Marcus Helton
@marcushelton.bsky.social
He is I, and I am him.
Director of Written Content, MADE Hoops
Founding Editor-in-Chief of DC-area 🏀 site DMVelite.com. Helping kids in spite of adults since 2010. ⚽️ Dad. Allahu Akbar.
Director of Written Content, MADE Hoops
Founding Editor-in-Chief of DC-area 🏀 site DMVelite.com. Helping kids in spite of adults since 2010. ⚽️ Dad. Allahu Akbar.
Aloha Hawaii, it's been amazing 👏
August 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Aloha Hawaii, it's been amazing 👏
Following their relaunch, the DC Blue Devils jumpstarted a new era with the MADE Hoops Challenger Circuit 16U Championship:
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July 23, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Following their relaunch, the DC Blue Devils jumpstarted a new era with the MADE Hoops Challenger Circuit 16U Championship:
madehoops.com/made-society/a…
madehoops.com/made-society/a…
I recently chatted with St. Paul VI (Va.) star 2026 guard Jordan Smith, Jr. about his game and growth, his interesting pregame ritual, his GOAT and more.....
🔗 madehoops.com/made-society/a…
🔗 madehoops.com/made-society/a…
July 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I recently chatted with St. Paul VI (Va.) star 2026 guard Jordan Smith, Jr. about his game and growth, his interesting pregame ritual, his GOAT and more.....
🔗 madehoops.com/made-society/a…
🔗 madehoops.com/made-society/a…
A little #BreakingNews
Thrilled to announce I'm the new Director of Written Content at MADE Hoops!
I'm excited to work with a crew of talented writers across the country + assist in MADE’s continued success across the basketball landscape. Looking forward to this next chapter!
Thrilled to announce I'm the new Director of Written Content at MADE Hoops!
I'm excited to work with a crew of talented writers across the country + assist in MADE’s continued success across the basketball landscape. Looking forward to this next chapter!
March 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
A little #BreakingNews
Thrilled to announce I'm the new Director of Written Content at MADE Hoops!
I'm excited to work with a crew of talented writers across the country + assist in MADE’s continued success across the basketball landscape. Looking forward to this next chapter!
Thrilled to announce I'm the new Director of Written Content at MADE Hoops!
I'm excited to work with a crew of talented writers across the country + assist in MADE’s continued success across the basketball landscape. Looking forward to this next chapter!
Another season down!
March 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Another season down!
Back to back Arlington Spring Invitational Tournament Champs!
March 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Back to back Arlington Spring Invitational Tournament Champs!
Largo (Md.) senior star Cam Ward became the Maryland Public School All-Time Leading Scorer in his team's 91-75 playoff victory over Fairmont Heights on Tuesday, surpassing the mark of 2,611 points set by Pocomoke's Mike Roberts in 1992. Ward is headed to Michigan State.
March 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Largo (Md.) senior star Cam Ward became the Maryland Public School All-Time Leading Scorer in his team's 91-75 playoff victory over Fairmont Heights on Tuesday, surpassing the mark of 2,611 points set by Pocomoke's Mike Roberts in 1992. Ward is headed to Michigan State.
The Maryland Private School State Tournament Boys & Girls Semifinals are set for tonight!
📍Elizabeth Seton HS
5715 Emerson St.
Bladensburg, MD 20710
4PM McNamara vs. Mt. Zion
5:40 PM St. Frances vs. Bullis
7:20 PM DeMatha vs. Bullis
9 PM Mt. Zion vs. Clinton Grace
Ticket info at mdpssbt.com
📍Elizabeth Seton HS
5715 Emerson St.
Bladensburg, MD 20710
4PM McNamara vs. Mt. Zion
5:40 PM St. Frances vs. Bullis
7:20 PM DeMatha vs. Bullis
9 PM Mt. Zion vs. Clinton Grace
Ticket info at mdpssbt.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Maryland Private School State Tournament Boys & Girls Semifinals are set for tonight!
