Standing at 6’3”, Jacob Pleyer represents everything a coach wants in a young guard prospect: leadership, determination,...

Carson Prein, a 5’10” combo guard from Loyal High School and a standout member of UTC Fire, Class of 2027, is making waves...

Tyler VanDerMeulen, a 6’0”, 160-pound shooting guard from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has quickly built a reputation as one of...

Alex Haines, a 6’6” center from Rosholt High School and member of the UTC Fire AAU program, is quietly becoming one of the...

Let’s be honest, rankings exist for one reason: to drive conversation. That’s it.  They’re the sports world’s version of...

If you’re building a basketball program off rankings, you’re building on sand.  The five-star system looks clean and easy,...

When did recruiting become about being famous instead of being ready?  That’s the question every coach, parent, and player...

Every time I hear someone say, “He’s a five-star,” or “He’s ranked top 50,” my stomach...

In the world of high school basketball recruiting, rankings have become a widely accepted way to gauge the talent and...