Here’s a fun stat that definitely isn’t upsetting:
Ant has 2986 possessions this year. Ja has 2140.
Ja is getting an and-one on 8.1% of his drives in iso. Ant is getting it on 1.6%.
Ja is getting a shooting foul call on 19.8% of his isolation drives. Ant is on 8.7%
Saint Peter’s is the non-shoe sponsored team on court 17 in the back gym that plays at 8:40AM on Saturday morning in the B Bracket.
They don’t care your rankings or the name on the jersey. If they get a chance to lace up with you, they are playing to win.
Hoopers.
Kanye West is launching Donda Academy with commitments from top HS basketball players Jalen Hooks and Robert Dillingham.
A game at Staples Center against powerhouse Sierra Canyon is reportedly in the works 👀
@krystenpeek
writes ➡️
There are 604 players currently rostered on
@NBA
franchises. A breakdown of where they came from:
▪️ High-Major: 416 (68.9%)
▪️ Mid-Major: 101 (16.7%)
▪️ Foreign: 71 (11.8%)
▪️ Prep to Pro: 16 (2.6%)
Cam Thomas is a “rarity” in this draft class. His ability to score NBA style baskets within the confinements of college rules speaks volumes. This kid has a “dominant skill trait” which tend to find success quicker IF given the opportunity.
#Yoda
2024 4 ⭐️ Kur Teng (
@KurTeng3
) has committed to Michigan State
Teng becomes the first member of the 2024 class to commit to HC Tom Izzo and the Spartans
Full article:
17U standouts at the
#DuelInDfw
@TheCircuit
Jordan Scott
Roman Miller
Jaylan Lawal
BJ Davis-Ray
Aidan Chronister
JJ Sanchez
Carlsheon Young
Dilan Lewis
Jett Sutton
Josh Caruso
Justin Huang
Elijah Favela
Millet Steelman
Desmeon Jones
Eltai Eltayeb
Landon Brown
Duncanville allowed 4 points in the second half - 2 in each quarter. 40-6 run to close the game.
Not sure I’ve ever seen that done before in high-level HS basketball, let alone the Texas 6A State Semifinal.
Jaden McDaniels and Jaylen Nowell have a combined 43 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks on 17-19 FG and 9-9 from 3 off the bench. Thank you
@rotaryhoops
NCAA: “There is no limit on the number of adjoining state athletes on a single team”.
The bordering state rule in grassroots basketball is officially OVER. Amazing.
HS state champion teammates turned grassroots opponents. Combined for 47 today on 60% shooting.
Thanks for bringing the best out in one another
@liammcneeley30
&
@gdw_hardwork
, have my vote for best game of the weekend.
Can we all agree that the Minnesota Timberwolves have the best media member?
@DaneMooreNBA
built his own platform like a gangster and now he’s THE source.
Proud to call him a friend. The Wolves fan base is lucky to have him, we are not worthy.
Stopped by
@TylerRelph10
’s Sunday session. A roll call:
TJ Caldwell
Ja’Kobe Walter
Tre Johnson
RJ Jones
Liam McNeeley
Davion Sykes
Trenton Walters
Micah Robinson
Jalen Shelley
For those who weren't paying attention, here are Trae & MPJ's averages from
@MOKANBasketball
's 8-0 Peach Jam run in 2016:
@TheTraeYoung
27.0 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.1 SPG
55.3 FG, 47.5 3PT, 89.7 FT
@MPJr
26.4 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.5 SPG
58.6 FG, 43.2 3PT, 86.5 FT
16U standouts at
#DuelInDfw
@TheCircuit
Kam Bowers
Bryce Dixon
Jayden Hopkins
Kemartrai Clark
Austin Goosby
Mayson Thomas
Jeremiah Ellis
Ben Rockwell
Mikes Boone
Amari Moore
Julian Fields
Jaden Flemons
Kaden Washington
Donovan Criss
Jaden Parker
Hunter Washington
Aiden Bolden
The world just lost one of the greatest people I’ve ever met in Joycelyn Fannin. Can’t really find the words to describe her impact on me and in grassroots basketball in Texas. She was an unbelievable asset to
@TheCircuit
. A person that I will truly miss.
RIP Joycelyn 💔
I’m not sure 2022 guard Noah Shelby has missed today at the Trae Young Elite camp. Just hit five 3s in a 10 minute scrimmage and none of them hit the rim.
SEC officiating crews will be used for
#TheCircuitLeague
IV, including Keith Kimble who officiated the national title. Each game will have 3 officials. Shot clock for all 17U games.
