Former Wilson standout Zakiyah Winfield, who went on to star at Glenville State and Buffalo, and played professionally in Germany with Eisvogel USC Freiburg. As she rehabs from injury, she’s focused on giving back to Berks County basketball through her Then2Now Foundation and her third annual camp at Alvernia on Aug. 10, inspiring the next generation of players.

Three players joined Berks County's 1,000-point club in 2023–24, led by Wyomissing’s Amaya Stewart, who finished with 1,904 points—No. 7 all-time in county history. Brandywine Heights' Addison Benner and Exeter’s Grace Reedy also made history, becoming their schools’ all-time leading scorers. Who will be next in 2025–26?

The Hamburg Girls Basketball Summer Invitational brought together local talent Wednesday for a night of competitive scrimmages. Hamburg, Kutztown, Fleetwood, Pine Grove, and Minersville hit the court, showcasing rising stars, new coaches, and promising team chemistry ahead of the upcoming season.

Wyomissing hosted the final day of its Summer League Wednesday with Berks Catholic, Conrad Weiser, Exeter, Kutztown, and the Spartans suiting up for some offseason scrimmages.

Gov. Mifflin captured its Summer League title Tuesday, defeating Manheim Central 44-27 behind strong efforts from Bridget Martin and Bella Super. Super, who picked up her first college offer from Mercyhurst, continues to rise as a 2027 prospect. Fleetwood showcased promising young talent, including freshman Kai-Lee Lamont.

Nearly 300 teams hit Spooky Nook for The Prime Event East, where top national recruits shared the court with standout Berks players. BGB caught up with Reading’s Xiani Beatty, Wilson’s Laila Jones, Exeter’s Addison Harper, Brandywine’s Benner sisters, and more. From Beatty’s rising stardom to Jones’ return from injury, this weekend showed Berks hoops is thriving on the AAU scene.