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Theo Pinson chats up the Nation
LOS ANGELES – Seventy miles from the Duke University campus is Wesleyan Christian Academy. Theo Pinson helped lead his Trojans to the NCHSAA 3A state championship as they beat Greensboro Day 59-49. The 6’6 swingman was also selected to the NCISAA 3A boys all-state team along with his teammate Harry Giles. Pinson is playing in [...]
Jahlil Okafor 2013 EYBL – Session #1 L.A
LOS ANGELES — After winning the Swish N Dish last weekend in Milwaukee, Jahlil Okafor was sidelined this weekend with a sprained ankle. The 6’10 Chicago native had a great year for his high school, Whitney Young, but fell short of the Super-Sectionals when his team lost to national powerhouse Simeon Wolverines. Even though he [...]
The latest on Duke Prospect Julius Randle
For much of the summer there has been debate on who the best player in high school basketball is. The question has been: is it Jabari Parker, Andrew Wiggins or the bull in a china shop, Julius Randle. When watching Randle, it isn’t difficult to see why the burly Texan is in the discussion. The [...]
Big Time PG Prospect Tyus Jones talks hoops with BDN
Few positions in sports are able to control the tempo of a game like a point guard can. For some, speed is the key, while others like to slow the game down completely. Players such as Tyus Jones have the ability to change the pace back and forth, constantly keeping the defender on his toes. [...]
Duke In-Home with Austin Nichols on September 10th
In today’s recruiting world, some recruits are targeted as early as the eighth grade. Those recruits largely have a target on their backs from the moment they enter the world of AAU and high school basketball. On the other hand, some recruits blossom later on in their high school careers and the attention can feel [...]
National Recruiting Focus – Stanley Johnson one of the best in 2014
Mater Dei High School in Southern California has produced a lot of great players over the years and Stanley Johnson, class of 2014, fits that mold. BDN caught up to Johnson during the Pangos All American Camp this past weekend and got his thoughts on the recruiting process.