Alejandro Danois

In the first installment of a new series, a behind-the-scenes look at Northern Virginia’s Gillion Academy and 7-foot Florida State signee Marcis Ponder reveals how an elite prep program — and a future star — are being shaped on and off the court.

From an Ethiopian immigrant walk-on at Maryland to the architect of a resource-starved Baltimore juggernaut, Hailemariam has rebuilt St. Frances into a national title contender and life-changing pipeline for his players.

With nine state titles, a record-breaking offense and roots in one of Illinois’ greatest coaching families, Derek Leonard’s journey is a story of legacy, leadership and lasting impact.

The Baltimore native and former McDonogh standout — one of the nation’s top point guards — chose Duke over North Carolina, LSU and UCLA after leading Team Takeover to a Nike EYBL national title.

In an exclusive Q&A with High School On SI, Komaki dishes on her rise, coaching career, passion for mentoring greatness and coaching JuJu Watkins.

In an exclusive Q&A with High School On SI, the Naperville Central star discusses her near departure from the game, being anointed “the next Candace Parker,” and her recruitment, as well as overcoming injury, winning gold with Team USA, and more.

Sidwell Friends senior point guard and two-time All-Metro POY details her rise from McDonogh to D.C., an EYBL title with Team Takeover, and the four in her final mix — LSU, UNC, Duke, UCLA.

From Owings Mills roots to national stardom, the 2026 cornerback standout has become the complete package — a quiet worker, blazing athlete, and future Notre Dame playmaker.