Words. Marcus Shockley & James Blackburn

It’s no shock to see several high-profile colleges in the building for the 2012 MLK Classic in Greensboro, N.C., since it has a reputation for bringing in top high school teams. This year was no different, with No. 1 ranked Oak Hill Academy attending, along with several other regional powerhouses, and a full slate of games featuring several Division I prospects and committed players. Coaches were spotted from UNC, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and several other area schools to watch the day’s action, along with multiple basketball scouts such as the legendary Bob Gibbons. MORE >

Words. Bryan Horowitz

Shabazz Muhammad certainly knows how to leave a lasting impression.

With about 30 seconds left in Bishop Gorman’s 73-65 victory over No. 5 Dematha at the Hoophall Classic on Monday, the No. 1 player in the Class of 2012 punctuated a 37-point performance with a sensational windmill dunk, later named No. 3 on SportsCenter’s Top 10 plays. Even Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, sitting two seats down from Kentucky counterpart John Calipari on the baseline, raised an eyebrow. MORE >

Words. Aron Phillips

Let’s just say that J.P. Tokoto and Aquille Carr go OFF at the second annual Under Armour Brandon Jennings Invitational. See for yourself. MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

Retailer VILLA held its 5th Annual VILLA Classic, pitting high school teams from Philadelphia and New York City against each other, on New Year’s Day to a sold out crowd of fans from across the country in Philly. The five-game tournament came down to the final game between Chester and Christ the King, MORE >

Words. Aron Phillips

It’s time to get excited, as the second annual Under Armour Brandon Jennings Invitational is almost here. The event will be held on Jan. 7 in Milwaukee at Marquette University High School, featuring 10 of the nation’s top high school basketball teams and some of the country’s best players. MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

For the last few days, the epicenter of the high school basketball world has existed in Fort Myers, Florida at the 16-team 2011 City of Palms Tournament. Yesterday we brought you highlights of the top 10 plays from the first two days of action, and now we’re following up with the best of Day 3 – or as it should be known: “Jabari Bird Dunk Day.”

Check it out here: MORE >