousins and many more, here are some new and notes from the evening session.
[ READ MORE ] 7-13-2008 |
Peach Jam Day1 Morning Session
Augusta, SC
The 2008 Nike Peach Jam kicked off today and this is definitely the spot to be whether your a young kid trying to get noticed or a college coach looking for that next big star and the HoopsReport staff will be in Augusta throughout the tournament bringing you updates daily.
[ READ MORE ] 7-12-2008 |
Adidas Take 5ive Day2 News and Notes
Cincinnati, OH
Fifth-Third Arena was buzzing Monday as the guest list read as a who's who in college basketball. The game garnering the most attention from coaches was an overtime win by Indiana Elite (17's) over Seattle Rotary Select. The game was hotly contested, only to be decided by a controversial reach in foul call on Seattle Rotary with 1 second on the clock. Standouts from this game along with others included:
[ READ MORE ] 7-8-2008 |
More News and Notes from Day1 of the Adidas it Takes 5ive tournament
Cincinnati, OH
The second annual Adidas it Takes 5ive Classic kicked off today on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. The second year event, which was designed to bring together Adidas' top travel programs, played host to over 80 teams in three age divisions. Once again many of the nations top college coaches were in attendance for the beginning of the July evaluation period.
[ READ MORE ] 7-8-2008 |
Adidas Take 5ive Day 1 Notes
Cincinnati, OH
Some of the nation’s brightest players were on display at Fifth Third Arena, during Sunday’s pool play, in the Adidas Takes 5ive Classic. The 2nd annual event started off with a surprise in the 17’s age group, as All Ohio Force beat a strong Atlanta Celtics team and Texas Select behind a balanced attack and strong team play. Even with the loss, the Celtics have the most talented roster in the tournament, along with the best player in Derrick Favors.
[ READ MORE ] 7-7-2008 |
Reebok Breakout Underclass Camp Report
Chicago, IL
For the fifth consecutive year, Chris Rivers and Reebok hosted their underclassman camp. This year, the camp formally know as Camp Next, drew 124 players from across the county to the Joy of the Game basketball facility in Chicago, Illinois for the Breakout Underclass Camp.
[ READ MORE ] 6-26-2008 |
2008 Fab Frosh and Jr. All-American Camp
Chantilly, VA
Last weekend, at the Hoop Magic Sports Academy in Chantilly, Va., Clay Dade assembled over 250 of the nation’s top middle school and freshman ball players for the 2008 Fab Frosh and Jr. All-American Camp.
[ READ MORE ] 6-22-2008 |
NBPA Top 100 Camp
Charlottesville, VA
The cream rose to the top on opening day at the NBPA Camp as highly touted rising seniors Jordan Hamilton, Kenny Boynton and Abdul Gaddy outshined the competition.
[ READ MORE ] 6-19-2008 |
KY Boys end losing streak with convincing victory
Louisville, KY
The KY Boys All-Star team put together a strong performance Sunday night in Louisville Gardens, defeating the IN All-Stars 95-78. The win ends a losing streak dating back to 2004 and avenges Friday night’s loss in Indianapolis.
[ READ MORE ] 6-15-2008 |
Memorial Day Classic Recap
Nashville, TN
Athletes First, led by Xavier Henry and Kyle Hardrick, squeezed out a one point victory over the New York Gauchos to win the 2008 Bobby Hussey- Nike Memorial Day Classic.
[ READ MORE ] 5-28-2008 |
Nike Memorial Day Classic: Day One
Nashville, TN
It should come as no surprise that Xavier Henry (pictured) was the best player on opening day of Nike’s Memorial Day Classic, but lesser known guys like Rodney Williams, Glenn Bryant, and Kyryl Natyazhko also made a splash.
[ READ MORE ] 5-25-2008 |
Celtics win Tournament of Champions
Durham, NC
Live from the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions: The Atlanta Celtics just beat Team Breakdown, 72-63 to take the 17U division crown.
[ READ MORE ] 5-25-2008 |
Bob Gibbons TOC: Live Update!
Durham, NC
Kenny Boynton scored 33 points in a semifinal game against the New Jersey Playaz to help Team Breakdown to the championship of the Tournament of Champions. In the other semifinal, Derrick Favors was ejected early in the game, but the Atlanta Celtics still held on to beat Indiana Elite by five points.
[ READ MORE ] 5-25-2008 |
Adidas May Classic: Top Performers
Bloomington, In.
HoopsReport.com national scout , Darnell "Tate" Johnson, was in Bloomington (IN) last weekend for the Adidas May Classic and passed along this in-depth report covering the event's top performers.
[ READ MORE ] 5-17-2008 |
Cactus Classic Top Performers
Tucson, AZ
This past weekend, 32 of the nation’s premiere AAU programs participated in the 3rd Annual Cactus Classic in Tucson, AZ, and the invitation-only event that is sponsored by NBA stars Damon Stoudamire and Gilbert Arenas, turned out to be one of the most competitive tournaments of the year.
[ READ MORE ] 5-14-2008 |
King James Classic Top Performers
Akron, OH
There was a boatload of talent that made the trip to Akron, OH, over the weekend for the King James Classic, but only a handful of players, guys like Derrick Favors, Gerald Coleman, and Durand Scott stood out above the rest.
