Basketball Spotlight MDC 6th Grade Preview: Let The Games Begin!

 

Can Team Nelson 3-Peat At The MDC?

The 6th Grade Division at the MDC is loaded with some of the top teams on the East Coast. Here’s our look at who will be in the building chasing the Gold Ball. 

6th Grade Preview 

Team Nelson: The #1 team in the region will be looking to collect their third consecutive Gold Ball. They have been on a hot streak lately and should be looked at one of the favorites. 

CIA Bounce: The Canada crew returns to collect another banner. They won the Clash For The Cup in impressive fashion. I wonder if there’s anyone that can match up with this loaded squad.

Basketball Spotlight MDC 7th Grade Preview: Who's Ready For The Throne?

 

Can The Playaz Step In The Spotlight? 

The 7th Grade Division will give us a chance to see a new champion at the MDC. I’m looking forward to see which squad is willing to step up and take the Gold Ball. Here’s a breakdown of the 7th Grade teams making the trip to Neptune. 

7th Grade Preview 

Playaz: PBC would probably have to be the favorite as they have been playing some great ball lately. Now they will have to put everything together to take the Gold ball back to Paterson. The heat is on and we will see where they stand. 

Mass Shooting Stars: MSS recently won a tournament featuring some of the same teams at the MDC. Therefore this well coached squad can also be looked at as one of the favorites. The Gold Ball is for the taking if they are willing to go get it.

Basketball Spotight MDC 8th Grade Preview: The Deck Is Stacked!

 

 Can Team IZOD Hold On To The #1 Spot? 

The 8th Grade Orange Division should be ready to explode in Neptune, NJ. It’s stacked from top to bottom and there’s nowhere to hide. Here’s a look at some of the top teams and players at the MDC. 

8th Grade Preview 

Team IZOD: The region’s #1 squad is coming off a NJ State crown and will be looking to capture another Spotlight title. I said in the beginning of the season that they had the experience to win it all and now it seems like they are on course. They have a tough pool with a Sunday showdown with Rens. 

CBC: The “Money Team” said they came down just to prove they are still the best team in the region. They lost a few players but with the Martin brothers still intact they are capable of running the table. I look forward to their Sunday matchup with Metro Flyers led by Nate Pierre Louis and Aaron Clarke. 

Basketball Spotlight MDC 4th Grade Schedule

 

The 4th Grade Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early for your game because traffic will be thick for the holiday weekend. PLEASE CHECK BACK ALL WEEK FOR CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE. 

POOL A
1. CJ HAWKS
2. TEAM IZOD
3. KINGDOM ELITE
4. MJ MAVERICKS

POOL B
1. JERSEY FORCE
2. MABC
3.  SJ BLITZ
4. PLAYAZ

Saturday May 25th 
2:50 PM A1-A2 (AS 1)
2:50 PM A3-A4 (AS 2)
4:00 PM B1-B2 (AS 1)
4:00 PM B3-B4 (AS 2)
5:10 PM A1-A3 (AS 1)
5:10 PM A2-A4 (AS 2)
6:20 PM B1-B3 (AS 1)
6:20 PM B2-B4 (AS 2)

Sunday May 26th
9:00 AM A1-A4 (AS 1)
9:00 AM A2-A3 (AS 2)
10:20 AM B1-B4 (AS 1)
10:20 AM B2-B3 (AS 2)
  1:50 PM 1ST A-2ND B
  1:50 PM 1ST B-2ND A
  4:10 PM 4TH GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 1) 

 SITES
 
HGH 
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS
1930 HECK AVE.
NEPTUNE, NJ 07754 

AS:
ALL SPORTS NJ
1750 BRIELLE AVE.
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ 

Basketball Spotlight MDC 5th Grade Schedule

 

The 5th Grade Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early for your game because traffic will be thick for the holiday weekend. PLEASE CHECK BACK ALL WEEK FOR CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE. 

