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Coach’s Son: 2025

September 5, 2021 by Anthony Bruton

Despite these youngsters playing for their dads in high school this upcoming season, trust and know that these kids will produce because of their game and NOT because of their name.  Let’s start off with Derek Ross Jr., freshman point guard at C.E. Jordan High School which is located in Durham, NC. This will be […]

North Carolina 2025 High School Watch List

August 29, 2021 by Anthony Bruton

This is NOT a ranking list.  It’s that time of year again where we like to drop our high school watch list. This list does not guarantee nor does it hinder success in the future. If there is someone you believe may have been missed, feel free to mention us on social media. Also, for […]

FAB 40 Middle School Showcase | Standouts Pt. 1

February 18, 2021 by Anthony Bruton

  Xzavior Wiggins Camden County Middle School (Camden, NC) 6’2” G | Class of 2025 Video: https://youtu.be/rYlizHgksmU Xzavior possesses all of the tools that you want to see from the guard position. At FAB 40, he showed a strong ability to defend the full length of the floor. He was able to guard multiple positions […]

A Way Too Early Intro: Chaise Smith, 5’9” PG, 7th Grade (2026)

January 25, 2021 by Anthony Bruton

LOOK OUT! You are NOT about to read an article that projects a middle school player at the college level or higher. Only in the absolute rarest of occasions is it vital to project a young teenager at the college level or beyond. It’s never really necessary in my personal opinion. As said before, at […]

PrepHoops Next: Promising Young Prospects

January 18, 2021 by Anthony Bruton

Cartersville, GA – Recently (January 9-10, 2021), PrepHoops Next kicked off their inaugural Southeast Kickoff at Lakepoint Sports Center. Several young prospects (middle school) stood out to me from the games that I watched. Made their mark in the new calendar year. Lincoln Cosby – NYBA 2027 – 6’0” F It wasn’t hard to spot […]