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Small ⭕️, Big Business | @ESPN_WomenHoop Recruiting Analyst | @pbrhoops | @mcdaag Committee | @naismithtrophy | @3StepSports | @cerebrosports | 💙of THE🏀GAME

Austin, TX
Joined August 2009
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The Beautiful Thing About the Game of Basketball.. 🏀 #UndividedWeHoop
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Happy Veteran’s Day to all who have served! and a very special thank you to our very own, Coach Shay Robinson🐊
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Tis the seas🏀n … #HolidayHoopsTour 🍗🦃🎄🎅🏼🎁 🎉 is almost here ‼️
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As we enter early signing period, 95 of the @SCNext 🔝💯 prospects in the girls' 2027 class have already made their commitments. 55 schools & 11 conferences represented. Plenty of possible shakeup still looming with 4 of the top 11 players to go! 📰: espn.com/womens-college-bask… @ESPN_WomenHoop
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📰: espn.com/womens-college-bask… @TexasWBB lands their 2nd 5⭐️ commit in the 2027 class with the commitment of @QandaceS "It checked every box for me," Samuels told ESPN. Her ability to play multiple positions in college will be a major strength. She will bring a confident long-range shooting element as well as rebounding production to the Longhorns. Defensively, she can make a difference as a major disruptor. @ESPN_WomenHoop
Breaking: Qandace Samuels, the No. 10 ranked player in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2027, has committed to Texas, she tells ESPN’s @ShaneLaflin.
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The preseason @SCNext HS Top 25 Power Rankings are LIVE‼️ With the scheduled events 🇺🇸🏀 & matchups all over the country & the Bahamas 🏝️😎, this season promises to be 🔥💥✨
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The preseason @SCNext HS Top 25 Power Rankings are LIVE‼️ With the scheduled events 🇺🇸🏀 & matchups all over the country & the Bahamas 🏝️😎, this season promises to be 🔥💥✨
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The 2️⃣0️⃣3️⃣0️⃣ @SCNext WATCH 👀 LIST is up. This is an ALPHABETICAL list with Positional and Regional representation. It is NOT a ranking - doing so prior to HS competition is not prudent. This next class is ready to compete and ready to 📈. 💻: espn.com/high-school/girls-b…
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The second Top 100 player has committed to @RutgersWBB @AshleyMaccalla often guards the opponents' top perimeter player. She rebounds at the rim better than most guards in her class and rotates well to block shots; that was on display against IMG Academy at the 2026 Hoophall Classic when she rejected 10 shots. She excels putting pressure on the paint, both in transition and in the half court. Her shooting range and pull-up jumper are trending in the right direction. 📰: espn.com/womens-college-bask… @ESPN_WomenHoop
Breaking: Ashley MacCalla, the No. 15 ranked player in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2027, has committed to Rutgers, she tells ESPN’s @ShaneLaflin.
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UConn lands their first commitment in the 2027 class in 5⭐️ @SavourySavoury2 📰: espn.com/womens-college-bask… Savoury can flat out get a bucket. She earned MVP honors on the Nike EYBL circuit after averaging 21.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Savoury's ability to catch and shoot beyond the arc, attack defenders with physicality off the dribble and finish around the rim makes her a tough cover. @ESPN_WomenHoop
Breaking: Sydney Savoury, the No. 9 ranked player in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2027, has committed to UConn, she tells ESPN’s @ShaneLaflin.
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🚨 REMINDER: 2027 Nomination Period High School Coaches or Administrators must nominate their players for the 2027 @McDAAG 🍔🍟🏀 by DECEMBER 1st for consideration. Mass emails have been sent with instructions and links. Please do so‼️
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It’s brutal out here
it’s 9am & ppl have already misused: • diaphragm for diagram • mute for moot …i very much need the literacy rates to improve QUICKLY.
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📍 🏀 SEASON ‼️‼️‼️
ONE MONTH AWAY! 🏀❄️ We’re getting closer to an incredible weekend of girls basketball featuring nationally recognized programs and rising talent from across the country. December 4–5, 2026 | Minnesota 📍 Royals Athletic Center Event Tickets & Info: communityed.hopkinsschools.o…
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The top 3 picks (and more) in this early @espn mock draft will be featured at @Players_Era in December in Vegas‼️ Join us 🎟️: playersera.com/events/player… Seats going 📈 quick 🔥🔥🔥
Soon we will turn our attention to the college game's top talent that could be headed to the WNBA next year 👀 1️⃣ JuJu Watkins 2️⃣ Madison Booker 3️⃣ Hannah Hidalgo Full 2027 mock draft ⤵️ spr.ly/6012BHcVnp
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It’s been a week for @gamecockwbb as @dawnstaley has landed the commitment of another 5⭐️ recruit, bringing their total in the 2027 class to four commits, including three 5⭐️’s. 📰: espn.com/womens-college-bask… Palmer is a highly productive player with elite accomplishments at every level so far — high school, club, & internationally. Palmer’s combination of size, ball skills & finishing allows her to fill several roles.
Breaking: Jordyn Palmer, the No. 7 ranked player in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2027, has committed to South Carolina, she tells ESPN’s @ShaneLaflin.
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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Announces schedule for inaugural @PaniniAmerica Hoophall Classic Girls’ Showcase. #HHClassic
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With today’s commitment news, @GamecockWBB sits atop the Early Top-5 WBB Recruiting Class Rankings. 📰: espn.com/womens-college-bask… Stay tuned as 9 of the top 25 have yet to announce their programs of choice!!
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Yet another significant commitment for @dawnstaley & @GamecockWBB 📰: espn.com/womens-college-bask… One of the more physically imposing interior players - and another 5⭐️ - brings balance to a class with two elite guard commitments already. @ESPN_WomenHoop
Breaking: Zaniya Johnson, the No. 18 ranked player in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2027, has committed to South Carolina, she tells ESPN’s @ShaneLaflin.
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Jovana Popovic says hello! Had it ready .. didn’t let it fly. Can’t bat .1000, but shoulda known.
2️⃣6️⃣-2️⃣7️⃣ Preseason Impact Freshmen Impact can be defined several ways. Some freshmen will have opportunities to contribute immediately because of roster needs, while others are more projectable & will need more time to carve out roles alongside established stars. 📰: espn.com/womens-college-bask… @ESPN_WomenHoop | @SCNext
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