A week ago today, I FaceTimed with my mom. It turned out to be my last conversation with her. We finished with me saying “I love you” and she blew me a kiss. Later that day, she transitioned to be with the Lord. At 93, she left a legacy of love, sacrifice and inner strength.
Stephen Curry’s warm up this morning. Left handed free throws with an opposite hand dribble. (He works on both hands.)
“It works on core and vertical stability. We dribble high and hard to work on our base and balance.” Stephen Curry’s trainer Brandon Payne
An ACC assistant on the importance of Leaky Black for North Carolina.
“Everyone knows about Bacot and the shooters. Leaky can take almost anyone out of their game with his ability to guard one-on-one or with his help defense. He was the best defensive player in the ACC.”
Where has the pick-up game gone? Get to a gym / park and compete against any and all opponents. Call your own fouls and learn how to work / function with the guys on your team. Winners stay and play, losers sit and wait! 🏀
DJ Wagner, the No. 1 overall prospect in the ESPN 100 for the class of 2023, will announce his college decision on
@SportsCenter
social media today at 3 PM ET.
His final schools are:
Kentucky and Louisville.
📸
@dfritzphotos
An NBA scout, who attended McDAAG & the JBC. “Guys want to dribble and play on the perimeter. Guys that can run, dunk & jump like never before. More players need to use jump stops, shot fakes, pass fakes, jab steps & back-door cuts.There is a lack of these basic fundamentals.
Breaking News:
Nimari Burnett tells ESPN he has committed to Texas Tech.
Burnett is no.19 on the ESPN 100 big board. He is also the highest rated recruit for Texas Tech in the Espn recruiting era.
@NimariBurnett
There are approximately 1,000 division one scholarships given out each year. Guys that are not ranked want to be ranked. Ranked players think they should be higher. Higher ranked guys believe they should be no.1. Stop complaining & comparing. Start improving & developing. 🏀
BREAKING NEWS:
The No. 1 prospect in the nation James Wiseman (
@BigTicket_JW
) will make his college decision LIVE on Tuesday in the noon ET SportsCenter on ESPN. His final five schools are Florida State, Kansas, Kentucky, Memphis and Vanderbilt.
Breaking: Ron Holland tells ESPN he has committed to The University of Texas.
Holland is the No.1 prospect in Texas and the No.10 overall prospect in the ESPN 100.
“I have grown up in Texas and I want to be loyal to my home state. I can accomplish all my goals at home”
Scouted a bunch of college and high school games today.
Good guards jump stop in the paint-unless they can get to the rim before the shot blocker or the help arrives. Have seen way too many charges and turnovers jumping off one foot in the paint over my time. Play off two!
Azzi Fudd is one of the elite shotmakers in college basketball. Men or women. Period.
Her shot mechanics are almost flawless. Her foot organization and body balance is outstanding. She’s a dedicated worker, who pushes herself beyond normal limits and does not complain.
She…
Five reasons for a shot-clock in the high school game. 🏀
1. Players want to play with a shot clock.
2. It will enhance player development.
3. The pace of the game will be faster.
4. Eliminate stall ball.
5. Better attendance from fans.
Recruiting Advice:
It’s not about going to the highest level, it’s about going to the right level.
Prospects can ‘play’ at many schools.
Better questions.
Where is your greatest oppprtunity & biggest impact?
Which coach and program is your best fit?
Five players were drafted in the first round that were NOT ranked coming out of high school. Late blossom guys, who developed their game in college. Focus on winning and improving, if you have the talent it can happen! 🏀💯
🚨 Recruiting News 🚨
Chet Holmgren will make his college announcement Monday, April 19th on the noon
@SportsCenter
on ESPN.
@ChetHolmgren
is the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2021. Final schools: Georgetown, Gonzaga, Memphis, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, & Ohio State.
First words spoken this morning by an NBA scout on a potential draft pick.
”Tell me everything about his character.”
“What about his family?”
“Who is in his life?”
“I’ve already evaluated his game. I need to know who is in his circle.”
Character defends your talent.
Breaking News:
Cam Thomas tells ESPN he has committed to LSU.
Thomas is a five-star recruit and no.18 on the ESPN 100 big board.
“Their plan is for me to come in to score points and make plays. That’s what I do.”
