Over the past several months, DeZhon Hall has developed into one of the nation’s top 2026-point guards. With this, the 6’3” guard now who is now attending Pike High School (IN) has continued to pull in high major offers and has also visited multiple schools.  Over the past couple of months, Hall has taken plenty of visits including most recently to Indiana, Wisconsin,   More...

With the start of the high school season, there have been plenty of great performances on the hardwood. Here are some of the top performances from the past week of high school hoops in the region.  When you have games of 42 and 39 points in your first three games of the season, it’s safe to say you belong here. That is exactly what junior point guard Luke Smith did for Addison Trail   More...

After looking into some stock builders in both the senior and junior class, now up in the sophomores. Following freshman year is when plenty of players take great strides in their games, here are five that have greatly developed over the past several months.  Tyree Brister – 2026 – PG – Collinsville (IL) For just a player entering his sophomore season, Brister is a   More...

After looking at several stock builders in the senior class, we now look at some juniors across the region who have greatly helped their recruitment stock over the past several months with greatly improved games.  Zion Gross – 2025 – SG – Joliet West (IL) Following a breakout season with Team Rose, Gross has developed into one of the top guards in Illinois’ 2025   More...

From a strong junior high school season and then an even better grassroots season with Team Focus, the recruitment stock of Sam Essegian has continued to greatly build. The 6’6” senior wing has built interest and offers from colleges at multiple levels.  Currently, Essegian has earned himself athletic or scholarship offers from Bluffton, Goshen, Heidelberg, New College of   More...

Over the course of the past several months, there have been plenty of players greatly improving their game as well as their recruiting stock. While there are plenty of candidates, here are five especially deserving of this list. Part one included Hank Alvey, Malachi Johnson, Nate Nazos, Deunte Phifer, and Nolan Segner.  Trey Booker – 2024 – PG – Hidden Gems A true   More...

After making some predictions for both Illinois and Wisconsin, we now move east to Indiana. Between plenty of high-end talent amongst the 2024, 2025, and 2026 classes there was much competition for each of these spots. Only players at IHSAA schools were considered for these honors.  Jack Benter – 2024 – SG – Brownstown Central After all he did last year as a junior,   More...

During the spring and summer playing on the NY2LA Association, one of the most dynamic playmaking point guards was Taray Howell. Tournament after tournament, the senior of Evansville Bosse High School continued to lead D1 Indiana to wins.  With his play, Howell has started to see his recruitment heat up with his first couple of offers. Back in July, Marian University offered him. Then   More...

The nations top available 2024 prospects continue to make their college commitments. Plenty of more commitments over the week including one of the top players in the nation. There was also a commitment from a high priority junior.  The highly coveted 6’9” Asa Newell announced his commitment to Georgia. While the five-star forward attends Montverde Academy in Florida, he is   More...

After seeing his recruitment take off over the past few months receiving multiple offers, Isaac Schultz has announced his college commitment. The 6’7” 2024 forward of Adams Central High School (IN) and Focus Premier has committed to Olivet Nazarene. Schultz had initially attended a camp at Olivet Nazarene back in June which he called a great experience. He then visited the NAIA   More...

As well to some terrific 2026 players at the Pangos Camp, there was also plenty of talent at the 2027 level. Here are some of the standouts from the freshmen class.  Jaxson Davis – 2027 – PG – Warren Twp. HS (IL) Another time seeing Davis play and he continued to play at an extremely high level. The freshman was scoring the ball in bunches but also impressed in   More...

The Pangos All-Midwest Camp is always loaded with talent and this was especially true this year. The event had many of the top 2026 and 2027 players from around the region. Here are some of the standouts from the camp's 2026 class. More coverage coming soon.  Ben Akoro – 2026 – G/F – Principia HS (MO) One of the higher upside players of the camp who was playing   More...

One of the top remaining players from Indiana’s 2024 class is off the board. On Wednesday evening, point guard Micah Davis announced his commitment in front of a crowd at his school, Franklin High School.  Amongst a lengthy list of scholarship offers, the 6’2” point guard of the Indy Heat program announced his commitment to Eastern Kentucky University. Eastern Kentucky   More...

Following up on our seniors to know series from Illinois, we know take a look at the Hoosier state. Amongst a strong 2024 class is also a deep on with plenty of under the radar players. Here are five players from the state with varying levels of recruitment that need more looks from college coaches.  Cole Duncan – 2024 – C – Indiana Ice Duncan is one of the higher   More...

As well to the standouts, there was much more talent on display this past Sunday in Milwaukee at the Generation Next-All Star Camp, especially in this 2028 class. Here are six more players that had tremendous days for themselves on the hardwood.  Izayah Cunningham – 2028 – PG – Geek Squad Elite Cunningham is an energetic point guard that made plenty of plays in both   More...

