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Takeaways from the ATL Summer Slam

ATL Summer Slam AAU Girls Basketball Hosted by FBC and Insider Exposure July 24-26, 2020 Suwannee, Georgia Suwanee Sports Academy Two premier AAU tournaments this past week, hosted by FBC and Insider Exposure, shed some light on the ‘state’ of girls basketball in the State of Georgia and beyond. The Atlanta Summer Slam and WarContinue reading “Takeaways from the ATL Summer Slam”

Images from the 2020 Tip Off Classic

It’s going down in the dirty south this weekend.  The Tip Off Classic is definitely the place to be, as programs test their skills against each other during rising COVID-19 concerns.  We’ll take a look at action from the final day and bring you our thoughts on AAU hoops in the dirty south.  They hoopin’Continue reading “Images from the 2020 Tip Off Classic”

Wheeler vs Kell – 2019 TOC Holiday Classic Highlights

Highlights from the 2019 Tournament Of Champions Holiday Classic hosted by Wheeler High (GA). Who: Wheeler High vs Kell When: December 27, 2019 Where: Wheeler High (GA) Subscribe to our Youtube channel, like and follow fam’.  We appreciate your support. Instagram:  popscoutbball Twitter:  pop_scout Popscout Elevate Yo’ Game

Sharife Cooper goes for 30 during TOC Classic.

Auburn commit 2020 Sharife Cooper drops a 30 sack against John Marshall during the Tournament of Champions Holiday Classic hosted by Wheeler High on December 27, 2019.  The kid scores buckets from all levels of the floor.  McEachern comes away with the 70-69 W. Popscout Elevate Yo’ Game Instagram:  popscoutbball Twitter:  pop_scout

Grayson impressive during day one of TOC

Grayson continues its dominance over in State teams as they cruise past the Lithonia Bulldogs 87-66 during the Tournament of Champions hosted by Wheeler High on December 27, 2019.  Grayson is stacked from top to bottom and will be a serious (and I mean serious) contender for a GA State ‘Ship. Grayson takes on PebblebrookContinue reading “Grayson impressive during day one of TOC”

Lithonia takes 2019 Peach State Holiday Classic ‘Ship

2019 Peach State Classic ‘Ship Lithonia (GA) 59 Westlake (GA) 56 December 23, 2019 Westlake High (GA) Lithonia improves to 15-0 with a 59-56 W over Westlake High.  Eric Gaines led the Bulldogs with 17pts & 9assts. Frankelin Champion chipped in 16pts while Osiris Corker added 14pts.  Westlake was led by 6’3 So. PG DillonContinue reading “Lithonia takes 2019 Peach State Holiday Classic ‘Ship”

Popscout Chats: 2020 Shawn Smith

Newton Rams Sr. 6’1 PG Shawn Smith was in the building and chats with us after watching the Eastside vs Alcovy game on December 07, 2019. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.  We appreciate your support.  

What’s on Tap?

The joint will be jumpin’ this weekend as the 2019 Hawks-Naismith Holiday Classic showcases some of the elite ballplayers (and programs) in the State of Georgia.  McEachern takes on must-see TV Grayson Saturday at 7:15pm (SUVtv is carrying the games live stream).  #1(MaxPreps) McEachern is riding an impressive winning streak dating back to last season.Continue reading “What’s on Tap?”

What’s on Tap

“Battle on I-20” Georgia Hoop Circle Showdown of the South Games Played at Newton High in Covington, GA. December 14, 2019 Bring your game faces 😉

Caleb Byrd 2020

Georgia Southern commit Caleb Byrd chats with us after Newton’s 84-80 victory over Grayson (12/10/19) who came in riding an eight-game winning streak and ranked #1 in the State of Georgia.  Newton hits the road to take on Rockdale County today, Friday, December 13, 2019.  Girls tip at 6pm, boys to follow. Follow us onContinue reading “Caleb Byrd 2020”

Newton buckles down for the win over Grayson

Grayson entered the game as the #1 ranked team in the State of Georgia and #15 on MaxPreps’ Xcellent 25 ranking. Newton was able to literally grind one out during regulation.  From there, the 6th man (home crowd) showed up and out during the overtime period.  The victory gives Newton some much-needed credibility after startingContinue reading “Newton buckles down for the win over Grayson”

Popscout Highlights: Woodward Academy vs Pace Academy

Woodward Academy vs Pace Academy November 16, 2019 Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic Pace Academy High Top Players: Woodward: Walker Kessler – Univ. of North Carolina commit Will Richard – 6’5 2021 CG Pace Academy Matthew Cleveland – Jr. 2021 Cole Middleton – Jr 2021

Popscout Chats: Eastside HC Michael Gerald

Eastside Eagle Head Coach Michael Gerald’s post-game interview after defeating Alcovy 72-66 on December 07, 2019, capturing his 100th victory.  The Eagles are now 8-1. Popscout Elevate Yo’ Game