The Weekly Word: Thoughts from the MacBook of Brandon Clay – April 20, 2026

Upcoming Brandon Clay All-American Showcase Events: April 25. 2026: Indianapolis, IndianaApril 26, 2026: Fayetteville, ArkansasMay 30-31, 2026: Indianapolis, IndianaJune 27-28, 2026: Atlanta, GeorgiaREGISTER HERE: … [Read more...]

The Weekly Word: Thoughts from the MacBook of Brandon Clay – April 13, 2026

Upcoming Brandon Clay All-American Showcase Events: April 25. 2026: Indianapolis, IndianaApril 26, 2026: Fayetteville, ArkansasMay 30-31, 2026: Indianapolis, IndianaJune 27-28, 2026: Atlanta, GeorgiaREGISTER HERE: … [Read more...]

Upper Echelon Basketball: Kelsey Miller – Player Profile

Vitals: Name: Kelsey MillerHeight: 6’5”College Class: FreshmanPosition: CHigh School / Hometown: Chanhassen (Victoria, Minnesota) The Miller File: * She was a four-time Dean's List finisher academically at Chanhassen and carried that over to … [Read more...]

The Weekly Word: Thoughts from the MacBook of Brandon Clay – April 6, 2026

Upcoming Brandon Clay All-American Showcase Events: April 25. 2026: Indianapolis, IndianaApril 26, 2026: Fayetteville, ArkansasMay 30-31, 2026: Indianapolis, IndianaJune 27-28, 2026: Atlanta, GeorgiaREGISTER HERE: … [Read more...]

Upper Echelon Basketball: Mark Stephens – Coaching Profile

Vitals: Name: Mark StephensUndergrad: Morehead State (2002)Most Recent Position: Recruiting Coordinator at PurdueHometown: Louisville, Kentucky The Stephens File: * Served as Recruiting Coordinator at Purdue from 2023-2026* Assistant coach … [Read more...]

Upper Echelon Basketball: Ella Wigal – Player Profile

Vitals: Name: Ella WigalHeight: 6’0”College Class: Redshirt SophomorePosition: SG / SFHigh School / Hometown: IMG Academy (Granville, Ohio) The Wigal File: * Played in 26 games averaging 10+ minutes per this season after medically … [Read more...]

Upper Echelon Basketball: Kasondra McKay – Coaching Profile

Vitals: Name: Kasondra McKayUndergrad: North Texas (2012)Masters: Northwestern State (2015)Current Position: Assistant Coach / Director of Recruiting at West VirginiaHometown: Arlington, Texas  The McKay File: * Served as Recruiting … [Read more...]

Upper Echelon Basketball: Chenel Harris-Smith – Coaching Profile

Vitals: Name: Chenel Harris-SmithUndergrad: Kent StateMasters: Rider University of New Jersey Current Position: Colby College Head CoachHometown: Toronto, Ontario The Harris-Smith File: * Served as associate head coach at St. Francis … [Read more...]

Upper Echelon Basketball: Aubrey Blankenship – Player Profile

Vitals: Name: Aubrey BlankenshipHeight: 6’0”College Class: Junior (will have 2 years of eligibility in 2026-27)Position: PF / SFHigh School / Hometown: Green Hill (Nashville, Tennessee) The Blankenship File: * Blankenship started 26 games … [Read more...]

Upper Echelon Basketball: Addie Deal – Player Profile

Vitals: Name: Addie DealHeight: 6’0”College Class: FreshmanPosition: SG / PGHigh School / Hometown: Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California) The Deal File: * During her freshman season in Iowa City, Deal was named to the 2026 B1G All-Freshman … [Read more...]