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Watch Darius Bazley in ‘Gap Year’ Documentary

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:43:27 +0000

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley does things his own way. The documentary, Gap Year, which chronicles Bazley’s unconventional path from high school to the NBA, released on most streaming services on Tuesday. The Gap Year trailer can be viewed above.

A top-20 recruit out of Princeton (OH) High School in 2018, Bazley decomitted from Syracuse University with plans to spend a season in the G League before entering the 2019 NBA Draft. But after signing with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, Bazley ditched his G League plans in favor of training on his own for a season.

Bazley would land a “1 Million Dollar Internship” with New Balance, becoming the first basketball athlete to join the athletic brand as it relaunched in the category. Gap Year follows Bazley as he attempts to navigate a completely unique path to the League. (He would eventually be drafted 23rd overall in 2019.)

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The documentary includes interviews with Bazley’s agent and Klutch Sports Group founder Rich Paul, ESPN’s Jay Williams and Jay Bilas, NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts, New Balance Global Marketing Director Patrick Cassidy, rapper Dave East and more.

Gap Year was produced by UNINTERRUPTED, a division of LeBron James‘ The SpringHill Company, in association with SLAM & RTG Features, and has distribution from 1091 Pictures.

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Ryne Nelson is a Senior Editor at SLAM. Follow him on Twitter @slaman10.

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MOMENT TO MOMENT: Azzi Fudd Is Making The Most of Senior Season

Ryne Nelson — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:12:46 +0000

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Azzi Fudd is driving home with her family through the endless cornfields of the Midwest in early July. Her body aches after having played six games in three days, but the pain is secondary to the joy of having played her first organized basketball game in four months.

As the coronavirus pandemic spread across America, seasons were prematurely ended, gyms were closed and team practices became a thing of the past. Basketball took a back seat as the country attempted to contain the deadly virus.

Considered the No. 1 prospect in the 2021 class, Azzi (pronounced A-Zee) resolved to make the most of the situation. Her parents—former hoopers themselves—spray painted a three-point line on the road outside of their house. They located safe places for outdoor workouts. They got more training equipment for their home.

“We were like, All right, we have to find the positive out of this, so what do we need to work on?” Fudd says. “Obviously, you can’t work on too many things. You need to find a few things you want to really focus and hone in on.”

She went to work on her game. Every day, she trained her post moves, floaters and three-point shot. Just as importantly, she was able to spend time strengthening her surgically repaired knee.

When SLAM first spoke to the Washington, DC, native for this story back in April of 2019, she had just become the first sophomore to be named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year. She led St. John’s College (DC) High School to a spot at GEICO Nationals. At the time, Elena Delle Donne told SLAM, “She’s got everyone’s attention, even in the W.”

But life always has a way of throwing obstacles at you. “I feel like it happened four, three years ago,” says the 5-11 guard. “It feels like forever ago.”

After her incredible sophomore season, Azzi was playing in a 3×3 tournament with USA Basketball when her right knee gave out. She tore both her ACL and MCL. Basketball, which had given her so much, had been temporarily taken away.

“I had to delete my Instagram because that’s all I saw when I would go on—everyone else playing,” Fudd says. “And it was me, sitting on the couch, rehabbing, trying to bend my leg when everyone else was getting to do what I wanted to do.”

During her rehab, Azzi was invited to the Mamba Sports Academy to work out with Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and the Mambas last November. “[Kobe] was like, Yo, Azzi got that red dot,” remembers Azzi’s father, Tim Fudd. “Here’s one of the top-two players in the world in my opinion, ever, saying that my daughter has a laser for a shot.”

She worked her way back on to the court in early January—still a step slow, but looking more and more like herself each game. Handle, precise. Defense, stifling. Jumper, red dot.

Just as Fudd began to catch a rhythm, the season was cut short by COVID-19. To make matters worse, two people close to Azzi—a childhood friend and grandfather-like figure from her rec center—passed away earlier this year.

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Through all the pain and uncertainty, basketball has provided direction and hope. Even with the world flipped upside down, the game stays rooted.

While on the nine-hour drive home from her first tournament in months, Fudd reflects on some important lessons learned.

“Since I tore my ACL until now, it has taught me to really cherish the moment and the things and the people in my life where I am,” she says. “Don’t stay in the past and don’t be too focused on the future. Be present in the moment and value what you have.

“This year kind of hit me differently on the mental side of things. It’s made me—not just basketball—it’s made me look at life from a different perspective.”

With so much out of her control, Azzi has come to cherish the moment that she has now. As basketball slowly, cautiously returns, she’ll be locked in and laser-focused every time she steps on the court.

Red-dot sniper mode activated.

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Ryne Nelson is a Senior Editor at SLAM. Follow him on Twitter @slaman10.

