Monday, August 30, 2021

FUTURE PHENOM CAMP A HUGE SUCCESS (THANK YOU GUYS)



Basketball Spotlight will let to thank parents, players, spectators and staff for a great weekend. Its’ the support of you guys that made the 7th Annual Future Phenom Camp a huge success. We feel the players got good instruction, tough game play and took home some important life skills in the process. We will also work on things on our end to give you guys an even better experience next time out. 

Website Coverage: Our website coverage from this event will be begin shortly beginning with the Future Phenom Camp Award Winners before moving on to the top performers from each class. 

Social Media Coverage: We have already started posting recaps on our Basketball Spotlight Instagram Page (@bballspotlight). If you have any videos you want posted from the event, please feel free to direct message us on Instagram or send to our whatsapp at 609-532-5122. Once again we want to say thank you guys for a great experience and we look forward to seeing you at a future Basketball Spotlight event.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp Schedule




The Basketball Spotlight 7th Annual Future Phenom Camp will be at Sportika in Manalapan, NJ. The tentative itinerary is below. Please make sure to check back to the website for updates. PARENTS AND SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED FOR WATCH THE CAMP AND GAMES. TEMPERATURES WILL BE CHECKED UPON ENTERING SPORTIKA. MAKS WEARING DURING EVENTS IS OPTIONAL. 

SPECTATATORS COST- $20 (WEEKEND)

Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp Schedule 

Saturday August 28, 2021 
8:00AM - 10:00AM Registration 
10:00AM - 10:30AM Camp Opening Remarks 
10:30AM - 11:00AM Stretch 
11:00AM - 1:00PM Skills and Drills (Stations) 
1:00PM - 2:00PM Guest Speakers 
2:00PM - 3:00PM King Of The Court
3:00PM - 4:00PM Games 
4:00PM - 5:00PM Games 
5:00PM - 6:00PM Games 
6:00PM - 7:00PM Games 
7:00PM - 7:30PM 1st Day Closing Remarks 

Sunday August 29, 2021 
8:00AM - 8:30AM 2nd Day Opening Remarks 
8:30AM - 9:00AM - Stretch 
9:00AM - 10:00AM King Of The Court/ 3 Point Shot/ Free Throw Finals
10:00AM - 11:00AM Games 
11:00AM - 12:00PM Games 
12:00PM - 1:00PM  Championship Games 
1:00PM - 2:00PM Top 20 All Star Games 
2:00PM - 3:00PM Awards/Closing

CAMP SITE: Sportika 
150 Woodward Rd 
Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Diary Of A Baller: Tyler McQuaid (Maywood, NJ) Final Entry


Hey guys! 

It is hard to believe this is my last Basketball Spotlight entry. I have to say, I enjoyed writing about my weeks and activities. I just want to thank Mike Melton from Basketball Spotlight for giving me this opportunity. It truly was an honor. I returned from camp Saturday. As you know I participated in the Future All American camp at East Stroudsburg University. It was another great experience. 

We worked out , played half and full court scrimmages and games. There was a lot of talent. Not only was it fun to play but it was great so watch. Luckily, I was with a lot of my teammates and friends and had a blast. Since I have been home, I have been working out in the mornings. I not only condition but run drills. And of course, I am up at the park playing pick up games. 

I will be attending the Future Phenom Camp at the end of August. I can't wait to go and learn more. School will be starting soon. I am super excited to be a freshman at Bergen Catholic and play basketball there. I am looking forward to the workouts and practices leading up to the season. 

I will see a lot of you on the court and can’t wait for my next chapter in High School. Goodbye for now- stay safe and have a good school year everyone.

Sunday, August 8, 2021

KING OF THE CAPITAL 8TH GRADE SHOWDOWN RECAP: GYM WORK GRABS THE BANNER!


In the 8th Grade game Gym Work held off a stubborn T Town Ballers squad to win 55-45 and capture the King Of The Capital crown. We would like to congratulate both teams for a great game. 

KING OF THE CAPITAL 8TH GRADE SHOWDOWN TOP PERFROMERS

KING OF THE CAPITAL 7TH GRADE SHOWDOWN RECAP: GYM WORK TRAINING CRUISES TO CROWN!


In the 7th Grade King Of The Capital Showdown Gym Work Training used a huge second half to defeat NJ Rivals 61-42. We will like to thank both teams for a very entertaining game. 

KING OF THE CAPITAL SHOWDOWN 7TH GRADE TOP PERFORMERS

KING OF THE CAPITAL 6TH GRADE SHOWDOWN RECAP: T TOWN BALLERS WIN THRILLER!


In the best battle of the day T Town Ballers defeated NJ Rivals 31-29 in overtime to win the King Of The Capital 6th Grade Showdown. We would like to congratulate both teams for giving the crowd a fierce battle to the end. 

KING OF THE CAPITAL 6TH GRADE TOP PERFORMERS

KING OF THE CAPITAL SHOWDOWN 4TH GRADE RECAP: MPO GETS CROWNED!


In the first game of the day MPO defeated CJ Express 24-15 to win the King Of The Capital 4th Grade Championship. We would like to congratulate both baby ballers squads for a great contest.

MVP Damez Bethea (MPO)- Bethea was an extra coach on the floor. This baby baller ran the point and barked out orders to his teammates. He also was a ball hawk while pressuring the rock 94 feet. I see good things coming for this youngster.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Diary Of A Baller: Tyler McQuaid (Maywood, NJ) Entry #7



Hey guys! 

This week has been quiet. I have been continuing with morning workouts and running drills to keep myself busy. I also have been doing pick up games at my town park. I picked up my mac today for school. I am working on setting up needed apps and my summer school assignments. I thought I would never say this but, I am looking forward to school starting. It will be nice to be back to a routine and organized workouts. 

This Wednesday I leave for Hoop Group camp at East Stroudsburg University. I participated in this camp a few years ago and liked it a lot. I will also be attending the Future Phenom Camp at the end of August which I am looking forward to. I'll keep you posted on camp when I return. Stay tuned!

Monday, August 2, 2021

Moody Park Summer League Middle School AAU Division Championship Recap: Gym Work Gets The Hardware!


Gym Work Training took control in the second half and never looked backed as they defeated NJ Rivals 45-27 to win the Moody Park Summer League Middle School AAU Division Championship. DJ Snead and Rasheen Yon tallied 14 markers apiece while Dylan Napoleon added 12 points in the win. Basketball Spotlight will like to congratulate both teams with making the finals and the Moody Park Staff for another great summer league. 

Moody Park Summer League Championship Game Top Performers

Moody Park Summer League Middle School Rec. Division Championship Recap: Conover Electric Lights Up The Park!


Conover Electric used a huge second half to defeat K&D Express 32-16 to win the Moody Park Summer League Middle School Rec Division Championship. Congratulations to both teams for making it to the championship. Basketball Spotlight will also like to congratulate the Moody Park Staff for another great summer league.

Juel Roberts (Conover Electric)-
Roberts was outstanding for the champions especially in transition. The strong guard knew how to use the jump stop and body control to finish hard at the rim. Roberts scored the rock in bunches while finishing with a game high 16 markers.