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Southern Tune-Up: Day 1 RBA Noticeables

Essence and FBC have teamed up to put on a dynamic event to get July started, and talent was throughout the building. Here are my RBA Noticeables from day one… Alana DeWitt (5’8/Wing/’29/AEBL Elite [15U]) IG: alana.dewitt / wer1girlz X: @alanajdewitt / @wer1girlz Alana is a highly instinctive player on both ends of the floor. […]

Capital Cool Team Preview: NOW Elite 16U Nike

NOW Elite 16u Nike (Huntsville, AL) IG: Nowelitebasketball X: @Nowelitebball  Head Coach: William King I spoke with Coach King as he prepares his NOW Elite 16u for the Capital Cool Classic taking place in Birmingham, AL. He was very excited as we talked about their upcoming participation in a couple weeks in Birmingham. He brings […]

The Champion’s Podcast With Gabby Thomas

🎙️🏀 Just wrapped up another exhilarating episode of the Champion’s Podcast! 🏀🎙️ This time, I had the incredible privilege of chatting with none other than the remarkable Gabby Thomas, a rising star in the world of basketball. 🌟 Gabby’s talent knows no bounds, and she’s only just begun to showcase her true potential. 🚀 In […]

Capital Cool Team Preview: OMG TEAM GEORGIA ELITE BLACK (2026)

OMG TEAM GEORGIA ELITE GOLD (10th) (McDonough GA) IG: omgtge X: @omgtge Head Coach: Amin Aleem I spoke with Coach Aleem as the OMG Team-GA prepare for the Capital Cool Classic taking place in Birmingham, AL. Coach is very excited to be participating in the prestigious event and is looking forward to competing against some […]

Capital Cool Team Preview: OMG TEAM GEORGIA ELITE GOLD (2025)

OMG TEAM GEORGIA ELITE GOLD (11th) (McDonough GA) IG: omgtge X: @omgtge Head Coach: Quade Aalim I spoke with Coach Aalim as the OMG Team-GA prepare for the Capital Cool Classic taking place in Birmingham, AL. Coach is very excited to be participating in the prestigious event and is looking forward to competing against some […]

The Champion’s Podcast With Maliha Harris

Another episode of The Champion’s Podcast is in the books as I had an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Maliha Harris. In this episode, we delve into the journey of a young emerging prospect who is making waves in the basketball scene. From her first three-pointer to her inspirations, training regimen, and experiences with her […]

#HeatBallShowdown: Impact Players

The Heat Ball Showdown had some talented athletes participate in the tourney, and here are some of the players who had some impact performances. Sydney Jenkins (5’5/CG/’27/Alabama Heat Elite)  IG: not.sydn3yy / alabamaheatelite X: @BAMAHeatElite Sydney was one of the best off-the-bounce players in the tourney. She stays getting downhill and drawing fouls, which leads to […]

#HeatBallShowdown: Immediate Takeaways

The Heat Ball Showdown had several teams from across the southeast region of the US to compete over the weekend. Here are my immediate takeaways… Cara Jeffery (5’9/C/’27/Tuscaloosa Warriors)  IG: carakimoraaaa._ Cara is a young player, and at 5’9, she is definitely an undersized post. Yet she did an amazing job on the glass, especially on […]

Team Preview: Kenner Angels (17U)

Kenner Angels (17U) (New Orleans, LA) IG: Coach_a_heard X: @Kennerangelsbasketball Head Coach: Alton Heard I spoke with Coach Heard as the Kenner Angels squad gets their 2024 spring and summer grassroots basketball season going. There is a lot of excitement surrounding this year’s team as Coach Heard believes that the girls can compete on a […]