Portraits by Stephen Gosling (St. John’s jersey) and Johnnie Izquierdo (GTS Fusion jersey)

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Five-Star Forward Greg Brown Is Next Up at Texas 🤘

Ryne Nelson — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:02:36 +0000

The Texas Longhorns are getting an elite athlete and powerful finisher in five-star 2020 forward Greg Brown. He put multiple players on posters during his high school career, and he did it in the most disrespectful of ways.

Check out Brown’s top plays from his senior season at Vandegrift (TX) in the video above.

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Dior Johnson’s Top-50 Plays at Mayfair HS

Ryne Nelson — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:36:20 +0000

Dior Johnson‘s lone season at Mayfair (CA) High was a memorable one. Although the Monsoons fell short in the playoffs, the five-star 2022 guard put up gaudy season averages of 23.3 points, 4.9 dimes and 6.5 boards.

In April, Johnson announced that he’ll be attending Oak Hill Academy next season in Virginia.

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Josh Christopher & Arizona State: Most Entertaining Team in College Hoops? 🔱

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 21:37:36 +0000

With Josh Christopher, Marcus Bagley and Ohio State transfer Luther Muhammad joining the Sun Devils this season, Arizona State is looking like one of the hottest teams in the country.

And let’s not forget rising sophomore Jaelen House, who won four straight high school state championships while at Shadow Mountain. How far do you think the Devils will make it in the NCAA Tournament next year?

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Jonathan Kuminga: Kentucky, Duke, Auburn, Texas Tech or G League?

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:56:20 +0000

Five-star 2021 forward Jonathan Kuminga has announced that he’ll commit on Monday, June 22. His final 5 are Kentucky, Duke, Auburn, Texas Tech and the NBA G League.

While we await his decision, enjoy Kuminga’s top highlights at the Patrick (NJ) School during the 2019-20 season.

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Sharife, Te’a & Omar Jr: Father’s Day With The Coopers

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:16:41 +0000

We hopped on a Zoom call with the Cooper family (Omar Sr, Te’a, Sharife and Omar Jr) to commemorate Father’s Day.

The Atlanta-based family reminisced on their journey together—which has led to Te’a being drafted into the WNBA, Sharife ready to star at Auburn, Omar Jr up next at the prep level, and Omar Sr making ambitious moves in business.

The family spoke about the lessons that Omar Sr tried to instill in them growing up and how that has helped them achieve success today. It wasn’t always easy growing up in the Cooper household, but that was part of Omar Sr’s plan.

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Best Dunks of the 2019-20 High School Season! 🔥

Ryne Nelson — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 16:49:37 +0000

It wasn’t easy to pick the best dunks of the 2019-20 high school season, but we managed to narrow down a list of the top 50.

As you might expect, the list features plenty of Jalen Green and Mikey Williams, alongside hoopers like Terrence Clarke, Greg Brown, BJ Boston, Bronny James and more!

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Sierra Canyon vs Prolific Prep: Who Would Have Won?

Ryne Nelson — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:59:35 +0000

Sierra Canyon (CA) and Prolific Prep (CA) never got a chance to play this season, but if they did, pro scouts and college coaches would have came out in droves.

The matchup would have been a Who’s Who of top prep talent, including Jalen Green, BJ Boston, Ziaire Williams, Amari Bailey and Nimari Burnett.

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Mikey Williams & Bryce Griggs: Best Backcourt in Southern California?

Ryne Nelson — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:37:59 +0000

The Border Boyz are looking very scary with five-star 2022 guard Bryce Griggs officially joining five-star 2023 guard Mikey Williams.

Earlier this month, Griggs announced his transfer from Hightower (TX) to San Ysidro (CA). Are Williams and Griggs the best backcourt duo in Southern California?

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Bronny James vs Emoni Bates: Future Superstars Battle at EYBL 😈

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:43:41 +0000

With the AAU circuit currently on pause, here’s a throwback to the most hyped game of last year’s EYBL Session 2 in Westfield, IN.

In front of a packed crowd—that included LeBron James—top recruits Emoni Bates and Bronny James went head-to-head. Bates dropped 43 points with 11 boards, while Bronny scored 12 points and drained 3 threes, per Steve Helwagen.

Bronny’s Strive For Greatness squad would go on to win in a rout, 93-73.

The game was a Who’s Who of rising stars, including Dior Johnson, Jahzare Jackson and Devontes Cobbs.

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Bryce James Vs Kiyan Anthony: Like Father, Like Son

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:48:32 +0000

Bryce James and Kiyan Anthony are rising 8th graders (Class of 2025) and already showing glimpses of their father’s games.

Peep the video the video above and let us know in the comments: Who plays more like Dad?

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Watch Episode 1 of THE SLAM SHOW, Featuring Kyle Kuzma + USC 🍿

SLAM Staff — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:00:46 +0000

Introducing THE SLAM SHOW.

