STAY POSITIVE CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS

2019 'Corey Stitzel HS Development Showcase' Standouts

  Following our Phenom Hoops' hosted 'Virginia Phenom 150' Saturday camp in Richmond, VA, I knew I wouldn't have much time before turning my attention to another in-state event less than 18 hours later: the 2019 'Corey Stitzel High School Development Showcase, hosted by Stitzel himself and Independence High School (Ashburn, VA), where he currently serves as the head boys' varsity basketball...

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'Virginia Live Period Shootout' Session II, Day 2 Standouts (6/29/19)

  After the successful opening portion of the first-ever 'Virginia Live Period Shootout' last weekend (6/21 ' 6/23), I've returned back to the grounds of Blue Ridge School (St. George, VA) for the event's 'second half.' Structure will occur in a similar way, with 18 teams participating throughout the three days and using up three different courts in the school's athletic facilities. Ten...

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2019 ‘Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest’ Tournament Standouts

  Well, I guess I can cross Pittsburgh, PA off of my list of cities to visit. It felt like EVERYBODY in the basketball community had made the trip up to the Northern city this past weekend, and for a good reason too. The annual 'Pitt Jam Fest,' hosted by 'The Hoop Group' tipped off once again, featuring teams of different age divisions from all across the East Coast. Held at the grand David...

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VISAA Division III State Tournament Final Four (3/1/19 ' 3/2/19)

  The 2018-19 season for Virginia private school basketball officially wrapped up this past weekend in Chesterfield, VA, as the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) held its Final Four of the state tournament at Virginia State University. During the last two seasons, I've been able to check out this event as a spectator (during spring breaks in college), but found more...

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