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Passing Tips From Jason Kidd

September 27, 2013 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

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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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Jason Kidd, passing tips, Student Sports Magazine

Quicken The Adjustment To HS Hoops

September 25, 2013 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

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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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: basketball tips, basketball watchdog, high school basketball

2013 Under Armour Elite 24 Recap

September 24, 2013 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

[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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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event Tagged With: Emmanuel Mudiay, Isaiah Whitehead, SMU, Stanley Johnson, Under Armour Elite 24

What Do Player Rankings Mean?

September 11, 2013 by Ronnie Flores 4 Comments

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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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: B.J. Mullens, Evan Zeller, Hoop Scoop, national player rankings, Stanley Johnson, Tyus Jones

FCP Fall Showcase: What We Learned

September 9, 2013 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

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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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event Tagged With: Fullcourt Press Fall Showcase, Isaiah Bailey, Jeffery McClendon

Under Armour Elite 24 Nicknames Revisited

September 5, 2013 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

We revisit every streetball handle given out at this year’s Under Armour Elite 24 by streetball entrepreneur Bobbito Garcia and his partner Joe Pope. Who earned a streetball nickname that will stand the test of time?

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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event Tagged With: Bobbito Garcia, Elite 24, streetball nicknames

5 Myths of HS Basketball Debunked

September 4, 2013 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

Today StudentSportsBasketball.com tackles common myths that pervade the game and why some of these common beliefs hurt the game and player development. We also provide beneficial alternatives for young players to this common train of thought. 

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Ethan Telfair, Kobe Byant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Sebastian Telfair, social media, workout coach

New Book Aids Recruiting Process

September 3, 2013 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

It’s the dream of nearly every varsity high school basketball player to earn a scholarship and play at the “next level,” but the reality is many of the few who actually have a chance are not properly equipped to make an informed decision. A new book by hoopscooponline.com Editor and long-time McDonald’s All-American voter Clark Francis aids student-athletes and parents through the cutthroat recruiting process and explains its pitfalls.

Now that the summer evaluation season is over and student-athletes return to school, the dream of earning a college scholarship comes into focus. As preparation begins for the upcoming season, young players wonder if they have done enough to catch the eye of college recruiters, while parents wonder if they’ve done enough to help the process.

A new book published by veteran McDonald’s All-American voter Clark Francis titled “How To Get Recruited” is a valuable resource for parents and a powerful tool to help players of various ability navigate through the cutthroat world of college basketball recruiting.

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: basketball watchdog, Clark Francis, Hoop Scoop, NCAA basketball recruiting

Commentary: When Will They Learn?

August 29, 2013 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

Recent ineligibility rulings of highly-recruited incoming freshmen brings up questions surrounding basketball academies and their usefulness. It’s also a good time to drive home the point of academic preparation.

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: basketball watchdog, Chris Walker, Karviar Shepherd, NCAA Eligibility, Xavier Rathan-Mayes

Who’s No. 1 in 2015?

August 27, 2013 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

Players to Watch 576

Similar to what we recently did for the Class of 2014, Student Sports takes a look at the top prospects in the Class of 2015 and makes a case why each should be considered its No. 1 prospect. There’s a strong group at the top and long-term it could surpass the top players from 2014. 

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Cheick Diallo, Ivan Rabb, Stephen Zimmermann

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