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Nigel James: From Obscurity to Big East Freshman of the Year
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Joint. By David Cordova It’s the summer of 2023, the date is July 3rd to be exact, and the stage is none other than the Nike EYBL Peach Jam inside the Riverview Park Activities Center in…
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Woodlands Basketball: A Basketball Power in Section 1
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Joint. By David Cordova When one thinks of basketball out in Westchester County these days, they think mostly of Archbishop Stepinac, the national] powerhouse from White Plains, or the legendary Mount Vernon program, or even the…
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The Grand Opening of The St. James: A Top-Flight National Program Makes Its Debut on Big Stage.
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Joint. By David Cordova. In 2021, the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference was created to showcase some of the best prep powerhouses around the country, many of whom are usually ranked via Sports Center Next, which is…
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Hoops for a Great Cause at TD Garden
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Joint. By David Cordova Many fans from the city of Boston, Massachusetts love basketball. The hoops culture in that city is top-notch, as there are many areas in the city that are known for hoops. From…
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The Hoophall Classic: A Look at the Best High School Hoops Festival in the Birthplace of Basketball
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Joint. By David Cordova There are many high school events that take place during the season, many with plenty of high-level talent, but there is one event that trumps all of them. One event that everyone…
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LuHi & Stepinac: How Two Suburban Powerhouses from The New York Area Stand Out Against City Teams
Photo courtesy of Captured by Mikee. By David Cordova Throughout the past several years, there has been two schools that have been holding down the entire state of New York when it comes to the basketball scene. Both have been…
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St. John’s Prep Makes a Case for Best in Their Division After Last Year’s Championship Run
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Joint. By David Cordova. Every year in the CHSAA, there’s plenty of teams shining in the historic league that has produced countless players that have gone on to the college ranks and also to the NBA.…
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Two Hoopers From One Bronx Come Back To Star In The Big East
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Joint. By David Cordova. The Bronx is a huge place, with over 1 million of New York City’s 8 million residents. There are plenty of nice areas in the borough & some that are very gritty.…
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City Is Mine Classic Celebrates A Decade With Its Preseason High School Classic
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Joint. By David Cordova When the school year starts, players are looking forward to getting into the gym and showing off the skills they showcased in the playground tournaments and also on the grassroots scene. One…
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Charter School Hoops: A Different System On The Come Up
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Joint. By David Cordova When people think of high school athletics in the city, especially basketball, their thoughts immediately go to leagues like the CHSAA (Catholic High Schools Athletic Association) and the PSAL (Public Schools Athletic…