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Sports have always been a passion of mine, basketball in particular is my favorite sport to play, watch, and cover which includes high school, college, and the NBA. I also enjoy college and pro football, baseball, golf, tennis, soccer, and many others. I am a contributor and player scout for ACCBasketballrecruiting.com as well as a new site that will be up soon, basketballelite.com

I have an undergraduate degree in Communications, currently working on my Master's Degree in Professional Communication and Sports Management.

If you would like to contact me my email is: jashockley@gmail.com

Justin's Recent Articles

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: Tiger Woods celebrates after sinking a putt on the first playoff hole to win the 2005 Masters on April 10, 2005 at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo By Getty Images)

I Am Tiger, Hear Me Roar: Why Golf's Best Player Will Win At Augusta

Published 7 months ago
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BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Harry Gant prepares to drive during the NASCAR Legends UARA Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2009 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Never Act Your Age: Remembering Harry Gant's Incredible NASCAR Win at 52

Published 7 months ago
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DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 7: Josh McRoberts #2 of the Duke University Blue Devils reacts on the court against Tyler Hansbrough #50 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the game on February 7, 2007 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. North Carolina won 79-73. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

The Anatomy of Hate: What Makes Us Despise College Basketball's Elite?

Published 7 months ago
998 reads 34 comments

GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 19: Dexter Pittman #34, A.J. Abrams #3 and Harrison Smith #23 of the Texas Longhorns celebrate their 76-62 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the final minutes of their first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 19, 2009 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Upset Alert: Why the Texas Longhorns Are Not a Long Shot

Published 7 months ago
115 reads 8 comments

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Armanti Edwards, Steve Smith, Jerry Rice, Brett Favre, John Smoltz, many more
Favorite Coaches

Dean Smith, John Wooden, Jerry Moore
Most Memorable Game Attended

Appalachian State Football National Championships (2005-2007)
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Jerry Rice Career Touchdowns
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC

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by Paul
6 months ago

Justin-
I have found over the past month or so that I write best when I allow my heart to lead my head. Please check out my latest, I would be interested in any feedback you may have, or even anyone who would make your team. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167828-the-baseball-players-i-root-for
by Leroy
6 months ago

Hi, Justin, how’s it going?

I returned to my first true love – baseball – with an inspirational story that I hope you will enjoy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160125-forgotten-stories-of-courage-and-inspiration-gene-bearden

If you get a minute, please take a look and let me know what you think. Thanks!
by Leroy
6 months ago

Hi Justin, how’s it going, my man? I hope all is well with you.

Here’s my latest:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156243-the-three-es-of-bleacher-report-educate-engage-and-entertain

If you have a minute, take a look, and let me know what you think!!
by JW
7 months ago

dude, read this and then spread the word of this noble cause

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153474-bike-ride-of-love-joe-delamielleure-asks-you-to-get-on-board
by Delores
7 months ago

Hey Justin! I'd be glad to take a look at your article. And thank you for the kind words.
by Leroy
7 months ago

Hi Justin, how are you?

I wrote a very personal, hopefully heart warming account of my coming to grips with my team’s loss in the NCAA round of Sweet 16.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/146220-memphis-loss-becomes-a-life-lesson

Check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks.
by Cameon
7 months ago

Hey Justin. I'm glad you liked it. That was very close to my heart since my dad had two daughters and I ended up being the "son" he never had. Of course now he has one on the way that hopefully won't love football and wear makeup. ;)

I will definitely let you know when I get a new one up and you do the same. :)

Have a good night/morning,
Cameon
by Cameon
7 months ago

Well, I liked you until you said you were a Florida fan. :) Glad you liked the article. I will definitely check out yours as soon as I get a chance. I'm home bound for at least a week with B/R as my only time consumer. :)

Roll Tide,
Cameon
by Cameon
7 months ago

Hey Justin,

I just wanted to drop by and say welcome to B/R and thank you for being a fan. May I ask which piece of mine you read?

Glad to have you on board and if you need help with anything or just want to chat feel free to hit me up.

Roll Tide,
Bama Chick (Cameon)
by Delores
7 months ago

Always glad to help, Justin!
by Jameson
7 months ago

I read the piece yesterday actually. Very well said, great research, great depth. Wish we had articles like that all season constantly coming out all season by more than a few handful of writers in CBB. Great job.
by Delores
7 months ago

Hey Justin! I was glad to take a look at your latest piece. You did a great job! Well written! As far as edits, I only made some very, very minor suggestions regarding grammar (adding in some omitted words) and punctuation. Keep up the great work! If you need my assistance, always feel free to leave me a post, have a great day!
by Matt
7 months ago

Decided to make a rare write-up on the article about the Yankees, as I feel some of the fans want to use their great past as an excuse for their not as successful present. Check out my latest piece on why Yankee fans need to talk about the present, not the past.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/144466-yankee-fans-its-time-to-talk-about-the-present-not-the-past
by Leroy
7 months ago

Thanks for the compliment, Justin! I am working on 2 new assignments but will read some of your material as soon as I can!!
by Delores
7 months ago

You're welcome, Justin!

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I Am Tiger, Hear Me Roar: Why Golf's Best Player Will Win At Augusta

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Upset Alert: Why the Texas Longhorns Are Not a Long Shot

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