Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Sonny Vaccaro across Basketball.
From a high school standout in South Carolina to a six‑time All‑Star, Jermaine O'Neal's path was steered by a rare blend of candor and foresight from coach Rick Pitino, a influence that still resonates in basketball circles.
LeBron James signed a seven‑year, $87 million deal with Nike in 2003, later securing a lifetime partnership that became the largest single‑athlete agreement in the company’s history, a move that propelled both his athletic and commercial legacy.
Former Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady has acquired the legendary ABCD basketball camp, once founded by scout Sonny Vaccaro, and will relaunch it this July under an Adidas sponsorship, aiming to recapture its historic role in shaping elite prospects.
Former NBA star Tracy McGrady is set to launch the second season of his Ones Basketball League, a one‑on‑one competition that brings together NBA alumni, rising talents and high‑profile owners in Orlando this June.
Aki Collins, now player personnel director for Maryland basketball, discusses the challenges of modern recruiting, the impact of booster funding, and the growing influence of NIL agents as he looks toward a potential national championship.