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Gardner Swaps Pac12 Schools

Gardner Swaps Pac12 Schools

Christ the King got a big addition last season when 6’8” F Brandon Gardner CTK ‘23 transferred into their program. He

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5/12/24
 • Brian Reichert
USC transfer forward Brandon Gardner commits to ASU during visit

USC transfer forward Brandon Gardner commits to ASU during visit

Gardner, who redshirted his freshman year, has four years of eligibility

5/10/24
 • Hod Rabino
Team Preview: Christ the King 2023-24

Team Preview: Christ the King 2023-24

The Christ the King program had a terrific season in the eyes of many, but Royals fans have high expectations. This

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11/29/23
 • Brian Reichert
Signed and Unsigned 2024 + 2025

Signed and Unsigned 2024 + 2025

Several local products have either made their college decision or are waiting in the wings. Either signing late or

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11/4/23
 • Zach Smart
Changes Abound For New Look CHSAA

Changes Abound For New Look CHSAA

As the 2023-24 campaign approaches, several CHSAA teams will transition as a number of significant changes occurred

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11/2/23
 • Zach Smart
Unsigned Upperclassmen

Unsigned Upperclassmen

As the official season nears, numerous upperclassmen in the area are coming off summers of unprecedented success

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10/28/23
 • Zach Smart
A Look At New York's Top Committed Talent

A Look At New York's Top Committed Talent

With the latest high-profile commitment generating national fanfare and buzz, several of New York's top-shelf players

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10/24/23
 • Zach Smart
Summit League Offers for 2026 Guards

Summit League Offers for 2026 Guards

All across the boards, CHSAA  Class AA teams were dealt with an arduous off-season in which numerous players

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9/27/23
 • Zach Smart
NY Rens Tandem Garner West Coast Offers

NY Rens Tandem Garner West Coast Offers

Having improved incrementally in all components of his game, New York Rens' 6-foot-11 Class of 2025 Center

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9/20/23
 • Zach Smart
Out with the old, In with the new

Out with the old, In with the new

Following a productive year, one which witnessed an array of New York talent thrive and sign with highly prominent

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8/31/23
 • Zach Smart
Kansas, USC, OTE among options on the table for Vyctorius Miller

Kansas, USC, OTE among options on the table for Vyctorius Miller

The four-star 2024 guard plans to take several fall official visits.

6/11/23
 • Rob Cassidy
Cassidy's Takeaways: Pangos All-American Camp, day two

Cassidy's Takeaways: Pangos All-American Camp, day two

Baylor commit Robert Wright III has been making his case for a fifth star at the Las Vegas event.

6/6/23
 • Rob Cassidy
2023 PF Brandon Gardner announces commitment to USC

2023 PF Brandon Gardner announces commitment to USC

The 6-foot-8 forward becomes the fourth member of the Trojans' 2023 star-studded recruiting class.

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6/2/23
 • Matt Moreno
2023 PF Brandon Gardner recaps USC midweek official visit

2023 PF Brandon Gardner recaps USC midweek official visit

Longtime St. John's commit Brandon Gardner is looking for a new home and visited USC this week.

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6/1/23
 • Matt Moreno
High Major NY Seniors Still Available

High Major NY Seniors Still Available

As one of the top remaining high major caliber Class of 2023 recruits out of NYC, 6-foot-9 guard-forward

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5/31/23
 • Zach Smart
NYers Continue To Make D-I Noise

NYers Continue To Make D-I Noise

With AAU season in full swing and several soon to be graduated seniors either deciding on future programs or exploring

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5/8/23
 • Zach Smart
Who Is New York's Best Rebounder?

Who Is New York's Best Rebounder?