POOL C
1. KSK
2. KINGDOM ELITE
3. MILBANK

POOL D
1. JERSEY FORCE
2. MJ MAVERICKS
3. MABC

POOL E
1. CJ HAWKS
2. TEAM SCAN
3. TEAM DEMI
4. NATIONS BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Saturday May 25th 
9:00 AM C1-C2 (AS 1)
9:00 AM D1-D2 (AS 2)
10:10 AM E1-E2 (AS 1)
10:10 AM E3-E4 (AS 2)
11:20 AM C1-C3 (AS 1)
11:20 AM D1-D3 (AS 2)
12:30 PM E1-E3 (AS 1)
12:30 PM  E2-E4 (AS 2)
  1:40 PM C2-C3 (AS 1)
  1:40 PM D2-D3 (AS 2)

Sunday May 26th 
8:00 AM 3RD C-3RD D (AS 1)
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 E1-E4 (AS 1)
12:40 PM E2-E3 (AS 2)
  3:00 PM POOL C-1ST E (AS 1)
  3:00 PM POOL D-2ND E (AS 2)
  5:20 PM 5TH GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 3)

SITES
 
HGH 
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS
1930 HECK AVE.
NEPTUNE, NJ 07754 

AS:
ALL SPORTS NJ
1750 BRIELLE AVE.
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ 



 

Basketball Spotlight MDC 6th Grade Blue Division Schedule

 

The 6th Grade Blue Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early for your game because traffic will be thick for the holiday weekend. PLEASE CHECK BACK ALL WEEK FOR CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE. 

POOL K
1. JERSEY FORCE
2. TEAM FINAL
3. MORRIS MAGIC

POOL L
1. YOUNG RUNNERS
2. PHILLY TRIPLE THREAT
3. TEAM SCAN

POOL M
1. NATIONS BASKETBALL CLUB
2. Team NJ Elite
3. PHILLY PRIDE

POOL N
1. MABC
2. NWK 
3. D EM UP


Saturday May 25th
9:00 AM K1-K2 (LHS 1)
10:10 AM N1-N2 (LHS 3)
11:20 AM L1-L2 (LHS 1)
11:20 AM M1-M2 (LHS 3)
12:30 PM K1-K3 (LHS 1)
 1:40 PM N1-N3 (LHS 3)
 2:50 PM L1-L3 (LHS 1)
 2:50 PM M1-M3 (LHS 3)
 5:10 PM K2-K3 (LHS 3)
 7:30 PM L2-L3 (LHS 1)
 7:30 PM N2-N3 (LHS 3)
 7:30 PM M2-M3 (AS 1)

Sunday May 26th
8:00 AM 1ST K-2ND L (LHS 1) POOL K
8:00 AM 1ST L-2ND K (LHS 2) POOL L
9:10 AM  1ST M-2ND N (LHS 1) POOL M
9:10 AM 1ST N-2ND M (LHS 2) POOL N
12:40 PM POOL K-POOL N (LHS 1)
12:40 PM POOL L-POOL M (LHS 2)
  1:50 PM 3RD K-3RD L (LHS 3)
  3:00 PM 3RD M-3RD N (LHS 3)
  3:00 PM 6TH GRADE BLUE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 1)

 SITES:

LHS;
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
855 SOMERSET AVE
LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701

HGH 
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS
1930 HECK AVE.
NEPTUNE, NJ 07754 

AS:
ALL SPORTS NJ
1750 BRIELLE AVE.
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ 

 

Basketball Spotlight MDC 6TH Grade Orange Division Schedule

 

The 6th Grade Orange Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early for your game because traffic will be thick for the holiday weekend. PLEASE CHECK BACK ALL WEEK FOR CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE. 

POOL G
1. TEAM RIO
2. RJS
3. CIA BOUNCE

POOL H
1. RENS
2. PLAYAZ
3. ETU SELECT

POOL I
1. TEAM NELSON
2. WE R 1
3. 6TH MAN WARRIORS  

POOL J
1. METRO FLYERS
2. TEAM DEMI
3. MARYLAND RUNNING REBELS

Saturday May 25th 
9:00 AM G1-G2 (LHS 2)
10:10 AM J1-J2 (LHS 1)
10:10 AM I1-I2 (LHS 2)
11:20 AM H1-H2 (LHS 2)
12:30 PM G1-G3 (LHS 2)
  1:40 PM I1-I3 (LHS 2)
  1:40 PM J1-J3 (LHS 1)
  2:50 PM H1-H3 (LHS 2)
  4:00 PM G2-G3 (LHS 2)
  5:10 PM J2-J3 (LHS 1)
  5:10 PM I2-I3 (LHS 2)
  7:30 PM H2-H3 (LHS 2) 