Former Sierra Canyon hooper L Simpson, aka LBoogz, is the host of SLAM’s newest big production. Episode 1 (above) features Los Angeles Laker Kyle Kuzma and members of the USC basketball squad. Future guests include Gilbert Arenas, Yo Gotti, Montrezl Harrell and many more. Peep a trailer for the full series below:

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SLAM x RTG Features Present ‘A Kid From Coney Island’ Official Trailer

SLAM Staff — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:22:25 +0000

SLAM x RTG Features present “A Kid From Coney Island,” a documentary on the life of Stephon Marbury directed by Coodie and Chike and coming to select theaters March 10. Check out the official trailer above.

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Follow Starbury’s inspirational road from Coney Island all the way to Beijing. Through in-depth interviews, the film provides a thorough and honest portrayal of that journey, shedding light on both its ups and downs. “A Kid From Coney Island” tracks Marbury’s entire career—his electrifying play for multiple teams, peculiar fall out of the NBA and subsequent rise in China, where he won three championships as a member of the CBA’s Beijing Ducks.

The project was produced by Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi. Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman are EPs.

Stay tuned for more updates/info on the release!

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D’Angelo Russell Watches Jalen Green vs. Makur Maker! 😈

SLAM Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 23:42:16 +0000

D’Angelo Russell came out to watch the #1 shooting guard in the country, Jalen Green, face off against 5-star Makur Maker.

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Mac McClung Drops 26 Points to Defeat Syracuse! 😤

SLAM Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 23:34:08 +0000

In this week’s matchup against Syracuse, Mac McClung, the Hoyas’ sophomore, finished with 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in a big win.

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Grayson SNAPS McEachern’s 39-Game Win Streak! 😳

SLAM Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 23:23:57 +0000

Caleb Murphy and Deivon Smith were able to dial up the pressure and pull off the upset to defeat Sharife Cooper and McEachern (GA), who were on a 39-game wining streak, this past week.

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Josh Christopher & Dior Johnson Bring Mayfair to Barclays Center 🍿

SLAM Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:51:53 +0000

Mayfair (CA) HS top 1-2 punch played a tough game versus an impressive South Shore (NY) squad at The Battle in the Apple at Barclays Center this past weekend.

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Jimma vs. Juju at The Battle in the Apple! 🗽

SLAM Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:43:15 +0000

Jimma Gatwech and Core4 defeated Juju Murray and Putnam Science Academy, 100-87, at The Battle in the Apple at Barclays Center this past weekend.

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Bronny James vs. LeBron’s Alma Mater? Sierra Canyon vs. SVSM Preview! 👑

SLAM Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:33:27 +0000

he heir to the throne, Bronny James, took on the King’s alma mater, SVSM, at Nationwide Arena in the Play By Play Classic this past weekend.

Here’s a preview we made leading up to the matchup, which the Trail Blazers defeated the Fighting Irish behind Bronny James’s 15 points and game-winning steal and bucket.

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Mikey Williams Drops 77 Points in a Game! 😳

SLAM Staff — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:23:55 +0000

Mikey Williams is one of the top scorers as he’s had had two 50-balls this season already and he recently dropped a ridiculous 77 points.

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Gabe Cupps First-Ever Home Game Goes Down to the Wire! 🤯

SLAM Staff — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:53:36 +0000

In his home debut as a freshman, Gabe Cupps and visiting Wayne (OH) HS defeated the Centerville Elks 52-50 in a battle that went down to the wire.

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Sharife Cooper is Way Too SMOOTH! 👀 Another 30 Ball!

SLAM Staff — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:36:54 +0000

Sharife Cooper and undefeated McEachern (GA) HS went into North Cobb and did not disappoint as the Auburn commit had another 30-point performance.

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Isa Silva GOES OFF in front of CRAZY Crowd! 🤫 Pistol Pete 2.0!

SLAM Staff — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:18:05 +0000

Isa Silva, a crafty PG from NorCal, has been going off this season and last night he finished with 23 points in front of a sold-out crowd.

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Hailey Van Lith Drops 33 POINTS in Home Opener! 😈

SLAM Staff — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:03:04 +0000

Hailey Van Lith opened up her senior season by dropping 33 points and beating the defending state champions by 20 points.

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Who is No. 1 in Illinois? Bloom & Thornton BATTLE for Chicago’s Best Team! 😤

SLAM Staff — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:43:05 +0000

Top-ranked Bloom Township faced off with heavyweight Thornton, with hopes of remaining undefeated in-front of a sold-out Chicago crowd.

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SLAM Top 10 Tuesday! Jalen Green, Mikey Williams, Bronny James & More! 🎬

SLAM Staff — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:01:18 +0000

November dished out a full serving of top plays from Bronny James, Mikey Williams and Jalen Green to go along with your Thanksgiving feast.

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Emoni Bates Makes Sophomore Debut in front of Fab Five! 🥶

SLAM Staff — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:23:24 +0000

Emoni Bates, the No. 1 player in the Class of 2022, recently made his sophomore debut for Lincoln (MI) HS with Juwan Howard and Jalen Rose courtside.

