May 14, 2025
Yesterday at NBS Kellie Crouch received a NBS T-Shirt, that may not sound like much to most. But anyone who has attended NBS knows that we don’t just give out T-Shirts. I have heard people say it’s a great way to advertise the program. I have heard it makes kids feel closer to the program.
READ MOREThe basketball season is heating up. So today I thought I offer some advice about a few topics, AAU, High School basketball and Parents. AAU teams are now forming all across the state.. Twenty years ago there were only a few organizations. Now everyone and there grandma has a organization. People make AAU so complicated, folks
READ MOREThe Crawford Parents made the Tough Decisions There are always decisions that must be made when you throw a sport into a youngsters education. It gets even tougher when the youngster is talented and it gets even more complicated when they are talented and future D1 players. This is why Eve Crawford and Maryam Crawford are such a unique
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The first time I saw Kaitlyn Borghesi play I said “WOW”, not because of her shooting, dribbling, passing or defense. I said “WOW” because she played so hard for so long it was shocking. It’s easy to find players with a edge, but many times the edge is about playing to gain attention for themselves.
READ MOREIts the final 4 weeks before the first day of high school basketball. With all the drama and stress created by AAU. I hope every player can find a way to get locked in and start getting ready, for their season.. I hope that everyone remembers what they do between now and that first day
READ MOREJen Inman of Holmdel I could give you all the reasons why recruiting is so hard on both colleges and players. I have been on all sides of the process. I have been a recruiter at the D1,D2,D3 level. I have had two children go though the recruiting process. Unlike most I see the entire picture,
READ MOREThere was more of a buzz at the Hoop Group fall league than I have ever seen. Now we all know you can’t take fall league basketball results too serious, but don’t tell that to anyone that was in the gym last night. Just call her “Miss Unstoppable” Dezzy Allen On paper Rumson would appear to be
READ MOREJANAE MAYFIELD HARD WORK HAS PAIDED OFF AS SHE AND ST. PETERS START PRACTICE A number of college players started their college basketball careers in the last week. For many it’s the fulfillment of dreams that started long before their first practice. It’s an exciting time not just the players but their families as
READ MOREI really don’t have a topic to talk about today. But I have a lot of Random thoughts running though my head this morning. Why do people say I have favorites? Like I am not suppose to have favorites? Tina Lebron, is one my favorites…so what? I root hard as hell for her? Anna Bendel
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