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​ THROWBACK HOOPS: VINCE CARTER 1999-2000 Rook of the Year. By Georgie Ramaube & Tyler Mitchell Cover Story Vince Carter's rookie year was a movie, fam! The '99-'00 season will go down as one of the most electric debuts in NBA history.  Featured ALLEN IVERSON: THE ANSWER KEEPS ANSWERING KEVIN GARNETT: KG'S KOMPELLING SEASON JASON KIDD: KIDD'S KOMPLETE GAME TORONTO'S HALO Vince Carter's rookie year was a movie, fam! The '99-'00 season will go down as one of the most electric debuts in NBA history. VC averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, while throwing down dunks like they were going outta style.  DUNK CONTEST DOMINATION Who can forget that All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest? Carter's off-the-glass, 360 windmill, behind-the-back dunk combo still gives chills. He took home the hardware, and the spotlight, with style. RAPTORS' FIRST PLAYOFF BERTH Carter didn't just ball; he took Toronto with him. The Raptors made their fir...

HOOPS — Scottie Barnes: Player of the Week, Future of the North. By Georgie Ramaube & Tyler Mitchell Cover Story Scottie Barnes Leads a New NBA Narrative Features Young/McCollum blockbuster trade, The league’s most talked-about move this week came when Trae Young was traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.  Brandon Ingram. His name remains firmly planted in the league’s upper tier, respected by fans and peers alike. Scottie Barnes Leads a New NBA Narrative The NBA’s mid-January stretch belongs to Scottie Barnes. In Toronto, the Raptors’ cornerstone delivered a statement moment a poised, clutch performance that reinforced his rise from promising talent to certified franchise leader.  Barnes’ all-around dominance this week wasn’t just about numbers; it was about control, confidence, and command. Toronto’s future isn’t approaching it’s already here. Around the league, movement and momentum shaped the headlines. TRAE...

​ COLLEGE HOOPS — Jalen Brunson: Villanova’s Silent Superstar How a Quiet Leader Took Villanova to the Top By Georgie Ramaube From Philly to Villanova Jalen Brunson wasn’t born under the spotlight but he made sure the spotlight found him. Hailing from Southwest Philadelphia, basketball was in his blood. His father, Rick Brunson, played in the NBA, but Jalen’s journey was all about forging his own legacy. When he committed to Villanova University, fans didn’t know it yet, but they were about to witness one of the most efficient, smart, and clutch point guards in college basketball. The Rise Brunson arrived at Villanova in 2015, and it didn’t take long for him to make his mark. Though he started as a role player, his court vision, decision-making, and calm under pressure were undeniable. By his sophomore year, Brunson was a cornerstone of a team that captured the 2016 NCAA Championship, delivering steady play alongside the Wildcats’ other stars. Clutch King 2016 NCAA Championship Brunson...