November 20, 2019, 8:59 am
Name: Luke Schorr
Hometown: Rumson, NJ
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2025
Skillcase Analysis: As always Schorr proved to be a polished guard with some good shooting and passing instincts. He never seems to be playing out of control and usually makes the correct play. His shot wasn’t falling as much as other events but his stroke was still good.
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November 20, 2019, 12:58 pm
Name: Tony Kelly
Hometown: Burlington, NJ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2025
Skillcase Analysis: Kelly had his moments of showing smoothness with rock. He got anywhere he wanted on the floor while directing traffic. He could become a name to know in a few years.
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November 20, 2019, 1:11 pm
Name: Malik Myatt
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Position: Forward
Class: 2026
Skillcase Analysis: Myatt comes with loads of potential. He can dance with the rock at a good size while creating opportunities for his teammates and himself. He also was a factor on the other side of the rock defending multiple positions.
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November 20, 2019, 6:08 pm
Dylan Seay
Whats up Spotlight FAMILY!
Another week of basketball done. On Thursday, my school team ended the Fall JV Hoop Group League with a win over St Rose HS. Then, Friday night I went to the I'm Possible workout at Sportika. Micah Lancaster and the other trainers showed me some new techniques and footwork.
This week I am doing what every other middle school basketball player is doing and getting ready for MADEHOOPS at Spooky Nook this weekend. I am looking forward to playing against the best competition on the East Coast! As soon as this weekend is over, my school team will be starting the CBA middle school tournament. The grind never stops.
Until next time..
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November 22, 2019, 2:56 pm
Name: Leilana Andrews
Hometown: Long Branch, NJ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2024 Skillcase
Analysis: One of the top point guards on the girl’s side of this event. Andrews has a mean drive, draw and dish game. She also has a outside shot and I like the pace she plays with. Andrews was a sponge during the workouts.
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November 22, 2019, 3:11 pm
Name: Laila Rodriquez
Hometown: Long Branch, NJ
Position: Shooting Guard
Class: 2025
Skillcase Analysis: I like how Rodriquez got out in transition and made things happen. She proved she could score the rock and more importantly get things done on the defensive end. Long Branch has a bright future with such players Rodriquez and Andrews.
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November 23, 2019, 5:25 am
Name: Brooklyn Taylor
Hometown: Freehold, NJ
Position: Shooting Guard
Class: 2025
Skillcase Analysis: Taylor has a real good mid-range pull up. She displayed a polished and confident approach. Her pace will definitely translate into the high school level in two years. Yes she’s only a 7th Grader with is something special.
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November 23, 2019, 5:35 am
Name: Erin Mayerhofer
Hometown: Red Bank, NJ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2024
Skillcase Analysis: Erin is capable of breaking the ankles of defenders off the bounce. She also shows good court vision which allows her to get teammates involved. She has the aggression needed to run a team. She will fit in with one of the loaded Shore Teams this time next year.
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November 26, 2019, 1:38 pm
Mike Linton
The Mercer County area now has an Adidas affiliated AAU team. The NJ Rivals grammar school AAU team is an offspring of the Adidas Sponsored Rivals AAU program based in the New England area. The program came into existence under the vision of Mike Linton from Ewing Township, NJ. Basketball Spotlight got a chance to holler at NK Rivals Director Mike Linton and here’s what he had to say.
