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The moments that made Kobe Bryant Philly-famous

Kobe Bryant's first mention in The Inquirer came at age 14, and it came with a prescient declaration: "Remember this name: Kobe Bryant."

Philadelphia-area high school players, coaches react to Kobe Bryant’s death

by Phil Anastasia

Imhotep Charter senior Kamrohn Roundtree wears No. 24 in Bryant's honor. Coach Andre Noble said he hoped Bryant’s death would remind his players of the importance of making the most of every day.

Philadelphia-area high school players, coaches react to Kobe Bryant’s death

by Phil Anastasia

Imhotep Charter senior Kamrohn Roundtree wears No. 24 in Bryant's honor. Coach Andre Noble said he hoped Bryant’s death would remind his players of the importance of making the most of every day.

Imhotep Charter survives upset bid by Haverford School, 38-35

by Phil Anastasia

Freshman point guard Rahmir Barno was named Imhotep Charter’s most valuable player after scoring 11 points.

Imhotep Charter survives upset bid by Haverford School, 38-35

by Phil Anastasia

Freshman point guard Rahmir Barno was named Imhotep Charter’s most valuable player after scoring 11 points.

From the archives: Lower Merion, Kobe Bryant about to begin work on turnaround season

by David T. Shaw, INQUIRER CORRESPONDENT

This article ran in the Dec. 9, 1993 edition of The Inquirer.

From the archives: Lower Merion, Kobe Bryant about to begin work on turnaround season

by David T. Shaw, INQUIRER CORRESPONDENT

This article ran in the Dec. 9, 1993 edition of The Inquirer.

South Jersey Basketball Rankings: Atlantic City jumps into Top 10

by Phil Anastasia

The Vikings have won 10 in a row. They are undefeated in 2020, and their veteran coach Gene Allen has become the program' all-time leader in career victories.

Basketball recruiting: Wildwood Catholic’s Taj Thweatt is ready for the Big 12 and WVU

by Kevin Cooney

“The facilities, the practice facilities and the coaching staff are unbelievable,” Thweatt said of West Virginia. “But it’s about playing in the Big 12. That’s a great conference.”

St. Augustine bounces back after bad loss to overcome surging Bordentown

by Chris Melchiorre

The Hermits, clearly eager to get back on the court, jumped out to an 11-3 lead in less than three minutes.

Hysier Miller, Hakim Byrd lead Neumann Goretti past Archbishop Wood

by Phil Anastasia

The Saints' backcourt combined for 41 points to help the No. 1 team in the Inquirer's Top 10 turn back the No. 2 team in a Philadelphia Catholic League clash.

Taj Thweatt scores and chuckles as Wildwood Catholic basketball rolls over its opponents

by Kevin Cooney

The senior was averaging 18.6 points per game for Wildwood Catholic, which was 12-2 and winners of eight straight after Wednesday’s 82-43 victory over St. Augustine Prep.

Basketball recruiting: Westtown’s Jalen Warley drawing national interest

by Phil Anastasia

The slick junior guard, a student of basketball and architecture, has picked up offers from Oregon and California as well as local programs Temple and Penn State.

Neumann-Goretti, Archbishop Wood set for Philadelphia Catholic League showdown

Neumann-Goretti, Archbishop Wood set for Catholic League showdown

by Phil Anastasia

The No. 1 Saints will host the No. 2 Vikings on Friday night in a clash of teams still unbeaten in Philadelphia Catholic League play.

Lance Ware, TaQuan Woodley power Camden past Roselle Catholic

by Phil Anastasia

The duo controlled the paint and combined for 31 points as the Panthers beat the North Jersey non-public power for their ninth straight victory.

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Football recruiting: Burlington City’s D.J. Woodbury chose football over basketball, but he has unfinished goals on the court

by Chris Melchiorre

The Blue Devils won the Central Jersey Group 1 title last year and advanced to the state championship game. Woodbury wants to get back. And he wants to win.