Sunday May 26th 
10:20 AM 1ST H-2ND G (LHS 1) POOL H
10:20 AM 1ST G-2ND H (LHS 2) POOL G
11:30 AM 1ST I-2ND J (LHS 1) POOL I
11:30 AM 1ST J-2ND I (LHS 2) POOL J 
  1:50 PM 3RD G-3RD H (LHS 1)
  1:50 PM 3RD I-3RD J (LHS 2)
  1:50 PM POOL H-POOL I (HGH 1)
  1:50 PM POOL G-POOL J (HGH 4) 
  4:10 PM 6TH GRADE  ORANGE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 2)


SITES:

LHS;
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
855 SOMERSET AVE
LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701

HGH 
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS
1930 HECK AVE.
NEPTUNE, NJ 07754

Basketball Spotlight MDC 7th Grade Orange Division Schedule

 

The 7th Grade Orange Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early for your game because traffic will be thick for the holiday weekend. PLEASE CHECK BACK ALL WEEK FOR CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE. 

POOL O
1. RENS
2. NWK
3. TEAM DEMI

POOL P
1. TEAM 85
2. TEAM FINAL
3. NEW HEIGHTS

POOL Q
1. MILBANK
2. S.H.A. ELITE
3. MASS SHOOTING STARS

POOL R
1. PLAYAZ
2. TEAM REBELS
3. EXPRESSIONS

Saturday May 25th 
9:00 AM P1-P2 (HGH 3)
9:00 AM O1-O2 (HGH 4)
10:20 AM R1-R2 (HGH 3)
10:20 AM Q1-Q2 (HGH 4)
11:20 AM P1-P3 (HGH 3)
11:20 AM O1-O3 (HGH 4)
12:30 PM R1-R3 (HGH 3)
12:30 PM Q1-Q3 (HGH 4)
  1:40 PM P2-P3 (HGH 3)
  1:40 PM O2-O3 (HGH 4)
  2:50 PM R2-R3 (HGH 3)
  2:50 PM Q2-Q3 (HGH 4)
  8:40 PM 3RD P-3RD O (HGH 3)
  8:40 PM 3RD Q-3RD R (HGH 4) 

Sunday May 26th 
8:00 AM 1ST O-2ND P (HGH 1) POOL O
8:00 AM 1ST P-2ND O (HGH 2) POOL P
8:00 AM 1ST Q-2ND R (HGH 3) POOL Q
8:00 AM 1ST R-2ND Q (HGH 4) POOL R
12:40 PM POOL O-POOL R (HGH 3)
12:40 PM POOL P-POOL Q (HGH 4)
 3:00 PM 7TH GRADE ORANGE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 3)

SITES

 HGH 
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS
1930 HECK AVE.
NEPTUNE, NJ 07754

Basketball Spotlight MDC 7th Grade Blue Division Schedule

 

The 7th Grade Blue Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early for your game because traffic will be thick for the holiday weekend. PLEASE CHECK BACK ALL WEEK FOR CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE. 

POOL S
1. JERSEY FORCE
2. MJ MAVERICKS
3. KINGDOM ELITE

POOL T
1. MSU SKYLNERS
2. CAPITAL CITY HEAT
3. BROOKLYN BADGERS

POOL U
1. MABC
2. NJ SHORE SHOTS
3. BOSTON SPARTANS
4. PHILLY TRIPLE THREAT

Saturday May 25th 
9:00 AM T1-T2 (LHS 3)
12:30 PM T1-T3 (LHS 3)
4:00 PM S1-S2 (LHS 1)
4:00 PM T2-T3 (LHS 3)
6:20 PM U1-U2 (LHS 1)
6:20 PM U3-U4 (LHS 2)
6:20 PM S1-S3 (LHS 3)
8:40 PM U1-U3 (LHS 1)
8:40 PM S2-S3 (LHS 2)
8:40 PM U2-U4 (LHS 3)

Sunday May 26th 
8:00 AM U1-U4 (LHS 3)
9:10 AM U2-U3 (LHS 3)
10:20 AM 1ST S-2ND T (LHS 3) POOL S
11:30 AM 1ST T-2ND S (LHS 3) POOL T
12:40 PM 3RD T-3RD S (LHS 3)
  3:00 PM POOL S-1ST U (LHS 1)
  3:00 PM POOL T -2ND U (LHS 2)
  5:20 PM 7TH GRADE BLUE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 3) 

SITES:

LHS;
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
855 SOMERSET AVE
LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701

HGH 
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS
1930 HECK AVE.
NEPTUNE, NJ 07754

 

Basketball Spotlight MDC 8th Grade Orange Schedule

 

The 8th Grade Orange Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early for your game because traffic will be thick for the holiday weekend. PLEASE CHECK BACK ALL WEEK FOR CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE. 

