This past weekend, I watched a full day of basketball featuring some of the most highly recruited basketball talent in the country. From start to finish, fans were able to witness a number of memorable moments. Each year, the Highland Optimist Scott Credit Union Shootout seems to set the bar a little higher. Here is a summary of the MVP performances from the 29th edition of the highly anticipated   More...

When you watch enough video of basketball game's editing highlights you eventually find players you didn't know existed. This is especially true with High School basketball since every team doesn't keep stats and/or they just keep scoring stats.  Last basketball season, 2018-19, I was editing video of Park of Cottage Grove games. Park had five starting Senior's for that   More...

One player in Iowa lighting up the scoreboard this season is Easton Darling. Darling is a 6’0” senior guard at Winterset High School. While scoring north of 20 points per game last season as a junior, Darling has taken it to another level this season. This year he is putting up a highly impressive 25.6 points per game currently to lead Winterset to a 6-1 start.  Darling is   More...

While it’s just half way into the high school season, Ryan Blum is already making some big waves around Iowa for Glenwood High School this year. Blum is putting up 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game to help Glenwood to a 7-3 record this season as just a junior.  While Blum still has a year and a half left of high school, he has already been able to earn his first   More...

One of the best passers in the State of Michigan and ranked as the #25 ranked player by the Detroit Free Press is Griffin Yaklich of Saline High School.  Griffin is a skilled guard with length at 6’5 and plays with a high basketball IQ.  His ability to get his teammates open while also scoring when needed to has made him a hot recruit in Michigan.   Griffin’s   More...

Jarell Jacobs is a 6'1 Guard from Cass-Lake Bena. You're probably wondering where Cass-Lake is? Well, it's just North of Walker and is on the Leach Lake Reservation. Playing versus Deer Lake recently Jacobs scored 57 points and 22 rebounds.  For small 1A schools like Cass-Lake to be successful they need players who do it all. Red Lake, another Indian Reservation school, had   More...

Broden Lien is a six foot eight inch forward from Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal, or NCEUH for short. NCEUH is located in Twin Valley, Minnesota, population 800 or so people. Lien is a big fish in a small pond. He's feasted on the small Single A schools of Minnesota basketball. So far for 2019-20 vs Lake Park-Audubon he had 36 points, Rothsay 39 points, and then vs Red Lake he had 38   More...

Logan Van Essen is a true “Gym Rat” in every sense some may call it a labor of love.  The 6 foot guard from Illiana Christian (IN) has put in countless hours of work on his craft and as they say, “Practice makes perfect”. Illiana Christian is new to Indiana having just moved from across the border in Illinois 12 miles to Dyer (IN).  The growing enrollment and   More...

Weather in the Metro Detroit area couldn’t keep fans away from these four high level games.  Each of the four contest had really good prospects and matchups.  Below are a few standout players who played well during the Fastbreak Invitational in Michigan hosted by Inside Prep Sports… Note – Not listed in any particular order Pierre Brooks Jr. ’21 |   More...

One of the more under the radar junior big men in the Midwest is Selle Dime. Dime is an athletic 6’9” F/C at Golda Meir High School in Wisconsin. While at this point Dime has had limited interest from college coaches, it’s only a matter of time before all of his abilities get more coaches interested.  The junior makes his biggest impact on the defensive end of the court.   More...

2020 G Alex Huibregtse scored 37 points and passed the 1,000 point mark for his career to help Grafton (WI) outlast Nicolet (WI) 89-83 in an overtime thriller Friday.

2020 G Ahron Ulis scored 24 points to lead Marian Catholic (IL) to a 74-64 win Friday.

2021 PG Ismail Habib scored 33 points and grabbed 4 steals to pace Lincoln Park (IL) to a 72-65 win Friday.

2020 G Nate Shockey scored 34 pionts to help York (IL) to victory Friday.

2020 G/F Dominic Martinelli scored 21 points to lead Glenbrook South (IL) to victory Friday.

2021 F Walter Mattingly scored 19 opints to lift Deerfield (IL) to a 47-33 win Friday.

2021 G/F Louis Lesmond scored 16 points to pace Notre Dame Prep (IL) to a 59-42 win Friday.

2021 G Max Christie scored 21 points grabbed 12 rebounds and kicked out 10 assists on his way to a triple double to pace Rolling Meadows (IL) to a 66-53 win Friday.

2020 SG Jonathan Davis scored 44 points to power La Crosse Central (WI) to a 104-74 win on Friday.

2021 PG Tyrese Hunter scored 26 points grabbed 7 rebounds kicked out 5 asissts and collected 3 steals to power Racine St. Catherines (WI) to an 82-35 win Friday.

2020 F Carter Gilmore scored 35 points grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked 6 shots to power Arrowhead (WI) to a 77-56 win Friday.

