Without the top-ranked recruit Nerlens Noel participating, the MVP of the 2012 McDonald's All-American Game could come down between Shabazz Muhammad and Gary Harris. Read more »
High School Analysis
Previewing The 2012 McDonald's All-American Game
The Audacity Of The NCAA On Ryan Boatright
The Ryan Boatright situation proves once again that the only third party allowed to profit off college basketball players is the NCAA itself and they’ll fight to the bitter end to ensure it stays that way. Read more »
Basketball Players In The NFL
On how the growing number of college basketball players playing the tight end has changed the NFL and why it may lead us to never see another Charles Barkley. Read more »
The Bigger Issues Of The Jereme Richmond Story
Jereme Richmond wasn’t the first player, and he won’t be the last, set up for failure by the current system of developing young basketball players in the United State. Read more »
Top-10 NBA Prospects From 2011 Nike Global Challenge
In terms of pure NBA potential, here is how we see the field ranking currently with the past weekend impacting heavily. The earliest some of these players will be draft eligible is 2013. Read more »
Individual Evaluations Of The 2011 Nike Global Challenge
Estimating conservatively, 20 high school players that will play in the NBA participated in the 2011 Nike Global Challenge. From Aaron Gordon and Andrew Wiggins to Jabari Parker, Nerlens Noel and Julius Randle, how did they fare individually? Read more »
2011 Nike Global Challenge, Day 3
In a highly competitive championship, Archie Goodwin and USA Midwest outlasted Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett and Team Canada. Read more »
2011 Nike Global Challenge, Day 2
Notes on Jabari Parker, Andrew Wiggins, Aaron Gordon, Sim Bhullar, Nerlens Noel, Brandon Ashley and more from the semifinals. Read more »
2011 Nike Global Challenge, Day 1
Andrew Wiggins stole the show on Day 1 of the Nike Global Challenge as Canada and all three USA teams advanced to the semifinals. Read more »
The Limiting Nature Of How Young Talent Is Developed In The USA
Many blamed the youth development system for Team USA's loss in the Women's World Cup. Those same arguments can be applied to the consequences of American basketball players raised on an AAU-dominated system. Read more »
2011 Jordan Brand Classic
For players not selected to the McDonald's All-American game, there was something to prove. For players playing in a 3rd straight all-star game, it was time to break out the 360 dunk. Read more »
Reviewing Nike Hoop Summit 2011
Unlike the McDonald's All-American Game which includes some good but not great high school players, the Nike Hoops summit showcases only the absolute top recruits. Read more »
2011 McDonald's All-American Game Recap
The most exciting player in the game may have been on the losing team. Read more »
2011 McDonald's All American Game Preview
Assuming your team is not in the Final Four or headed to the NBA Playoffs, it doesn't get much better than the McDonald's All-American Game. Read more »
Welcome To The New RealGM
RealGM is pleased to be releasing the initial, beta phase, of our new basketball website with dozens of brand new features. Read more »
Four-Year McDonald's All-American Cycle
Teams that recruit well, recruit McDonald's All-Americans. Over the past four years, where have those players gone to school? Read more »
Kawhi Leonard: Mr. California Goes Small To Go Big
Kawhi Leonard is the first Mr. Basketball of California to not end up in a major conference or the NBA. Read more »
The MVPs Of The McDonald's All-American Game
Between LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Tyreke Evans and others, the McDonald's Game has been an excellent initial showcase for future stars. Read more »
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