Nazereon "Big Talented" Reid (KSK) Nazereon “Big Talented” Reid is perhaps the best prospect in his class throughout this region. Reid started the season with the NJ Shore Shots but ended up helping King Street Kings win the Grand Finale championship. He will be headed to the 6th Grade AAU Nationals in Hampton, VA and Basketball Spotlight will be definitely checking him out.
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Name: BJ Mack AAU Team: CBC (NC) Position: Forward Class: 2018 Analysis: BJ Mack had a ways to go when we saw him last year. He is significantly closer to getting there now! The big fella has improved post footwork and much better stamina than before. He is showing more maturity in how he moves around in the post and he has touch out to the elbow as well. He has yet to have a growth spurt and sports size 15 shoes- no doubt at 8th grade he will be among top post guys in SE.
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Luther Muhammad (KSK) Luther Muhammad moved to King Street Kings this season and went straight to work. He grew very comfortable on the perimeter and proved to be a valuable playmaker. His play helped KSK win the Clash For The Cup, MDC and the Grand Finale Crown. He’s currently one of the front runners for 12U Player Of The Year. Check out his highlights from the season.
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The Basketball Spotlight circuit has come to an end and our Grand Finale Champions have been crowned. Here’s our breakdown of the Top 10 teams. Please remember these rankings are only our opinion and should be taken as such. Basketball Spotlight 11U Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel 1. Team Nelson: TN defeated rival ECE-NJABC to win the Grand Finale crown. Now they are at the 5th Grade Nationals and will be looking to improve on their #9 ranking from last year. 2. ECE-NJABC: NJABC went most of the season at the #1 spot and still have a chance to return if they have a deep run in Cocoa Beach. They had a very successful 2011-12 campaign. 3. Playtime Panthers: PP fell short during the Grand Finale but still has the pieces to make something happen at the Nationals. We will be watching them closely. 4. PV Select: The Potomac Valley combination of DC Assault and Team Takeover has created shock waves through the East Coast. 5. New Heights: NH finished off a good season and we wish them well at the AAU Nationals. I think this team will be a problem for opponents in years to come. 6. CJ Hawks: The Hawks have the capability to perform against any competition. The AAU Nationals will be a true test. 7. New Rens: They made the most of their Spotlight appearances. Hopefully if they are attending the AAU Nationals they will perform on a high level. 8. KSK: KSK won the MDC Blue Division crown so they will have something to build upon. Can’t wait to see them next season. 9. Team Rebels: The Rebels are tough crew and hopefully next season they will have everything clicking and show their real potential. 10. Mid Jersey Mavericks: MJM is a team that surprised us at the AC Showcase. Next season they will definitely be thrown into the fire.
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The Basketball Spotlight circuit has come to an end and our Grand Finale Champions have been crowned. Here’s our breakdown of the Top 10 teams. Please remember these rankings are only our opinion and should be taken as such. Basketball Spotlight 12U Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel 1. King Street Kings: KSK ran through the MDC and Grand Finale in impressive fashion. They have the size and talent to make a deep run in Hampton. Basketball Spotlight will be in the building for that one. 2. DC Assault: DCA finished off their year in good fashion and might crash the party at the AAU Nationals. They are definitely stacked. 3. Team IZOD: The Fly Guys have been stumbling lately after starting the season on fire. Hopefully they can get their swag back before reaching Hampton, VA. 4. Wall 2 Wall: Wall 2 Wall talked the talk as they made it to the finals of the MDC. It would have been interesting to see them in the Grand Finale but we will get a chance to watch them in the AAU Nationals. 5. Maryland Scholars: MS made it to the final four of the MDC. They will take their tough Potomac Valley style down to Hampton to make noise. 6. ECE: They made it to the Grand Finale after cruising past the “Fly Guys” in the semifinals. They put together a decent season and we look forward to seeing them next year. 7. Playtime Panthers: PP showed the grit by making to the Grand Finale Final Four. The Green and Black will be taking their hustling style to the Nationals in Hampton. 8. Mass Shooting Stars: I like what this group brought to the table this year. Hopefully they can build off of this before facing national competition in Hampton. 9. New Rens: NR got things together while making it to the Final Four of the MDC. We will be definitely watching them down at Hampton. 10. Riverside Hawks: RH will be headed to the AAU Nationals trying to return to the Final Four. They have some quality pieces and a great coach.
