The Grind Hoops

  • 2022 Spring Stock-Risers

    2022 Spring Stock-Risers

    The spring portion of the AAU season is nearing an end and we are closely heading into the second half of the grassroots season. There has been multiple high level prospects around the country who have boosted their stock over the last couple months. Two NCAA Live periods were scheduled back in April and college…

  • 2023 Joey Hart Talks Recruitment, UAA Scoring Leader

    2023 Joey Hart Talks Recruitment, UAA Scoring Leader

    The first two months of the spring portion of the AAU season are nearing an end and the first two NCAA Live Periods have both flew by with the next two appearing in July. A few prospects across the country have already boosted their stock and took advantage of the opportunities displayed so far back…

  • Class of 2022: Potential One-And-Dones

    Class of 2022: Potential One-And-Dones

    It is about time to move on from the 2022 class in the world of high school hoops as their new journey’s begin heading to college. All the showcase all star games are final over and here we take a look at a breakdown on which prospects in the 2022 class could be potential one-and-done…

  • Combine Academy: The Beginning of Mike Wright

    Combine Academy: The Beginning of Mike Wright

    Combine Academy, a prep school in Lincolnton, North Carolina, has been one of the nation’s top basketball programs since their existence when they opened back in 2013. Over the last few years, Combine Academy has hosted a plethora of next level athletes and have multiple basketball teams such as high school, post-grad, and regional teams.…

  • 2022 Prospects: Immediate Impact Next Season

    2022 Prospects: Immediate Impact Next Season

    Arkansas: Eric Musselman has made Arkansas a real big time threat not only in the SEC but the nation. He has been able to reel in some of the nations’s best high school prospects and college transfers over the last couple years. The Razorbacks have themselves an elite class coming into Fayetteville next season and…

  • Which Prospects Can Have A Stock Rising AAU Season?

    Which Prospects Can Have A Stock Rising AAU Season?

    2023 PG Freddie Dilione (Word of God, NC) – Freddie Dilione is a name that needs to be recognized even more on the national level. The 6-foot-6 point guard holds outstanding size at the point guard position, able to stuff the stat sheet consistently, and extremely productive on the floor. Dilione has the ability to…

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