Josh Hayes
Senior Texas Basketball Historian
Josh has spent over a decade documenting the deep roots of Texas collegiate hoops. From legendary rivalry thrillers against Texas A&M to program-defining NCAA Tournament upsets, he brings past eras back to life through archival research and storytelling.
Current Scouting Reports
Fall Hooptacular brings Houston basketball, families and local vendors together Oct. 24 at Fondé Community Center.
H-Town Classic 3v3 brings free youth brackets to Katy on Oct. 17-18, with 3×3 reps, community access and local player growth.
What the RELLIS water tower means for Texas A&M Basketball recruiting, campus growth and honest coaching pitches through March 2028.
UIL 4A Championships show how Carter, Kimball and La Marque shaped Texas hoops pride, player growth and community identity.
Spurs new arena plans point to a larger downtown basketball hub, with fan access, youth courts and San Antonio identity at stake.
Kimball State Championships show how Dallas Kimball’s repeat titles offer lessons in culture, roster roles and Texas playoff standards.
Valor Basketball camps offer a Texas lens on youth skill work, coaching access and how families can read player development value.
The ABL Season Opener brings Houston Valor vs. Texas Titanium to New Braunfels with low-cost access, local stakes and a community gym setting.
GSE Academy Event brings boys 2nd-12th grade to Houston on September 26-27, 2026, with four games, media coverage and evaluation value.
How the TABC Tournament strengthened school-team identity, recruiting access and local pride across Texas high school basketball.
Texas Longhorns Schedule analysis for 2026-27, from Memphis and Baylor to Kentucky, road SEC tests and Austin fan impact.
Lonestar Showcase brings Texas and UCLA to Cedar Park on Oct. 25, with program stakes, fan planning and local hoops identity in focus.