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Jalen Green & Nimari Burnett Combine for 40 POINTS! 🤧

SLAM Staff — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:09:27 +0000

Prolific Prep continued their win streak last weekend, defeating Orangeville Prep (CAN) 68-58 at the Marshall County Hoopfest. Jalen Green and Nimari Burnett continue to prove they’re one of the top duos in the nation.

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IMG vs. Paul VI Gets HEATED! 😱 Jeremy Roach & Dug McDaniel is a Crazy Backcourt!

SLAM Staff — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 22:24:57 +0000

IMG vs. Paul VI was one of the top matchups in 2019. Jeremy Roach, Dug McDaniel and Trevor Keels all showed out for the panthers of PVI and made too mainly timely shots for IMG to make a comeback.

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Julian Newman & Zion Harmon Play In Front of SOLD-OUT Crowd! 🍿

SLAM Staff — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:57:45 +0000

The most anticipated matchup of the early season took place tonight in front of a sold out gym, as Zion Harmon took on Julian Newman.

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Josh Christopher Goes Off & Catches TWO BODIES! 😳

SLAM Staff — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:50:35 +0000

Josh Christopher and Dior Johnson have been leading Mayfair (CA) HS all week in the North Orange County Championship Tournament.

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Jalen Green vs. Posh Alexander? West Coast vs. East Coast BATTLE! 🔥

SLAM Staff — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:42:37 +0000

Jalen Green and Posh Alexander matched up recently and while Alexander and his squad put up a fight, they fell short as Jalen Green’s game-high 25 points led Prolific Prep to the 75-71 victory.

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Daeshun Ruffin Drops 34 POINTS in Front of Coach Cal! 😈

SLAM Staff — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:07:27 +0000

Daeshun Ruffin kicked off the Marshall County Hoopfest with a bang tonight, as the 5’9 Junior PG put on a show, dropping 37 points in a W with Coal Cal courtside.

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Josh Christopher & Dior Johnson Get Tested in INTENSE Mayfair Game! 👀

SLAM Staff — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 19:45:41 +0000

Josh Christopher and Dior Johnson led Mayfair to a very intense win in last night’s matchup against Los Alamitos (CA) HS in the North OC Tournament Championship.

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Brandon Boston HEATS UP in 2nd Half as Sierra Canyon Remains Undefeated! 🥶

SLAM Staff — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 19:36:15 +0000

Brandon Boston is one of the top prospects in the nation. Last week, the Kentucky commit put up 17 second-half points to lead Sierra Canyon over Santa Clarita Christian (CA) HS at Cal State Northridge’s Matadome last week.

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Most Underrated PG? Carter Whitt Has GAME! 🔥

SLAM Staff — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:10:09 +0000

Carter Whitt, a crafty four-star point guard out Raleigh, NC, has got to be one of the most slept-on hoopers in America. Click the video above and check for yourself.

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Josh Christopher & Dior Johnson Make Defenders Look SILLY! 😳

SLAM Staff — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:52:42 +0000

Josh Christopher and Dior Johnson are one of the most exciting 1-2 punches in the country as they led Mayfair (CA) HS to an easy W last night over La Serna.

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Mikey Williams Drops 30+ Again? 👀 Freshman PG is UNGUARDABLE!

SLAM Staff — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:26:35 +0000

Mikey Williams has been on fire to start the season averaging around 40 points a game! Last night he takes on one of San Diegos top teams, and drops 30+.

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Bronny James & Sierra Canyon Come Down to the Wire in Dallas! 😱

SLAM Staff — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:35:02 +0000

Sierra Canyon faced their toughest test on the season so far, as they entered hostile territory in Dallas, but prevailed to a 66-63 win behind BJ Boston’s game-high 24 points.

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Sharife Cooper Puts Up 52 POINTS vs. Windsor HS! 😳

SLAM Staff — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:24:54 +0000

Sharife Cooper is a walking bucket. The five-star Auburn commit dropped a tough 52 points in a 99-75 win over Windsor HS to close out the Thanksgiving weekend in Atlanta, GA.

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GAME OF THE YEAR? 🤔 Sharife Cooper vs. Josh Christopher & Dior Johnson!

SLAM Staff — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:17:31 +0000

The game of 2019 lived up to the hype as Sharife Cooper and McEachern (GA) HS won this one against Josh Christopher and Dior Johnson’s Mayfair (CA) squad, 87-79.

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Who’s the BEST HS Team in the Country? 👀

SLAM Staff — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:58:39 +0000

Prolific Prep. Sierra Canyon. Montverde Academy. Lincoln HS.

High school basketball season is officially underway and the battle for the top spot in the nation is up for debate, but who’s the No. 1 HS team?