Like many discussions regarding who is NY's best in certain statistical categories, the subject of who is the best

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3/31/23
 • Zach Smart
Roster Upheaval @ St. John's

Roster Upheaval @ St. John's

With Rick Pitino officially introduced as the new head men's basketball coach at St. John's University on Tuesday,

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3/22/23
 • Zach Smart
Pitino To Be Introduced As St. John's Next Coach

Pitino To Be Introduced As St. John's Next Coach

After talks of Rick Pitino reaching a deal that would make him the next coach of St. John's University intensified this

3/20/23
 • Zach Smart
College Tune-In to CHSAA Final Amid Major Changes

College Tune-In to CHSAA Final Amid Major Changes

One of the country's top conferences culminates a season underscored by parity, unpredictability, and blossoming high

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3/11/23
 • Zach Smart
NY’s Signed, Unsigned & Underrated

NY’s Signed, Unsigned & Underrated

For every committed and signed player in New York City this season, there's about 3-4 Division-I caliber players who are

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3/6/23
 • Zach Smart
CHSAA B/Q Diocesan Semifinal (Recaps)

CHSAA B/Q Diocesan Semifinal (Recaps)

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY – Wednesday evening was fire as four teams battled to advance to the finals of the Brooklyn/Queens

2/23/23
 • Maurice Wingate
2nd half spree lifts CTK; Coach attains milestone

2nd half spree lifts CTK; Coach attains milestone

For Christ The King, however, a blend of augmented bench depth and balanced scoring and unselfishness has kept the

2/16/23
 • Zach Smart
Molloy Melee Ends in Lopsided Loss

Molloy Melee Ends in Lopsided Loss

BRIARWOOD, NY -  It is normally our policy not to include content about fights that occur during a game. However....

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2/4/23
 • Maurice Wingate
Top Ten 2023 New York Players (Mid-Season)

Top Ten 2023 New York Players (Mid-Season)

High school basketball is in full swing in New York State and our NYHoops.com Top Ten Players (Class of 2023)

1/30/23
 • Maurice Wingate
Who Is NYC's Top Senior?

Who Is NYC's Top Senior?

The question surrounding which Class of 2023 senior has the highest impact in New York City can be broken down into

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1/13/23
 • Zach Smart
Christ the King Contains Molloy

Christ the King Contains Molloy

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY – Christ the King is the number one ranked high school team in New York State according to

1/7/23
 • Maurice Wingate
SJU has Big Shoes to Fill, Figuratively & Literally

SJU has Big Shoes to Fill, Figuratively & Literally

Vowing to embrace more of a leadership role on a St. John's team which had bid adieu to a vital locker room presence in

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12/28/22
 • Zach Smart
Noteworthy Performances: NYC (Part II)

Noteworthy Performances: NYC (Part II)

With the first full season since before the pandemic hit in March of 2020 underway, New York City prospects suddenly

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12/6/22
 • Zach Smart
Royal Split for Christ the King @ Hoophall

Royal Split for Christ the King @ Hoophall

Brandon Gardner levitated high above the rim, plucked an inbounds lob pass out of the air and threw down a thunderous

12/4/22
 • Zach Smart
Red Storm signs highly-rated prospect

Red Storm signs highly-rated prospect

QUEENS, N.Y. (Nov. 17, 2022) – Consensus four-star recruit Brandon Gardner has signed a National Letter of Intent to

11/17/22
 • SJU Athletics
Noteworthy Pre-Season Performances Continue In NYC

Noteworthy Pre-Season Performances Continue In NYC

After collectively defying the limitations of Covid the past few seasons, New York will have its first full season

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11/2/22
 • Zach Smart
New York CHSAA Has National Feel

New York CHSAA Has National Feel

With the CHSAA adding star power and depth and upfront manpower, we could witness multiple teams from the conference

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10/31/22
 • Zach Smart
Senior Leadership Reigns Supreme

Senior Leadership Reigns Supreme

Senior leadership has long been a component parallel to success in NYC hoops. This season, several highly regarded

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10/29/22
 • Zach Smart
Who Is The King Of New York?

Who Is The King Of New York?

With multiple five-star recruits in the CHSAA, several already committed high major players, and highly recruited

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10/8/22
 • Zach Smart
NYC Transfer Market Continues To Erupt

NYC Transfer Market Continues To Erupt

As a 6-foot-11 shot blocker and menacing rim protecting presence who eats up space and steers drivers away from the

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9/23/22
 • Zach Smart
Four committed prospects that have found the perfect fit

Four committed prospects that have found the perfect fit

Four-star guard Gehrig Normand should fit in seamlessly in Tom Izzo's Michigan State program.

8/7/22
 • Travis Graf
New York's Return To Prominence

New York's Return To Prominence

12 years ago, when legendary scout Tom Konchalski said that NY was no longer the Mecca, the statement resonated.

