High School Sports

Talking Preps returns as NCHSAA public school hoops tips off

The Observer’s streaming sports talk show, Talking Preps is back, focusing on the return of public school basketball.

Alex Bass previewd the Triangle area and the crew will debate top players, teams and games this week in Charlotte.

Plus, Kobes, LeBrons or Jordans -- one’s got to go, Myicha’s interview with Concord Academy’s Trae Benham and a fiery debate about college bowl games.

This story was originally published January 4, 2021 at 11:35 AM.

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