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Santino Haney: Steubenville Big Red Point Guard

A junior point guard, a coach for a father, and a 74-year wait that ended in Dayton. Santino Haney led Steubenville Big Red to a 26–2 season and the OHSAA Division III state championship game — here’s his story, his game, and what comes next.

JUN 29, 2026 READ THE FEATURE
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The Changing Landscape of Basketball

The pro and college game are drifting from what made them great. David Lipman makes the case that high school basketball is the last pure level — and the one poised to grow the most over the next decade.

JUN 18, 2026 READ
Player Development

What Karl-Anthony Towns Teaches High School Players

Karl-Anthony Towns went from a New Jersey high school gym to an NBA title. Here’s what his path teaches players about adaptability, coachability, and durability.

JUN 14, 2026 READ
Parent Resources

Do You Need AAU to Get Recruited for College Basketball?

Not necessarily. An honest look at what the circuit does well, the injury cost of game-heavy schedules, why fundamentals win long-term — and how to get seen without the travel and expense.

JUN 13, 2026 READ
Recruiting Tips

New NCAA Eligibility Rules 2026: What Parents & Coaches Should Know

New NCAA eligibility rules are reshaping 2026–27 recruiting. What changed, what’s only proposed, and how to get your athlete seen now.

JUN 11, 2026 READ
Featured Players

Bryan Ebeling: From a St. Rose Title to the Italian Hardwood

A son of Italian basketball who chased the American high school dream, Bryan “Baba” Ebeling anchored a historic state title at St. Rose before taking his game back across the ocean. Ferrara to the Jersey Shore and back.

JUN 10, 2026 READ
Parent Resources

What NCAA International Eligibility Rules Mean for HS Players

A May 2026 NCAA guidance update targeting professional international prospects could shift recruiting attention back toward U.S. high school players — but only those who are seen and verified will benefit.

JUN 3, 2026 READ
Player Development

Why International Players Now Dominate the NBA

A record 135 international players now fill NBA rosters, and an American hasn’t won MVP since 2018. The reason isn’t talent — it’s how the rest of the world develops players.

JUN 1, 2026 READ
Injury Prevention

Mobility Training for Basketball Players

Mobility is the quiet foundation of every explosive move. The four zones that matter most — hips, ankles, hamstrings, thoracic spine. Ten minutes a day, no equipment.

APR 16, 2026 READ
Injury Prevention

The 10-Minute Pre-Game Warm-Up Every Basketball Player Should Do

The first three minutes of a game are when most preventable injuries happen — and static stretching before tip-off actually makes you slower. The exact 5-phase, 10-minute dynamic warm-up.

APR 13, 2026 READ
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