By: Vincent J. Lombardi
On Monday, April 28, 2025, it was officially announced that George Courtney, founder of GC3 Hoops, has joined Prep Girls Hoops as a scout and contributor. In this new role, Courtney will leverage his extensive experience and deep knowledge of grassroots basketball to identify emerging talent, provide player evaluations, and contribute in-depth coverage and analysis to one of the leading platforms dedicated to girls’ high school basketball around the country.
In recent years, Courtney has built a strong reputation for his work in evaluating and analyzing basketball prospects throughout the West Coast region, covering states such as New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, California, and Hawaii. His efforts have given him deep insight into the talent pipeline across a wide geographic area. Courtney has played a significant role at a number of premier events, where he has provided detailed scouting, player assessments, and event coverage. Some of the major showcases and tournaments he has been closely involved with include the Tribe Athletic Native American Nationals, Gems In The Gym Fresh Faces, Gems In The Gym Spring 150, GC3 Hoops Scholastic Series, West Coast Jamboree, California Girls Live, I Mua Invitational, and the Honolulu Hoops Showcase. His consistent presence at these high-profile events has further solidified his influence and credibility within the grassroots and scholastic basketball communities.
What does this mean for prospects?
The addition of Courtney to the Prep Girls Hoops team marks a major step forward for high school girls basketball players, particularly those in Arizona and throughout the West Coast. Prep Girls Hoops is a nationally respected platform dedicated to the coverage and promotion of high school girls basketball, with a strong emphasis on recruiting and player exposure. The organization offers comprehensive, year-round content including player rankings, event coverage, in-depth analysis, and scouting reports—all aimed at helping athletes increase their visibility among college coaches and recruiters.
“George brings a unique, innovative approach to scouting and player evaluation, constantly thinking outside the box to solve challenges and uncover talent. Known for his tireless work ethic and energetic, outgoing personality, George excels at building connections within the basketball community while producing high-quality content and in-depth player evaluations. His ability to spot hidden gems and tell compelling stories about players’ journeys sets him apart in the grassroots basketball scene.
George’s addition to the Prep Girls Hoops family is a major asset, particularly as he focuses on identifying and promoting prospects from the East Valley area, rural regions, Native American communities, and other underrepresented areas across the West. His dedication to giving a platform to overlooked and emerging talent will play a critical role in expanding Prep Girls Hoops’ reach and impact, helping a broader range of athletes gain the recognition they deserve,” Gregg Rosenberg.
I first met George during a period when I was deeply involved in coaching girls’ high school and club basketball. At the time, I had only a surface-level understanding of the tremendous impact he had on the recruiting process for young athletes. It wasn’t until I had the opportunity to work closely with him — and saw firsthand how he guided one of my own players through her recruitment journey to a high-major Division I program — that I truly appreciated the depth of his commitment and behind-the-scenes efforts. George’s dedication to helping players achieve their dreams is remarkable and often goes unnoticed by many in the community. I am genuinely excited and grateful to now be working alongside him at Prep Girls Hoops, where his passion and expertise continue to make a profound difference.By adding Courtney’s extensive prospect evaluations to the existing expertise of grassroots veterans like Cedric Cobb, Vincent Lombardi, Jacob Seliga, and under the guidance of regional director Gregg Rosenberg, Prep Girls Hoops is entering a new era of coverage excellence. This expanded and highly experienced team means even greater opportunities for talented players to be recognized, evaluated, and promoted at a higher level. For prospects in Arizona and across the West Coast, this collaboration represents a major win—ushering in a new age of exposure, credibility, and recruiting support.