From The Director’s Desk: Mike Linton (NJ Rivals)
BS: Mike what’s up you seem to come out of nowhere, please give us a brief background and how you came to this position? ML: Growing up in Ewing, NJ, my AAU experience was a little different than what we see today. The level of competition wasn’t that great, we practiced once a week, there was no development, things were just really basic. I had the opportunity to re-locate to Providence, RI and the basketball culture was just completely different. Kids were always in the gym, their AAU programs were practicing multiple times a week, their organizations were like families. I had the pleasure of assisting with a team while there and we built a relationship with the middle school director of the Rivals program. I always mentioned we had talent in NJ and when life brought me back home I just kept the bug in their ear and it was this past January at your spotlight event when they came to town and said “We’re ready to make that move”
BS: How did you formulate the teams of NJ Rivals? ML: The first time I held tryouts was April of 2019. I had 3 people show up and got super discouraged, I felt like this opportunity was about to go to waste. After speaking to a couple of people, they lifted me up and told me I was approaching everything all wrong. I welcomed their advice which led me to reach out to multiple organizations and coaches and seek their interest in bringing over a full team instead of trying to build a team from scratch. A lot of people declined or were unwilling to make certain sacrifices to make this work but I came across 2 coaches (Bryan and Marvin) who saw the vision and gave it a chance.
BS: What is the vision of the NJ Rivals program? ML: We are looking to develop young student-athletes on the court, in the classroom and as young men. Our purpose being an expansion program, is to increase the talent pool for our main program in Massachusetts. The overall goal is to get the young men in this program where they need to be academically and athletically, provide them with a platform to receive a free education whether that be through the game of basketball or the books. FREE EDUCATION!
BS: How does the Rivals AAU program in New England feel about this expansion? ML: There has been a lot of excitement and a lot of anticipation for our first tournament which will be Basketball Spotlight on December 7th. Expanding to New Jersey gives the program in 5 states including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and us. Outside of my real family, this organization is the largest group of family and friends in my circle. The support, the communication, the bond is just something I would have never expected from any organization which would explain why the program has had the amount of success they have had for as long as they’ve had.
BS: Give us a breakdown of the event’s you guys will be traveling to this AAU season? ML: Our schedule will consist of The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic in December, Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup in January, Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational in March, AGame Super Shootout also in March, Basketball Spotlight Memorial Classic in May and MIT in June before we head to Nationals. There are a few more but these are the highlights of our schedule.
BS: Who are some of the players we need to lookout for at the NJ Rivals program? ML: I can honestly say from the first person on our roster to the last person on our roster, I’m confident any one of them can step up to provide a spark that we need at that particular time. There isn’t any one person that I would single out.
BS: Some of your players have been to Basketball Spotlight events such as Future Phenom Camp and Slam Dunk Breast Cancer. Give us some feedback on their experience if you can. ML: They really enjoyed the level of competition at both events. They are used to being the best in this area so it was very eye-opening playing alongside and against very talented kids from other areas. They came back to practice ready to work and get better at their craft so it definitely sparked a fire and they’re looking forward to next years Basketball Spotlight camp and events. I appreciate you taking the time to learn more about our program and we’re looking forward to competing on the Basketball Spotlight Circuit this year!
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November 26, 2019, 11:12 pm
Rickey Sullivan
RJS Basketball and Difference Makers Basketball came together to present the Midnight Madness. This high school showcase event at Trenton Catholic Academy sent shockwaves through Mercer County. RJS CEO Ricky Sullivan also has coached at the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp and the 8th Grade Seminar Showcase. Basketball Spotlight sat down with Sullivan to get caught up on RJS plans for the future.
One On One Feat: Rickey Sullivan (RJS)
BS: What’s Up Rickey, give us a brief history on RJS Basketball? RJS: What’s up Mike, in a nutshell RJS Basketball is my life’s work. I cannot remember a time when I didn’t love the game and the absolute rush behind it. RJS Basketball was birthed 12 years ago when I realized a positive shift was necessary in my life. I had the desire to give back, share my knowledge of the game and the discipline it provided. I made the decision to live my dream and build a legacy on my own terms.
BS: What’s RJS vision? RJS: The RJS vision has always been to open my own facility that would bring life and attention to basketball in the South Jersey area. I had to continuously grind and hustle to create a body of work that would be respected and highly sought after. I took it upon myself to learn the business side and invest in myself. Over the years I have been able to build upon each accomplishment to get to the place I am in now. It was my goal to create a high caliber of basketball in this local area, that would be tangible to the youth and athletes right here. I had to see my future and my end game early on, and that helped me to stay focused. Despite every ‘No’ I have encountered – I never took my eye off the prize. Now, all these years later I am preparing to open the doors to the most versatile training facility in South Jersey and experience my vision as it comes to life.
