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Bella Owumi has been a top prospect since she was 12. What’s that pressure like?

It is impossible to miss Bella Owumi on a basketball court. The 6-foot wing reaches into her bag and pulls out hesis,…

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7 boys standouts from the Draft League championship and All-Star games

WESTON, Mass. — Three seasons of the Summer Draft League have come and gone in the blink of an eye. The Elite…

7 girls standouts from the Draft League championship and All-Star games

WESTON, Mass. — Between its first two years, the girls side of the Draft League has doubled its participating teams and grown…

Can AAU basketball be affordable? Here’s how the Boston Showstoppers make it happen

When Jaidelis “Jaida” Rivera joined the Boston Showstoppers grassroots program this spring, she and her father, Isaac, made the choice to drive…

20 boys basketball prospects to watch in the 2029 class

The quality and depth of New England’s boys Class of 2029 is growing. I’m increasingly appreciating the variety of this class, which…

Podcast: Mass Rivals director Vin Pastore talks unforgettable run at Adidas 3SSB championships

Mass Rivals’ July 2026 run to the final of the Adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championships won’t soon be forgotten. Behind the brilliance…

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Malachi Odugbela: Why St. Andrew’s and BABC guard is one of New England’s top 2028 risers

When it comes to guards in New England’s 2028 class, Malachi Odugbela is among the most dynamic. At 6-foot-6, Odugbela is already…

Trending up: 10 girls stock-risers from second half of grassroots season

More than ever before, the second half of the grassroots basketball season is when we start to see recruiting pick up. Three…

Trending up: 10 boys stock-risers from the second half of grassroots season

We can finally take a breather. The busiest stretch of high school boys basketball recruiting is complete. Over a six-week period in…

5 team takeaways from AAU girls championship weekend

After a long four months and particularly grueling last three weeks, grassroots programs around the country capped their seasons with AAU championship…