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LaMelo Ball Becomes Youngest Player to Record Triple-Double in NBL History! 🤯

SLAM Staff — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:18:54 +0000

If you don’t know by now, LaMelo Ball is the real deal. Melo recently dropped 32, 12 and 11, becoming the youngest player in NBL history to do so and continues to make the case as the potential No. 1 pick.

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Lil Uzi Pops Out to Juju Murray’s Game 🤧 Heated Game Goes Down to Wire!

SLAM Staff — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:26:39 +0000

In a game that went to the wire, Lil Uzi came to Jaylen “JuJu” Murray and Putnam Science Academy’s win this past weekend.

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Mikey Williams Drops 50 in Front of Dwyane Wade & INSANE Crowd! 🤯

SLAM Staff — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:15:09 +0000

Freshman Mikey Williams put on an absolute show, dropping a career-high 50 points, in front of Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, and a sold-out crowd.

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Sharife Cooper & McEachern Stay UNDEFEATED vs. Rival Squad! 😱

SLAM Staff — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:58:56 +0000

Sharife Cooper led a tough McEachern (GA) HS squad to a 56-46 win versus rival Pebblebrook HS in a game that went down to the wire. Cooper finished with a near double-double in the W.

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Terrence Clarke CRAZY Windmill! 😤 The Brewster Boyz Takeover National Prep Showcase!

SLAM Staff — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:51:04 +0000

Kentucky commit Terrence Clarke dropped 25 points as Brewster remains undefeated as they beat Mt. Zion Prep 94-86 during day one of the National Prep Showcase.

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Juju Murray Comes Up CLUTCH in Win Over 7’2 Kai Sotto & TSF! 👀

SLAM Staff — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:41:42 +0000

Jaylen “Juju” Murray hit a clutch bucket late in Putnam Science’s win over The Skills Factory at the National Prep Showcase. 7’2″ Kai Sotto played great for TSF, but in the end they came up short.

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Mikey Williams DROPS 40 POINTS in First HS Game! 🤯

SLAM Staff — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:51:47 +0000

Mikey Williams is on a mission. Williams, one of the top players in the Class of 2023, put up a 40-piece as San Ysidro (CA) HS opened up its season earlier this week.

Prior to the start of the season, Williams had a 37-point performance.

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Skyy Clark & Heritage Christian DOMINATE with UCLA Coach Courtside! 😱

SLAM Staff — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:25:20 +0000

With Mick Cronin in attendance, Heritage Christian (CA) HS won its second game in the Tip-Off Tournament against Golden Valley HS yesterday behind Skyy Clark’s 28 points. After the game, the four-star prospect received an offer from UCLA.

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Jalen Green & Bronny James Headline SLAM Top 10 Tuesday 😳

SLAM Staff — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:12:29 +0000

The 2019-20 high school basketball season has officially started and it might be one of the most entertaining years we’ve had in a while.

Guys like Jalen Green, Sharife Cooper, Josh Christopher, Terrence Clarke, Greg Brown, Mikey Williams, and Bronny James have come out the gates hot.

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Skyy Clark DROPS 30 in 59-Point BLOWOUT Win! 🥶

SLAM Staff — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:19:50 +0000

High School basketball is back on the West Coast. Led by four-star guard Skyy Clark’s 30-point performance, Heritage Christian (CA) HS defeated San Fernando HS last night.

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Mikey Williams Drops Career-High 37 Points with CRAZY Dunks! 🤯

SLAM Staff — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:08:18 +0000

Mikey Williams has been putting up huge numbers so far as a freshman. We haven’t seen someone this young with this level of skill and athleticism in a long time. Who does Mikey remind you of?!?

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Another Sharife Cooper 30-PIECE! McEachern Wins Again! 🔥

SLAM Staff — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:48:34 +0000

Sharife Cooper and McEachern showed out this weekend at the On The Radar Tip-Off Classic. Sharife had a smooth 30-piece while his teammate Camron McDowell had 32 points.

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Jalen Green Hits Windmill Dunk with Bill Self Watching? 😱

SLAM Staff — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:09:11 +0000

With Bill Self courtside, Jalen Green made it look easy again tonight, opening the game with a big dunk and also hitting an in-game windmill. Where would you like to see Jalen hoop next season?

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Josh Christopher & Dior Johnson Go CRAZY Against Alumni at Mayfair Madness 😳

SLAM Staff — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:56:52 +0000

Mayfair (CA) held a scrimmage for fans to see a preview of the basketball team this year before the Monsoons begin their quest to repeat as state champs. As usual, Josh Christopher and Dior Johnson gave those in attendance a show.

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Terrence Clark Throws Down MEAN Dunk! Brewster Remains Undefeated! 😈

SLAM Staff — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:46:04 +0000

Terrence Clarke and Brewster Academy (MA) won another game today and still remain undefeated after a 90-79 win over Lee Academy this past weekend.

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Juju Murray CRAZY Jelly 🍇 in HEATED Putnam Science Game!