@24_camthomas
Good morning players & parents. Spoke with an NBA scout post draft. Wanted to share.
“The talent was so close in this year’s draft that character was a big separating factor.
Guys had deep drops or weren’t even drafted because of their character.”
🚨 Recruiting News 🚨
Patrick Baldwin Jr. will make his college announcement tomorrow (May 12) at 10:30 AM ET/9:30 CT on
@SportsCenter
.
Baldwin is ESPN's No. 4 prospect in the class of 2021 and is choosing between Georgetown, Duke and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
At the middle school & high school level the game is being overtrained & under taught.
Basketball is a team game. Players should learn how a team works as a unit on both ends of the floor.
Learn how to communicate, be a good teammate & coachable.
Let’s start there....
The Art of a Point Guard:
1. Serve others & stay focused
2. Be a coach on the floor
3. Possess uncommon vision
4. Decision maker vs risk taker
5. Don’t be shot happy
6. Defend the ball & fight over ball-screens
AJ Dybantsa has been getting his masters and doctorate degree with some of the elite in the game. Yesterday, he learned an extremely valuable lesson. AJ had a 6 a.m. workout scheduled with Chris Paul. When he arrived in the gym at 5:35 a.m. CP3 was already waiting for him!
@CP3
…
Five easy reasons for a shot clock in the high school game.
1. Players want to play with a shot clock
2. It will enhance player development.
3. The pace of the game will be faster.
4. Eliminate stall-ball.
5. More fans will attend.
@RebeccaLobo
@dshow23
The latest on Boogie Fland’s recruitment. He tells ESPN.
"I am back to square one. I am open to hearing about other schools. This is the second time around, so it will be a more straightforward process. “
“NIL definitely plays a part, but the basketball and coaches are most…
Youngins watch film of Rod Strickland. No cones or tennis balls. It was the playground. Make it take it. Winners stay in and losers sit. 🗣One the better guards to play the game.
@rod_strickland
Want to be an NBA player?
Can you play defense like this? Better yet, can you handle this type of heat. Watch No.2 Miles McBride with his on-ball defense and a transition 3. Every college and high school basketball player should watch this.
Recruiting News:
Isaiah Elohim tells ESPN he has committed to Eric Musselman and Arkansas.
“Ultimately, Coach Muss’ vision for my career on the court was very aligned with what I see for myself, long-term.”
@ElohimIsaiah
Jalen Green buried EIGHT 3’s against constant defensive attention. Making contested shots is the sign of a next level shooter. In this possession at crunch time, he makes a three with multiple defenders on him. Special.
@JalenRomande
@CFAClassic
Thoughts for the NCAA tournament:
1. It’s time to seriously consider all regular season champions for the NCAA tournament.
2. Let’s reward work that’s been done all season long. It will make the regular season more exciting and meaningful.
3. If another team wins the…
Top shooters in the class of 2018.🏀
1. Cole Swider -Nova
2. Coby White - UNC
3. Tyler Herro- Kentucky
4. Aaron Nesmith -Vandy
5. Cormac Ryan -Stanford
6. A.J. Reeves- Providence
7. Dane Goodwin- Notre Dame
Big recruting news:
Trentyn Flowers tells ESPN.
“ I have committed to Louisville and I am reclassifying up to the class of 2023. What happened last year at Louisville-will not happen again next year.”
@FlowersTrentyn
@LouisvilleMBB
@accnetwork
Spoke with Grant Williams. He shared some powerful, yet simple advice for all recruits.
“Keep your head down and work. Don’t try to compare yourself to others-be yourself. Never want what others have, make the most out of yourself & stay true to yourself.”
Breaking: The No.1 PG in 2021, Kennedy Chandler will make his college announcement this afternoon at 1PM ET on
@SportsCenter
IG live.
Chandler is ranked No. 12 overall in the
@ESPN
100 in the class of 2021. He will choose between Duke, Kentucky, Memphis, UNC and
Tennessee.
Had coffee with John Beilein in Atlanta during the live period. He loved Michigan, but was frustrated with the new NBA draft rules. Roster continuity was an issue with his good players. The FBI situation also had him questioning much about the college game.
This is a fun read! 🏀
BPI projects how the 2020 NCAA tournament could have played out
Using a single-simulation method, we picked the whole tournament using BPI-weighted coin flips. The final results will surprise you!!