Some solid 2021 prospects continue to deliver in Minnesota.  Here’s a quick look at five that are in midst of solid junior campaigns in the state… Chet Holmgren - 7’0” - F - Minnehaha Academy - Chet is recently coming off a game in which he was one point shy of a triple double adding 9 points, 10 rebounds and 13 blocks.  He showed why he is the best shot   More...

One of the more under the radar prospects to college coaches in Illinois is Tye Banks. Banks is a 6’3” sophomore shooting guard at Springfield Lanphier High School and plays with the Meanstreets program.  While he has yet to attract the attention of many college coaches so far, it’s only a matter of time with all of Banks abilities. While just a sophomore, Banks already   More...

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Now that the Christmas tree and stockings are stowed away until next season, let’s check-in on a talented young man from national powerhouse LaPorte La Lumiere (IN). Class of 2021 Jon Bryan is a 6’7” forward that brings plenty to the table with a broad array of skill-sets: high-motor, great IQ, scores off the dribble, perimeter game and can guard multiple positions.    More...

One junior out of Wisconsin who is starting to gain more and more interest from college programs is Dylan Kuehl. Kuehl is a 6’5” guard/forward who attends Hustisford High School. College coaches started contacting him while playing with the Wisconsin Swing this past summer and his recruitment has grown ever since.  The junior has already visited a few division two programs   More...

Josh Rogers of Washburn High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a six foot three inch high energy rebounding wing and who gets out into transition to make high probability close shots. After a 36 point, 20 rebound and 3 block performance to end 2019, Rogers is averaging 18 points per game to lead Washburn. Washburn in 2018-19 struggled for the season, to win games in conference and versus   More...

Kody Williams is a 2021 junior guard from Wayzata High School in Minnesota. Williams has been a starter for two years and this season he is establishing himself as a leader.  With an important summer coming for recruiting, Williams is still staying focused to lead Wayzata back to state. Williams is averaging 12.9 points per game with the 21 vs Cambridge-Isanti being this high.  RS:   More...

2020 G Adam Miller had 30 points and grabbed 6 rebounds to pace Morgan Park (IL) to an 81-47 win Thursday.

2020 G Jeremiah Williams scored 24 points and had 11 rebounds to power Simeon (IL) to a 73-39 win Thursday.

2021 SG Zac Johnson of River Falls (WI) has added an offer from Winona State.  The talented junior guard plays for the Wisconsin Playmakers during the grassroots travel season.

2021 6-9+ F/C Logan Landers scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to pace Brookfield Academy (WI) to a convincing win.

2021 G/F Patrick Baldwin Jr. scored 15 points to help Sussex Hamilton (WI) to a 64-42 win Thursday.

Cornell Richardson is a 2020 unsigned guard formerly of Osseo freshly transferred to Hopkins. Richardson went from a roster at Osseo mostly loaded with guards and underclassmen to a more balanced equal team loaded with highly rated talent including fellow 2020 guard uncommitted for college yet Kerwin Walton. With a more equal opportunity Hopkins team behind Walton, Richardson has given Hopkins   More...

I recently had the opportunity to catch up with St. Louis Christian guard Jaden Jones following his visit to Rutgers University. The 6-7 guard has seen his recruitment soar this season and has more than 10 offers from high and mid major programs, including locally at St. Louis University. The talented wing is valued for his length and versatility to score the ball and make plays. Jones can finish   More...

We’re excited for the launch of NY2LAMINNESOTA.COM today and with that we will continue to refine things and provide quality coverage in the process.  Here’s a quick look at a few talented prospects making headlines in today’s news and notes in Minnesota… Prince Aligbe - 6’6” - F - 2022 - A super sophomore is coming off an Elite performance this past   More...

John Poulakidas had himself a historic 49 point game last night. This game wasn't just any game it was a matchup against state powerhouse Bolingbrook. The Raiders did everything they could but they couldn't slow the HM D1 prospect down. Poulakidas answered a few questions about his special game…  JO - Did you feel any different coming into the game?  JP - “Going   More...

Everybody loves a tough hard-nosed guard from Detroit and that is exactly what Mark Mayberry Jr. of Detroit Loyola 2020 is.  The All-Catholic League guard from last season has continued his great play into 2019-2020.  Mayberry is the combo guard who can get to the rim and finish while also being able to nail the jumper too.   Detroit Loyola and Mayberry are off to a hot 7-0   More...

Proud to annouce the launch of the NY2LAMICHIGAN.COM site today.  In addition you can follow us on Twitter @NY2LAMichigan.   

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Daniel Savageau is a 2020 Senior guard from Osakis High School in Osakis, Minnesota. The 2020 guard has been the starting point guard since Freshman year, and the leader since Sophomore year.  In the 2018-19 regular season Osakis lost only one game, the second to last game. They went into Sections comfortable they wouldn't be tested but 2018-19 season ended unexpectedly in Sections to   More...

