The Hype Doesn’t Last

But the Journey Builds You. Let me say this clearly. In today’s basketball culture, hype travels fast. A breakout AAU weekend can generate offers. A commitment graphic can create buzz across social media. A ranking jump can shift how a player is viewed overnight. But what rarely gets discussed is what happens after the noise […]

The Choose Act: The Decision That May Reshape Alabama High School Sports

By Derik Williams | iBall Radio On January 23, 2026, much of the conversation around Alabama high school athletics centered on the AHSAA public–private split. But while that structural change grabbed headlines, another development may prove to be far more influential in the long run — The Choose Act. The split changes brackets.The Choose Act […]