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Sam Green (Bowie, MD) Sam Green of Bowie, Maryland has been selected to play in the 3rd Annual J.E.M. All Star Classic. Green starred for powerhouse DC Assault as they stormed through the country while winning the Clash For The Cup. Green made the All Tournament Team for the Clash For The Cup and Tip Off Classic. Green seemed very grateful with his selection, “I feel honored to play in the J.E.M. All Star Classic. This is a worthwhile event that keeps the memory of Mrs. Jonelle E. Melton alive” he said. The 3rd Annual J.E.M. All Star Classic will take place August 18th in Trenton, NJ. Stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings you more top players headed to this event.
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The Basketball Spotlight circuit has come to an end and our Grand Finale Champions have been crowned. Here’s our breakdown of the Top 10 teams. Please remember these rankings are only our opinion and should be taken as such. Basketball Spotlight 13U Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel 1. Team Final: TF came on late to win the MDC and Grand Finale crown. They had a real good showing at the AAU Nationals and will be a force to reckon with next year. They have the Grand Finale banner hanging high in their gym. 2. CBC: The “Money Team” won the Tip Off Classic and AC Showcase. A Grand Finale victory would have wrapped up the #1 spot. But they had a very successful season and should be proud. 3. Team Takeover: TT made an exceptional run during the Nationals. They also won the Clash For The Cup. They have a loaded clip. 4. Milbank: “The Bank” made it to the Grand Finale and played hard before losing to Team Final in the semifinals. They will be back for some action next season. 5. Team IZOD: The “Big Red Machine” got things together towards the end of the season. They had a good run in Memphis and should be a team to watch next season. 6. DC Assault: DCA also did some damage as they season went on. They have a notable program and the pieces to make some noise. 7. M Plex: This hungry group made it to the finals of the MDC. They have some good pieces and great coaching. Look out for them next season. 8. New Heights: NH went through some reforming but we expect them to return to a respectable squad next season. 9. Team ABBO: This group made some noise at the Nationals but we have to see how they step to the stage next year. 10. 6th Man Warriors: We respect this group because they still do things the right way. They should be on the rise next season.
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The Basketball Spotlight circuit has come to an end and our Grand Finale Champions have been crowned. Here’s our breakdown of the Top 10 teams. Please remember these rankings are only our opinion and should be taken as such. Basketball Spotlight 14U Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel 1. Team Scan: TS took over the #1 spot after winning the Grand Finale in impressive fashion. Now they head to Orlando with National Title hopes on their mind. 2. DC Assault: “The MOBB” has decided to chase the National Crown in Orlando and they have a chance. They have crushed many squads on their age level. 3. Playaz: PBC made it to the finals of the Grand Finale. Now their focus is on the showcase events. 4. Gauchos: The Choz lost in the Grand Finale semifinals. Their hunger should help them in Orlando. 5. St. Michaels: SM crashed the circuit this season. They knocked off a few teams and should be even better next season. 6. King Street Kings: KSK combined with New Rens to win the MDC. We hope they have this combo in Orlando. 7. ETU Warriors: The Warriors will be tough enough to rough up any squad in Orlando. This squad is definitely battle tested. 8. Team Final: TF battled through roster changes to remain afloat. Now they will take their chances in Orlando. 9. ECE: This crew is now under the We R 1 umbrella, so they will should do some work in Orlando. 10. CT Elite: The New England crew always seems to be in the race. They are a scrappy bunch.