POOL V 
1. TEAM IZOD 
2. TEAM PHILLY 
3. We R 1 
4. RENS 

POOL W 
1. EXPRESSIONS ELITE 
2. BROOKLYN BADGERS 
3. NEW HEIGHTS 
4. TEAM FINAL 

POOL X 
1. PLAYAZ 
2. MCB ELITE 
3. PYO 
4. MILBANK 

POOL Y 
1. CBC 
2. RIP CITY 
3. BLACK MAMBAS 
4. METRO FLYERS 

SATURDAY MAY 25TH 
4:00PM V1-V2 (HGH 1) 
4:00PM V3-V4 (HGH 2) 
4:00 PM W1-W2 (HGH 3) 
4:00 PM W3-W4 (HGH 4) 
5:10 PM X1-X2 (HGH 1) 
5:10 PM X3-X4 (HGH 2) 
5:10 PM Y1-Y2 (HGH 3) 
5:10 PM Y3-Y4 (HGH 4) 
6:20 PM V1-V3 (HGH 1) 
6:20 PM V2-V4 (HGH 2) 
6:20 PM W1-W3 (HGH 3) 
6:20 PM W2-W4 (HGH 4) 
7:30 PM X1-X3 (HGH 1) 
7:30 PM X2-X4 (HGH 2) 
7:30 PM Y1-Y3 (HGH 3) 
7:30 PM Y2-Y4 (HGH 4)

SUNDAY MAY 26TH 
10:20AM V1-V4 (HGH 1) 
10:20 AM V2-V3 (HGH 2) 
10:20 AM W1-W4 (HGH 3) 
10:20 AM W2-W3 (HGH 4) 
11:30 AM X1-X4 (HGH 1) 
11:30 AM X2-X3 (HGH 2) 
11:30 AM Y1-Y4 (HGH 3) 
11:30 AM Y2-Y3 (HGH 4) 
  1:50 PM 1ST V-1ST W (HGH 2) 
  1:50 PM 1ST X-1ST Y (HGH 3) 
  4:10 PM 8TH GRADE ORANGE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 3)

SITES
HGH:
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS
1930 HECK AVE.
NEPTUNE, NJ 07754 

 

Basketball Spotlight MDC 8TH Grade Blue Division Schedule

 

The 8th Grade Blue Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure you travel early for your game because traffic will be thick for the holiday weekend. PLEASE CHECK BACK ALL WEEK FOR CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE. 

POOL Z 
1. MSU SKYLINERS 
2. AC STARZ 
3. TEAM NJ SELECT STARS 

POOL AA 
1. YOUNG RUNNERS 
2. LINDEN BALLERS 
3. NATIONS BASKETBALL ACADEMY 

POOL BB 
1. KSK 
2. KINGDOM ELITE 
3. BOSTON SPARTANS 

POOL CC 
1. MABC 
2. MORRIS MAGIC 
3. BROOKLYN BADGERS

Saturday May 25th 
9:00 AM Z1-Z2 (HGH 1)
9:00 AM AA1-AA2 (HGH 2)
10:10 AM BB1-BB2 (HGH 1)
10:10 AM CC1-CC2 (HGH 2)
11:20 AM Z1-Z3 (HGH 1)
11:20 AM AA1-AA3 (HGH 2)
12:30 PM BB1-BB3 (HGH 1)
12:30 PM CC1-CC3 (HGH 2)
  1:40 PM Z2-Z3 (HGH 1)
  1:40 PM AA2-AA3 (HGH 2)
  2:50 PM BB2-BB3 (HGH 1)
  2:50 PM CC2-CC3 (HGH 2)
  8:40 PM 3RD Z-3RD AA (HGH 1)
  8:40 PM 3RD BB-3RD CC (HGH 2)

Sunday May 26th 
9:10 AM 1ST Z-2ND AA (HGH 1) POOL Z
9:10 AM 1ST AA-2ND Z (HGH 2) POOL AA
9:10 AM 1ST BB-2ND CC (HGH 3) POOL BB
9:10 AM 1ST CC-2ND BB (HGH 4) POOL CC
12:40 PM POOL Z-POOL CC (HGH 1)
12:40 PM POOL AA-POOL BB (HGH 2)
  3:00 PM 8TH GRADE BLUE CHAMPIONSHIP (HGH 2)

SITES
HGH:
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS
1930 HECK AVE.
NEPTUNE, NJ 07754 

Mayweather Ready To Chase The Gold Ball!

