Darius Copeland

We’re training kids for drills. The game asks for decisions. Over-dribbling. Pre-planned moves. No reads. That’s not basketball. The best players didn’t learn in lines. They learned by playing. New post ↓ We’re Training Kids for Drills, Not the Game open.substack.com/pub/cgoodrum/p…

I’m going to sound super old and like a hater but it needs to be said.. I HATE these “content creator” put together AAU teams. They serve no purpose man.

“Kobe’s 81 point game, he was stat padding too” -Clueless Gen Z fans I won’t let y’all tarnish Kobe’s legacy and try to REWRITE history. I went back and watched Kobe’s 81 point game. It was a competitive comeback. The Lakers were down the WHOLE game and ONLY took the lead with barely any time left in the 3rd. The Raptors even cut it to 9 with 5 minutes left in the 4th! they needed every point of Kobe’s to win that game. Compare that to Bam’s 83 point game: it was a blowout for nearly the ENTIRE second half. Then, to add insult to injury, they fouled the Wizards at the end to extend time for Bam to stat pad. If they tried that with Kobe, he’d have reached 100! But Kobe would never allow such a cheap game plan. Shame on Spoelstra for okaying that ✌️

@TurnerKincaid @rod_bridgers They should just play in the NCISAA

@rod_bridgers The Charter school issue has to be addressed. For saavy coaches its turely a cheat code. It's a complex issue though.

Aye man get Queens Grant out of 2A 😂😂

I watched about 6 different games tonight and one thing that stuck out to me was a lot of these teams arent as good as their records reflect. Win or lose you gotta play competition in non conference. Put your team through the fire to see what you have.

Year 5❗️Middle School Exposure Camp 📆: October 26th 📍: 7557 Ruben Linker Rd NW, Concord, NC 🔗: underratedathletes.sportngin.com/register/form/… 🎥Media | ✍️ Scouts Some of the best in the state have came out of this camp year after year.

2026 6’4 W KJ Shouse - Peach Jam Highlights @offl_kjshous3 | @CarolinaIntBB

Corvian Community and Carolina International are two teams from the Charlotte area in the NCHSAA 1A state title hunt. HC Chris Ewell (Carolina International) and Ron Murphy (Corvian Community) are outstanding coaches. Both teams play with purpose. You will hear a lot about both this season.

Landon Griffin Bigshots Atlantic coast tipoff 18 ppg through 3 games Team: Bigger than Basketball 17u School: Carolina International

6’3 2025 Aidan Scruitsky was big in NC Aces’ comeback win. Scored 13 of his 17 in the 2nd half. Knocked down multiple 3s. Used his frame well on drives. Showcased his vision & ability to find others. @ascruitsky22 #PhenomGrassrootsTOC

6’3” 2025 Aidan Scruitsky (NC Aces/Union Academy) continues to impress me with his creation ability. Reliable jump shooter with a creative passing sense and crafty handle. Uses his frame well to carve out space on drives. An intriguing prospect to track. #PhenomQueenCity

Thankful for this opportunity, grateful to God, and grateful for the coaches who have invested in me ever since I could put my hair in a ponytail! @CoachBrian5173 @FOPBasketball @EddieOatesbball @DelaneyRudd4 @Dmc0peland @HeatherMacy2FTN @UAathletics @momof4boyz00

Last few game highlights..5 to go @DelaneyRudd4 @Quint_Lewis @tralmccomb @FOPBasketball @PGH_NC @BatsonBBall @MMBR_CoachGBell @CountySportsUSA @Assist_U_ @HeatherMacy2FTN

Thank you to USC Upstate Coaches and players for inviting me to join them on game day and see their team win over Radford! @coach_jd21 @Coach_Steve89 @Assist_U_ @DelaneyRudd4 @momof4boyz00

Some highlights from a game this past weekend at @Phenom_Hoops HS Team Camp. @UAathletics

I sometimes worry about the sport I love. It just seems at times people put a higher premium on: Highlights, flattery, points avg, individual stardom, etc… As opposed to: WINNING, selfless acts, defensive grit, making the extra pass, moving w/o the ball, etc… #WhatMattersMost

Teams running a zone in travel basketball is weak lol

hudl.com/v/2HGDxQ Some seasons highlights

Lake Norman Charter has come out with something to prove. They are pushing the pace, making smart decisions, and scoring the ball with great efficiency #PhenomTeamCamp

Lake Norman Charter should be a really tough opponent during this upcoming season. Cal Reed and Oliver O’Brien make up an excellent backcourt, Donovan Atwell is a knockdown shooter that gets better by the day, and Andrew Reinhardt is a great glue-guy #PhenomTeamCamp