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The New Basketball Pipeline: Who’s Getting Left Behind?
By Darnell Hayes
Senior Writer, Elite Sports Connect
Published July 25, 2025
Ranked or Not: The Shifting Value of High School Rankings in the NBA Pipeline
By Darnell Hayes
Senior Writer, Elite Sports Connect
Published July 25, 2025
At What Cost? The NIL Era in Youth Sports
By Jordan Ellis
Staff Writer, Elite Sports Connect
Published July 25, 2025
Achilles Tears and Early Burnout: What the NBA’s Injury Crisis Signals for Youth Basketball
By Simone Fields
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Published July 25, 2025
Pay to Play? The Hidden Costs of Elite Youth Sports
By Sabai Burnett
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Published July 3, 2025
“Between The Lines: Why Families Are Feeling the Pressure in Youth Sports”
By Sabai Burnett
Founder & Editorial Contributor, Elite Sports Connect
Published July 1, 2025
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