SLAM Staff — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:01:39 +0000

Jaylen “Juju” Murray and his Putnam Science team were back in action tonight. The New York native helped get his teammates going as they put on a show against Redemption Christian Academy.

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Jalen Green & Nimari Burnett Drop 60 Points! Prolific Prep Gets EASY Win! 😳

SLAM Staff — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:49:45 +0000

Jalen Green and Nimari Burnett combined tonight for 60 points against St. Louis Christian. Prolific Prep sailed to the easy win 107-82, behind Green’s game high 32 points

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Best Backcourt in the Country? Brewster Academy CRUISES to Another Win! 😤

SLAM Staff — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:57:26 +0000

Terrence Clarke, Kadary Richmond and the rest of the Brewster team cruised to a 97-68 win versus Redemption Christian Academy. Do you think they have the best backcourt in high school basketball?

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Who’s Your FAVORITE Sophomore? Emoni Bates, Dior Johnson & More!

SLAM Staff — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:46:22 +0000

The Class of 2022 is already gracing the covers of Sports Illustrated, as Emoni Bates is the face of the sophomore class. But the 2022’s are much more than just Emoni, as the pack behind Bates is extremely talented. Who’s your favorite sophomore hooper?

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VCU vs. LSU Gets HEATED! College Basketball is Back! 🏀

SLAM Staff — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:31:24 +0000

VCU and LSU squared off in an early season non conference matchup. LSU was heading into the top 25 polls while VCU was off to an early 2-0 start for themselves. VCU hosted the tigers and the atmosphere did not disappoint as Ram Nation was in full effect.

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Elijah Fisher is the FUTURE of Canada! Freshman Phenom from Toronto! 🇨🇦

SLAM Staff — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:17:56 +0000

Elijah Fisher is widely considered the future of Canadian grassroots basketball and he’s only a freshman in high school. The Toronto native will prep for a big season at Crestwood College Prep as he plays in several events across the US.

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Hillcrest Prep Wins by 77 POINTS in Mike Bibby & DeVontes Cobbs’ Debut 🤯

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 22:36:06 +0000

Under new head coach Mike Bibby, Hillcrest Prep (AZ) dominated in their debut with a 123-46 win on Wednesday. The 77-point margin of victory was the most in school history.

Junior forward Mike Foster dropped 25 points with 15 boards. Arizona commit Dalen Terry added 25 points.

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Jaylen “Juju” Murray & Putnam Science Go Crazy in Home Opener! 😳

SLAM Staff — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:03:37 +0000

Juju Murray and Putnam Science Academy went crazy in their home opener. Not only did Juju break out the jelly, but his team also dominated winning by 65 points.

Juju was the SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 2 MVP earlier this summer.

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T. Clarke & Kadary Went Off in Brewster’s 22-Point Win! 👀

SLAM Staff — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:48:00 +0000

Terrence Clarke and Kadary Richmond make up one of the best backcourts in the country. Their skill was on full display Saturday as Brewster beat KEBA Prep by 22 points.

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Sharife Cooper Drops EASY 37 Points in McEachern Season Opener! 🤫

SLAM Staff — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:46:12 +0000

Sharife Cooper, a five-star PG in the Class of 2020, dropped an easy 37 points in McEachern’s season-opening 74-70 win against Berkmar HS.

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Jalen Green with the Dunk of the Year? Prolific Prep is Stacked! 😈

SLAM Staff — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:47:22 +0000

Jalen Green’s senior season at Prolific Prep (CA) has begun and he is not playing around. He had one of the most insane dunks of the year last night to go along with a 70-point win.

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LaMelo Ball Keeps Getting Better! Another Career Night in the NBL! 🔥

SLAM Staff — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:25:46 +0000

LaMelo Ball keeps getting better as he recently finishing with a career-high 24 points hooping with the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL.

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Dual-Sport MONSTER? Jalen Suggs is a STAR at Football & Basketball! 🏈🏀

SLAM Staff — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:12:26 +0000

Jalen Suggs isn’t only a stud on the basketball court, but he’s also a standout on the gridiron! The Minneapolis native is a three-star dual-threat quarterback at Minnehaha Academy (MN) in the fall and a five-star guard on the hardwood come winter.

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RJ Hampton HUGE Dunk vs. Melbourne United! 😤

SLAM Staff — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:01:12 +0000

RJ Hampton has been steadily producing for the New Zealand Breakers. Last night he had 16 points including a huge dunk down the lane. What NBA team would you like to see RJ on next year?!

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Are Mac McClung & James Akinjo the Best Backcourt in Big East? 👀

SLAM Staff — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:48:09 +0000

Mac McClung and James Akinjo tipped off their season with a win over Mount St. Mary’s. McClung finished with 16 points while Akinjo finished with 20 and 5 assists. Stay tuned as we continued to follow Mac and the Hoyas this year.