7/28/22
 • Zach Smart
High Profile Transfer Bolsters CHSAA Squad

High Profile Transfer Bolsters CHSAA Squad

In a highly anticipated move, which originally seemed more rumor than reality, St. John's commit Brandon Gardner

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7/13/22
 • Zach Smart
Red Storm Pursues Unique 2023 prospects

Red Storm Pursues Unique 2023 prospects

With the return of local NYC products, vital core pieces, and Our Savior Lutheran alum in Posh Alexander and

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7/6/22
 • Zach
Four-star Brandon Gardner commits to St. John's

Four-star Brandon Gardner commits to St. John's

Four-star forward Brandon Gardner committed to St. John's on Monday morning.

6/27/22
 • Travis Graf
Pangos All-American Camp: Players who impressed players

Pangos All-American Camp: Players who impressed players

Tahaad Pettiford said Alabama commit Sam Walters 'does a lot of things, and I like his game a lot.'

6/9/22
 • Rob Cassidy
St. John’s Targets Impress at Pangos

St. John’s Targets Impress at Pangos

Las Vegas was the latest spot for some of the country's most hotly sought-after recruits, as numerous local NYC area

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6/8/22
 • Zach Smart
SJU Fan’s Lovefest with 2023 Recruit Continues

SJU Fan’s Lovefest with 2023 Recruit Continues

If there is one unsigned Class of 2023 prospect St. John's fans are relying on a commitment from, it's so obvious the

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5/23/22
 • Zach Smart
SJU Shifts Focus To 2023 & 2024

SJU Shifts Focus To 2023 & 2024

With the EYBL circuit continuing in Louisville in a little over a week, a number of enticing unsigned prospects will be

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5/15/22
 • Zach Smart
Graf's Takeaways: Recruiting nuggets from Indianapolis

Graf's Takeaways: Recruiting nuggets from Indianapolis

Four-star Brandon Gardner is focusing most of his recruiting attention on two programs.

4/24/22
 • Travis Graf
St. John's Hits Spring Recruiting Trail

St. John's Hits Spring Recruiting Trail

While St. John's appears to be steadily scouring the transfer portal and zoning in on New York product and...

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4/15/22
 • Zach Smart
Johnnies Make the Final 10

Johnnies Make the Final 10

As a 6-foot-7, high upside forward who has been inundated with high major offers, St. John's appears to be...

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3/20/22
 • Zach Smart
Johnnies Host Highly Coveted Recruit On Official Visit

Johnnies Host Highly Coveted Recruit On Official Visit

If St. John's can compete with the bevy of high-end programs vying for the services of rapidly rising 6-foot-7 2023

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2/8/22
 • Zach Smart
Four-star Brandon Gardner remains a hot commodity

Four-star Brandon Gardner remains a hot commodity

Brandon Gardner is coming off a visit to Auburn, but other major programs remain. in the mix.

2/3/22
 • Travis Graf
SJU Is Latest to Offer Hotly Pursued Forward

SJU Is Latest to Offer Hotly Pursued Forward

As St. John's continues to amplify their presence on the southern recruiting market, they've embraced a swinging for

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1/4/22
 • Zach Smart
Junior post Brandon Gardner enjoying move to Raleigh

Junior post Brandon Gardner enjoying move to Raleigh

Brandon Gardner has enjoyed his short stay in Raleigh.

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12/7/21
 • Jacey Zembal
Four-star Brandon Gardner has a pair of SEC visits on deck

Four-star Brandon Gardner has a pair of SEC visits on deck

Four-star Brandon Gardner is ranked No. 46 in the 2023 Rivals150.

10/3/21
 • Jamie Shaw
Brandon Gardner expecting a visit from Kentucky

Brandon Gardner expecting a visit from Kentucky

Brandon Gardner has had a long relationship with Chin Coleman and expects to see him in person this week.

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9/13/21
 • David Sisk
Carolina Coaches Active On Day One Of Live Visits

Carolina Coaches Active On Day One Of Live Visits

The UNC coaches were out on the road Thursday. Find out who they saw inside.