BS: What are some of the obstacles you have encountered on your journey? RJS: Trying to overcome emotional roadblocks – lack of support from people I thought would be there for me. I was a one man show; the marketing guy, the errand guy, the walking advertisement. I had to wear all the hats and wake up every day to believe in myself, by myself. Sleepless nights – looking for gym space and planning for what I knew in my mind would be great. Making daily decisions about the next move was stressful. For every door that closed, another one opened and that is what helped me stay afloat and keep going.
BS: Besides training, you have a few events under your belt. Describe the events and how did they come about. RJS: I started to think outside the box about ways to set myself apart. I came up with the idea of 2 training brands competing against each other. I knew the community would love to see and be a part of the rivalry created between two respected trainers. I thought it would generate more business for us both and create a platform for us to showcase these events year after year. The first event was called the RJS vs Gymwork Future Classic (grades 7-12 boys and girls), and the RJS vs Gymwork Little Dribblers Classic (grades 3-6 boys and girls).
BS: Now to the big event! Give us the breakdown on how you put together the Midnight Madness. RJS: I have been sitting on this event in my mind for quite sometimes. As a matter of fact, you and I were supposed to do this event together LOL. It was all about the timing and the perfect alignment of opportunity. Julian Dunkley, founder of Difference Makers and I competed against each other in high school and always maintained a positive friendship. When it came to doing business, us teaming up was the recipe for success. We simply talked about what we wanted and made it happen. The event was sold out and left an impression on the community, just like I had envisioned in my mind.
BS: What would you like to see different in the world of basketball training? RJS: I’d like to see more trainers coming together to make things happen and create other avenues for success outside of just training. It’s a new regime – I pride myself on building relationships and partnering with various branches of the basketball training network.
BS: How was your experience working at the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp and 8th Grade Seminar/Showcase? RJS: Being extended the opportunity to coach at a premier event was an honor. Working with such talented kids and next-level coaches was extremely rewarding. This was a great experience and I am grateful for having been selected to work at this event. I will never forget the experience of these events.
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November 27, 2019, 6:13 pm
Munch
PSA Cardinals began has Team Scan and has become one of the best Nike Sponsored programs in the country. Recently, Director Terrence “Munch” Williams sat down with #FreeGame Interview to give them some history and insight to the PSA Cardinal Program.
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November 29, 2019, 7:19 am
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December 2, 2019, 5:57 am
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic is sold out. The teams listed below will be playing in this event December 7th and 8th. The tournament schedule will be released tomorrow night (Tuesday). Please remember that due to the amount of teams WE CAN’T GRANT SCHEDULING REQUEST.
Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Committed List
8th Grade Teams
1. Team Final 2. Riverside Hawks 3. CIA Malton 4. Rising Stars NY 5. NJ Playaz (Gray) 6. NJ Playaz (White) 7. T Town Ballers 8. KYDA 9. NJ Triple Threat 10. Team Spartans 11. Expressions Elite 12. Hilltoppers Heat 13. NY Lightning 14. NJ Shore Shots 15. Milbank (Blue)16. Team Loaded 17. New Heights 18. Bingo All Stars 19. SJ Titans 20. Philly Blue Magic 21. Jersey Force 22. Playtime Panthers 23. Fidonce 24. NY Gauchos (Black) 25. Rivals Basketball Club 26. BBC Raiders 27. Wiz Kids 28. Silerbacks 29. NY Finest 30. Milbank (Black)
