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3STEP Sports Launches Ultimate Club Championship

3STEP Sports Launches Ultimate Club Championship, An Unprecedented Elite Grassroots Basketball Weekend Experience ANDOVER, Mass. (July 6, 2023) – 3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most impactful youth sports club and event operator, has launched grassroots basketball’s most prestigious and exciting event of the summer: the Ultimate Club Championship. This invitation-only tournament will debut on […]

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3STEP SPORTS ACQUIRES NORTH BAY BASKETBALL ACADEMY

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CLUB AND EVENT OPERATOR WILL BE FOUNDATION FOR WEST COAST BASKETBALL GROWTH ANDOVER, Mass. (Nov. 10, 2022) – 3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most impactful youth sports club and event operator, has acquired North Bay Basketball Academy (NBBA), adding another elite youth club and event operator which will serve as a foundation […]

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3STEP SPORTS TO PARTNER WITH HOOP IT UP ON SERIES OF 3-ON-3 TOURNAMENTS

ANDOVER, Mass. (NOV. 2, 2022) – 3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most impactful youth sports club and event operator, has partnered with Hoop It Up, to run a series of 3-on-3 basketball tournaments across the country next summer. For the past 30 years, Hoop It Up has been recognized as a leader in 3-on-3 […]

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Haze of Glory

After starring as a player, Scott Hazelton has gone down a different path to success as a coach. By Danny Priest The name Scott Hazelton is synonymous with basketball in New England. People know him as a coach, mentor, player development specialist and a former star player. They know his accolades, his achievements and his […]

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3STEP SPORTS ACQUIRES ICONIC GRASSROOTS BASKETBALL BRAND HOOP GROUP

CAMP AND EVENT OPERATOR HAS BEEN A PILLAR IN YOUTH BASKETBALL FOR 60 YEARS WILMINGTON, Mass. (Aug. 29, 2022) – 3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most impactful youth sports club and event operator, has acquired nationally-renowned Hoop Group, which has been synonymous with youth basketball player development for six decades. Hoop Group’s rich history […]

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Paul Biancardi Talks Club Basketball, Understanding Recruiting

Navigating the club basketball and recruiting process can be tricky. ESPN National Director of Recruiting Paul Biancardi joined 3Step Sports for a Q&A regarding selecting the proper club team, navigating the recruiting process, and much more. By Danny Priest In early June, a clip of Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal went viral after he […]

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Coach U: The Rivals Way

Ushearnda Stroud thought she was done with the game of basketball. Then, she took a chance and now finds herself as one of the most prominent coaching figures in New England and a source of inspiration for girls with dreams of making it to the next level. By Danny Priest Ushearnda Stroud’s team was rolling. […]

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Coast to Coast: Tom Nelson Finds His Purpose Through Basketball

Tom Nelson always wanted to coach Division I basketball. Instead he forged his own path helping players achieve their dreams of playing in college and finding his sense of self along the way. By Danny Priest The Dunkin’ Donuts Center crowd of over 12,000 buzzed. Their Providence College Friars were hosting Creighton with history on […]

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Mass Rivals AAU Program Goes Virtual With Workouts

With sports on pause because of the coronavirus outbreak, local athletes have had to find creative ways to work on their game and stay in shape. The Mass Rivals AAU program, which has produced some of Rhode Island’s top current college players, has found the perfect way to keep their athletes moving. ABC6 Sports Reporter […]

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