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9/10/21
 • David Sisk
Where Penn State basketball commits, targets stand after Rivals150 update

Where Penn State basketball commits, targets stand after Rivals150 update

Catch up with the latest Rivals prospect rankings for Penn State basketball targets

8/27/21
 • David Eckert
2023 four-star forward talks booming recruitment, offer from the Gators

2023 four-star forward talks booming recruitment, offer from the Gators

“Florida itself, who wouldn’t want to be in Florida?"

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7/17/21
 • Donavon Keiser
Gardner talks South Carolina unofficial, previews July live period

Gardner talks South Carolina unofficial, previews July live period

The hyperlocal top 40 prospect updates his recruitment.

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7/8/21
 • Collyn Taylor
Kentucky and four-star prospects from the 2023 class

Kentucky and four-star prospects from the 2023 class

Cats Illustrated takes a look at the four-star prospects from the '23 class who are hearing from Kentucky.

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7/5/21
 • David Sisk
Kentucky and the first 25 in the new 2023 rankings

Kentucky and the first 25 in the new 2023 rankings

The new 2023 ranking are out and John Calipari and staff were very aggressive last week with the best prospects.

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6/20/21
 • David Sisk
Highly athletic Brandon Gardner's recruitment is bustling

Highly athletic Brandon Gardner's recruitment is bustling

The 2023 prospect is an attention-getter on the court, and college coaches are sitting up and taking notice.

6/16/21
 • Jamie Shaw
Kentucky calls 2023 forward Brandon Gardner just after midnight

Kentucky calls 2023 forward Brandon Gardner just after midnight

Brandon Gardner's first phone call today was from Kentucky and it appears the talks are not done.

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6/15/21
 • David Sisk
Penn State hoops recruiting: Early 2023 offers list

Penn State hoops recruiting: Early 2023 offers list

Penn State men's basketball and head coach Micah Shrewsberry made a start on the Class of 2023 earlier this week.

6/10/21
 • David Eckert
The Shaw Awards: Frank Martin Basketball Camp

The Shaw Awards: Frank Martin Basketball Camp

Daniel Sanford impressed over the weekend at the Frank Martin Basketball Camp.

6/6/21
 • Jamie Shaw
Local hoops standout talks Gamecocks offer

Local hoops standout talks Gamecocks offer

The latest on the hoops recruiting trail.

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5/24/21
 • Collyn Taylor
Shaw's Takeaways: Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions

Shaw's Takeaways: Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions

Dillon Mitchell plans on setting up visits to a Big Ten power and two SEC programs.

5/17/21
 • Jamie Shaw
Brandon Gardner quickly adding high-major offers

Brandon Gardner quickly adding high-major offers

Brandon Gardner was cut from his middle school team but now boasts several high-major offers.

1/26/21
 • Jamie Shaw
Rivals Roundtable: Talking rankings update for 2021, 2022 and 2023

Rivals Roundtable: Talking rankings update for 2021, 2022 and 2023

Akil Watson missed the initial 2023 rankings but has a bright future ahead.

1/15/21
 • Rob Cassidy, Dan McDonald, Russ Wood
Who's next? The future of of SC prep basketball prospects

Who's next? The future of of SC prep basketball prospects

We go in-depth on some of the high-level talents coming out of the Palmetto State's next few classes.

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10/29/20
 • Jamie Shaw
What I learned from PESG Elite Camp

What I learned from PESG Elite Camp

More on Jazian Gortman, Cam Scott, Rob McCray, and other SC high school hoopers.

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10/19/20
 • Jamie Shaw
High Five Friday: SC hoops storylines to watch (October 16)

High Five Friday: SC hoops storylines to watch (October 16)

Coach Combs goes in-depth on upcoming camps and tournaments and SC high school hoops players.

10/16/20
 • John Combs
Brandon Gardner brings the excitement level to a 10

Brandon Gardner brings the excitement level to a 10

“I’m not a big sports fan, but I love it when they slam dunk it. That’s sexy!” – Emma BuntonThe dunk has built

10/6/20
 • Jamie Shaw
A pair of South Carolina hoopers stand out at Chris Paul's CP3 Combine

A pair of South Carolina hoopers stand out at Chris Paul's CP3 Combine

Two Palmetto State prospects from the 2023 class stood out at Chris Paul's combine event.

9/29/20
 • Jamie Shaw