While so many high school basketball players are chasing after a basketball scholarship at the collegiate level, Ryan Thissen has a different plan for himself. Thissen, a 6’6” senior forward at Eastview High School Minnesota, has two scholarship offers from division two schools. However, Thissen has turned his focus to a pair of division three schools.  Over the summer Thissen   More...

Proud to annouce the launch of the NY2LAMINNESOTA.COM site today.  In addition you can follow us on Twitter @NY2LAMinnesota.   

We're excited to get to work in Minnesota with providing quality legitimate content throughout the year.  

2021 6-9 plus F/C Logan Landers scored 24 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to power Brookfield Academy (WI) to victory on Tuesday.

2021 SG John Poulakidas scored a school record 49 points to pace Nequa Valley (IL) to a 92-89 win in double overtime Wednesday.

2022 F Braden Huff scored 22 points to help Glenbard West (IL) to a 72-63 win on double OT on Wednesday.

2021 PG Ismail Habib scored 33 points grabbed 5 rebounds and collected 4 steals to power Lincoln Park (IL) to a 69-64 win on Wednesday.

Nolan Rieder and Sussex Hamilton High school (WI) are off to a strong start this season. Currently Sussex Hamilton is undefeated with a 7-0 record. While Patrick Baldwin Jr. is the star of the team, Rieder is a key piece in Hamilton’s early success this season that has plenty to offer.  Rieder had plenty of good things to say about his teams start to the season, “I feel like   More...

One of the rising shooting guards in the Class of 2020 in Michigan has been Donivan Peoples of Detroit Frederick Douglass.  The smooth lefty shooter has seen his production increase from last season and has been making plays for the 5-1 Hurricanes this year.  Peoples has been a very effective shooter especially in games over the holiday break.  During this period, he combined   More...

Last week, Lincoln Meister doubled his list of scholarship offers when St. Cloud State extended an offer out to him. His other offer comes from Minnesota Duluth who offered him back in August.  While he has yet to visit the campus of his most recent offer in St. Cloud State, he had this to say about them, “I like the coaches there and they have a good academic program.” When   More...

2021 PG Isaac Haney scored 37 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to pace Dora (MO) to an 87-56 win Tuesday.

2020 G Adam Miller scored 26 points and had 5 rebounds while 2021 SF Brandon Weston added 20 points and 17 rebounds to power Morgan Park (IL) to a 90-69 victory Tuesday.

2021 G Max Christie scored 24 points had 11 rebounds kicked out 4 assists and collected 3 steals to help Rolling Meadows (IL) to a 63-53 win Tuesday.

2021 SF Ben Schwieger scored 15 points to lead Waubonsie Valley (IL) to a 47-36 win on Tuesday.

2021 G/F Troy D'Amico scored 18 points and grabbed 6 rebounds while fellow 2021 G/F Louis Lesmond added 16 points to lead Notre Dame Prep (IL) to a 58-45 win on Tuesday.

2022 PF AJ Casey scored 24 points and collected 10 rebounds to lead Tinley Park (IL) to an 86-76 win Tuesday.

2021 G Ahamad Bynum scored 28 points grabbed 11 rebounds and kicked out 7 assists to lead Simeon (IL) to a 70-55 win Tuesday.

The Class of 2021 is powered by the perimeter in Illinois and today we glance at five of the top marksmen in the state that rip the nets with consistency… MAX CHRISTIE - 6’6 - PG - ROLLING MEADOWS Christie has become one of the deadliest shooters in the state. It’s not his accuracy that makes him dangerous it’s his range. Christie can knock down shots from five feet   More...

Everyone loves to go to a game and catch high flying dunks and athletic plays at the rim. We thought we would look at five of the most explosive athletes in the Class of 2020 in Illinois… Note – Not listed in alphabetical order AQUAN SMART - 6’3 - PG - NILES NORTH You can't make a list about explosive athletes without Aquan Smart. The Niles North senior is an   More...

Lincoln Hale of Linton-Stockton High School (IN) has made an early commitment as a junior. The 6’4” shooting guard will be staying in his home state as he made a verbal commitment to nearby Indiana State and head coach Greg Lansing.  Hale was offered by the Sycamores over the summer in June. Indiana State was the lone school to offer Hale a scholarship, though he had plenty of   More...

Larry Hughes II is a sophomore shooting guard at Christian Brothers College (CBC) in St. Louis, MO and the son and namesake of former NBA player Larry Hughes, who is one of the most heralded basketball players to come out of St. Louis. Aside from a shared name, the high school career of the 6-4 wing has several things in common with his well-known father.  Both players began their high   More...