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Samad Hines
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Apr 14, 2026
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Samad Hines is a contributor to Babcock Hoops, focusing on evaluating prospects at the grassroots level. He brings years of experience covering the high school basketball landscape and has contributed to outlets including The Season Ticket, Prep Hoops, On the Radar Hoops, Mars Reels, and Seros Partners. He is also the founder of The Grind Hoops. His background in prospect evaluation, rankings, event coverage, and recruiting analysis gives him a strong pulse on the next generation of talent.
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Jun 12, 2026 ∙ 4 min
2026 NBPA Top 100 Camp Standouts: Top Prospects Who Impressed
Top standout prospects from the 2026 NBPA Top 100 Camp, including Kevin Savage III, Yann Kamagate, Beckham Black, Lewis Uvwo, Zion Green and more.
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Jun 8, 2026 ∙ 3 min
USA U18 AmeriCup Standouts From Team USA’s Silver-Medal Run
USA U18 AmeriCup scouting takeaways on Adan Diggs, Darius Wabbington, Bruce Branch III, Quentin Coleman and Colben Landrew from Team USA’s silver-medal run.
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Apr 27, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Nike EYBL Session 1 Recap: Top Prospects Who Stood Out
Nike EYBL Session 1 recap with top standouts from the 2027 and 2028 classes, including Beckham Black and A.J. Williams.
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Apr 20, 2026 ∙ 6 min
Class of 2026: Top High School Seniors With One-and-Done Potential
A look at the top high school seniors in the class of 2026 who could emerge as one-and-done candidates for the NBA Draft.
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