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Sierra Canyon Starts Season with MIDNIGHT MADNESS! Bronny James, Zaire Wade & More! 🔥

SLAM Staff — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:30:39 +0000

Sierra Canyon kicked off their season last weekend with Midnight Madness, putting on a show for their fans with a dunk contest and more. Who are you most excited to watch this season for the Trailblazers?

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MAMBA JUNIOR? Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Gigi has GAME! 🐍

SLAM Staff — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:39:44 +0000

The basketball tradition in the Bryant family lives on, as 13-year-old Gianna “Gigi” is taking after dad on the hardwood.

Gigi and her Mamba squad showed out with pops courtside. Which is more entertaining: Kobe coaching or playing!?

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Terrence Clarke is About to TURN UP Big Blue Nation! 😺

SLAM Staff — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:21:34 +0000

Terrence Clarke, a five-star small forward, is heading to Lexington next season. After reclassifying up to 2020, Clarke committed to Kentucky, joining Brandon Boston and Cam’Ron Fletcher.

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Kyrie Irving on the Nike Kyrie 6, Shares Philosophy Behind His Newest Sneaker

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:46:20 +0000

Kyrie Irving took us inside the design of his latest sneaker, the Nike Kyrie 6, which continues to reflect his personal and spiritual connections.

Launching in 11 different colorways to signify 11 different cities that are important to No. 11, the Kyrie 6 is his most detailed sneaker yet.

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Mikey Williams Drops 30 & DUNKS EVERYTHING! 😈

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 22:26:34 +0000

Mikey Williams and the San Ysidro #BorderBoyz continue to dominate fall league.

In his latest game, Mikey dropped 30 points with ease, including multiple big dunks. He definitely doesn’t look like a freshman out there.

Check out the full highlights in the video above.

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LaMelo Ball Drops SEASON HIGH in NBL! Future No. 1 Pick? 🤔

SLAM Staff — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:26:02 +0000

LaMelo Ball put up a season-high with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in 29 minutes of action with his Illawara Hawks squad.

Do you think LaMelo will be the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft?

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Terrence Clarke & New Look Brewster Academy Win by 70! 🤯

SLAM Staff — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:18:30 +0000

Brewster is back and they reloaded in the offseason with new additions Matt Cross (Miami Commit), Kadary Richmond (Syracuse Commit), and Demarr Langford (Boston College Commit) joining Terrence Clarke and Jamal Mashburn.

In their first game of the season, they won by 70 points over Catholic Prep from Canada.

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Sierra Canyon & MarJon Beauchamp Face Off in HEAVYWEIGHT Matchup! 🥶

SLAM Staff — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:58:47 +0000

Dream City Christian (AZ) traveled to Los Angeles to take on Sierra Canyon this past weekend. Four-star recruits MarJon Beauchamp and Kentucky commit Brandon Boston played key roles for their respective teams.

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Skyy Clark is a SUPER SOPHOMORE Combo Guard From SoCal!

SLAM Staff — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:35:12 +0000

Skyy Clark is easily one of the best prospects the Class of 2022. This past summer, Clark teamed up with Strive For Greatness (CA) and stole the AAU spotlight.

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Meechie “Baldhead” Terry is a HOOPER! 🥶 DME Wins by 63

SLAM Staff — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:38:28 +0000

Clown on the hairline, but one thing’s for certain: Meechie Terry can HOOP. The guard from Ohio dropped 18 points in last night’s 121-58 win versus Rocktop Prep. DME Academy has potential to be one of the top post-grad programs in the country.

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Zion Harmon Makes Defenders Look HELPLESS on the Court! 🤩

SLAM Staff — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:29:37 +0000

Zion Harmon, a four-star PG from Kentucky, had defenders looking helpless this summer. After playing last year at Bella Vista Prep (AZ), Harmon has recently moved back to Kentucky where he will suit up for Marshall County HS this season.

Back in April, we spent a day with Harmon in Kentucky.

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CRAZY Dunk Contest on a FLOATING COURT? Pro Dunkers vs. Best HS Dunker 🤯

SLAM Staff — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:14:42 +0000

Jimma Gatwech, Chris Staples and others competed for $25K on a floating court we put together in Brooklyn with PUMA Hoops. The event also featured a 1v1 contest with NYC’s finest hoopers.

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Brandon Boston is the FUTURE of Big Blue Nation! 😺

SLAM Staff — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 22:04:33 +0000

Atlanta native BJ Boston is prime for a big senior season after the five-star transferred to Sierra Canyon (CA) HS in California. Now teammates with Amari Bailey, Bronny and Z-Wade, can they bring home the California state title!?

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Who’s Your Favorite JUNIOR in the Country!? Class of 2021 is TOUGH 😤

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:05:37 +0000

The hype surrounding the Class of 2021 is growing, and for good reason.

Headlined by stars such as Chet Holmgren, Jonathan Kuminga and Daeshun Ruffin, this season’s junior class has serious top-end talent. But it’s this classe’ depth that really stands out. Peep the best summer highlights of the 2021 class in the video above!

