Ray Haskins has found success in his career as a coach, teacher, and principal in the Brooklyn, New York Community. He graduated from Boys High in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area in 1968. Then went to Shaw University and became a standout for their basketball team and earn his Bachelor’s degree in 1972. Haskins return to his… Continue reading
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Mount Rushmore of New York City Basketball Contributors
New York City basketball always will be the Mecca of this sport. It was the place where legends were made and here are the icons who made a difference in this game. That’s why they are the GOAT as a contributor in NYC hoops. Tom Konchalski – Konchalski spent 43 years evaluating college basketball expectations which… Continue reading
The G-League Ignite and Rookies Have an Impressive Debut
The G-League beat the Santa Cruz Warriors in their G-League opener in the Bubble in Orlando by the score of 109-104. Johnathan Kuminga had 19 points, four assists, and two blocks. while Jalen Green and Daishen Nix had 11 points. NBA Veteran Jarrett Jack came off the bench and lead the Ignite with 21 points.… Continue reading
LaMelo then the Rest; Rookie of the Year Outlook
This year’s NBA draft was not expected to be a historically great draft class, due to the lack of star power at the top of the board. But early into this season, it is looking like what the class lacked in star power, they are making up with depth. There have been many rookies who… Continue reading
Part Two Of The NBA Season
What I expect from the second portion of the NBA season, is an uptick in the amounts of Corna tests that have been provided for both players and organizations along with more consistency when it comes to the measures of when a player can and can’t play.The NBA has announced there has been more than… Continue reading
In Memory of Tom Konchalski 1947-2021
Tom Konchalski who was the editor, publisher and author of the High School Basketball Illustrated newsletter has passed away at the age of 74. This past weekend he was transiton in hospice care after battling with cancer for sometime. Last May of 2020 Mr. Konchalski retired from scouting high school basketball for over 40 years.… Continue reading
The 2020-21 NBA G League Bubble Preview
Agua Caliente Clippers The Agua Caliente Clippers come into the 2021 G League Bubble led by new head coach Paul Hewitt. Without last season leading scorer Jonathan Motley 24 points per game, the team will look to James Palmer Jr who averaged 19.1 point per game last season the team’s second-leading scorer looks to lead… Continue reading
Floyd Lane
Floyd Lane was part of the 1950 CCNY Beaver program that won the NIT and NCAA Championship team. Even so he went through the tribulation of the scandal at City College that affected college basketball during that time. Lane was not allowed to played in the NBA due to the scandal. However he was a… Continue reading