This game was boom and bust for the top high school recruits, and a few international players stole the spotlight. Read more »
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Reviewing The 2012 McDonald's All-American Game
Shabazz Muhammad deservedly won the MVP award, but Alex Poythress had the most surprisingly outstanding game. How did the other players distinguish themselves? 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 »
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 »
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 »
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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