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What up basketball world. Sorry I sent in the entry so late, I’ve just been really busy with basketball for the last two weeks. Tuesday my dad woke me up early and told me to pack up because I’m going to Virginia for the Nike Skills U. I was surprised when he told me this because he never mentioned it until this day. When I asked him about the camp, he replied that it was a camp for high school players, primarily juniors and seniors, to learn and show their skills in front of college coaches. When we got to Virginia my dad dropped me off at the Crystal City Marriott where all the other players were staying. After they signed me in they took my weight, height, and wingspan. They also gave us a whole Nike bag full of clothes, socks, a pair of slides, and a pair of shoes. Since I was at the hotel early, I sat around and waited until more people started filling in. When we finally had about 90 percent of the players at the hotel we all split up and filled two buses and headed to the gym for our first skills workout. The workout went really well and we did some good drills. For the first 40 minutes we did a lot of drills with ball handling, with one and two balls. When we finished that we ended the workout with a lot of shooting drills. I was shooting the ball well the first day, but after that day the ball would not fall. Wednesday I woke up at 6:30 because I wanted to get to breakfast before everybody else got there. After breakfast I sat down and watched TV until it was time to go back over to the gym for our morning workout. During this workout we did a lot of shooting but this time off of screens, which was really useful because the game of basketball today is focused a lot on screen and roles. When we finished the two hour workout the coaches gave us the teams we were going to play on and I was picked to play on Missouri. We played our first game at two against Kentucky. We started the game out well, but soon lost the lead because of turnovers and we were not getting back on transition. We lost the game by 5 to a team we should have beaten. I ended up having about 8 to 10 points but I didn’t make one jump shot. Most of my points were off rebound put backs. We played again at 8 but once again lost by 7. This game I didn’t play well offensively but got a few rebounds and played solid defense. Thursday we had another morning workout. This time they taught us how to be in help defense and how to play good transition defense. We had our third game at 12 but lost that game too. So we ended up being the only team that hasn’t won a game yet. So we were determined to win the next game. We started off the game with a 10 point lead and we were playing good defense. In the second half the game got closer and at one point they even had the lead. But we pulled it out anyway and got our first win. Saturday was our last day of morning workouts so we took all the things we learned during the week and put it in one drill of 4 on 4. After the drills we got ready to play our first playoff game. We won the game in double overtime so at this point we were confident that we can win the whole thing. We won our second game, and this time it was an easier win, winning by over 10. Sunday was the championship and we were playing a team that we beat earlier in the week. But this time was a different story. They came off the bench knocking down 3 after 3. Before we knew it we were down by 20 and there was no way we were able to come back. The Nike Skills U was a great experience and one that I will never forget. This is Tyus Battle signing out Peace!
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The 2nd Annual John Lucas Future of the Game camp is looking for the nation's best 2019 and 2020 prospects. The camp is being held September 1 and 2 in Hampton, VA at the Boo Williams facility. Coach Lucas was the #1 overall pick in 1976 for the Houston Rockets, he has been an NBA head coach, and he has developed or advised countless NBA players. All told, Coach Lucas has been involved with the NBA for more than 35 years. Known as one of the world's premier teachers, Coach Lucas's camps provide first-rate instruction from Coach Lucas himself as well as from other highly qualified coaches. Additionally, in terms of talent, Coach Lucas's camps always attract the best of the best. Besides the instruction and the opportunity to measure yourself against the nation's best players, Coach Lucas's camps also provide a high level of exposure. Not only is Coach Lucas on the selection committee for the McDonalds All American game, but he personally selects the players for the NBA Players' Association Top 100 camp for the best high school players in the country. But in addition to Coach Lucas, his camps typically prove to be a magnet for a who's who of national media experts who cover this age group (Clark Francis of Hoop Scoop, Van Coleman of Hot 100 Hoops, Spencer Pulliam of Dunk Dog, and Basketball Spotlight). This Future of the Game East Camp is one of only two camps that Coach Lucas runs for this age group, and the next one won't take place until Las Vegas in the Spring of 2013. For more information, please email his director of scouting, Brian Merritt, at bmerritt@johnlucasenterprises.com.
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B3 Sports has joined the list of sponsors that supports the J.E.M. All Star Classic. B3 Sports is an upcoming youth events sports organization that made their mark this year with the Battle Of The Bridge and the Crown A King tournament. B3 owner Reggie Carter feels good about being involved in this event, “We are glad to be involved with such a special event that supports the youth of tomorrow and a special person in Mrs. Melton” he finished. B3 Sports will be donating Nike sneakers for the Top 24 players participating in the J.E.M. All Star Classic Regional Game. Basketball Spotlight would like to thank B3 Sports for their support of this special event. The 3rd Annual J.E.M. All Star Classic will take place August 18th in Trenton, NJ. Make sure you don’t miss the top players getting busy.
