The Grind Hoops by Samad Hines

Had a chance to speak to one of the nation’s top scorers in that 2023 class, Chris Johnson, recently regarding his recruitment, his recent transfer to powerhouse Montverde Academy (FL), and more. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 20.0 PPG, 6.0 APG, 5.0 RPG, and 2.0 SPG last season at Fort Bend…

The spring portion of this year’s grassroots season is nearing an end and we have had a few prospects boost their stock more than others. Jamie Kaiser Jr. has certainly been one of those prospects. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard has opened the eyes of multiple scouts, media, and college coaches…

One of the nation’s highly rated prospects in that loaded 2024 class, Isaiah Elohim, spoke with me regarding his recruitment, Sierra Canyon, and AAU with Paul George Elite (CA) in the Nike EYBL. Elohim is a 6-foot-5 two-guard and is already considered one of the top scorers in his class…

One of the nation’s top wing defenders, Scotty Middleton, took the time out to talk with me regarding his recruitment and more. Middleton is a 6-foot-8 wing from South Florida, transferred to powerhouse Sunrise Christian (KS) after his sophomore year at The Patrick School (NJ). I asked him how was…

Dink Pate has been one of the highly rated prospects in the 2024 class and has been displaying his unique talents playing up 17U with Team Trae Young (OK). I had a chance to talk to the talented sophomore about his recruitment and how this grassroots season has been for…