We took in all four sessions at Chaparral High School we came up with three main take aways and more event tidbits. Is any player more productive than Jalen Green? Just how good is Prolific? Also, FAB...
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FAB 50
1st UPDATED Regular Season FAB 50 Rankings!
With Thanksgiving now a must-see weekend throughout the country, it's necessary to update our preseason national rankings following the holiday. The first regular season edition of the 2019-20 FAB 50...
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Read More1st UPDATED Regular Season FAB 50 Rankings!
FAB 50 Regional Breakdown: West Teams on the Bubble
Following up on the drop of the much-anticipated preseason FAB 50 National Rankings, Ballislife Grassroots Editor Ronnie Flores… ...
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Read MoreFAB 50 Regional Breakdown: West Teams on the Bubble
"In The Paint" Podcast GOES IN with FAB 50 Coaches!
In episode No. 45 of our "In The Paint Show," Ron and Dev go hard on the recently-released 2019-20 preseason FAB 50 rankings with special guest coaches Sean McAloon (of No. 1 IMG Academy of...
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Read More"In The Paint" Podcast GOES IN with FAB 50 Coaches!
Preseason 2019-20 Top 20 Regional Rankings!
As a follow up to the preseason FAB 50, we go 20 teams deep from five separate regions of the nation. Preseason No. 1 ranked teams by region are DeMatha Catholic (East), IMG Academy (Southeast), La...
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Read MorePreseason 2019-20 Top 20 Regional Rankings!
FAB 50 Breakdown: Teams With the Most to Prove and Most to Lose
An in-depth look at our preseason FAB 50 rankings on which teams have the most to prove and most to lose on a national scale this season....
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Read MoreFAB 50 Breakdown: Teams With the Most to Prove and Most to Lose
FAB 50: Five Teams With the Most to Gain Nationally
A closer examination into our preseason FAB 50 National Rankings, breaking down teams that could make big moves up the list during the season....
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Read MoreFAB 50: Five Teams With the Most to Gain Nationally
Preseason 2019-20 FAB 50: Top 15 Teams!
We conclude our 2019-20 preseason FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com with an in-depth look at the nation’s top 15 teams. These are the teams with the best chance to win the 2020...
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Preseason 2019-20 FAB 50: Teams No. 16-30!
We continue our 2019-20 preseason FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com countdown with an in-depth look at teams No. 16-30. These are the teams that can challenge for the mythical...
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Read MorePreseason 2019-20 FAB 50: Teams No. 16-30!
Preseason 2019-20 FAB 50: Teams No. 31-50!
Today Ballislife.com tips off its 2019-20 high school basketball coverage with our first installment of the preseason 2019-20 FAB 50 National Team Rankings. We begin with teams No. 31-50, the squads...
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Read MorePreseason 2019-20 FAB 50: Teams No. 31-50!
"In The Paint" Podcast on Ron Massey, Ball Family!
In episode No. 39 of our "In The Paint Show," Ron and Dev go hard on the recent Ron Massey Fall Hoops Classic, which was captured by perennial FAB 50 title contender Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)....
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Read More"In The Paint" Podcast on Ron Massey, Ball Family!
Section 7 a SUCCESS for Gorman, College Coaches
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) and Windward (Los Angeles) captured championships in two of the top divisions of the Section 7 Team Camp held during the first of two weekends of the June scholastic live...
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Read MoreSection 7 a SUCCESS for Gorman, College Coaches
FINAL 2018-19 Top 20 Regional Rankings!
We go 20 deep in five separate regions in our final Top 20 Regional Rankings. We rank 100 teams and nobody ranks as many teams as Ballislife.com. Final No. 1 teams are Ranney School (East), IMG...
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FINAL 2018-19 FAB 50: IMG Academy Is No. 1!
By virtue of defeating three teams ranked in the top ten at GEICO Nationals, including previous No. 1 La Lumiere (Ind.), IMG Academy (Fla.) moves up three spots to finish as the top-ranked team in the...
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Read MoreFINAL 2018-19 FAB 50: IMG Academy Is No. 1!
IMG Academy Wins First-Ever GEICO Nationals Crown!
FAB 50 No. 4 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) put pressure on top-ranked La Lumiere to play from behind and never let its foot off the gas, winning 66-55 to hand the Lakers their first loss of the...
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Read MoreIMG Academy Wins First-Ever GEICO Nationals Crown!
GEICO Nationals: IMG w/CRAZY Comeback & La Lumiere SURVIVES!
