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- UPSET ALERT: SUN-BELT FAVORITES JMU TRAVEL TO EAST LANSING TO UPSET #4 MICHIGAN STATE. MARKS FIRST RANKED WIN VS OPPONENT SINCE 1992.
- T.J. Bickerstaff was outstanding last night with 21 points, 14 rebounds in JMU upset win over No. 4 Michigan State.
- Rob Dillingham off to a hot start for the Wildcats, finishing with 17 points in the game. NC Native has always had his way with his unique scoring abilities.
- John Calipari has one of the most exciting backcourts in the country. BIG SHOTS ALUMS and Kentucky's freshman guards D.J. Wagner, Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard combined for 42 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists.
- Former Oak Hill and BWSL EYBL standout Cam Thomas went off for 45 points in the loss to the Bucks. Continuing his scoring dominance in the league.
- USC Trojans backcourt between Isaiah Collier and Boogie Ellis combined for 48 points in the win over K-State.
- Armando Bacot records his 69th career double-double for the Tarheels.
- BIG SHOTS ALUM Caleb Foster looked impressive in GAME 1 for the Blue Devils, finishing with 15 PTS.
- Former BWSL EYBL and Massanutten standout Kanye Clary scores 22 points, 7 rebounds for Penn State season debut win vs Delaware Stare.
- Former AZ Compass standout Kylan Boswell leads No. 12 Arizona with 18 points in season debut win vs Morgan State.
- Former Greensboro Day and Garner Road standout Nik Graves scores career high 15 points, 5 rebounds to lead Charlotte to season opening win vs Maine.
- Former Moravian Prep standout Themus Fulks scores 20 points in season opening win for Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs Youngstown State.
- Christian Brown leads Tennessee State with 16 points in 76-61 season debut win vs. Fisk.
- Malachi Poindexter leads Illinois State with 16 points, 7 rebounds in season debut
- DJ Burns leads NC State with 16 points in season debut win vs Citadel
- Former Carolina Defenders and Believe Prep standout Deyton Albury leads Queens with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists vs. Marshall. Was once an unsigned senior that starred in BIG SHOTS making his mark with the Royals in season debut.
- Word of God and Team Loaded 2024 5-Star Jayden Quaintance has cut his list to four. Here are the colleges he’s considering: Ohio State, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida.
- Columbia Legends and Keenan High School standout Malaysia Fulwiley of South Carolina Gamecocks had an impressive debut in France, finishing with 17 pts, 6 rebs, and 6 ast.
- Former Oak Hill and BWSL EYBL standout Cam Thomas went off for 45 points in the loss to the Bucks. Continuing his scoring dominance in the league.
- BIG SHOTS ALUM Anthony Edwards took OVER in the Timberwolves OT win finishing with 38 PTS.
- Cade Tyson still has a burner scores 29 points (5-7 3FG) for Belmont in 89-87 win vs Georgia State
- Bryce Harris scores 23 points, 5 rebounds in season opening win for Howard vs Hampton
- UPSET ALERT: 2023 WOMEN’S NATIONAL CHAMPIONS NO. 1 LSU UPSET BY NO. 20 COLORADO IN THE SEASON OPENER.
- Impressive day for the WV Natives; Kaden Metheny (Liberty). Isaac McKneely (Virginia) 15 pts, 4 rebs and 4 ast.. Mikal Dawson (Akron) 19 pts and 5 rebs. Obinna Anochili-Killen (Marshall) 14 pts and 5 Rebs.
- 2024 Paul VI (VA) C 6’10 Patrick Ngongba II has committed to Duke. Jon Scheyer & staff has the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation.
- 2024 AZ Compass Prep (AZ) F Sammie Yeanay has committed to Arizona State.
- 2026 Mallard Creek (NC) G Rassell Young has received offers from Mississippi State, Illinois, and App-State this past week. Hot prospect in NC 2026 class
- 2024 Huntington Prep (WV) F Jordan McCullum has committed to Murray State. Court XIV and Big Shots Prep Nationals Standout.
- 2024 Winston-Salem Christian (NC) G Isaiah Washington has received an offer from Duquesne. A top available guard in NC 2024.
- 2024 PHHoenix Prep (AZ) G Carmelo Adkins has committed to West Virginia. See PHH Prep at BIG SHOTS Prep Nationals.
- 2025 Cannon School (NC) G Isaiah Henry has received an offer from Hampton. No. 2 SG In NC 2025 class.
- 2024 Brunswick CC (NC) F Khouri Carvey has committed to Morehead State. Former standout for Team Trezz and Vertical Academy. MVP at BIG SHOTS NC Tip Off as unsigned senior last year.
- 2024 Winston-Salem Christian (NC) F Lewis Walker has committed to Massachusetts. MVP at BIG SHOTS Rise Finale and a top PF in NC 2024 class.
- 2025 Bullis School (MD) C Eric Reibe has received an offer from Ohio State. Top 10 big nationally.
- 2024 Sunrise Christian (KS) F/C Max Pikaar has received an offer from St. Bonaventure.
- 2025 Prolific Prep (CA) F A.J. Dybantsa has received an offer from South Carolina. No. 1 prospect overall in 2025.
- 2024 Forsyth Country Day (NC) G Iverson King has committed to Presbyterian. Star for BIG SHOTS Elite NC on the circuit. Skilled shooting wing.
- 2024 Cary Academy (NC) F/C Wyatt DeGraaf has committed to Brown.
- 2027 Canyon International Academy (AZ) F Paul Osaruyi has received an offer from Arizona State.
- 2025 Oak Hill Academy (VA) G Kaden Magwood has received an offer from Alabama.
- 2024 Forsyth Country Day (NC) F Bobby Cannon has committed to New Orleans. Top 5 big in NC 2024, MVP at BIG SHOTS Rise Winter Jam.
- 2024 Independence (TN) G Jett Montgomery has committed to Southern Miss.
- 2024 Hargrave (VA) F Nigel Clarkson has received an offer from Penn. 6’9 skilled shooting wing was a breakout performer this spring and summer.
- 2024 Gonzaga (DC) G Blake Harper has committed to Howard.
- 2024 Brewster Academy (NH) G D.J. Shine has committed to Murray State. Big time get for Racers, was a top guard in SC.
- 2024 Westover (NC) F Ari Fulton has committed to NJIT. High motor wing, ranked top 5 SF in NC 2024 class.
- 2026 Berean Baptist (NC) G/F Josiah Sanders has received an offer from Appalachian State. His recruitment will be taking off, recently offered by Cal as well. BWSL and Paul Biancardi Basketball Camp Standout.
- 2024 Woodside (VA) G My'Kel Jenkins has received an offer from Georgia State. Slashing wing with length and skill. Ranked top 5 wing in VA 2024 class