Grassroots basketball will undergo some major changes again this summer.
Reebok will not hold its annual Reebok All-American Camp in Philadelphia in July because of a “change in marketing strategy at the grassroots level,” said a source with direct knowledge.
“It just means that college coaches will have to work a little harder to see high-level talent [...]

There is the travel cross country, often just for a single game. There is increased media coverage, including magazines and Web sites devoted entirely to their sport. And don’t forget about the frequent appearances on TV, both locally and nationally.
High school basketball has been mimicking the pro game for years, but the [...]

A lot of folks have been emailing me asking about high school hoops tournaments and providing schedules. Here’s a preliminary list of upcoming events. Click on the event name for the link to the schedule. Feel free to email me at zagoria@hotmail.com if I’m missing anything.
Dec. 18-19: NEW HEIGHTS HOLIDAY HOOP FESTIVAL (The Bronx, NY) featuring [...]

The rosters for the Deron Williams and Vince Carter Nike Skills Academies are out. The camps are taking place June 23-26.
The Paul Pierce and Amare Stoudemire academies begin June 28 and the LeBron James Skills Academy runs July 5-8 in Akron, Ohio.
DERON WILLIAM HIGH SCHOOL KIDS
11 Jamal Branch 6-3 163 75 ½ 2011 Atascocita/Humble, [...]

The Rumble in the Bronx, one of the premier Grassroots events of the summer, tips off on Friday at Fordham and Manhattan Universities.
The event will feature many of the top teams and players in the nation, including Mike Gilchrist, Dion Waiters and Markus Kennedy of Bob Gibbons champion Team Final.
Also featured will be a New [...]

Jeff Hewitson does a tremendous job each year putting together the PrimeTime Shootout in various locations. This year is no exception. Check out the schedule for 2010 below.
Friday, Jan. 22, West Virginia University
6:00 pm  – Morgantown (WV) vs. Chester (PA)
7:30 pm – Woodrow Wilson (WV) vs. Trenton Catholic (NJ)
9:00 pm -  Mountain State  (WV) vs. [...]

St. Patrick of Elizabeth (N.J.) is losing Dexter Strickland to North Carolina and Paris Bennett to George Mason from its Tournament of Champions team, but the Celtics served notice that they will still be the team to beat in New Jersey next year.
The NJ Celtics — featuring Kyrie Irving (pictured), Michael Gilchrist, Derrick Gordon, Kevin [...]

Tyreak Johnson, a 6-foot, 180-pound point guard from St. Raymond of The Bronx, signed with Howard University.
Johnson was a second-team All-CHSAA selection who averaged 14 points and 4 assists. He chose Howard over Central Connecticut, Stonybrook, Holy Cross, Marist and Bowling Green.
“When he went on his official visit he really got along with Coach [Gil] [...]

Tobias and Tyler Harris will likely transfer back to Half Hollow Hills West on Long Island from Long Island Lutheran.
“It’s 99.99 percent that Tobias and Tyler Harris will be transferring back to Half Hollow Hills West after the school year,” said Torrel Harris, the boys’ father.
Under New York State rules, you are allowed a one-time [...]

Nick Mariniello is back on the New Jersey coaching scene.
After a year off, Mariniello, 42, took the job at Hudson Catholic in Jersey City on Thursday.
“The school has a very rich tradition in athletics and academics,” Mariniello, who will continue to teach at West Caldwell Tech, said Friday by phone. “I think a lot of [...]