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The Dark Side of American Prep Basketball: A Cautionary Tale
In 2017, a group of teenage basketball players from various parts of the world embarked on what they believed was their ticket to college stardom. They had enrolled in a newly established Prep Academy that promised elite coaching and extensive exposure to college scouts. However, their excitement quickly morphed into despair upon discovering that they would be living in a converted garage with inadequate food and no hot water. What began as a dream experience shattered for many, as families invested their life savings for the promise of a better future, only to face devastating disappointments — including arrests and the unexpected chaos ensuing from this broken system.