Matt Norlander and Justin Young on runners

Matt Norlander covers the subjects of runners and he isn't describing singlet-clad athletes with impressive short or long distance times.

Justin Young riffs off Norlander's piece.

Major national love for Dominic Artis

Justin Young at his National Hoops Report site talked with an anonymous camp coach from the LeBron James Skills Academy and this was offered about a certain northern California point:

"Dominic Artis (2012) – I thought he was the second best point guard that I saw (behind Purvis). He created for others, for himself and shot the ball really well. He defends really well, too. Total package, this kid."

The excerpt above is taken from this article.

Advice for ballers

Justin Young reaches back for an always timely litany of advice for basketballers. Every day is a job interview so what does your résumé look like?

Best basketball books

Justin Young has a post up offering his recommendation on 10 basketball books to read this summer -- we've read four of them. One omission on the list is George Dohrmann's recent classic "Play Their Hearts Out" which will provide a better understanding of high level club team system than any other tome.

More on Stephen Domingo

Justin Young at his National Hoops Report site has an interview up with Stephen Domingo. The young man from St. Ignatius addresses his recent burst that has propelled him into the limelight. What's fascinating is that Domingo was the second most effective player on his high school team this season, with Johnny Mrlik being tops. Domingo's recruiting battle will be fascinating.