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Pangos Frosh/Soph: Breakout Performers

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We evaluated all the sessions of the Pangos Frosh/Soph Camp at Cerritos (Calif.) College over the weekend, plus the Cream of the Crop All-Star Games, and the following 10 players put themselves of the map as ones to watch among the West Coast’s top young talent in the 2016 and 2017 classes.

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Passing Tips From Jason Kidd

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Want passing tips from one of the best to ever do it? StudentSportsBasketball.com has got you covered right here! Jason Kidd shares what he worked on to become of the NBA’s best point guards ever. He did this feature when he was still in high school, not AFTER becoming a NBA point guard and coach, so all high school-aged players should take note.  

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Quicken The Adjustment To HS Hoops

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It doesn’t matter what level you’re playing at — the start of school is a crucial time to prepare and make the most out of the upcoming basketball season. Even for highly skilled players, there’s an adjustment period to high school basketball and we offer tips on how quicken the adjustment period and maximize your potential.

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2013 Under Armour Elite 24 Recap

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[youtube id=”2BYRnWc93kQ” width=”620″ height=”360″]Hometown product Isaiah Whitehead and Emmanuel Mudiay shine at 2013 Under Armour Elite 24 in Brooklyn. Mudiay, the nation’s top point guard, commits to SMU at halftime of national telecast.   

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What Do Player Rankings Mean?

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The player rankings of the recruiting networks have been updated now that the fall evaluation period is in full swing. What do they mean? For those that thought they played well enough to crack the rankings, but didn’t make it or dropped, Grassroots Hoops examines what may have been the cause. 

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FCP Fall Showcase: What We Learned

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The annual Fullcourt Press Fall Showcase attracts some of Southern California’s best players and this year was no different. After watching eight games this past Sunday and players from the 2014 to 2018 classes, we take a look at the five most important things we took away from the event.

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