Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic Getting Early Interest!

The Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic is slated for May 28th and 29th and many teams have already committed. Please make sure you register early because this event is likely to sellout. 

Basketball Spotlight MDC Committed List 

8th Grade Teams 
1. We R 1 (Blue) 
2. We R 1 (White) 
3. MSU Skyliners 
4. Jersey Force 
5. South Jersey Titans 
6. Boston Spartans 
7. Spartans 14U 
8. NJ Shore Shots 
9. Hilltoppers Heat
10. Milbank Flyers
11. Team IZOD
12. Team Final (Blue)
13. Team Final (Black)
14. Team Delaware
15. Gym Ratz
16. Role Model Basketball 
17. NJ Soldiers 
18. Brooklyn Rens
19. SJ Domination
20. NJ Elite Team 24
21.
22.

7th Grade Teams 
1. We R 1 (Blue) 
2. We R 1 (White) 
3. NY Rens Kat 
4. MSU Skyliners 
5. South Jersey Titans 
6. Boston Spartans 
7. Jersey Force 
8. NJ Shore Shots 
9. Hilltoppers Heat
10. Milbank Flyers
11. Team Final
12. NY Dragons
13. Learners Always Win
14. Team Delaware
15. NJ Playaz
16. NJ Soldiers 
17. Hoops Academy Lightning
18. NWK
19. Brooklyn Rens 
20. Riverside Hawks
21. SJ Domination
22. MBK Knight
23.
24.

6th Grade Teams 
1. Riverside Hawks 
2. Boston Spartans 
3. South Jersey Titans 
4. NY Rens (Kat) 
5. NJ Shore Shots 
6. NJ Pirates 
7. Hilltoppers Heat
8. We R 1
9. Team IZOD
10. Team Delaware
11. NY Lightning
12. NJ Playaz 
13. Bayshore Bulldogs
14. Staten Island Stingrays 
15. Playtime Panthers
16. Team RIO National
17. Team Loaded
18. SJ Domination
19.
20

5th Grade Teams 
1. Riverside Hawks 
2. Boston Spartans 
3. Jersey Force 
4. NJ Shore Shots 
5. MSU Skyliners 
6. NY Rens KAT 
7. Milbank Flyers
8. We R 1 
9. South Jersey Titans
10. T Town Ballers 
11. Team IZOD
12. Team Delaware
13. Team Loaded 
14. NY Lightning
15. SJ Domination
16. 

4th Grade Teams 
1. NY Rens Kat 
2. Boston Spartans 
3. NJ Shore Shots 
4. Riverside Hawks 
5. South Jersey Titans 
6. Team Delaware
7. Playtime Panthers
8. Silverbacks
9. CBC
10. 

3rd Grade Teams
1. NY Rens
2. Team Delaware
3.
4.
5.
6. 

Team IZOD Holding 3rd Grade Tryouts

Sports U (Team IZOD) will be holding tryouts for their 3rd Grade Team the information is below: 
Grade Level: 3rd Grade (Current 2nd Graders Class of 2026) 
Date: April 10, 2016 at 11:30 AM 
Place: East Coast Condition, 216 Tingley LN. Edison, NJ 08820 
Contact: Reggie- Regnron333@gmail.com Scott- Sportsu2026@gmail.com

Basketball Spotlight AC Showcase 8th Grade Top Performers Part 3

Trey Hall (NY Lightning)

The Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Division had some serious regional talent and here’s our third and final report. 

Basketball Spotlight AC Showcase 8th Grade Top Performers Part 3 

Trey Hall Forward (NY Lightning) – Standing at 6’6 Trey is a prototypical wing forward. He can really shoot it out to the 3pt line and has a nice midrange jumper. Hall has the ability to attack the basket off the bounce from the wing or the high post and either finish or earn a trip to the free throw line where he is pretty much automatic. Trey is also a great teammate and leader as he exudes positivity regardless of the moment in the game. He might have been the top 8th grade prospect in the gym.

Posh Alexander Guard (NY Lightning) – Posh has earned a national reputation as one of the top point guards in the country. He plays hard and has a great motor paired with his athleticism equals a problem for opposing teams. Alexander can facilitate for his teammates but he is at his best when he is attack mode looking to score by getting in to the paint and finishing with floaters or getting all the way to the rim. Posh also excels in transition and you can see he is working on his long range jumper as we saw him knock down two 3 pointers in the game we watched.

