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Most Versatile in 2015? Charles Matthews Official Ballislife Sophomore Season Mix (Chicago St. Rita)

Most Versatile in 2015? Charles Matthews Official Ballislife Sophomore Season Mix (Chicago St. Rita)

Scott Comeau March 28, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="35922"] 6’5 Sophomore Guard Charles Matthews is not only Chicago’s top player in the Class of 2015, but one of the nation’s top players according to ESPN, Scout.com and others. He helped

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Ohio State commit Keita Bates-Diop shows unique range and skillset (7’2 wingspan)! Top 20 in 2014!

Ohio State commit Keita Bates-Diop shows unique range and skillset (7’2 wingspan)! Top 20 in 2014!

Scott Comeau March 25, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="35633"] After a strong summer on the AAU circuit with the Illinois Wolves, 6’8 junior Keita Bates-Diop established himself as a national-level, top-20 recruit (#18 ESPN, #20 Rivals). This season, Bates-Diop led

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Jahlil Okafor vs. Cliff Alexander: Chicago’s Top High School Bigs Collide in Dramatic State Tourney game

Jahlil Okafor vs. Cliff Alexander: Chicago’s Top High School Bigs Collide in Dramatic State Tourney game

Scott Comeau March 21, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="35310"] This Illinois State Sectional matchup of five-star bigs lived up to the hype. And so did Whitney Young HS vs Curie HS. In perhaps the biggest game in Chicago Curie High

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Jabari Parker Official BALLISLIFE February Mixtape: The Quest for Historic 4-peat State Title

Jabari Parker Official BALLISLIFE February Mixtape: The Quest for Historic 4-peat State Title

Scott Comeau March 11, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="35189"] Enjoy these February highlights from Jabari Parker’s senior high school season at Chicago’s Simeon Career Academy where he attempts to lead his squad to its (his) 4th Illinois 4A title in

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6’1 Hyron Edwards Super Sophomore Point Guard Has All The Skills: Official Season Mixtape!

6’1 Hyron Edwards Super Sophomore Point Guard Has All The Skills: Official Season Mixtape!

Scott Comeau March 4, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="34151"] East Chicago’s 6’1 Hyron Edwards (Central HS) is one of the top high school underclassmen in the state of Indiana. He’s also one of the top point guards nationally in the

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6’9″ Harry Giles Might be the Best Freshman in the Country: 14 yr Old Dominates Competition in NC

6’9″ Harry Giles Might be the Best Freshman in the Country: 14 yr Old Dominates Competition in NC

Webb Wellman February 28, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="33459"] Here is a first look at the future of North Carolina high school basketball, 6’9″ Harry Giles. Giles won an NCISAA state championship this year playing with Keith Gatlin at Wesleyan

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Gary Clark Opens NC Playoffs by Dropping 40 & Grabbing 14 Rebounds: 6’7″ Junior is NEXT

Gary Clark Opens NC Playoffs by Dropping 40 & Grabbing 14 Rebounds: 6’7″ Junior is NEXT

Webb Wellman February 26, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="33488"] #1 seed Clayton met Holly Springs in the first round of the NCHSAA Monday night in Clayton, NC. 6’7″ junior Gary Clark dropped in 40 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and blocked

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5’8 Tyler Ulis Has a Killer Crossover! Chicago’s Ultimate Playmaker Official Junior Season Mixtape!

5’8 Tyler Ulis Has a Killer Crossover! Chicago’s Ultimate Playmaker Official Junior Season Mixtape!

Scott Comeau February 26, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="34153"] While Chicago’s best known HS basketball players are Simeon’s Jabari Parker, Whitney Young’s Jahlil Okafor and Curie’s Cliff Alexander, arguably the most valuable and BEST high school basketball player may Marian

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Block Party! Top junior Jahlil Okafor propels Whitney Young HS to dramatic comeback victory in Chicago City Title game!

Block Party! Top junior Jahlil Okafor propels Whitney Young HS to dramatic comeback victory in Chicago City Title game!

Scott Comeau February 22, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="34157"] Arguably the nation’s top player in the Class of 2014, Jahlil Okafor scored 19 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked seven shots as #4 Young defeated #2 Morgan Park 60-56 in

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17 Year Old High School Junior Passes Away Playing the Sport He Loves: Josh Level Tribute Mix

17 Year Old High School Junior Passes Away Playing the Sport He Loves: Josh Level Tribute Mix

Webb Wellman February 20, 2013 Comments

[jwplayer config="BIL-Pre-Roll-Auto-Play" mediaid="33556"] The North Carolina basketball community lost a great person. Greensboro, NC native, Josh Level (17), collapsed during a game this past Tuesday night and his heart stopped. I followed Josh from

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