The 2019 GEICO Nationals championship game is set and it will be FAB 50 No. 4 IMG Academy taking on No. 1 La Lumiere on Saturday at 12:30 pm ET (ESPN)....
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Read MoreGEICO Nationals: IMG w/CRAZY Comeback & La Lumiere SURVIVES!
GEICO Nationals Semifinals are FIRE!
The semifinals are set for GEICO Nationals in New York, as the favorites in all four games won… ...
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Read MoreGEICO Nationals Semifinals are FIRE!
NEW FAB 50: GEICO Nationals Closes Race!
Only eight teams are still playing and all will be in New York City for GEICO Nationals, April 4-6 on the ESPN family of networks. Top seeded and FAB 50 No. 1 La Lumiere (Ind.) has a tough first game...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: GEICO Nationals Closes Race!
Cole Anthony, Isaiah Stewart 1-2 In POY Race!
Cole Anthony of Oak Hill Academy (Va.) is the top vote-getter in the latest Mr. Basketball USA Tracker. Anthony heads to GEICO Nationals this week, as does Isaiah Stewart of FAB 50 No. 1 la Lumiere...
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Read MoreCole Anthony, Isaiah Stewart 1-2 In POY Race!
March is MADNESS! Podcast Goes In On Craziness!
In episode No. 17 of our In The Paint Show, we break down the MADNESS that happened off the court, as teams advanced to the Sweet 16 of the Big Dance. Ron and Dev go in on the Big Baller Brand breakup...
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Read MoreMarch is MADNESS! Podcast Goes In On Craziness!
NEW FAB 50: 3 State Champs Enter Rankings!
All state playoff games are in the books with GEICO Nationals the only games remaining for the 2018-19 season. State champs moving up in this week's FAB 50 are Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio), Carmel...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: 3 State Champs Enter Rankings!
NEW FAB 50: Big GEICO Shakeup!
More state champions crowned over the weekend and there are still seven FAB 50 ranked teams looking to capture state tiles this week! No. 2 McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.) will no longer play at...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: Big GEICO Shakeup!
2018-19 CIF Season Recap: Podcast Goes IN!
In episode No. 15 of our "In The Paint Show," hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland update the FAB 50 and give a quick breakdown of GEICO Nationals, the McEachern (Ga.) situation and go in on the just...
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Read More2018-19 CIF Season Recap: Podcast Goes IN!
NEW FAB 50: GIECO Nationals Field ANNOUNCED!
No. 2 McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.) secured its invite to GEICO Nationals in New York by winning the GHSA Class AAAAAAA title. The GEICO Nationals field has been announced and the event has its best...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: GIECO Nationals Field ANNOUNCED!
SHOCKING Upsets Shake Up NEW FAB 50!
With states in the thick of their playoffs, two stunning upsets out West shake up the FAB 50. Just like there's a fine line between winning and losing in the post-season, there is also a fine line...
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Read MoreSHOCKING Upsets Shake Up NEW FAB 50!
NEW FAB 50: Win or GO HOME Season!
Sectional and regional playoffs are wrapping up, and as state tournaments tip-off all around the country, some highly-regarded teams will see their season come to an end in the next week or two. The...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: Win or GO HOME Season!
NEW FAB 50: CRAZY Movement + 6 Newcomers!
Plenty of movement in the latest FAB 50 National Rankings, plus six newcomers this week led by Teas Valley Christian Prep (Scott Depot, W. Va.), which recorded a big win over FAB 50 power Oak Hill...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: CRAZY Movement + 6 Newcomers!
NEW FAB 50: It's PLAYOFF Time! "Just Win, BABY!"
Unbeaten teams continue to get a major push upward in the FAB 50 Rankings, none more than 27-0 Salesian (Richmond, Calif.), who is ranked No. 1 in California for the first time in school history...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: It's PLAYOFF Time! "Just Win, BABY!"
2019 Ballislife All-American Game Set For May 4!
The 2019 Ballislife All-American Game presented by Eastbay will take place on Saturday, May 4, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, Calif. ...
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Read More2019 Ballislife All-American Game Set For May 4!
NEW FAB 50: Shake Up In Top 10!
FAB 50 No. 1 La Lumiere of Indiana had a real scare last week, but the Lakers hold on to the top spot in the FAB 50 as they eye the No. 1 seed at GEICO Nationals. There is movement in the Top 10 that...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: Shake Up In Top 10!