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The Highlight Video College Coaches Actually Watch (First 20 Seconds Rule)

Build a basketball highlight video that gives coaches a reason to keep watching. Learn what to show in the first 20 seconds, which clips to cut, and how to use your three HSBP video slots.

October 1, 2026 ● 9 MIN READ ● READ THE FEATURE
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Santino Haney: Steubenville Big Red Point Guard

A junior point guard, a coach for a father, and a 74-year wait that ended in Dayton. Santino Haney led Steubenville Big Red to a 26–2 season and…

June 29, 2026 ● 7 MIN READ ● READ
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The Changing Landscape of Basketball

The pro and college game are drifting from what made them great. David Lipman makes the case that high school basketball is the last pure level — and…

June 18, 2026 ● 9 MIN READ ● READ
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What Karl-Anthony Towns Teaches High School Players

Karl-Anthony Towns went from a New Jersey high school gym to an NBA title. Here's what his path teaches players about adaptability, coachability, and durability.

June 14, 2026 ● 10 MIN READ ● READ
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Do You Need AAU to Get Recruited for College Basketball?

Do players really need AAU to get recruited? Not necessarily. Here's an honest look at what the circuit does well, the injury cost of game-heavy schedules, why fundamentals…

June 13, 2026 ● 11 MIN READ ● READ
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New NCAA Eligibility Rules 2026: What Parents & Coaches Should Know

New NCAA eligibility rules are reshaping 2026–27 recruiting. What parents and coaches need to know — what changed, what's only proposed, and how to get your athlete seen…

June 11, 2026 ● 9 MIN READ ● READ
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Bryan Ebeling: From a St. Rose Title to the Italian Hardwood

A son of Italian basketball who chased the American high school dream, Bryan "Baba" Ebeling anchored a historic state title at St. Rose before taking his game back…

June 10, 2026 ● 6 MIN READ ● READ
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What NCAA International Eligibility Rules Mean for HS Players

A May 2026 NCAA guidance update targeting professional international prospects could shift recruiting attention back toward U.S. high school players — but only those who are seen and…

June 3, 2026 ● 6 MIN READ ● READ
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Why International Players Now Dominate the NBA

A record 135 international players now fill NBA rosters, and an American hasn't won MVP since 2018. The reason isn't talent — it's how the rest of the…

June 1, 2026 ● 9 MIN READ ● READ
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Mobility Training for Basketball Players

Mobility is the quiet foundation of every explosive move in basketball — and the most neglected piece of high school player development. This guide covers the four mobility…

April 16, 2026 ● 19 MIN READ ● READ
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The 10-Minute Pre-Game Warm-Up Every Basketball Player Should Do

The first three minutes of a basketball game are when most preventable injuries happen. Static stretching before tip-off actually makes you slower — and does nothing to prepare…

April 13, 2026 ● 15 MIN READ ● READ
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How to Strengthen Your Feet for Basketball

Your feet absorb the force of every landing and drive every push-off — yet most basketball players never train them. This guide breaks down the three pillars of…

April 10, 2026 ● 13 MIN READ ● READ

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