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Bryan "Baba" Ebeling Featured Player graphic — St. Rose state champion now playing in Italy — High School Basketball Portal
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 across the ocean. Here's his journey from Ferrara to the Jersey Shore and back.

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Parent ResourcesRecruiting Tips

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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 verified will benefit. What it means for players, parents, and coaches.

Parent ResourcesPlayer Development

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Pre-Habilitation & Injury Prevention

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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 zones that matter most for basketball players: hips, ankles, hamstrings, and thoracic spine. Ten minutes a day, no equipment, with exact drills for each zone and a daily protocol you can run before every practice.

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Parent ResourcesRecruiting Tips

June 3, 2026

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 verified will benefit. What it means for players, parents, and coaches.

Parent ResourcesPlayer Development

June 1, 2026

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 world develops players. Here's what that means for U.S. athletes and the families raising them.

Parent ResourcesRecruiting Tips

June 3, 2026

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 verified will benefit. What it means for players, parents, and coaches.

Parent ResourcesPlayer Development

June 1, 2026

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 world develops players. Here's what that means for U.S. athletes and the families raising them.

Pre-Habilitation & Injury Prevention

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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 zones that matter most for basketball players: hips, ankles, hamstrings, and thoracic spine. Ten minutes a day, no equipment, with exact drills for each zone and a daily protocol you can run before every practice.

Pre-Habilitation & Injury Prevention

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