Month: November 2025

Tennessee Collegiate Academy Stuns Number One Prolific Prep in National Shockwave

Jon Carter
Every once in a while, a high school game cuts through the noise and makes the entire basketball world stop. Tennessee Collegiate Academy did that this weekend. Nobody outside the locker room gave them a chance against Prolific Prep, but TCA walked in like they belonged, locked in defensively, and delivered a landmark win for a program less than one year old. This was not a fluke. It was focus.
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Memphis at Full Strength Is a Problem the League Has Not Seen Yet This Year

JayWill Coleman
Everybody better enjoy their wins over Memphis right now, because when this squad is healthy, it’s over. The Grizzlies with their full core? That’s a different animal. The pace, the pressure, the defense, it all hits another level. When Ja is flying, Jaren is anchoring, and the rest of the crew is feeding off that energy, the whole league feels it. This team was built for chaos. Fast breaks, traps,
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The Promise Is Still There: Jaylen Wells Showing Flashes Memphis Should Not Ignore

Leonard Ellis
Jaylen Wells is not all the way there yet, but you can see it coming. Every game there is a play, a smooth jumper, a confident drive, a poised finish, that reminds you why Memphis took the chance. The tools are real. The touch, the size, the patience with the ball. He looks like a young player still figuring out when to go and when to trust the rhythm, but
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Meechie Johnson’s Return to South Carolina Is Bigger Than Basketball

Berry Winn
Meechie Johnson’s return to South Carolina feels different this time. It is not just about stats and highlight plays. It is about perspective. After a health scare that stopped everything for a moment, Meechie came back not just to play, but to appreciate. You can see it in how he carries himself, calm, focused, grounded. He is playing with gratitude now, and that kind of energy changes a locker room.
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KCP Accepts the Bench Role and Elevates It: Veteran Poise Keeping Memphis Steady

Brandon Wagner
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope isn’t worried about titles or starting spots. He’s worried about winning. When Memphis asked him to come off the bench, he didn’t blink. He adjusted, adapted, and immediately started making the second unit better. That’s what pros do. KCP brings a veteran calm that you can feel the moment he checks in. He talks on defense, settles the offense, and hits big shots when the game needs a
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Zion Williamson Still Showing Real Promise When He Is On the Floor

Tyrell Reed
Every time Zion Williamson steps on the floor, you’re reminded why the league still believes in him. Even with another early injury setback, the flashes are too strong to ignore. The first step, the touch, the balance, it all still looks different. When he’s healthy, the Pelicans’ offense opens up, and defenders start making business decisions the moment he drives. What stands out now isn’t just the explosiveness. It’s the
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Jock Landale Making Memphis Better with the Tough, Smart Minutes They Needed

Leonard Ellis
Jock Landale isn’t here for headlines. He’s here to make winning plays, the kind that don’t trend but always matter. Since joining the Grizzlies, he’s quietly become the heartbeat of the second unit, setting hard screens, crashing the glass, contesting shots, and keeping the offense organized when things get sloppy. Every team needs a guy like Jock. He’s not chasing stats or touches; he’s chasing impact. You can feel his
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Kevin Durant Looks Reborn in Houston: The Rockets Got a Vintage Scorer with New Purpose

JayWill Coleman
Kevin Durant looks comfortable again. That is the first thing that stands out. The scoring is still textbook. The footwork is still clean. The jumper is still the one every young hooper studies. What feels different is the freedom. Houston is letting KD breathe a little. He is surrounded by athletes who run, space, and compete, and that has unlocked an older Durant who still knows exactly how to take
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Santi Aldama’s Stock Has Never Been Higher, Which Is Exactly Why Memphis Should Consider Moving Him

Jon Carter
Santi Aldama is balling right now. You can see it - the confidence, the rhythm, the touch. He’s found a groove that makes every possession look smoother than the one before. The jumper’s falling, the reads are sharpe, and he’s finally starting to look like the player Memphis hoped he could be. That’s the good news. The tricky part? His rise might also make him the Grizzlies’ best ticket to
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Cam Spencer is becoming a steady bright spot for the Memphis Grizzlies

Jon Carter
Why it matters: Spencer has quietly carved out a real rotation role as a rookie, giving Memphis efficient shooting, steady decision-making, and the kind of low-mistake basketball the team badly needs during a turbulent season. State of play: The Grizzlies’ guard rotation has been in flux with injuries and lineup experimentation, and Spencer’s reliability has helped stabilize second-unit minutes. Dig in: Spencer’s value comes from how simple he keeps the
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