📍Elizabeth Seton HS
5715 Emerson St.
Bladensburg, MD 20710
4PM McNamara vs. Mt. Zion
5:40 PM St. Frances vs. Bullis
7:20 PM DeMatha vs. Bullis
9 PM Mt. Zion vs. Clinton Grace
Ticket info at mdpssbt.com
📍Elizabeth Seton HS
5715 Emerson St.
Bladensburg, MD 20710
4PM McNamara vs. Mt. Zion
5:40 PM St. Frances vs. Bullis
7:20 PM DeMatha vs. Bullis
9 PM Mt. Zion vs. Clinton Grace
Ticket info at mdpssbt.com
A great day in NJ
February 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
A great day in NJ
Covered a game and got a workout in; quite a productive use of my time 👍🏿😁
January 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Covered a game and got a workout in; quite a productive use of my time 👍🏿😁
In his two Governors Challenge games - wins against Westtown (Pa.) and Mt. Zion (Md.) - AZ Compass Preo 2026 guard Kalek House went a combined 14-of-16 from the field and 10-of-11 from 3-point range while averaging 19 points per game. 🪣🪣🪣
January 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
In his two Governors Challenge games - wins against Westtown (Pa.) and Mt. Zion (Md.) - AZ Compass Preo 2026 guard Kalek House went a combined 14-of-16 from the field and 10-of-11 from 3-point range while averaging 19 points per game. 🪣🪣🪣
And the 42nd Annual Governor’s Challenge is a WRAP! See y'all next year! ❤️🏀
December 31, 2024 at 7:07 AM
And the 42nd Annual Governor’s Challenge is a WRAP! See y'all next year! ❤️🏀
East New York Family Academy 2025 guard and William & Mary commit Ari Mercado set the Governor’s Challenge single-game scoring record Saturday with 50(!) in a 61-57 double overtime win over Freedom (Va.). She went 14-of-20 from the field, 3-for-3 from 3-point range and 19-of-20 from the FT line. 🔥🔥🔥
December 29, 2024 at 5:49 PM
East New York Family Academy 2025 guard and William & Mary commit Ari Mercado set the Governor’s Challenge single-game scoring record Saturday with 50(!) in a 61-57 double overtime win over Freedom (Va.). She went 14-of-20 from the field, 3-for-3 from 3-point range and 19-of-20 from the FT line. 🔥🔥🔥
City (Md.) 2025 guard and New Mexico State commit Omarr Smith finished just one point shy of trying the Governors Challenge single-game scoring record with 43 points in an 82-69 loss to South Lakes (Va.). He finished 16-of-23 from the field and 5-of-10 from 3-point range.
December 28, 2024 at 2:34 AM
City (Md.) 2025 guard and New Mexico State commit Omarr Smith finished just one point shy of trying the Governors Challenge single-game scoring record with 43 points in an 82-69 loss to South Lakes (Va.). He finished 16-of-23 from the field and 5-of-10 from 3-point range.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase (Md.) takes the @GovChallenge Bracket 5 Championship with a 57-40 win over Appoquinimink (DE). Lucas Allen led Barons with 14 points while Cameron Rothstein-Epps and Tim Byrd had 12 and Jack Allen added 9 and 13 boards.
December 27, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Bethesda-Chevy Chase (Md.) takes the @GovChallenge Bracket 5 Championship with a 57-40 win over Appoquinimink (DE). Lucas Allen led Barons with 14 points while Cameron Rothstein-Epps and Tim Byrd had 12 and Jack Allen added 9 and 13 boards.
Haki Muhammad had 26 points and Uriah Augare-Deal 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead New Hope Academy (Md.) to a 69-53 @GovChallenge win over St. Paul's (Md.).
December 26, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Haki Muhammad had 26 points and Uriah Augare-Deal 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead New Hope Academy (Md.) to a 69-53 @GovChallenge win over St. Paul's (Md.).
2027 guard Corey Hughley had 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting and went 4-of-7 from 3-point range as Southern MD Christian used a 27-7 second quarter run to blow open an 83-35 win over Salisbury School (Md.) at Governor's Challenge.
December 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM
2027 guard Corey Hughley had 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting and went 4-of-7 from 3-point range as Southern MD Christian used a 27-7 second quarter run to blow open an 83-35 win over Salisbury School (Md.) at Governor's Challenge.
2027 guard Corey Hughley had 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting and went 4-of-7 from 3-point range as Southern MD Christian used a 27-7 second quarter run to blow open an 83-35 win over Salisbury School (Md.) at @GovChallenge. @POPULAR_24
December 26, 2024 at 6:29 PM
2027 guard Corey Hughley had 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting and went 4-of-7 from 3-point range as Southern MD Christian used a 27-7 second quarter run to blow open an 83-35 win over Salisbury School (Md.) at @GovChallenge. @POPULAR_24
She missed her entire freshman season and three months of club with an injury. Fell short today but I loved just seeing her back out there again ❤️
December 15, 2024 at 9:55 PM
She missed her entire freshman season and three months of club with an injury. Fell short today but I loved just seeing her back out there again ❤️
The DMV Winter Showcase at Eleanor Roosevelt HS on Dec. 14.
December 13, 2024 at 8:19 PM
The DMV Winter Showcase at Eleanor Roosevelt HS on Dec. 14.
The Gonzaga DC Classic Dec. 13-15.
December 13, 2024 at 8:19 PM
The Gonzaga DC Classic Dec. 13-15.
The Ricky Goings Winter Session Invitational at Friendship Ideal Academy on Dec. 14-15
December 13, 2024 at 8:19 PM
The Ricky Goings Winter Session Invitational at Friendship Ideal Academy on Dec. 14-15