Marcus Helton
@MarcusHelton
Director of Written Content @MADEHoops. Founding Editor-in-Chief, DMVelite. @GovChallenge @MDPSSBT ⚽️ Dad. Allahu Akbar
A little #BreakingNews Thrilled to announce I'm the new Director of Written Content at @MADEhoops! I'm excited to work with a crew of talented writers across the country + assist in MADE’s continued success across the basketball landscape. Looking forward to this next chapter!
Gambling addiction is sweeping the country, and not enough people are talking about it. When people fall into gambling, our culture and sports media often frames it as a failure of personal responsibility, when it should be treated like what it is: an addiction. Thread 🧵⬇️
BREAKING: Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLB's sports-betting investigation, sources tell ESPN. Clase is the second Guardians pitcher on leave tied to the investigation, joining right-hander Luis Ortiz.
2026 4 ⭐️ @OConnellBBall/@WashWarriorsAAU PG Darius Bivins has received an offer from Houston, per source.
Rajon Rondo and his son recreate their ICONIC 2020 NBA Championship photo — Full circle moment. 🔥 (via @Hoopcityfilms)
MADE Hoops New England Academy High School All Stars! Loaded with elite talent from throughout the region, a terrific coaching staff and guest speaker Brian Scalabrine - terrific weekend of hoops🔥 Thanks to all of the parents, coaches and staff for making it happen!
Brad Wanamaker (@phillybul_22) has officially been named the new head coach at @RomanBasketball, per release. Wanamaker scored 1,306 career points, led @RomanAthletics to the 2007 @PCLAthletics title before starring at @Pitt_MBB. Also spent time with five @NBA franchises
6 OTE Dream tryout standouts from the 5v5 scrimmage this afternoon 👀
Deion Sanders' medical team says the football coach was diagnosed with a cancerous bladder tumor and had surgery for it “I am pleased to report that the results from the surgery are that he is cured from the cancer”
Got there 3 hours early smh. Could not leave to even go get something to eat. The cell phone tower was scrambled. Was some good bump though
8 YEARS AGO TODAY Zion Williamson vs LaMelo Ball in one of the craziest AAU games ever. 900K+ watched the online stream and 3K+ people attended the event. SC 104 - BBB 92 Zion: 31 PTS, 9 REB, 3 STL Ball: 36 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST
THE CRAZIEST ELAM ENDING IN TBT HISTORY!!! -Fail Harder came into the Elam Ending down 86-66, with the target score set at 94 -They would rattle off a 27-6 run to take the lead -But @WeAreD3TBT responded and won 95-93! Re-live all the key moments, WHAT A FINISH!
The Marathon continues! Excited for the opportunity to work with some guys I have always respected and collaborated with in the past. It’s up from here ⭐️
Outrageous he’s bigger than the horse
Jokic winning the Finals compared to him winning horse competition Via: reddit.com/r/nba/comments…
2026 @SpringdaleMBB/@GlobalSquadBB F Bol Thet recently picked up his first D1 offer after playing in @madehoops Summer Live Finale. He spoke about his journey from 🇸🇸 ➡️ 🇺🇸, his development & the 2025-26 HS season READ📝: madehoops.com/made-society/a…
We aren’t done. Enzo is one of three we welcome this upcoming school year via our TNE Beyond Borders initiative. Enzo has ALL the makings of a STAR🙌🏾 Future is ☀️ #TNEBeyondBorders #TheHomeTeam
6'9 2028 wing Enzo Mweli, the youngest player ever to play for South Africa's National team, showed off his impressive athleticism at New England Academy @TNEBBallClub
Last ride with @BallByDesign 🎬 Grateful for every rep, every game, every lesson. Now it’s time to lock in for senior year @NBP_Basketball #ThankYouBBD #SeniorSzn
Didn't finish out the way we wanted to but it was an amazing run wit TTO Showcase. Heres a few of the highlights from that weekend. #cwyc
Did you hear? We're going to college... Tickets + Schedule: governorschallenge.org/collegiate
Some clips from the Baltimore live period last week playing with @novacavaliers @madehoops @CoachMac9450
Highlights from the @madehoops Challenger Circuit Championship, where I finished with a team-high 18 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist for @Willriosselect 17U. The championship capped off a successful season: -Selected NYC Clash Standout -Selected Summer Live 2…
Can’t even put this feeling into words 🥹
When you smile, the baseball world smiles with you, @CC_Sabathia. #HOFWKND