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Carl Hines (AGame Team Apparel) For the 3rd consecutive year AGame Team Apparel will be supplying the official uniforms for the J.E.M. All Star Classic. AGame Team Apparel founder and owner Carl Hines is happy to be a part of this annual event, “This is our third year sponsoring the J.E.M. All Star Classic and it will not be our last. It’s a fantastic event, showcasing the best talent in the region which is a win-win for AGame” he finished. Basketball Spotlight would like to personally thank Carl and AGame Team Apparel for their support and look forward to the new design they introduce at this event. The 3rd Annual J.E.M. All Star Classic will take place August 18th in Trenton, NJ. Don’t miss this great event.
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Team Takeover #5 In America Team Takeover (Brown) went to Cocoa Beach and represented the Spotlight to the fullest by finishing #5 in the country. Congrats to Coach Brown, Coach Ellison and their players. RosterJustice Ellison Latre Kornegay Jaylin HunterTerrence Williams Jaylin Cole-Williams Ryan Van Kirk Carsten Kolgenik Cole Matthieson Raphe Ayres Hunter Stewart Casey Morsell Head Coach: Jack Brown Assistant Coach: Shelly Ellison
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King Street Kings Basketball Spotlight will be headed to Hampton, Virginia for the 6th Grade Nationals. We will be looking for the top talent in the building to bring you the best reports. Several Spotlight tested teams will be in the building and we wish them the best. Here’s a preview of what to expect. 6th Grade AAU Nationals Preview King Street Kings: The #1 team in our poll will be looking to make the nation take notice of their talent. They definitely have some serious ballers on their roster. Don’t be surprised if they make a deep run. Team IZOD: The “Fly Guys” will be ready to play in Hampton, they are hungry for some national pub and this might be their mark for greatness. We will have an up close view. DC Assault: These boys have blow out potential each time they step on the floor. If their guards and big men are taking care of business there’s no telling how far they can go. Riverside Hawks: RH returns sporting Final Four experience. They have been through the trenches all year and now will have a chance to test their championship skills. Mass Shooting Stars: The Cinderella’s of the Spotlight will now have the light on them in Hampton. Hopefully they will respond well to the pressure at the Boo Williams Center. CT Elite: CT Elite brought these youngsters on the circuit to get toughened up for this moment. Now the time has arrived we will see how they respond. Wall 2 Wall: W2W swagger is through the roof right now, hopefully they can keep the momentum going in Virginia. If they get any team on the ropes they are capable of delivering the knockout blow. Playtime Panthers: One thing is certain, Playtime will go hard. Any team no expecting that has a chance to go home with a loss. We will definitely be at their games. Maryland Scholars: The MD Scholars are an experienced squad and usually make a statement at this type of event. You definitely can’t sleep on them. NC Runnin Rebels: The NC state champs have the pieces to invade Hampton. If they are clicking on the same page look out. NC finest should be a tough out. Team Takeover: TT brought their game to the Spotlight earlier this year. So if they have the same crew they will knock off a few teams. Banneker Kings/ Team Melo: This scrappy bunch will be looking to make a name for themselves. They are battled tested so anything goes. 6th Man Sports: This group traveled to the AC Showcase so hopefully this time around they will make the most of their trip. Teams from this area usually good hard. ECE-NJABC: They jumped into the fire but they might be good after playing on the Spotlight circuit. I heard they added some new pieces so things should be interesting. Alexandria Titans: They have an athletic guard and some other pieces that make them relevant. The field is stacked so we wish them luck.
