Words. Aron Phillips

When two of the top prospects in the country go head-to-head, you tune in. It’s that simple. Even if they don’t play the same position. So when Upper Room Christian Academy’s Rodney Purvis took on Prestonwood Christian Academy’s Julius Randle at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest, you better believe the cameras were rolling. In the end Prestonwood came out victorious, but take a minute to see how it all played out. MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

Upper Room Christian Academy (Raleigh, NC) combo guard Rodney Purvis called it the most important day of his life. Second Baptist School (Houston, TX) point guard L.J. Rose called him the greatest leader this country has ever seen. Everyone we spoke to agreed that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact is still relevant and respected nearly 43 years after his assassination.

We caught up with a few high school ballers around the country and had them share their thoughts on Dr. King and what his life’s work meant to them: MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

Upper Room Christian Academy (Raleigh, NC) combo guard Rodney Purvis ended his recruitment Friday night, verbally committing to Louisville over Duke.

“I just really felt comfortable when I went on my visit,” said Purvis, a junior who is ranked No. 11 in the HSH National Top 50. “I really built a great relationship with the coaching staff and I knew it was where I wanted to go.” MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

Before they glaze the ham, carve the turkey and cut the cake in honor of Thanksgiving, we got a few of the nation’s top high school players to chime in on what basketball skill they are most thankful to possess: MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

When Upper Room Christian Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) guard Rodney Purvis reclassified from the 2013 class to 2012 in October, he wondered how the jump would impact where he’d fit in the rankings.

After all, Purvis, who is ranked No. 11 in the HSH National Top 50 (which disregards class), was widely regarded as a top three player in the 2013 class. His master plan to stay near the top in his new class? MORE >

Words. Aron Phillips

If you don’t know about 6-3 freshman phenom Rodney Purvis, then you don’t know prep hoops. Our friends at Hoopmixtape caught up with the kid from Upper Room Christian Academy in Raleigh, N.C. (the same hometown as good friend John Wall) showing out against Wayne Country Day. Check out some of the highlights.