November 21, 2015, 4:16 am
Name: Yash Dattani
Hometown: Princeton Junction, NJ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2020
Breakdown: Dattani instantly speeds up the game with his play. He gets up and down very quickly and is willing to make the extra pass. Sometimes he can take a too many risk with the rock but we believe that will settle down as he gets older. He looks his best when he picks his spots and plays under control. He should be a name to know in the Mercer County area.
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November 21, 2015, 4:16 am
Name: Joshua Gonzalez
Hometown: Saylorsburg, PA
Position: Shooting Guard
Class: 2021
Breakdown: Gonzalez is a strong guard but is quicker off the dribble then he looks. He penetrates the lane and bounces off of defenders like a pinball. Once he gets some space he uses a nice pull up to finish off plays. He game should develop very well as he will be practicing against that loaded IZOD crew. We will get a few good looks at this kid.
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November 21, 2015, 4:16 am
Name: Ricardo Alleyne
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2020
Breakdown: It’s all about potential with this kid. He has the quickness and height to make some things happen on the floor but needs to add some strength to take his production to the next level. He used that quickness to get past defenders and was able to look over them also for nice passes. Like most NY guards he prefers the transition game. In a few years I think this kid will blossom.
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November 23, 2015, 4:37 am
Jalen's High School Squad
Our first game was this past Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Before the game my teammate, Edrice “Bam” Adebayo, signed his national letter of intent to play with the University of Kentucky! Our team surrounded him and his family as he signed. This was a great moment for my teammate and our team. We played New Garden Friends School and we beat them by 40+ points.
On Friday, we traveled to The Cannon School for their annual tournament. We played Metrolina and beat them by 40+ points. We made it to the championship on Saturday and we beat Durham Academy by 30+ points. I played solid defense in all three games and ran the point guard position well with many assists and rebounds. Coach Calipari from the University of Kentucky was in the building for the championship game. I made the top standouts for the Hoop’s Column report for the tournament.
They said the following.. “5’9″ PG Jalen Cone – Amongst the very best 8th graders in the nation, Cone once again showed why he is special. He played crucial minutes as a back up PG and found shooters in the corner. Very good athlete with excellent speed and quickness. Was very difficult for players 4 years older than him to stay in front of him. Elite PG.”
I learned that the game is faster, more physical and players are stronger on the high school level. I fit right in, I just have to let my confidence keep building and as my confidence builds I will become a better player.
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November 23, 2015, 10:52 am
Name: Naadhir Wood
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Position: Forward
Class:2020
Breakdown: Wood is young on the court and is developing moves but could be something serious down the road because of his size. He was able to alter shots and rebound the ball. I like his work ethic and motor when playing the game. Like I stated earlier he’s still in the project faze but would be a good investment for a tri-state AAU squad.
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November 23, 2015, 11:01 am
Name: Richie Greaves
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2020
Breakdown: Greaves took his talent up to the 9th Grade level and was still able to hold his own. The crafty point guard used his improved strength and size to maneuver on the floor. He also seems to have improved his outside shot. After a successful summer on the camp circuit Greaves confidence is through the roof. Hopefully he will carry this over to the NY Rens when he rocks with them on the circuit. We expect him to make a jump in our national rankings next fall.
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November 23, 2015, 12:20 pm
Name: Michael Dickinson
Hometown: York, PA
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2021
Breakdown: Dinkinson showed some quickness at the position and displayed smooth court vision at the Super Skillcase. He was able to put together some big plays. He should be a good player to watch as he takes the court with the York Raiders.
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November 24, 2015, 2:29 pm
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November 25, 2015, 10:28 am
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Deadline has expired and the teams listed below will most likely be the squads participating in this event. The schedule will be released next week. Thank you for your support.
