Posts by Bilal Benjamin
Who Got Next Tip-Off Prime Performers (Class of 2028)
7th graders are recruit-able prospects according to the NCAA. The class of 2028 has loads of talent throughout the country, but the south may be the region with the best 7th graders across the board. They have guards that aren’t afraid to get after it on both ends of the floor and in this day…
Read MoreWho Got Next Tip-Off Prime Performers (Class of 2027)
The class of 2027 are the 8th graders heading into 9th grade after the summer. This is one of my favorite stages to evaluate prospects to separate who is maturating, developing, learning and applying. All players want to play varsity as a freshman, but are you ready for the grind? Are you doing your due…
Read MoreWho Got Next Tip-Off Prime Performers (High School)
The high school divisions in the Who Got Next Tip-Off had some hungry young teams whose high school season just ended, but they elected to keep hooping instead of taking a break. Travel season is in full effect now and these players got a jump on the competition. These Prime Performers started off the travel…
Read MoreAll-Star Weekend Prime Performers (Part 3)
Girls Victoriah Foster | Bay Creek | Gwinnett | 2028 Foster took a lot of pressure off of her teammates by always being there to help them on defense and causing turnovers in the process. Her defense is elite and she takes pride on that end of the floor. Foster forced jump balls, steals and…
Read MoreAll-Star Weekend Prime Performers (Part 2)
The boys that participated in All-Star Weekend brought the who, why, what, when and where are some of the most elite grassroots players in the country. The clear cut answer is Georgia. Yes, California, Texas, New Jersey and North Carolina have elite talent as well, but Georgia can go toe to toe with any of…
Read MoreAll-Star Weekend Prime Performers (Part 1)
NGS All Star Weekend Girls The girls proved why The Next Generation Is Here during NGS All-Star Weekend. The competition between 7th and 8th graders kept the coaches and spectators fully invested in each and every game. Playing the best brings out the best in you. We were able to witness the future of Georgia…
Read MoreParkview Advances to the 2nd Round of the State Playoffs
Parkview fought off an early onslaught and hostile crowd in their 64-61 win on the road against Hillgrove. Parkview advances to the 2nd round in the state playoffs with this Victory. Junior guard Mike Matthews set the tone for his team offensively and Sophomore Jacob Wilkins anchored the defense and let Hillgrove know they’ll be…
Read MoreRiverwood Came Out Victorious, in a 61-59 Hard Fought Win Over Marist
Riverwood High School (Sandy Springs, GA) Riverwood hosted Marist for the Semi-Finals of the Region 4-AAAAAA Tournament and came out victorious, in a 61-59 hard fought win. This game was a back and forth, old fashion ball game. Defensive stops and team rebounding were the ultimate keys to victory. Riverwood Raiders, junior guard…
Read MoreSouth Cobb Experienced Allowed the Region Win over Dunwoody
South Cobb is an experienced ball club. This team plays at their pace with their fluent offensive sets and ball hawking defensive pressure. This led to a comfortable 59-45 win over Dunwoody at home. Junior guard #1 Jermaine Freeman and senior guard #2 Joshua Miles are the backcourt that anchors both sides of the…
Read MoreDrew Charter Has Two Prospects Who Are Ready to Compete at the Next Level
Drew Charter School, Atlanta GA For starters, Drew Charter has one of the most amazing gyms in Georgia, but they have an even better basketball program. From the players to the coaches they are a well oiled machine. The camaraderie inside of this program is special. Drew Charter has prospects in every class. On…
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