2024 Up Next Elite Camp
by Darnell Johnson August 17-18, 2024 – New Orleans, LA I had the pleasure of covering a well run camp...
2024 John Lucas Middle International School Combine
Dallas, TX – This year’s John Lucas IMSC was a great success. There were players represented from 25 states and 3 countries. The talent was the best they had since...
2023 John Lucas AllStar Weekend
Houston, TX The John Lucas AllStar Weekend on March 4th-5th was a great opportunity to evaluate young teams from a variety of states, bringing together...
Future 50 Showcase
Largo, FL – Bay Area Hoops & ISSA Bucket Productions Future 50 Showcase Top 5 standouts. Here are some notes from that day. 2029 Brady...
City of Palms Classic Top Standouts
Fort Myers – We always enjoy our time at the 2022 City of Palms Classic to catch some great games and watch some of the...
2022 Future Elite All American Camp (BOYS)
Largo, FL – The Future Elite All American Camp (FEAAC) which was held at the Basketball Warehouse comes back after a covid layoff to watch...
2022 John Lucas Girls Elite Top 160 Invitational Camp
Houston (TX) – John Lucas Girls Elite Top 160 Invitational Camp does it again. Director LaQuita Thompson did a fantastic job putting the best talent...
Conversation with Damarius Owens of Albany City Rocks
The 6’7” Small Forward Damarius Owens is a diamond in the rough and his play is bringing him national attention. The Rochester, NY native who’s...
John Lucas IMSC 2022
There were a variety of players that managed to catch my eye during conditioning, drills and full exposure games this past weekend at the 2022...
There’s talent in Upstate NY
By Darnell “Tate” Johnson Buffalo, NY – The Best of the Best Upstate held in Buffalo, NY earlier this week gave us a look at...