In a stunning twist on Draft Night, the Portland Trail Blazers selected 7’2″ Chinese center Yang Hansen with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Standing at 2.18 meters (7 feet 2 inches), Hansen immediately becomes one of the tallest players in the league, bringing rare size and international intrigue to Rip… Continue reading
We’ve got a new era in Dallas — and his name is Cooper Flagg. In one of the most seismic offseasons in NBA history, the Mavericks traded away superstar Luka Dončić to the Lakers… and less than a month later, they’ve locked in the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With that pick, they’re… Continue reading
Adidas made an exciting announcement on Friday about signing a name, image, and likeness (NIL) contract with Darryn Peterson, who is a Class of 2025 basketball guard. This makes Peterson the first high school player to sign such a deal with Adidas. Peterson is a 5-star prospect according to 247Sports and is currently ranked as… Continue reading
In preparation for the 2024 NBA draft, scouts have been paying extra attention to high school prospects this year. The NBA has also granted scouts more access to certain tournaments and events in hopes of finding the next big superstar. It is predicted that the 2025, 2026, and even 2027 drafts will each have headline… Continue reading
The basketball world is buzzing with excitement over Duke commit and Monteverde Academy’s star player, Cooper Flagg. While Flagg is not yet eligible for the NBA draft until 2025, experts predict that if he could declare in 2024, he would likely be the top pick. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo spoke with NBA executives and scouts following… Continue reading
The 2024 McDonald’s All-American Games, which are one of the most anticipated high school basketball events in America, have announced their rosters for both the boys and girls basketball teams. This year’s game features some of the most talented young athletes from across the country, including Cooper Flagg and Sarah Strong, who are currently the… Continue reading