Lavel Johnson

I am excited to announce that Mississippi Hoop Report has a new webpage! The new and improved Mississippi Hoop Report online can now be found at mshoopreport.com Everyone go check it out.

2026 Ethan Griffin (6'8 F) of Westminster School & @RiversideHawks has earned an offer from Alcorn State.

Claudin Cherelus 'LB' from Alcorn State during Carolina Panthers training camp practice Thx-Panthers

LSU cornerback PJ Woodland, now a sophomore, hosted a back-to-school drive at Traction Sports in Hattiesburg, handing out more than 150 backpacks to local kids. wdam.com/2025/07/26/for…

.@Ani_Umana highlights the 2027 and 2028 standouts he evaluated on two Puma Pro16 stops during the July Live Viewing Period. Cooz Elite wins another title on this circuit + tons of talented underclassmen to note! ballislife.com/news/high-scho…

Caught a great day of Hoops Sunday at the Pier Pressure Classic at Biloxi High School. The @southside_hoops crew put on a great event. Top eye catchers on the day: Morris Robertson 6-4 F Gulfport HS/BBA Select; Camari Roberson 6-5 F Theodore HS/Gulf Coast Kings

JZ Washington | BBA Select | 2028 | 5’10 G | Pascagoula HS (MS) JZ Washington poured in 19 points in a tough battle against the Hurricanes. The 2028 guard plays with a relentless motor that never lets up, regardless of the score. Whether scoring in transition or pressuring full…

Zachary Dykes | Hurricanes Basketball Club | 2028 | 6’2 G | Ocean Springs HS (MS) Zachary Dykes led the Hurricanes in scoring with 13 points in their first game on Sunday. Shot the ball with confidence and knocked down shots from all over the floor. Smooth mechanics and a poised…

MSB Elite - Anthony Trotter (6’1, ‘29) | Jakymbian McDuffy (5’9, ‘29) | Kennedy Wolfe (5’9, ’29) These three rising 9th graders held their own playing up in the 10th grade bracket. They brought toughness and strong production against older competition. Canton, Pearl, and Jim…

Jakymbian McDuffy | MSB Elite | 2029 | 5’9 G | Pearl High School (MS) Put up 15 points in a matchup against one of the top 2028 teams on the MS gulf coast. Dynamic scorer who can get it done from all three levels. #PierPressureClassic

Anthony Trotter | MSB Elite | 2029 | 6’1 Wing | Jim Hill HS (MS) Poured in 14 points in a tough Sunday matchup. Scores well in isolation and transition. Long, skilled, and capable of heating up from deep. Uses length well on the defensive end. #PierPressureClassic

Kennedy Wolfe #5 | MSB Elite | 2029 | 5’9 PG | Canton High School (MS) True floor general who dictates tempo and controls the game. Elite handle, great pace, and makes smart plays off the bounce. Always under control and attacks downhill with purpose. @kjwolfe55…

DJ Dotson | SME | 2027 | 6’7 F | Oak Grove (MS) Dotson is a towering presence with his size. Blends physicality and touch around the rim, while using his length to protect the paint and rebound in bunches. Scored 18 points in a close matchup that went down to the wire on Sunday.…