Stock up from
#EYBL
opening day:
Amaree Abram
KyeRon Lindsay
Jizzle James
Bryce Lindsay
DJ Jackson
Tae Davis
Taylor Hendricks
Jonas La tour
Barrington Hargress
Nick Martinelli
Matt Filipowski
Kanye Clary
Zakai Zeigler
Masai Troutman
Donovan Atwell
Danilo Jovanovich
Friendly reminder that
@TyreseMaxey
won Nike EYBL Defensive POY in 2018. Got a lot of flack for that but I stand by it. Led the league in steals and deflections while allowing less than 10 PPG as immediate defender. Takes pride in creating havoc.
@sixers
getting a gem.
The biggest of shout-outs to
@TimKinsky
. Announced his retirement today after 46 years working full-time. Last 33 years at
@3M
. My biggest supporter and role model. Outstanding dad and grand-dad. Strong argument for best human I know.
S/O to
@rayfordyoung
. Son signs a life-changing contract for a gazillion dollars and he’s spent his nearly his entire weekend at the Tark. Definition of a hoop head ✊🏽
Score another one for Texas. Beast Up takes down Nightrydas in 17U action.
@BeastUpBasketb1
of the best independent clubs in the country.
#thecircuitleague
Not sure who needs to hear this, - but especially for 17U - please stop putting the coach’s name in the official club team name. You are doing yourself a disservice.
For instance, if you’re listed as ‘Minnesota Elite - McDonald’, I assume you suck.
Impressive defensive showing by
@mark_rachic
of ISA. 6-foot-2 senior taking on the Emoni Bates assignment and is more than holding his own. Only starter on
@ISA_Basketball
without an offer.
Going through the archives and have at least 10 interviews with Terrence. Pretty sure
@alliekrings
and
@brilewerke
requested we interview him every session. One of the most personable athletes you’ll come across.
Life is a chore at times. RIP young man.
College coaches: your silence will NOT go unnoticed. It’s NOT HARD TO CONDEMN RACISM. IT’S ACTUALLY QUITE SIMPLE.
That being said, I started a document detailing which college basketball coaches have issued support to the Black community.
Spoiler alert: IT’S NOT VERY LONG
Gotta give props to Adante’ Holiman.
@TheTraeYoung
hopped in the the scrimmage and the 2022 guard drilled a 3 and let him hear about it.
Trae proceeded to hit two half-court threes in his grill, but the confidence was highly impressive.
2023 6’4 Drew Kingery (Indianola/IA) off to a great start this morning. Spacing the floor as a 3PT shooter, getting active in the passing lanes defensively and making reads on the fly when getting downhill. Immediate impact guy at next level.
@_drewkingery_
|
@wayBeyondBall
Freshmen Draft Sleepers
Aminu Mohammed, Georgetown
"Blessed with a powerful NBA body, athleticism, elite rebounding and defensive abilities and some playmaking skills, he had been flying under the radar”
Pennsylvania’s Gibbs Elite - sponsored by former Pitt Panther Ashton Gibbs - have been impressive all weekend here at
#thecircuitleague
.
2023 Saleem Payne leads a 7-man lineup that’s turning into one of the best 17U independents in the country.
Michigan State fans - what do you want to know about
@jiggyTrawww
before he steps foot on campus? Standing next to him and he's about to be taking questions.
The NBA is weird because Draymond and Grant Williams jawed back and forth all series like they were going to kill each other. Then afterwards Draymond encourages Williams and says the Celtics will be back in the Finals, “no doubt about it.”
What a terrific 4-game stretch from
@RivalsNation
. Contributors from 4 different grad classes & arguably had a better showing than any team in Dallas this weekend.
2022 Max Poulton, AJ Lesburt, Jarrel Okorougo
2023 Jai White
2024 Kur Teng
2025 Warren Keel
Plane got struck by lightning on the way back from Peach Jam. Thought we were going down and the first thought I had was how disappointed that Burger King was my last meal.
Just watched Zach Randolph pay a parking ticket in cash.
Parked his Escalade in the middle roundabout in front of Riverview, watched Emoni play, and bounced. Incredible.
Amani Hansberry on the short list for my favorite players in the country. Not sure I’ve ever seen him take a play off.
@teamdurant_AAU
looking to go 6-0 in KC and
@igb_Amani
is a big reason why.
Speaking of guys I’d let my kid play for -
@coachfuca
. Anyone paying attention to what his
@LakeshowHoops
squad is doing? Top 5 independent team in 🇺🇸