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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
  • Editorial Contributor, Elite Sports Connect
  • Published July 25, 2025

Pay to Play? The Hidden Costs of Elite Youth Sports

  • By Sabai Burnett
  • Founder & Editorial Contributor, Elite Sports Connect
  • 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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