An under the radar breakout performer with 94 Feet Elite this year was Derek Collins. He had multiple stellar tournaments this year on the NY2LA Association. Collins is a 6’3” guard in the 2025 class and attends Gary West Side High School (IN).  By the end of the summer, he was one of the better two-way guards on the NY2LA Association at the 16U level. “My season with 94   More...

With all the talent on the NY2LA Association, these teams are never easy to select. While more than a dozen players were considered for these honors, here are the five the earned themselves the first team honors. Second team honors and honorable mention selections up next from the 17U group.  Will Hornseth – 2024 – PF – Wisconsin Blizzard It was another strong year   More...

Following a big season playing with George Hill All Indy, it has paid off with a couple of division one offers for Damien King. Back in July the junior picked up his first offer and has now just also received his second one.  After averaging 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds last season as a sophomore at Anderson High School (IN), the game of King continued to take great strides over the past   More...

On Saturday evening Kansas landed one of major prizes in the nations 2024 recruitment class with a commitment from Flory Bidunga. The 6’9” center of Indiana Elite and Kokomo High School is widely considered one of the top five players nationwide in his class. As a junior this past season, he was named Gatorade player of the year in Indiana.  The five-star center made his   More...

After being one of the region’s most sought-after prospects for the 2024 class over the past several months, KJ Windham has ended his recruitment. On Thursday, the 6’2” guard announced his commitment to Northwestern.  Over the past couple of years, Windham pulled in an incredibly long list of offers that was well into double digits. It continued to greatly grow after he   More...

It was a remarkable championship run for George Hill All Indy, even being one of the youngest teams in the 17U association it did not make a difference. Outside of two players, the entire roster is comprised of 2025 players or younger.  While point guard Xzavier Robinson was the headliner of the team. There were several other key players that were instrumental to their championship run.   More...

Plenty of competition here with all the great competition at the 15U level of The Final Chapter. Here are some of the best players from the tournament.  Jordan Boyd – 2026 – G – MidPro South There are a few players in the NY2LA Association that had a good of a summer as Boyd, after being a dominant player at the Summer Jam in Cincinnati, Boyd put together another high   More...

Over the course of The Final Chapter there was a long list of great games at the 16U level. While many players at this level could make a strong argument for being included on this list, here are the ones that were most deserving of the stock booster honors.  Jaydon Awe – 2025 – F/C – Team Herro A high upside big man in the 2025 class. He stands at 6’8”   More...

It was one last day of great basketball to finish off the NY2LA summer season and the July live period. Here are Sunday’s standouts that excelled in front of a large crowd of college coaches. Plenty of additional coverage coming shortly.  Derek Collins – 2025 – G – 94 Feet Elite As well to scoring 15 points, Collins was also a standout on the defensive end with   More...

In addition to the top performers and stock boosters, here are some talented players that stood out during the Summer Jam with a high level of play, and all show a bright future on the court.  Cohen George – 2025 – PF – Yanders Law There are plenty of different aspects to like from George’s game who has plenty of upside. Even at 6’9” with some   More...

Over the course of the Summer Jam there was a long list of great games at the 16U level. While many players at this level could make a strong argument for inclusion on this list, here are the ones that were most deserving of the stock booster honors.  Marquivion Beasley – 2025 – PG – Team X-Magic Beasley had himself a tremendous game on Saturday while scoring twenty   More...

Top performers, stock boosters, and now ones to watch. Here are five more standouts from Summer Jam Brady Corso – 2024 – G – Wisconsin Blizzard Corso is a skilled guard that came through in the clutch in the big moments. In a quarterfinals game, he scored the game winning basket in overtime and then in the semifinals he scored 22 points to lead the Blizzard into the title   More...

Next up from the Summer Jam coverage is part two of the stock boosters.  Malachi Johnson – 2024 – G – Greater Purpose Athletics A true stock booster who continues to get better. One of a few skilled players on this GPA team leading them to a highly impressive 7-1 tournament. Johnson is at his best making plays off the dribble moving well with the ball in his hands to   More...

While there are plenty of great games in pool play to start off the Summer Jam on Thursday and Friday at Spooky Nook Champion Mill, here are five that are loaded with talent and have some intriguing matchups. There will be plenty of other great games as the tournament moves into bracket play on Friday afternoon.  2024 – Houston Superstars vs. Wisconsin Blizzard – Thursday 7pm   More...

There was a long list of teams and players that greatly impressed during the GNBA Championships. With a lot of great teams and players there was plenty of competition for this list with plenty of worthy players. Here are the ones that stood out the most with their play in Waukegan.  Adrian Czekaj – 2029 – F – Kessel Heat It what was one of the top performances on the   More...