@ESPNLunardi
@SethWalder
ESPN no.17 Precious Achiuwa to Memphis. Achiuwa is a high level athlete. His calling card is to compete on the glass & finish plays. He is extremely valuable & versatile as a switch defender. Offense is developing. Memphis is now no.1 in the class rankings.
Recruiting news:
Reece Beekman tells ESPN that he’s committed to Virginia. “Tony Bennett is a straight forward guy and they win big. I like his calmness in big moments and he definitely lets his guards play.” Beekman sits at no.44 in the 100.
Spoke with Texas commit Ron Holland moments ago on the news of Chris Beard.
“It is a punch in the gut. I will sit down with my family and discuss everything.”
@ron2kholland
Ron Holland is a top 10 prospect in the ESPN 100 and his Duncanville team is No.1 in the country.
Fresh off a Chipotle National Championship, Liam McNeely, the top-ranked undecided prospect in the class of 2024, tells ESPN that he has been speaking with the following programs: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn.
He will be looking to take visits after…
Recruiting News: ‼️
Derik Queen tells ESPN he has committed to Maryland. Queen is currently ranked the No.10 overall prospect in the class of 2024.
“It’s home. The fans have always been great.”
@derikqueen1
Queen is the first 5-star recruit to Maryland since Jalen Smith in…
We did 60 minutes of skill work at every practice under Rick Majerus. 20 minutes pre-practice. 20 minutes in- practice. 20 minutes post- practice. “I would rather have an improved player at the end of the season than add a new set play.”
#mondaywithmajerus
If you have never been to Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana you are missing out. Fortunate to win there twice, when IU was ranked. The building shakes and the acoustic levels are insane. When
@IndianaMBB
is good-it’s great for college basketball.
@bigten
When I was an assistant coach at Ohio State, I watched
@KingJames
play in HS. His father was nowhere to be found & certainly not at his games. LeBron is a fantastic dad who supports his son & ALL the kids on that team. It’s the summer! Chill!
@tiphoops
Jordan Walsh, the No.7th overall prospect in the class of 2022 ESPN 100, is ready to make his college announcement. Join us Thursday, October 14th on my IG Live at 6 ET / 5 PM CT. It’s commitment time!
@OnlyJWalsh
@DrivenationEYBL
Antonio Reeves, the Illinois State transfer who averaged 20 ppg while shooting 39 from 3pt% has committed to Kentucky, he tells ESPN.
“Coach Cal loves his players, he loves the game, has developed pros and won a national championship. That’s what attracted me to Kentucky.”
Jim Nantz to Julian Edelman. Did you ever think you would be MVP?
“I just wanted to have a good week of practice.”
When you focus on improving yourself versus proving yourself you win big.
@Patriots
The sport of basketball & Michigan State is fortunate to have Tom Izzo. He is a first class person & caring individual. His words and actions are genuine🗣.
#TylerStrong
Tom Izzo ordered Tyler Trent tribute shirts for his entire
@MSU_Basketball
team, and the Spartans head coach offered condolences on Tuesday night after Tyler was honored at Breslin Center.
Spoke with an NBA assistant coach earlier today. A big topic of conversation was incoming players without basketball IQ.
“ Half our team does not understand how to play off of one another. Too much standing. Not enough ball reversal. Very robotic. Some won’t last long.”
Grant Williams was outstanding in the
@celtics
win! He is smart, tough & an excellent defender. Scores when needed. Difference maker in game two. Always high IQ and skilled. Changed his body and increased his work habits under Rick Barnes at
@Vol_Hoops
.
@Grant2Will
@RickBarnesUT
Six freshmen who will impress in college basketball.
Tyrese Maxey-Kentucky
Wendell Moore-Duke
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl-Nova
DJ Carton- Ohio State
Patrick Williams- FSU
Oscar Tshiebwe- WVU
The latest on Liam McNeeley, ESPN's No. 11 and top uncommitted prospect in the country.
Today, Arkansas Razorbacks' new head coach, John Calipari, made a visit to Florida's Montverde Academy.