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ECE Wins The National Championship East Coast Elite 12U squad won the AAU Division 2 6th Grade National Championship in Hampton at the Boo Williams Sports Complex. Congratulations to ECE for this huge accomplishment. Roster: Jamal Whittlesey, Chris Cropper, Kenny Edelin, Fahmir Ali, Jordan Haynes, Trevon Alderman, Kevin Dent, Paul Brown, Shawn Johnson and Dashaun Cain
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ECE-NJABC Finishes #10 In America ECE-NJABC 11U went to Cocoa Beach and finished #10 in the AAU 5th Grade National Championships. Congratulations to ECE-NJABC for their successful season and for their Top 10 finish. Roster:Darrian Dalcourt Jalen Gaffney Marcus Gaffney Anthony Hoggard Joshua Pierre-Louis Daniel Rodriguez Jagger Zrada Konrad Kiszka Devon Jones Niels Lane Kieves Turner
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Justin Winston (Team IZOD) Day 1 of the 6th Grade AAU Nationals kicked off today in Hampton, Virginia and Basketball Spotlight was in the building. This morning we focused on some of the squads we are accustomed to and here are the players that caught our eye. 6th Grade National Top Performers Part 1 Justin Winston Forward (Team IZOD)- Winston dominated from the outset as the “Fly Guys” cruised to a victory. He showed improved touch around the basket and ran the floor better than ever. I heard he has been playing on the varsity in local summer leagues and it shows in his confidence. He finished with 16 points and 7 boards. Tavon Jones Guard (Team IZOD)- Jones blitzed the Cleveland’s squad defense like a hot knife through butter. Once he got to the second tier he either scored or dropped a few dimes. His explosiveness was on full display. Tyrek Chambers Guard (Team IZOD)- Chambers outside shot wasn’t falling but he still managed to impact the game by driving past post defenders and finishing. He also managed to help out Winston on the glass. He will have to keep playing on this level for Team IZOD to make a deep run. Tyler Golphin Guard (Murphy AC Elite)- Golpin hurt IZOD early by draining several trey balls. He strokes the pill with supreme confidence. I like what I saw out of this lad and will be checking him out later this week. Gene Higgins Guard (Murphy AC Elite)- Higgins ran the show for the Cleveland team and tried to fight off the IZOD defense the best he could. He showed some penetration and play making ability in their loss.
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Qon Murphy (CB Cpiders) Day 1 of the 6th Grade AAU Nationals kicked off today in Hampton, Virginia and Basketball Spotlight was in the building. This morning we focused on some of the squads we are accustomed to and here are the players that caught our eye. 6th Grade National Top Performers Part 2 Qon Murphy Guard (CB Spiders)- Murphy battled foul trouble to post good numbers as the Spiders cruised past the Gauchos. He’s a natural guard playing forward so he was a true match up problem for the defense. Once he caught the rock at the high post the defense was at his mercy. We expect him to have a huge week down here in Hampton. Rechon Black Guard (CB Spiders)- I heard about the Rondo comparisons and can see why they surfaced. We are not calling him a pro but Leaky has grown a few inches which helps him dominate the game. On defense he plays the passing lanes like a NFL cornerback, on offense he breezed past the defense and shot the floater with extreme ease. He’s a budding prospect. Devon Dotson Guard (CB Spiders)- The smoke is still in the air from the way Dotson exploded past the defense. He exploded into the lane and dropped dimes like a snitch. His favorite player is Derrick Rose and I can see why. Jordan McCallister Forward (Gauchos)- Jordan was a bright spot for the Gauchos. He has good size and the fundamentals to get things done. He can hit the short jumper or power up inside. I look forward to seeing more of him. Atiba Taylor Guard (KSK)- Taylor toyed with the defense in their win over NC Runnin Rebels. The southpaw size was too much for the opposition as he got anywhere he wanted on the floor. He really makes things look very easy. Luther Muhammad Guard (KSK)- You know this kid is always business and he showed it in their opener. He’s too tough to stop from driving then you add in his improved pull up and he’s becomes a true problem. He’s a dominant force.