 

Jaecee Martin has entertained us for the last four years with his superb ball handling, crisp passing and natural scoring ability. His play earned him the nickname “Mayweather” as pound for pound the best pg in the land. Now he will lead his troops to battle at the MDC in search for the Gold Ball. Check out his highlights from the Clash For The Cup.

Diary of a Baller: Azar “A.Z.” Swain (Entry #10)

 

Todd Quarles (Director) and Azar 

What Up Diary, Today is Monday. It was hard for me to get up this morning after such a relaxing weekend. Today, I also had a baseball game. Surprisingly, I was excited for the game. I realized why baseball is fun to me now. It’s not because I love the game of baseball or that I am good at it, but because of the kids on my team. They humbled me over the course of this year’s baseball season. They have helped me recognize that I need to try things to fully understand if I like or dislike them. It has been a great season so far, and the transition into high school next year means leaving most of these kids. I will see a lot of them around but it probably won’t be the same as it is right now. It’s sad to think about it because I have learned so much from all of the middle school kids throughout the pass 2 years. I am going to miss them. Later Diary. 

Pierre Louis Getting Busy At The Spotlight!

 

Nate “The Great” Pierre Louis will make his final Spotlight tournament performance with Metro Flyers. We have enjoyed 4 years of watching him become the most dominate scorer in Basketball Spotlight history. Take a look at his highlights from the Clash For The Cup back in February.

Harge Still In The LAAB!

 

Damon Harge is known for his work ethic and he showed his hard work during this workout with Kenneth Bates of LAAB Work. Almost three years after YayAreasFinest introduced the world to Damon Harge he is still putting in work and considered amongst the top players in his class.

Basketball Spotlight MDC Deadline Has Concluded!

The Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic deadline has past. We are currently working on the final commitment list and then will move on to the schedule. Teams that are not fully registered will be in great danger of losing their spot. Stay tuned as we keep you updated on this event.

Basketball Spotlight 8th Grade Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel

 

The 8th Grade Top 10 has a new #1. The 8th Grade rankings are listed below. Please remember these rankings are just our opinion and should be taken as such. 

Basketball Spotlight 8th Grade Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel 

1. Team IZOD: TI takes over the #1 spot after winning the NJ AAU 8th Grade State crown. Now they will try to hold onto their new spot at the MDC. 

2. CBC: The “Money Team” will be returning to the MDC very thirsty. They are out to prove they are still the best 8th Grade squad in the region. 

3. Playaz: PBC lost to Team IZOD in the NJ State tournament. They also will be entering the dangerous MDC. 

4. DC Assault: DCA will not be entering the MDC but we wish them luck the rest of the season. 

5. Rens: Rens continue to be dominating at times. The MDC will be a huge test for these boys. 

6. CIA Bounce: CIA Bounce recently won the Playaz tournament. We will try to monitor their movement. 

7. Milbank: After making it to the finals of the AC Showcase. “The Bank” recently won a tournament in NYC. 

8. Expressions: The new look Expressions will be bringing the noise to the MDC. We will really see what they are made of. 

9. Team Final: TF moves up one spot after winning the MA Regionals in impressive fashion. Now they will be trying to play the spoiler at the MDC. 

10. MCB Elite: Yes they made the Top 10. After going to the final four of the AC Showcase they made it to the finals of the Mid Atlantic AAU Regionals.

Basketball Spotligt 7th Grade Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel

 

The 7th Grade Top 10 had some movement and a new member. Please remember these rankings are just our opinion and should be taken as such. 

Basketball Spotlight 7th Grade Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel 

 1. Metro Sixers: MS remains #1 and are in a good position to win the Grand Finale Championship. The really showed their strength this year. 

