Inside This Volume

Inside Volume 002, we examine what happens when players stop simply wanting the next level and begin preparing for everything that comes with it. From understanding what rankings really mean and previewing the next wave of Elite60 prospects to freshmen navigating an older college game and young NBA players learning how to maximize opportunity, this volume is about what progress really requires.

Featured Players:

Grassroots Spotlight
Elite60 8th Grade Showcase

1. Shane Gordon | 2031
2. Jacobb Henry | 2031
3. Kayden King | 2031
4. Sire Scott | 2031
5. King Abrams | 2031
6. Levi Roberts Guilty | 2031
7. Noah Jones | 2031
8. Christian Williams | 2031
9. Jagger Jones | 2031
10. Remington Williams | 2031
11. Tanner Morgan | 2031
12. Eli Wiggs | 2031

College Spotlight
Freshmen Ready To Break Through

1. Marcus Spears Jr. | Texas
2. Jacob Zhu | Western Carolina
3. Deron Rippey Jr. | Duke

NBA Spotlight
Opportunity Looks Different

1. Ace Bailey | Utah Jazz
2. Dylan Harper | San Antonio Spurs
3. VJ Edgecombe | Philadelphia 76ers

About This Publication: The Landscape of Basketball is a weekly publication dedicated to telling the game the right way. From grassroots gyms to college campuses to the professional level, each volume explores the stories, people, and moments shaping basketball today.