by Deotis Speller, recruit757 The inaugural MLK Roundball classic is still three months away from tip-off, but the hype surrounding the anticipated event continues to grow. The area’s best players will be on display and competition will be tough as teams compete for the title. Hosting the inaugural event will be Norview head coach Jonathan…
by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Yesterday, we took a look at Woodside senior guard Devante Carter who recently transferred back to Hampton Roads this offseason. Here’s the second part of Tamara Brown’s interview at Woodside, this time with new head coach Ed Huckaby. In his first season with the Wolverines, Huckaby expects his team to contend…
by Tamara Brown, recruit757 After playing basketball at Woodside High School under Coach Erick Mays for two years, point guard Devante Carter transferred to play basketball for Capitol Christian in Landover, Maryland. When Carter left the Peninsula District he averaged 14.1 points per game and led the team to a 22-4 season. Carter is back…
by Tamara Brown, recruit757 With basketball season starting in a few weeks, Old Dominion University Men and Women’s Basketball revealed the new video and LED technology at the “Ted” and hosted their fifth annual Celebrity Night of Basketball. The annual event took place in the Big Blue Room in the Ted Constant Convocation Center and…
by Deotis Speller, recruit757 Danyael Goodhope of the Princess Anne Lady Cavaliers will be attending Winthrop University next year. Rather then wait until the completion of her senior year, the 5-foot-5 point guard was captivated by the eagles of Winthrop and couldn’t be happier with her decision. “I fell in love with Winthrop,” Goodhope said…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The Old Dominion Monarchs will host the ‘Celebrity Night of Basketball’ tonight at the Ted Convocation Center. The event allow fans to view the renovations to Convocation’s video system. The celebration starts at 5:30pm with the introduction of center’s new LED video technology. 2005 CAA regular season and tournament MVP Alex…
by Deotis Speller, recruit757 When Lhordn Hyman envisioned playing for the Indian River Braves, he saw a band of brothers on one accord competing for the ultimate team reward, a state championship. But his vision didn’t happen as the braves struggled to find their identity and team morale. As the struggles ensued, Hyman decided enough…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 More than 1,000 fans showed up to Joseph Echols Hall on the campus of Norfolk State University to see the Spartans’ annual preseason intrasquad scrimmages. The Lady Spartans held a running clock 15-minute scrimmage which ended in a victory by the Gold team. Kayla Robers led all scorers with six points.…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Another college sports scandal. Another head coach turns a blind eye. Admittedly, when news of the escort scandal that has rocked the University of Louisville Mens Basketball Program this week hit national airwaves I was neither shocked nor eerily disgusted. For as long as I remembered college sports was always thought…
Playmaker’s Sports Marketing Hosting Inaugural Hampton Roads Winter Hoops Classic The inaugural Hampton Roads Winter Hoops Classic will take place on Monday January 18, 2016 at Norview High School. The one-day tournament will feature 12 area high school teams, including last year’s Group 5A boys state runner-up Norview High School, who will headline the event…