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  • Select 32 wrap up

    Elgin, Illinois set the stage for one of the most competitive grassroots basketball events of the season, as Select 32 delivered a full day of high-level competition, emerging talent, and championship-caliber performances. From the youngest…

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  • Desert Connect Day 1 &2 Recap

    Hoop Connect Desert Connect tipped off Friday at the Southern Utah Sports Academy in Cedar City, Utah. The event featured talent from the 5th through 12th grade divisions, and from the jump, the energy was…

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  • Elite 8 Day 2 Recap — Championship Sunday

    Day 2 — Championship Sunday — was everything it was supposed to be. Fun, intense, competitive, and high energy from start to finish. With it being a single-elimination format, every game carried weight. You could…

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  • HoopConnect Elite 8 Recap – Day 1

    Lexington, KY | March 21, 2026

    The HoopConnect Elite 8 tipped off Saturday at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky, bringing together a wide range of talent across the 6th–11th grade divisions. From the opening tip to the final games…

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  • Connect League Stop 1 (17U Division) Sets the Bar High in Batavia, OH

    Batavia, OH — April 26–27The opening stop of the Connect League powered by AND1 was nothing short of electric as 17U teams stormed the courts at Elite Sports Complex in Batavia, Ohio. With intense competition,…

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  • Brotherhood and Basketball: Inside the Charlotte Wolves Program Shaping Tomorrow’s Champions

    By RaMoor Damajo | Hoop Connect Scout/ Reporter Basketball isn’t just about scoring points—it’s about building character, working as a team, and constantly striving for excellence. Few programs capture that spirit like the Charlotte Wolves,…

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  • Elite 8- Boys Wrapup

    Lexington, KY – March 2025This past weekend, the high school division of the Elite 8 Tournament delivered electric performances, thrilling matchups, and standout talent from across the region. When the dust settled, it was the…

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  • Elite 8- HS Girls Wrapup

    The Elite 8 Tournament brought together some of the most talented high school girls’ basketball players in the region, and the competition did not disappoint. Lady Vision Elite Lady Vision Elite made a powerful statement…

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  • Heat Check Elite: Developing the Next Generation of Basketball Stars

    In just its second year, Heat Check Elite has quickly made a name for itself as a program dedicated to developing young basketball players into well-rounded individuals on and off the court. With a foundation…

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  • Hoop Connect Men’s & Women’s Showcase

    Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Rockwall, TX Invitation Only for JUCO players, high school seniors, and available athletes! Event Details📍 Location: Rockwall, TX📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025⏰ Check-in: 10:00 AM💰 Cost: $50🏀 Games: Each…

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  • Kaiden Harris: The Underrated Playmaker Leading Lawrence County’s Charge

    In the ever-competitive world of Kentucky high school basketball, few players have emerged as quickly as Kaiden Harris, a 5’10” junior guard from Lawrence County. Despite being undersized on paper, Harris plays with the confidence…

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  • Hoop Connect: Kentucky High School Basketball Tournament Heroes

    As the Kentucky high school basketball tournaments heat up, a few standout players have proven their worth on the big stage. These athletes have stepped up when it mattered most, delivering clutch performances that solidify…

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