7th Grade Teams 1. NJ Playaz 2. Team Final 3. Riverside Hawks (White) 4. T Town Ballers (Orange) 5. T Town Ballers (Blue) 6. Philly Triple Threat (White) 7. Philly Triple Threat (Blue) 8. SBA Elite 9. Team Spartans 10. Expressions Elite 11. NJ Shore Shots 12. Brooklyn Bridge 13. Rivals Basketball Club 14. Milbank 15. NY Gauchos 16. New Heights 17. Hillsong Bball (White) 18. Hillsong Bball (Black) 19. Kings Unlimited 20. Heat Elite 21. Riverside Hawks (Blue) 22. Success Basketball 23. LM Hickory 24. NYC Pythons 25. City Outwork 26. Westchester Athletics 27. KSK 28. Team Mouse 29. Team Loaded 30. Playtime Panthers
6th Grade Teams 1. NJ Playaz 2. Riverside Hawks 3. Fidonce 4. Rising Stars NY 5. NJ Rivals 6. TJ Lakers 7. Team Thrill 2026 8. The Ivy Lions 9. NY Rens 10. New Heights (Red) 11. NY Gauchos 12. Young Bucks 13. Kings Unlimited 14. Philly Blue Magic 15. New Heights (Blue) 16. Playtime Panthers 17. NJ Shore Shots 18. Milbank 19. Jersey Force 20. YW Ballers 21. CBAA Bulldogs 22. NJ Hornets 23. KSK 24. Happy Hollows Travel 25. Silverbacks 26. NY Tarheels 27. Team Mouse 28. Team Spartans
5th Grade Teams 1. Riverside Hawks 2. NJ Rivals 3. Fidonce 4. TJ Lakers 5. Rising Stars NY 6. Nike Bounce 7. Brampton Warriors 8. NY Rens 9. NJ Playaz 10. Hilltoppers Heat 11. We R 1 Future 12. NJ Triple Threat 13. Fly High Elite 14. Playtime Panthers 15. We R 1 16. T Town Ballers 17. Kings Unlimited 18. Milbank 19. KSK 20. SBA 2027 21. Philly Triple Threat 22. New Heights 23. Silverbacks 24. NY Lions
4th Grade Teams 1. Riverside Hawks (White) 2. TJ Lakers 3. NJ Playaz 4. NY Rens 5. Team Jacko 6. Rising Stars 7. Riverside Hawks (Blue) 8. Playtime Panthers 9. Milbank 10. NJ Shore Shots 11. Philly Triple Threat 12. Silverbacks
3rd Grade Teams 1. NY Lions 2. Riverside Hawks 3. Brooklyn Bridge 4. Team Jacko 5. Playtime Panthers 6. Silverbacks
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December 3, 2019, 12:52 pm
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Schedule is listed below. Please remember due to the large number of teams we were unable to do schedule request for this event. We did try to take into consideration the travel time of teams. GO TO YOUR APP STORE AND TYPE IN BASKETBALL SPOTLIGHT. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE!
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December 6, 2019, 4:38 am
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December 9, 2019, 2:06 pm
Team Final Wins Crown
Team Final came through in the championship by defeating NY Lightning 60-55 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Orange Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals. Stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight bring you more coverage including videos and recaps from the Tip Off Classic.CLICK HERE FOR NEXT EVENT: DELSON COMBINE
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December 9, 2019, 3:08 pm
Wiz Kids Wins Title
Wiz Kids used an aggressive style to defeat the Silverbacks 66-52 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Blue Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals. Stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight bring you more coverage including videos and recaps from the Tip Off Classic.
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December 9, 2019, 3:18 pm
Team Final Wins
Team Final held off a stubborn Brooklyn Bridge 54-53 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Orange Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals. Stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight bring you more coverage including videos and recaps from the Tip Off Classic. CLICK HERE FOR NEXT EVENT: DELSON COMBINE
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December 9, 2019, 3:47 pm
Westchester Athletics defeated City Outworks 48-44 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Blue Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals. Stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight bring you more coverage including videos and recaps from the Tip Off Classic. CLICK HERE FOR NEXT EVENT: DELSON COMBINE
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December 10, 2019, 4:46 am
Ivy Lions
The Ivy Lions cruised past Young Bucks 55-42 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Orange Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals. Stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight bring you more coverage including videos and recaps from the Tip Off Classic.
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