[ READ MORE ] 4-29-2008 |
King James Classic Live! Update
Akron, OH
Mac Irving Fire, led by Terry Johnson’s 25 points, just upset the Atlanta Celtics, 87-72, in the opening round of bracket play at the King James Classic.
[ READ MORE ] 4-26-2008 |
Notes from Saturday morning at the King James Classic
Akron, OH
On Saturday morning at the King James Classic we caught up with the Atlanta Celtics, New York Gauchos and others.
[ READ MORE ] 4-26-2008 |
Opening night at the King James Classic
Akron, OH
The King James Classic is one of the top event's of the spring, drawing dozens of the nation's top traveling teams to Akron this weekend. On opening night three players from Georgia stood out above the rest: Derrick Favors, Trae Golden and Phil Taylor.
[ READ MORE ] 4-25-2008 |
2008 McDonald's All-American Game Photo Gallery
Milwakee, WI
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Milwaukee Madness Showcase
Milwaukee, WI
While in town for the 31st Annual McDonald's All-American game we took advantage of a slow day and headed over to John Marshall High School to attend Ward Jenkin's Milwaukee Madness Showcase where some of the best talent the area has to offer was on display.
[ READ MORE ] 3-25-2008 |
Catholic advances in Sweet 16
Lexington, Ky
Taylor Stewart scored 25 points and Vee Sanford added 22 to lead-top ranked Lexington Catholic past University Heights (and Scotty Hopson) in the opening round of Kentucky’s Sweet 16 Tournament.
[ READ MORE ] 3-19-2008 |
Catholic takes 11th Region Title in Kentucky State Tourney
Richmond, Ky
6’6 senior Jordan Smart hit eight 3-pointers to lead Lexington Catholic to a 79-63 win over Bryan Station in the 11th Region Final, earlier tonight.
[ READ MORE ] 3-11-2008 |
Champions Classic Recap
Johnson City, TN
6’1 Arizona-bound point guard Brandon Jennings, the top rated senior in America, scored 36 points and dished out six assists as Oak Hill Academy (Va.) beat Veritas Christian (NC), 85-69 in the title game of the Champions Classic.
[ READ MORE ] 2-25-2008 |
Champions Classic
Johnson City, TN
Brandon Jennings scored 41 points to help Oak Hill to a 20 point win over Eduard Mont Petit, but the biggest story from Friday’s action at the Champions Classic was Summit Prep’s upset of previously undefeated Patterson Prep.
[ READ MORE ] 2-23-2008 |
Champions Prep Classic: Press Release
Johnson City, TN
The 2008 Champions Classic features Oak Hill Academy (the 2004, 2005 and 2007 High School National Champions) from Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, in addition to Patterson School (the top ranked prep school in the country in 2005 and 2006). At least 80 NCAA Division 1 prospects will grace the Freedom Hall hardwood this weekend.
[ READ MORE ] 2-20-2008 |
National Prep Alliance Invitational
Waco, TX
The National Prep Alliance Invitational kicks off tomorrow on the campus of Baylor University and it promises to be one of the year’s top events.
[ READ MORE ] 2-20-2008 |
Prime Time Shootout: Sunday Recap
Trenton, NJ
If his performance at the Prime Time Shootout was any indication, Doron Lamb (pictured) is going to be the next great player to come out of New York. Others to have big games included Jordan Theodore, Lamont Jones and Isaiah Thomas. Read more for game-by-game recaps from Sunday.
[ READ MORE ] 2-12-2008 |
Prime Time Shootout Mixtape Vol. 1
We have just finished editing all the video footage from the first day of action at the Prime Time Shootout. The footage includes an insane amount of highlights from St. Anthony’s Mike Rosario (Rutgers), Oak Hill’s Brandon Jennings (Arizona), St. Benedict’s Samardo Samuels (Louisville), and St. Patrick’s Dexter Strickland (UNC).
[ READ MORE ] 2-12-2008 |
Prime Time Shootout: Saturday Wrap Up
Trenton, NJ
On Saturday at the Prime Time Shootout, Lance Stephenson (pictured) would turn in one of the most impressive performances of the season when he scored 35 points to go along with 17 boards in helping Lincoln upset New York rival Rice. Other highlights include St. Patrick’s win over Oak Hill and a big game by the nation’s top ranked senior big man, Greg Monroe.
[ READ MORE ] 2-10-2008 |
Prime Time Shootout: Live! Update
Trenton, NJ
We're coming to you Live from the Primetime Shootout in Trenton, NJ, where 5’10 freshman Jabarie Hinds just hit one of two free throws with three seconds left in the game to give Mt. Vernon a 74-73 win over Roman Catholic.
[ READ MORE ] 2-9-2008 |
Prime Time Shootout (NJ) Opening Night
The RAC (Rutgers University)
You couldn’t ask for more from an evening of high school basketball than we got on opening night of the Prime Time Shootout. In the first game, St. Anthony’s lived up to their ranking as the nation’s top team by blowing out John Carroll and in the second, Oak Hill Academy backed up their hype by thumping Piscataway. The game everyone was looking forward to, however, was the matchup between New Jersey rivals St. Benedict’s and St. Patrick’s-- a game that went down to the wire.
[ READ MORE ] 2-9-2008 |
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