8th Grade Teams
1. Team Final (Black)
2. Playaz
3. Harlem United
4. PSA Cardinals
5. New Heights
6. NJ Shore Shots
7. Team Phenom
8. NJ Bulldogs
9. Riverside Hawks
10. Hilltoppers Heat
11. St. Michaels
12. Brooklyn Rens
13. NY Rens
14. Team Final (Blue)
15. CTA Turbo
16. Boston Spartans
17. Playtime
18. Milbank Flyers
19. Team RJS
20. Fulton Ballers
21. Expressions
22. Shore Boys
23. B'More United Thrill
24. Playaz (Gray)
7th Grade Teams
1. S Elite (Red)
2. S Elite (Black)
3. PSA Cardinals
4. Playaz
5. Team Final
6. NJ Bulldogs
7. Riverside Hawks
8. Philly Triple Threat
9. Philly Triple Threat (Hildalgo)
10. Hilltoppers Heat (Black)
11. I 10 Celtics
12. NY Rens (Kat)
13. Boston Spartans
14. Gauchos
15. NY Rens (Harris)
16. Milbank Flyers
17. B'More United Thrill
18. Team Focus
19. Team IZOD
20. Stan Jones All Stars
6th Grade Teams
1. Team Final
2. New Heights
3. NJ Bulldogs
4. Riverside Hawks
5. Harlem United
6. Playaz
7. Hilltoppers Heat
8. NY Lightning
9. Brooklyn Rens
10. NY Rens
11. Boston Spartans
12. Playtime
13. B'More United Thrill
14. NJ Shore Shots
15. Team IZOD
16. NY Mustangs
5th Grade
1. Team Final
2. Team IZOD
3. Riverside Hawks
4. CT Defenders
5. New Heights
6. NY Rens
7. Philly Triple Threat
8. Boston Spartans
9. Playtime
10. We R 1
11. SJ Domination
12. B'More United Thrill
4th Grade
1. New Heights
2. Riverside Hawks
3. Expressions
4. Playtime
5. NABC Elite
6. B'More United Thrill
7. Gauchos
8. Ring City Elite
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November 25, 2015, 1:36 pm
Name: Jayden Walsh
Hometown: Allentown, PA
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2020
Breakdown: Walsh is a nice guard with size and a burst of speed. He gets into the lane at will and specializes in using the spin to finish off plays. He has a nice feel for the game and rocks with ESYC Elite so hopefully we will see him to rock a little more.
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November 25, 2015, 3:02 pm
Name: Tony Lorrick
Hometown: Springfield, MA
Position: Forward
Class: 2022
Breakdown: Hodge is a strong body forward that can play the bruising style but also has some skill in his game. He’s mobile enough to make moves along the baseline while also bullying his way to the basket. He’s a talent to watch in the New England area especially when you realize he’s only a 6th Grader. A few teams will be vying for his services.
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November 25, 2015, 3:02 pm
Name: Al-Fatir Connor
Hometown: Roselle, NJ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2021
Breakdown: Connor is constantly in attack mode and putting pressure on the defense. He’s good at penetrating especially if he doesn’t decide to go too deep. He’s good at pushing the rock in transition and making decisions. On defense he works hard at moving his feet and forcing ball handlers to make decisions.
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November 25, 2015, 3:02 pm
Luke Brown showed flashes of Steve Nash type game at the MSHTV Camp in Indianapolis. The 8th grader from Brownsburg Indiana came into the camp as a relative unknown, but left as one of the most impressive players. Luke Brown showed great vision and play making skills to go along with his long range shooting. After making a big time impression at the MSHTV Camp, expect to hear more from Luke Brown as he becomes a well-known player in the Class of 2020.
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November 29, 2015, 2:45 pm
Name: Jack Miller
Hometown: Ocean, NJ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2020
Breakdown: Miller loves exposing his handle. He has a crafty handle that allows him to get anywhere he wants on the floor. He uses this maneuver to get past the defense or create space. Once he gets the space he needs he will launch a trey ball from deep. We will see him rocking with the Jersey Force in the spring.
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November 29, 2015, 2:57 pm
Name: Jake Koverman
Hometown: Severena Park, MD
Position: Shooting Guard
Class: 2021
Breakdown: Koverman hasn’t even scratched the surface of what he could be. He showed he could hit the open shot but also showed improvement with putting the ball on the deck. Once he gains more confidence and his size kicks in he might surprise a lot of people down the road. He’s definitely projected to stretch out.
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November 29, 2015, 3:07 pm
Name: Taj Montgomery
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2020
Breakdown: I should have known this guard was from Philly because his game speaks toughness. Taj is built like a bowling ball and drives through the defense like a running back. On defense he was a ball hawk and bullied defenders into turnovers. He plays both ends of the floor in a very fast pace. It seems to be a free agent on the AAU scene but that should change soon.
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November 30, 2015, 3:11 am
The Cone Family
The most important thing to me, next to God, is my FAMILY!!! I have been blessed in my short fourteen years of life with a wonderful family. My parents are Harold and Alicia Cone. They have been married for twenty-one years and counting! My dad is from North Babylon, New York and came to North Carolina for college. He played basketball at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). My dad is a trainer at Fitness One Training Systems and he trains athletes from five years-old to professional players who play oversees. He and my mom were friends at church, but did not start dating until they were at UNCG together. My mother is an English Language Arts teacher – can’t you tell because she edits all of my articles. She is also my number one cheerleader! I thank my dad for training me all of my life and for inspiring me to work hard. I thank my mom for nurturing me and making me work hard academically.
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In closing, I cannot talk about family without mentioning my rock, my Grandma, Pastor Geralene T. Patterson. She spoils me and she prays for me daily! My grandpa, Madison W. Cone is also a great supporter of my family. My late grandpa, Aaron Patterson, Sr., and my late grandma, Alice T. Cone, are my guardian angels watching me from heaven and cheering me on as I journey through life. I am appreciative to all of my family, friends, church family and god-parents, Chris and Kristi, for all of your love and support. …
To keep up with me daily follow me on Instagram @jcone15 and on Twitter @j15cone.
