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Without an offer, Cordell’s season is winding down. A slate of big games offers him one last chance to catch the eye of a Division 1 coach.

Based in Toronto, Canada, Elijah Fisher is the top-ranked 12-year-old basketball player in the world. Go beyond the rankings and social media clout to see how his family manage the expectations that come with raising a child in the spotlight.

Cordell Veira enters his senior year playing for an underdog programme. Time is ticking for Cordell to land a Division 1 scholarship offer while also carrying the weight of family redemption.

The King Nation trilogy closes with Malachi Ndur, 15, who has gone from small-town kid to major prospect. Malachi, along with Keone and Jalen, head to the Fab 48 tournament in Vegas with a chance to end the summer crowned as kings.

Along with the legendary coach, Ro Russell, Elijah Fisher heads to the Fab 48 Tournament in Vegas and a middle-school ranking camp in D.C. He is set to defend his title as the best in the class of 2023.

Catch up with each player in the midst of their journey as they reflect on where they came from and what's ahead for them.