Words. Jason Jordan

Sacramento (Calif.) High School point guard Josiah Turner took his official visit to Arizona last weekend — alongside recent Wildcats’ commit Nick Johnson (Findlay Prep, NV) — fully planning on finishing out the rest of his scheduled visits, which included Kansas, UCLA and Louisville.

But by the time he left, Turner had made his pledge for the Wildcats. MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

It’s always tough to name the top players specific to a skill. Truth is, these days athleticism is as common as the ability to knock down three-pointers, and dunking is almost a prerequisite to getting playing time.

Still, there are a few players that stand out because of their exceptional leaping and finishing ability. Throw in creativity, flair, and simply having a sense of “the moment,” and it’s just like judging a dunk contest. MORE >

Words. Austin Burton

All over the country, high school basketball players are headed back to the classroom (or will be soon) following another summer of AAU tournaments, elite skills camps, and national showcase games. The crew at YAY AREA’S FINEST put together a comprehensive highlight of this year’s best rising seniors and the work they put in on the summer circuit.

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