2. Team IZOD: The Supreme Team won the NJ AAU 8th Grade Div. 2 title. Now they will head to New Orleans during the Memorial Day weekend. We will probably see them again at the Grand Finale. 

3. DC Assault: DCA had a rough time at a recent tournament in NY. I hope they are regrouping for their event this upcoming weekend. 

4. CIA Bounce: Word is that Bounce is the best team in the country. They might qualify for the Grand Finale. If so we hope they return to NJ. 

5. New Rens: This is really the tale of two teams. First they win King James Classic then they have a bad weekend in NY. Let’s see which team shows up for the MDC. 

6. Mass Shooting Stars: MSS recently won a tournament in NY but came up short in their own state tournament. 

7. Playaz: PBC jumps into the Top 10 and something tells me they will continue to climb. Can’t wait to see them at the MDC. 

8. Wall 2 Wall: A player movement might have dealt a blow to this squad. But we will see what they have once they enter the MDC. 

9. Team Takeover: TT fought hard this year and we wish them luck in the AAU Nationals and the rest of the season. 

10. ECE: The Delaware boys return to the Top 10 after a remarkable showing at the MID Atlantic AAU Regionals.

Basketball Spotlight 6th Grade Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel

 

The 6th Grade Top 10 has a new #1. The rankings are listed below and please remember this is just our opinion and should be taken as such. 

Basketball Spotlight 6th Grade Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel 

1. Team Nelson: TN takes over the #1 spot after defeating Team IZOD in the Mid Atlantic AAU Championship. These two teams are on another collision course at the MDC. Should be a thriller. 

2. Team IZOD: TI lost to Team Nelson on Sunday and will be looking for a rematch at the MDC. Don’t count this team out of the Grand Finale Championship race. 

3. Metro Flyers: MF won the NJ State crown and will have a chance to jump into the two 2 when the MDC rolls around. They are a virtual lock for the Grand Finale. 

4. ETU Select: ETU will enter the MDC and chase their first Spotlight crown. The tourney is jammed packed so they will definitely get tested. 

5. CIA Bounce: Now things get very interesting as CIA will make an appearance at the MDC. Can the Canada boys snatch another title? We shall see. 

6. 6th Man Warriors: The Warriors recently won the VA State crown. Now they will be working to get to that Spotlight banner. 

7. Team Takeover: We probably saw the last of this group this season. They gave us some good memories. We wish them luck the rest of the way. 

8. MJ Mavericks: The Cinderella squad might be seating out the MDC. They were a joy to watch this season. 

9. Team RIO: RIO will be sporting their new threads at the MDC. Hopefully they will give them some good fortune in these troubled waters. 

10. RJS: The RJS will have to fight hard at the MDC to remain in the Top 10. Good luck.

Basketball Spotlight 5th Grade Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel

 

The 5th Grade Top 10 Rankings had some shake ups and a few new names. The rankings are listed below and please remember this is just our opinion and should be taken as such. 

Basketball Spotlight 5th Grade Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel 

1. Gauchos: The Choz remain on top and are the favorite to win the Metropolitan AAU crown. They will be absent from the MDC but should have a slot in the Grand Finale Final Four. 

2. Team Glory: TG also should have a spot in the Grand Finale Final Four. It would be great to see them and the Gauchos bang out once more. 

3. RIP City: RC showed their dominance this weekend while running through the Mid Atlantic AAU Regionals. They are well oiled machine once they get going. 

4. Team Takeover: TT will try to get keep their hot play going deep into the summer. I like some of their pieces and look forward to seeing them next season. 

5. CJ Hawks: The Hawks lost to KSK in the NJ State finals. Next up for them is the MDC where they will chase the Gold Ball. 

6. Leesburg Basketball: LB recently won the VA State title and should be a threat to make some noise at the AAU Nationals in Cocoa Beach. 

7. King Street Kings: KSK moved up one spot after winning the NJ AAU state crown. They will have a chance to increase their ranking at the MDC. 

8. Nation Basketball Academy: NBA are trying to make a name for themselves on the circuit. Now they will clash with the big boys at the MDC. 

9. Team Phenom: TP will have to wait for next year to win that elusive Spotlight crown. We wish them well the rest of the season. 

10. Team DEMI: DEMI will try to rebound at the MDC. They will come out with something to prove.