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December 1, 2015, 6:55 am
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 4th Grade Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early and bring the necessary paperwork in case of player challenges.
POOL A 1. PLAYTIME PANTHERS 2. NEW HEIGHTS 3. NABC ELITE 4. GAUCHOS
POOL B 1. RIVERSIDE HAWKS 2. EXPRESSIONS ELITE 3. B’MORE UNITED 4. RING CITY ELITE
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH 9:00 AM A1-A2 (AS 1) 9:00 AM A3-A4 (AS 2) 10:10 AM B1-B2 (AS 1) 10:10 AM B3-B4 (AS 2) 11:20 AM A1-A3 (AS 1) 11:20 AM A2-A4 (AS 2) 12:30 PM B1-B3 (AS 1) 12:30 PM B2-B4 (AS 2)
SUNDAY DECEMBER 6TH 9:00 AM A1-A4 (AS 1) 9:00 AM A2-A3 (AS 2) 10:10 AM B1-B4 (AS 1) 10:10 AM B2-B3 (AS 2) 1:50 PM 1ST A-2ND B (AS 1) SEMIFINAL1:50 PM 1ST B-2ND A (AS 2) SEMIFINAL 4:10 PM 4TH GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 1)
SITES AS- ALL SPORTS NJ 1750 BRIELLE AVE. ASBURY PARK, NJ 07712 HGH-HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS 1930 HECK AVE. NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
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December 1, 2015, 6:56 am
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 5th Grade Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early and bring the necessary paperwork in case of player challenges.
POOL C 1. TEAM FINAL 2. CT DEFENDERS 3. NEW HEIGHTS
POOL D 1. TEAM IZOD 2. BOSTON SPARTANS 3. PHILLY TRIPLE THREAT
POOL E 1. PLAYTIME PANTHERS 2. WE R 1 3. NY RENS
POOL D 1. RIVERSIDE HAWKS 2. SJ DOMINATION 3. B’MORE UNITED THRILL
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH 1:40 PM C1-C2 (AS 1) 1:40 PM D1-D2 (AS 2) 2:50 PM E1-E2 (AS 1) 2:50 PM F1-F2 (AS 2) 4:00 PM C1-C3 (AS 1) 4:00 PM D1-D3 (AS 2) 5:20 PM E1-E3 (AS 1) 5:20 PM F1-F3 (AS 2) 6:20 PM C2-C3 (AS 1) 6:20 PM D2-D3 (AS 2) 7:30 PM E2-E3 (AS 1) 7:30 PM F2-F3 (AS 2)
SUNDAY DECEMBER 6TH 8:00 AM 3RD C-3RD D (AS 1) 8:00 AM 3RD E-3RD F (AS 2) 11:30 AM 1ST C-2ND D (AS 1) POOL C 11:30 AM 1ST D-2ND C (AS 2) POOL D 12:40 PM 1ST E-2ND F (AS 1) POOL E 12:40 PM 1ST F-2ND E (AS 2) POOL F 3:00 PM POOL C-POOL F (AS 1) SEMIFINAL 3:00 PM POOL D-POOL E (AS 2) SEMIFINAL 5:20 PM 5TH GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 4)
SITES AS- ALL SPORTS NJ 1750 BRIELLE AVE. ASBURY PARK, NJ 07712 HGH-HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS 1930 HECK AVE. NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
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December 1, 2015, 8:51 am
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Blue Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early and bring the necessary paperwork in case of player challenges.
POOL I 1. NJ SHORE SHOTS 2. NJ BULLDOGS 3. PLAYTIME PANTHERS 4. NYC GAUCHOS (SWINTSON)
POOL J 1. HARLEM UNITED 2. HARLEM JETS 3. NY MUSTANGS 4. BROOKLYN RENS
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH 9:00 AM I1-I2 (HGH 1) 9:00 AM I3-I4 (HGH 2) 10:10 AM J1-J2 (HGH 1) 10:10 AM J3-J4 (HGH 2) 11:20 AM I1-I3 (HGH 1) 11:20 AM I2-I4 (HGH 2) 12:30 PM J1-J3 (HGH 1) 12:30 PM J2-J4 (HGH 2)
SUNDAY DECEMBER 6TH 12:40 PM I1-I4 (HGH 1) 12:40 PM I2-I3 (HGH 2) 12:40 PM J1-J4 (HGH 3) 12:40 PM J2-J3 (HGH 4) 3:00 PM 1ST I-2ND J (HGH 1) SEMIFINAL 3:00 PM 1ST J-2ND I (HGH 4) SEMIFINAL 5:20 PM 6TH GRADE BLUE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 1)
SITES HGH-HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS 1930 HECK AVE. NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
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