Similar to our Names of the Year going back to to the 1969-70 season, we’ve also have Nicknames of the Year going back to the 1954-55 season. A majority of these players were at an all-state level and above with nicknames coined while still in high school. There have been tons of nicknames given out through the years, but these are some of the most memorable or appropriate for that particular time.
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Dick’s Nationals Team & Individual Records
The Dick’s Nationals is set for March 31 – April 2 in New York City. Six of the top 10 teams in the FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com will participate. Grassroots Hoops presents the event’s record book through its first eight years. Coaches and this year’s participants have something to shoot for and fans can get a glimpse of what teams have played well and stood out so far.
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Most Game Played (Career)
9 — Nigel Williams-Goss, Findlay Prep, 2010-13
9 — D’Angelo Russell, Montverde Academy, 2012-14
9 — Ben Simmons, Montverde Academy, 2013-15
8 — Justin Anderson, Montrose Christian, 2009-12
Most Points (Game)
37 — Austin Rivers, Winter Park vs. Christ School, 2010 quarterfinals
32 — Cory Joseph, Findlay Prep vs.
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Remembering McClymonds: Winners of 3 Straight Titles
Montverde Academy of Florida won its third straight mythical national title by virtue of finishing No. 1 in the final 2014-15 Grassroots Hoops FAB 50 national rankings. We take a look back at the first team to finish ranked No. 1 for three straight seasons — McClymonds (Oakland, Calif.), which turned the trick between 1958-1960.
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Gary McKnight Wins No. 1,000
With its 67-44 victory over Corona del Mar (Calif.) Friday night, veteran coach Gary McKnight of FAB 50 No. 17 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) became the 14th reported coach nationwide to win 1,000 career games. We have some reaction from McKnight and a quick historical look at McKnight’s accomplishment.
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Best Interview That Never Was
Kawhi Leonard has overcome major obstacles in the six years between losing his father and becoming the second youngest NBA Finals MVP ever. We take a look at some of the defining moments on the journey with his high school coach at King (Riverside, Calif.).
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Tum Tum is Nickname of the Year
“Tum Tum” Nairn is our 2013-14 Student Sports Nickname of the Year. Similar to our Names of the Year, we’ve also have Nicknames of the Year going back to the 1954-55 season. Many of these players were all-state level performers with nicknames coined while still in high school. There have been tons of nicknames given out through the years, but these are some of the best that have stood the test of time.
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The Legend of LeBron
LeBron James is playing in is fourth consecutive NBA Finals and gunning for his third consecutive NBA title. He’s being called by some the greatest small forward ever and he hasn’t yet reached his 30th birthday. We take a look back at the growing legend in his first national cover story in the November 2001 edition of Student Sports Magazine when James was entering his junior season at St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, Ohio).
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Pangos A-A Camp: All-Time Dandy Dozen
Choosing A College? Know Yourself
Know yourself and what you want before beginning the recruiting process. With recruiting more cut throat and transfer rates higher than ever, young players must realize school size and location are crucial factors in making a sound college choice.
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Approach To Summer Basketball Training
There really is no such thing as an off-season in basketball anymore, but what you accomplish when school is out will determine how well you perform with your club team during the viewing period and with your high school team next winter. Today we offer a four-step process of how to set up your personal training program.
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