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Is the NCAA Starting to “Get It” on Recruiting?
In recent years, the world of basketball prior to the professional ranks has increasingly come to resemble a police state. But recent NCAA news suggests there might be some sanity coming to recruiting regulations.
The Call to Pay College Football and Basketball Players a Good Excuse to Abolish Title IX
The discussion about paying college football and basketball players faces obstacles to adoption, the biggest of which is Title IX. It also presents an opportunity, which would be to put an end to Title IX.
Paying Players Not Likely to Happen or Solve Problems
The subject of paying players in addition to the scholarships they receive is certainly not a new one, and the discussion is worth having. But at the end of the day, not only does it face serious headwinds to adoption, it also doesn’t seem likely to solve the problem proponents hope it will.
2011 Boston Best 40 Another Success
We take a look at the Boston Best 40, which brought together some talented players in grades six through nine for a day of basketball.
Powerade Hardtop Challenge Another Success in Boston
The Powerade Hardtop Challenge, formerly known as the “Sprite Tournament”, was held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center this weekend. We take a look at the championship games and some player notes.
Looking Back on Over 100 Games in 2010-11
With the 2011-12 season not too far away, we take a look back at over 100 games in the 2010-11 season.
2011 Hall of Fame National Invitational – Sunday Player Evaluations
We take a look at some of the players we saw on the opening day of the Hall of Fame National Invitational.
2011 Reebok Breakout Challenge Evaluations
We take a look at some of the notable prospects we saw over the last couple of days of the Reebok Breakout Challenge.
Breakout Challenge Shows Reebok Made the Most of Year Away
After a year away from the July camp scene, Reebok made a return this week with the Reebok Breakout Challenge. In their year away, Reebok repositioned the camp and has a clear new focus.