By ZACH SMART BROOKLYN — Deron Rippey Jr. was angry. He was upset that a physical Our Savior Lutheran (NY) team — which applied ramped up pressure on the 6-foot-2 highly coveted Blair Academy (NJ) guard — was rather excessive on a hard foul in the second half. Rippey Jr., who showed NBA 3-point range with a pair of loud first half treys, answered with a wild … [Read more...] about Deron Rippey Jr. stars in hometown Brooklyn as commitment date approaches
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Back to back visits to start new year for four star forward
By ZACH SMART As a veritable walking double double possessing a refined skill set as a shooter with a growing passing arsenal, Class of 2027 four-star forward Donovan Davis is one of the top Midwest recruits. At Freedom High School (WI), Davis has been firmly entrenched as the focal point and a constant presence on the offensive and defensive glass. As soon as … [Read more...] about Back to back visits to start new year for four star forward
Denver’s Nikola Jokic the new favorite to win MVP
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ For most of the NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have seemed invincible. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the helm of what seemed to be a historic season in the making, the Thunder guard had emerged as the clear favorite to win the NBA’s MVP Award. But as the Thunder’s recent struggles were magnified under the lights of a Christmas Day game, a new, … [Read more...] about Denver’s Nikola Jokic the new favorite to win MVP
Four-Star NC State Signee Cole Cloer set for early enrollment
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ A four-star class of 2026 prospect will arrive at NC State earlier than expected. Four-star forward Cole Cloer will enroll at the university for the Spring 2026 semester as he recovers from an injury, according to On3. SCOOP: NC State 4 SF signee Cole Cloer is set to enroll early with the Wolfpack for the spring semester as he recovers from an … [Read more...] about Four-Star NC State Signee Cole Cloer set for early enrollment
Duke’s Jon Scheyer watches Jordan Smith Jr. go off in City of Palms championship game
By ADAM ZAGORIA Jordan Smith Jr. went off in the City of Palms championship game Tuesday night. And Duke coach Jon Scheyer was there to watch him. Smith went for 31 points and won the City of Palms MVP Award as Paul VI (VA) beat Archbishop Stepinac (NY), 57-53, at the prestigious tournament in Fort Myers, Fla. That followed a 34-point performance in the semifinals … [Read more...] about Duke’s Jon Scheyer watches Jordan Smith Jr. go off in City of Palms championship game