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Jake Paul Pulled Up to Watch the Sierra Canyon Show 🍿

SLAM Staff — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:23:19 +0000

Jake Paul, a popular YouTube star, made a cameo in Chatsworth, CA, to watch Sierra Canyon live in person this past weekend. The Trailblazers’ chemistry has been second to none as they’ve been dominating their competition.

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Sierra Canyon’s FIRST TEST Against Hillcrest Prep in LA! 😈

SLAM Staff — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:13:50 +0000

Sierra Canyon had a heavyweight matchup against one of the best teams in Hillcrest Prep this past weekend.

The Mike Bibby-led squad has multiple players in the Top 100 rankings, but Sierra Canyon was still able to hold down the fort and get the huge W.

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Jahzare Jackson is a 7 Foot BEAST on the Court! 💪🏽

SLAM Staff — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:24:15 +0000

Jahzare Jackson is the most physically dominant freshmen in the country in his first year of high school and is already in the national spotlight. Jackson is currently enrolled at IMG Academy (FL).

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Nate Robinson’s Son Nahmier Is SHIFTY! Freshman PG from Seattle 💦

SLAM Staff — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 19:35:47 +0000

Class of 2023 point guard Nahmier Robinson was giving out buckets all summer long!

With his dad, Nate Robinson, in attendance, Nahmier showed an ability to finish at the rim and play tough perimeter defense. Peep his summer highlights in the video above!

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SLAM UP: KAT, Book and D-Lo Go HEAT-TO-HEAD

Ryne Nelson — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 17:21:03 +0000

GRAB YOUR COPY OF SLAM 224 FEATURING DLO, BOOK AND KAT

While shooting the cover for SLAM 224, Book, D-Lo and KAT sat down to play SLAM UP, and it was everything!

Watch the full flick above to find out who won.

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Bronny James is about to TAKEOVER LA! Summer Highlights Pt. 2 🔥

SLAM Staff — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:20:27 +0000

With the King courtside, Bronny James and his talented squad Strive For Greatness (CA) squad made their debut last summer in front of sell-out crowds.

Meanwhile, the heir to the throne impressively competed for both SFG and North Coast Blue Chips. After playing up an age group, what do you like most about Bronny’s game?

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DELETED SCENES: What We COULDN’T Put in the Movie 🤫 | SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 2

SLAM Staff — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:30:41 +0000

There were certain scenes we couldn’t put into the full SLAM Summer Classic Movie, but we decided they were too good to hold onto. The deleted scenes from the CRAZIEST weekend in NYC are LIVE.

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Zaire Wade aka Young Flash is NEXT UP! ⚡️

SLAM Staff — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:44:02 +0000

Like father like son, Zaire Wade, a senior at Sierra Canyon (CA) HS, is keeping the basketball tradition in the Wade family. Young Flash will be sharing the back court with Bronny James.

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Jimma Gatwech vs Pro Dunkers at PUMA Dunk Contest!

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 21:44:49 +0000

Jimma Gatwech came out to Brooklyn this weekend to compete in a PUMA Dunk Contest against pro dunkers Chris Staples, Brandon “Werm” LaCue and Jordan Southerland for the chance at a $25K grand prize.

Held on a barge on the East River, the first-of-its-kind dunk show was a unique experience for all dunkers involved. Be sure to catch all the highlights in the video above!

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Josh Christopher, Dior Johnson & DeVontes Cobbs SNAPPED on Trash Talkers? 🤬

SLAM Staff — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:40:58 +0000

The Mayfair Big 3 were tested early yesterday, but responded with plenty of highlights against local LA programs in a preseason event.

Josh Christopher, Dior Johnson and DeVontes Cobbs are primed for a big season this winter, what’s your prediction for Mayfair?

Back in September, the trio made its anticipated debut.

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Bronny James Gets First BIG Dunk at Sierra Canyon 😤

SLAM Staff — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:44:39 +0000

With LeBron James courtside, Bronny threw down his first big dunk with his new team while Sierra Canyon put on a show for the fans tonight.

Bronny’s making it look TOO EASY @SCanyonSports pic.twitter.com/9oZjqlrqn2
— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) October 21, 2019

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Mikey Williams WENT OFF for 35 Points at The League! 😱

SLAM Staff — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:20:34 +0000

Mikey Williams, a freshman from San Ysidro (CA) HS, is proving to be one of the top scorers in the country despite class every time he steps on the court.

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Who’s Your Favorite HS PG? Sharife Cooper, Bronny James & More!

SLAM Staff — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:10:59 +0000

Despite the class, guys like Sharife Cooper, Noah Farrakhan, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Johnson, Josh Christopher, Dior Johnson, Bronny James, Mikey Williams, and MANY others are taking over high school hoops.

Who’s YOUR favorite high school PG?!

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