We take a look at Jaden McDaniels' game, why he catapulted so quickly in the rankings, and look back at five of the most famous meteoric rises ever in the history of grassroots,...
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UPDATED FAB 50 Rankings As Holiday Hoops Begin!
Four new teams enter latest FAB 50 National Team Rankings as high-powered holiday tournaments tip-off around the country! Will University School repeat as COP champs?...
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View MoreUPDATED FAB 50 Rankings As Holiday Hoops Begin!
(2006) The Knicks & Nuggets Brawl, NBA Scoring Leader Carmelo Anthony Suspended 15 Games
There’s been a lot of memorable fights at MSG — starting with Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano in… ...
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View More(2006) The Knicks & Nuggets Brawl, NBA Scoring Leader Carmelo Anthony Suspended 15 Games
Coaches Speak On “Limited” June Live Events
NCAA certified June Scholastic events developed in conjunction with the NFHS limit opportunities for many student-athletes and some coaches are not happy about it....
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View MoreCoaches Speak On “Limited” June Live Events
KyKy Tandy Hits Chin On The Rim While Dunking On A 7’2″ Center!
I’ve seen a lot of players — from Michael Jordan to Blake Griffin — hit their heads on… ...
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View MoreKyKy Tandy Hits Chin On The Rim While Dunking On A 7’2″ Center!
NEW FAB 50 National Rankings!
Check out where the six newcomers in the second regular season edition of the 2018-19 FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com land! ...
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View MoreNEW FAB 50 National Rankings!
Hoophall West: 5 Things We Learned
We evaluated all the games at Hoophall West in Scottsdale, Ariz. and these are the most prominent things we took away from the three-day event …(Read...
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View MoreHoophall West: 5 Things We Learned
Theft, Murder & 1990 Hoops Cards
For almost 30 years, the most sought-after card from the over-produced and near-worthless 1990 Hoops product was a… ...
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View MoreTheft, Murder & 1990 Hoops Cards
The Maturation of Melo: An Inside Look
We take a deep look at the game of Spire Institute (Geneva, Ohio) senior LaMelo Ball, who for… ...
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View MoreThe Maturation of Melo: An Inside Look
13 Minutes of Larry Bird Abusing Defenders With Post Moves
How do you want it: spin move, turn around jumper, jump hook, dunk, left-hand or right-hand layup? Larry… ...
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View More13 Minutes of Larry Bird Abusing Defenders With Post Moves
Pinnacle of Preparation: An Inside Look at Pioneers’ Tough Schedule
One of the more interesting studies to break down in the high school basketball scene is how a… ...
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View MorePinnacle of Preparation: An Inside Look at Pioneers’ Tough Schedule
The Most Disrespectful & Memorable Step Overs In NBA History
Congratulations to Mario Hezonja on joining an elite club full of NBA Hall of Famers like Allen Iverson,… ...
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View MoreThe Most Disrespectful & Memorable Step Overs In NBA History
Patrick Beverley Knocks Out Dennis Smith’s Tooth, Gets Ejected For Throwing Ball At Mavs Super Fan
Believe it or not, Patrick Beverley’s ejection on Sunday night was the first of his career. And it… ...
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View MorePatrick Beverley Knocks Out Dennis Smith’s Tooth, Gets Ejected For Throwing Ball At Mavs Super Fan
Looking Ahead: What To Expect From TV Games
On Thursday night, FAB 50 No. 14 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) topped Coronado (Henderson, Nev.) 88-75 in its… ...
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View MoreLooking Ahead: What To Expect From TV Games
1st UPDATED Regular Season FAB 50 Rankings!
Enough early season results have trickled in to update our preseason national rankings. The first edition of the 2018-19 FAB 50… ...
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View More1st UPDATED Regular Season FAB 50 Rankings!
5-Star Anthony Edwards Reclassifies to ’19. What Does it Mean?
Five-star guard Anthony Edwards of Holy Spirit Prep in Atlanta made official Tuesday what many within the basketball… ...
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View More5-Star Anthony Edwards Reclassifies to ’19. What Does it Mean?
Cole Anthony, Vernon Carey 1-2 in preseason POY Tracker!
Cole Anthony, arguably the nation’s top point guard and a player who must put up big numbers for… ...
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View MoreCole Anthony, Vernon Carey 1-2 in preseason POY Tracker!
Remembering “The Malice At the Palace” Brawl Between the Pacers & Pistons
On this day in history, November 19, 2004, the infamous “Malice at the Palace” brawl between the Indiana… ...
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View MoreRemembering “The Malice At the Palace” Brawl Between the Pacers & Pistons
LaMelo Ball: Five Burning Questions
Periodically, Ballislife answers the most pressing questions about a hot topic in basketball. Today, we take a look… ...
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View MoreLaMelo Ball: Five Burning Questions
Things You Don’t Know or Remember About Dwyane Wade’s Famous Dunk On Anderson Varejao
#OTD 9 years ago today, Dwyane Wade threw down one of the most memorable dunks in league history.… ...
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View MoreThings You Don’t Know or Remember About Dwyane Wade’s Famous Dunk On Anderson Varejao
Pierre Jackson Scores 63, Hits Game-Winner Against Jimmer Fredette (75 PTS!)
The Lonely God of Shanghai, Jimmer Fredette, put up a career-high 75 points in a 136-137 loss to… ...
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View MorePierre Jackson Scores 63, Hits Game-Winner Against Jimmer Fredette (75 PTS!)
Preseason 2018-19 EAST Region Top 20 Rankings!
As a follow up to the preseason FAB 50, we go 20 teams deep from five separate regions… ...
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View MorePreseason 2018-19 EAST Region Top 20 Rankings!
Preseason 2018-19 SOUTHEAST Region Top 20 Rankings!
As a follow up to the preseason FAB 50, we go 20 teams deep from five separate regions… ...
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View MorePreseason 2018-19 SOUTHEAST Region Top 20 Rankings!
Preseason 2018-19 MIDWEST Region Top 20 Rankings!
As a follow up to the preseason FAB 50, we go 20 teams deep from five separate regions… ...
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View MorePreseason 2018-19 MIDWEST Region Top 20 Rankings!