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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“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!
UPDATED FAB 50: Title Contenders STEP UP!
As the playoffs near, the real contenders for the mythical FAB 50 national championship are beginning to separate… ...
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Read MoreUPDATED FAB 50: Title Contenders STEP UP!
NEW FAB 50: SPECIAL MLK Edition!
After MLK weekend, it always takes us a bit longer to get out our new FAB 50! No. 1 La Lumiere and No. 2 McEachern remain unbeaten, but MLK results from around the country meant massive changes to the...
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MOST EXCITING GUARDS BATTLE IT OUT!! JAELEN HOUSE VS SHARIFE COOPER WAS EPIC!
Most exciting team battle it out in the semi-finals at bass pro tournament of champions. Jaelen House &… ...
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Read MoreMOST EXCITING GUARDS BATTLE IT OUT!! JAELEN HOUSE VS SHARIFE COOPER WAS EPIC!
#1 DEFENDER VS #1 DEFENSIVE TEAM! SHADOW MOUNTAIN & EJ LIDDELL GOES AT IT!
Shadow Mountain went up against the #1 defender in the Midwest Ej Liddell (Ohio State) in the first… ...
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Read More#1 DEFENDER VS #1 DEFENSIVE TEAM! SHADOW MOUNTAIN & EJ LIDDELL GOES AT IT!
NEW FAB 50: Top Teams Roll Into MLK Weekend!
Two consistent themes come into play in this week's FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com, as we don't just drop teams out of sight that play tough schedules and reward teams that...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: Top Teams Roll Into MLK Weekend!
Talking Big-Time #HSBB: “In The Paint” Podcast 6th Episode!
In episode No. 6 of our "In The Paint Show," Ronnie and Devin talk NCAA amateur athletics in light of rapid coaching changes. Special guest Grant Rice of Bishop Gorman (Nev.) talks big-time high...
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Read MoreTalking Big-Time #HSBB: “In The Paint” Podcast 6th Episode!
UPDATED FAB 50: McEachern Keeps Pace W/ La Lu!
La Lumiere of Indiana beat Montverde Academy of Florida for the second time this season to keep its firm grip on the top spot in the FAB 50, while No. 2 McEachern of Georgia gutted out a rematch...
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Read MoreUPDATED FAB 50: McEachern Keeps Pace W/ La Lu!
Talking Holiday Hoops: “In The Paint” Podcast 5th Episode!
In episode No. 5 of our "In The Paint Show," Ronnie and Devin break down the recent recent holiday tournaments around the country. Special guest Steve Baik of L.A. Fairfax also talks UCLA, his team's...
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Read MoreTalking Holiday Hoops: “In The Paint” Podcast 5th Episode!
NEW FAB 50: There is a NEW No. 1 For NEW Year’s!
After all the teams returned home for New Year's and the results came in, we have a new pecking order at the top of the FAB 50. So who is No. 1, La Lumiere of Indiana or McEachern of Georgia? We...
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Read MoreNEW FAB 50: There is a NEW No. 1 For NEW Year’s!