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Courtney Ramey (Team Ramey) Day 2 at the 6th Grade AAU Nationals was on fire. Basketball Spotlight got a chance to see some new faces and special talent. Here’s a look at some of the top performers we saw today. 6th Grade AAU Nationals Top Performers Day 2 (Fresh Faces) Courtney Ramey Guard (Team Ramey)- I always enjoy watching a talented point guard and Ramey is worth the price of admission. The floor general dazzled me with his poise and flair. He directed traffic showing court vision that should belong to a high school sophomore. His breakdown ability was very apparent and he could finish with ease. Right now he might be the most polished point guard in Hampton. I was very impressed! Marquis Walker Guard (George Hill)- I heard a lot about Walker and knew about his Youtube success so I wanted to see his work. He’s a Chicago tough guard that loves threading the needle with passes. He has a lot of wiggle in his game and the swagger to go along with it. Deon Stewart Guard (George Hill)- The big wing guard can score from all three levels. I like his smoothness and how he lets the game come to him. His best days of basketball are down the road which makes him an intriguing prospect. Antran Cushingberry Guard (George Hill)- Antran patrols the backcourt with Walker and plays the game at an intense pace. He puts pressure on the defense when pushing the rock and on the offense when ball hawking. Kevin Easley Forward (George Hill)- Easley anchors George Hill defense. He controlled the boards and scored easily. He’s very nimble for his size and really understands his role. That is important for a player on this level. Anthony Johnson Guard (Caveman Carmody)- He wasn’t spectacular like was yesterday when he pumped in 27 points but Johnson still showed us some things. He has a natural knack to score and weave his way to the tin. He’s very skilled and makes the defense play to his pace. Robby Carmody Guard (Caveman Carmody)- Carmody caught fire which helped his team pull away. He drained a few jumpers but also made some tough finishes in traffic. He’s a key component for this squad. Nilous Hodge Jr. Guard (Georgia Hawks)- Hodge has the green light and he uses it. He has the confidence to pull from anywhere on the floor. Even when he wasn’t hitting his shots still looked good after he released them. Abdul Davis Guard (Georgia Hawks)- Davis knocked down a few 3 pointers early in their game against Carmody. He’s a scrappy guard with deep range and accuracy. He knows how to stretch the defense. Jordan Simmons Guard (King James SS)- Simmons is a point guard to be reckoned with. He uses his crossover to get defenders off balanced then finishes them with a deadly pull up. Physically he’s not intimidating but once he has the rock he makes you into a believer. Montez Venable Guard (Team Felton)- Venable is a strong lefty the scores easily when using the floater. His strength and handle allows him to get into the lane at will. He put in work for TF before they fell to King James Shooting Stars. Dahjuan Lee Guard (FABE)- Lee is still a little raw but he has the size and skills that will make your mouth water. He has the ability to get a clean look whenever he wants. Once his game and maturity catches up to his size opponents will be in serious trouble.
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Atiba Taylor (KSK) Day 2 at the 6th Grade AAU Nationals was on fire. There were some players that have graced our site before that also put in work. Here’s a breakdown of what known players that got busy. 6th Grade AAU Nationals Day 2 Top Performers (Usual Suspects) Atiba Taylor Guard (KSK)- Taylor played big in their showdown with Team Takeover. He created opportunities for his teammates while also knocking down some crucial treys. This kid’s feel for the game is something special. Luther Muhammad Guard (KSK)- Muhammad was his usual dominant self. He’s always in attack mode but now knows how to change speeds at the appropriate time. His skill level has definitely risen since last season. He’s a load to handle. Nazereon Reid Forward (KSK)- Reid has made a national name while at this event. His length caused TT too many problems. His ridiculous wing span made rebounding, scoring and blocking shots very easy. He’s a walking double-double machine. Donovan Toatley Guard (Team Takeover)- Toatley unleashed his lethal handle for the spectators. He was able to get in the lane and it some tough pull ups with defenders draped all over him. He has the knack of trying to hit the homerun in terms of making plays. Jamie Lewis Guard (Team Takeover)- Lewis made a guest appearance with TT via ATL. He was strong to impact KSK’s defense and had some good finishes at the cup. His jump shot wasn’t clicking like previous outings but he still had a decent showing. Jalen Brooks Guard (Team IZOD)- Brooks found his scoring rhythm while getting out into transition. He filled the lane and either scored or dished it to streaking teammates. He finished in double figures. Marquise Nowell Guard (Team IZOD)- Nowell came off the bench to help the “Fly Guys” propel past Gold Rush. He also played the transition game well in terms of scoring and passing. He also snagged a few steals in the process. Shelton Applewhite Forward (Team IZOD)- Applewhite played his best game of the tournament. He attacked along the baseline and even stepped behind the three point line. If he keeps this up he will increase Team IZOD’s chances of winning it all. Mikey Watkins Guard (Team IZOD)- Watkins showed some range today knocking down multiple treys. He also quarterbacked the squad to an easy victory. He has the hard job of keeping all these scorer’s happy.
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