The Hoop Scoop

Covering Grassroots Basketball Since 1983

A national recruiting web site and scouting service providing analysis, rankings, and coverage of grassroots basketball since 1983

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HOOP SCOOP: 40-Year Retrospective & Next Chapter

Ronnie Flores – November 20, 2024
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ALL-TIME HOOP SCOOP ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS: Top 100 High School Players In HOOP SCOOP ERA (Past 40 Years)

Clark Francis – November 20, 2024
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Pangos All-East Frosh/Soph Top 50 Rankings

Ronnie Flores – October 28, 2024
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Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Top 50 Rankings

Ronnie Flores – October 25, 2024

2018-19 All-American Elite Team

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Mr. Basketball USA Isaiah Stewart, North Carolina recruit Cole Anthony, junior Sharife Cooper and two-time honoree James Wiseman highlight 25th annual All-American team produced by Ballislife.com Grassroots Editor Ronnie Flores. Elite honor squad includes 20-man first team and 30-man second team.

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Final, Expanded 2018-19 FAB 50 Rankings

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All 50 ranked teams written up with explanations for why they were placed in these positions with comparisons to preseason ranking. The FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com is the official rankings of the National Sports News Service, which date back to the 1952 season. IMG Academy of Florida is the 2018-19 mythical national champion, the first ever for the program and the second ever for a program from the state following Montverde Academy as the Southeast Region continues its dominance.

Compiled by Ronnie Flores

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