Tommy Sampson

Independent writer covering 14U-17U Boys & Girls basketball in the Chicagoland.

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

Stat sheet stuffer!

[✨Kendall Croom ✨ @KCBaller30]

#nikenationals game 1 set the tone, game 2 I got my teammates involved and hit big shots when needed. Here are some of my favorite highlights from those games. 🏀🔥

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

If you like to see the ball go through the net here you go! 🎯🎯🎯

[Isabelle "Izzy" Fernandez @IzzyFernandez02]

Here is my schedule for @niketoc this coming weekend. Come see us play!
@pinkeliteclub @sehsgbasketball @TSHOOPS_

[Isabelle "Izzy" Fernandez @IzzyFernandez02]

Back on the court after 6 months out with injury. Not exactly where I want to be yet, but the work doesn’t stop.
Here are a few highlights from my last two tournaments as I build my way back up.

@sehsgbasketball @TSBA5KETBALL @TSHOOPS_ @pinkeliteclub

https://t.co/5PpbPj6uap

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

💼 ✈️

[✨Kendall Croom ✨ @KCBaller30]

Super excited for Session III. If you are in the building check out my Prime Nation 14U team.

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

Congrats @karagio24 There’s always a spot for a shooter on a team!

[Kara Giordano @karagio24]

After a great conversation with Coach Steffen, I am grateful to receive an offer from @AlvernoBball !

@AIAelitegirls @HuntleyGBB @IGBRcoverage @TSBA5KETBALL

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

c/o 2027 @ayumiishikawaa2 with Saint Laurence Vikings & @MacIrvinGirls will make some college program very happy next year. Shifty ☑️ Defends ☑️ Finishes w/either hand ☑️ Shooting ability (Catch & Shoot/ Off the bounce). A hidden gem at @WCW_NCAA_Live

[Ayumi Ishikawa @ayumiishikawaa2]

Game highlights against Carmel Catholic!

[✨Kendall Croom ✨ @KCBaller30]

After a great conversation with Coach Boyd & Coach @CoachAWhitt I am honored and blessed to announce I have received an offer from Valparaiso University. Thank you @ValpoWBB for believing in me!

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

The kid is special! Can’t wait to see what other offers pour in for her.

[GYBC @Gybcircuit_]

Class of 2031 (Team Prime Nation EYBL) Kendall Croom has been offered by Valparaiso. Kendall is a dynamic shooting threat from three, plays with impressive composure, good vision in the lane when turning the corner off screens, confident, finishes, brilliant & vocal defensively.

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

There were some good players this weekend! If you were a college coach and in the building you definitely seen/found some hidden gems 💎

[Windmill City Weekend Shootout 2026 @WCW_NCAA_Live]

Year #4 of the WCW Shootout is in the books!

Thanks to all the players, coaches, parents and spectators who helped make this an elite event!!!

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

I will be in the building Friday!

[Kara Giordano @karagio24]

Excited to be with @HuntleyGBB this weekend at the Windmill City Shootout! Here’s my schedule:

@WCW_NCAA_Live @AIAelitegirls @TSBA5KETBALL @IGBRcoverage

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

1 of many that are about to start coming her way. Congrats @KCBaller30

[✨Kendall Croom ✨ @KCBaller30]

After a great conversation with Coach Boyd & Coach @CoachAWhitt I am honored and blessed to announce I have received an offer from Valparaiso University. Thank you @ValpoWBB for believing in me!

[✨Kendall Croom ✨ @KCBaller30]

Here are a few of the highlights from the first two games of the @PGHCircuit 15U Great Lakes Region Finals.

@WiFlightElite
@Coach_Pat2292
@BlueprintPlayer

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

She will have a big Senior year!

[Alyssa Borzych @alyssa_borzych]

Back at it with @HuntleyGBB for June! Love getting a chance to play with my high school teammates in the summer. Here are some highlights from our first summer league games. @Wolverinas2027 @BIG3UA @IGBRcoverage

[Prep Girls Hoops Circuit 🏀 @PGHCircuit]

🚨 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦

Check out who made an impact!

✍️ #PGHGreatLakesRegionFinals

@KCBaller30

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

@PGHIllinois @PGHCircuit @PGHCircuit Keep an eye on her! One of the most consistent young talents and only getting better. She flat out dominated the 15U bracket this past weekend and she’s only in 7th grade! 📈

[✨Kendall Croom ✨ @KCBaller30]

Thank you @PGHCircuit

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

@WiFlightElite 14U showing they are the real deal. Playing up in the 15U bracket and sitting with a 31pt margin with 10mins left 👀

#PGHGreatLakesRegionFinals

[Tommy Sampson @TSHOOPS_]

I will be pulling up to the Great Lakes Region Finals hosted by Prep Hoops tomorrow. I will be watching the 15U battle it out at Batavia HS

#PGHGreatLakesRegion