McNeeley has an official visit scheduled for Connecticut on April 22nd and 23rd. No…
Breaking News:🏀
Vernon Carey Jr. the no.3 overall prospect in the ESPN 100 will
make his college announcement Thursday on ESPN during the noon eastern SportsCenter. His final schools are Duke, Michigan State and North Carolina
@espn
@SportsCenter
Bobby Portis is such a vital component to winning. Produces with a positive vibe and is a great teammate. A double-double for
@BPortistime
15 PTS & 11 REB. Former 5 star & No.16 in the ESPN💯
Tough week for Ohio State Basketball with Chris Holtmann. He built this program and brought in the roster. But it was a great day for the players and program. Bruce Thorton made some huge plays and shots. Ohio State’s post defense was highly connected and tough. Limited Edey’s…
Under Coach Majerus we did skill work every day before practice and during practice. We worked on concepts related to our offense. “I don’t need more plays, I need my players to have more skill.”
#MondaywithMajerus
When making a recruiting decision, keep this in mind.
It’s not about going to the highest level, it’s about going to the right program for you.
Which program offers the greatest opportunity & best fit?
Go where you are both needed and wanted!!
#tuesdayrecruitingtip
Breaking News: Colin Chandler the No.28 overall prospect in the ESPN 100 commits to BYU and head coach Mark Pope.
@collinchand13r
is the highest-ranked recruit to join
@BYUMBB
since Eric Mika back in 2013.
@SportsCenter
@espn
Kentucy Fans:
Mark Pope showed his coaching prowess at BYU. He coaches according to his personnel, unlike many who coach according to their system. His achievements at BYU in the Big 12 this year, with wins over Kansas, Iowa State and Baylor were impressive. He has coached an…
TyTy Washington will make his college announcement tonight (May 12) at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on
@SportsCenter
.
Washington, who is ranked as ESPN's No. 12 overall prospect for the 2021 class, will choose between Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky and LSU.
@tytywashington3
Recruiting news:🚨
Omaha Biliew will announce his decision tonight at halftime of the 7 PM EST game on ESPN. Biliew is the no.9 overall prospect in the ESPN 100. His final choices are Iowa State, Kansas, Oregon and the G-League.
@BiliewOmaha
@ESPN_Schick
@dfritzphotos
📸
Rutgers at home over Syracuse. Steve Pikiell is not getting nearly enough national credit for what he’s doing
@RutgersMBB
-In 2016 he took over a program that was 3-33 in their previous two
@bigten
seasons. They won 20 games last year and went into tonight ranked no.21!
Five star prospect Darius Garland tells ESPN he is headed to Vanderbilt. He is the highest rated recruit for the Commodores in the ESPN era of player rankings.
With Rick Majerus we would have 20 min of skill work before, during and after practice. He was very adamant about it. No cones or chairs just concepts and imagination.
“I would rather have a more improved player at the end of the season than add another play. If you have a team…
Phil Jackson complementing MJ in regards to the Bulls running the triangle offense.
“The largest icon in the game realized he didn’t have to have the ball in his hands.”
Great learning point for today’s player.
ESPN no.1 Shaedon Sharpe to Kentucky.
Definitely has some Malik Monk and Jamal Murray in his game. A strong and explosive shooting guard! The 3rd no.1 prospect in John Calipari’s tenure at
@KentuckyMBB
. 12’ Nerlens Noel & 11’ Anthony Davis.
@ShaedonSharpe
Breaking News:
Langston Love tells
@espn
he has verbally committed to Baylor. As the no.22 prospect in the ESPN 100, Love is highest rated recruit since no.3 Isaiah Austin back in 2012.
@lhlv4
@baylormbb
@budrew
@WhosNextHS
🚨 RECRUITING NEWS 🚨
Jalen Duren, the No. 2 overall prospect in the class of 2022, will be making a decision on his future today at 6:30 PM ET on
@sportscenter
Twitter.
Duren will decide between Kentucky, Memphis, Miami & the G-League.
Kentucky is shooting 41% behind the are this season. More firepower on the way with ESPN 100 Travis Perry.
No-one shot it deeper or played with more IQ and toughness at the City of Palms.
@Travis_Perry11
@KentuckyMBB
@SCNext
Breaking News: Arrinten Page tells ESPN, he has committed to USC. Page is no.55 overall in the class of 2023.
“It was a combination of their play style, coaching staff and what they have done with their big men in the past.”
@arrintenp22
@tsfmack2023
&
@WheelerHoops