Quran McPherson Guard (NY Lightning) – Quran is a combo guard that plays on the wing for the Lightning and his job is to score. He does everything good so he can gets points in a variety of ways. McPherson also can be a factor on the defensive end as he can guard positions 1 through 3.

Amir Spears Guard (NY Lightning) – Spears is a big combo guard that compliments Alexander and McPherson. The game we watched he played a lot of the game at the PG position. He seems to have a calming effect on the team as he has a great demeanor and seems to enjoy getting his teammates involved. He can also score if needed. 

Elijah Hutchins-Everett Forward (Playaz) – Standing at 6’8 Elijah is an opposing force in the paint for the Playaz. He earns his money in the paint on both ends of the floor as he finishes at a high rate around the basket and can rebound and block shots with the best of them. 

Noah Farrakhan Guard (Playaz) – Fast and super athletic Noah is like a blur in transition and he can finish with the dunk or finger roll. He is a new age scoring point guard that can handle the ball good, has a nice 3 point shot and can get into the paint anytime he wants. Defensively he can be a problem for opposing PG’s. 

CJ Wilcher Forward (Playaz) – Basketball has transitioned into a game where specialists have major roles on teams. Many players can do everything ok or a few things very good and then there are specialists that do one thing at an elite level, in comes Mr. Wilcher. CJ is a knock down 3 point shooter that opens up driving lanes, keeps defenses honest and when he makes a basket most of the time it is worth 3 versus 2. One of the best long range shooters in the country. 

Luke Kolaja Forward (Playaz) – Luke is a combo forward that can play inside or out. He has a nice mid-range jump shot and he can also attack the basket and dunk in the half court or in transition. Kolaja is a very smart player and always plays within the team concept while making the right decision on the floor when he receives the ball.

Basketball Spotlight AC Showcase 8th Grade Top Performers Part 2

Andrew King (RIP City)

The Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Division brought in some of the best talent from the East Coast. Here is Part 2 of our top performers. 

Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Andrew King Forward (RIP City) – King is a combo forward that stands 6’6. He has a high school varsity frame with a developing game out to the 3pt line. The semifinal game we saw he hit a 3ball with a nice looking stroke, finished well around the basket and ran the floor hard and was able to get a bunch of rebound put backs. On the defensive end he excels blocking shots and rebounding the ball. He has to be one of the top Rising 9th grade prospects in the Philly area.

Kieves Turner Guard (RIP City) – Turner is a stone cold scorer. He can score from all three levels and one of his strengths is his sweet stroke from behind the arc. He has good size and strength at this level and he plays his role for the team and understands what he needs to do for his team to win which many times is to take over the game offensively.

Dapree Bryant Guard (RIP City) – Bryant is a compact strong point guard that keeps his dribble and doesn’t get in trouble on the court. He understands how to run his team and also navigate the pick and roll. Right now he loves to attack the basket and can finish with either hand. Dapree needs to work on his jumper so he can keep defenses honest.

Kareem May Guard (Brooklyn Rens) – May is a fast strong NY guard that commands respect by the defense. He navigates the court and is always looking to get a piece of the paint either to drop a dime to one of his teammates or score for himself. Kareem is a competitor and this was evident as he led his team to the Semifinal.

Myles Foster Forward (Brooklyn Rens) – Myles is a wide body big that has a nice skillset. He has soft hands and can finish around the rim. He also has a nice stroke from the FT line. Foster has a high IQ and understands what his capabilities are from the forward spot and he plays to his strengths.

Terrence Clarke Forward (Expressions) – Clarke probably was the most under the radar prospect with the most upside that we saw in the 8th Grade all weekend. He is a long wing forward that also can play point forward and seems like he is still growing. He seems to always make the right play either facilitating for a teammate or scoring a bucket and he can guard multiple positions. Terrence has a good stoke from the 3pt line and can get in the lane when he wants either to make a pass or score. Clarke has to be one of the top prospects in New England and we will be monitoring his progress.

Karl Jeannot Forward (Expressions) – Standing at 6’5 Karl is a combination of strength and athleticism. He is always ready from the drop off pass when his guards drive the lane and he finishes at a high rate. Jeannot also runs the floor really well in transition and rebounds and defends well for his squad.

Basketball Spotlight AC Showcase 8th Grade Top Performers Part 1

Cameron Byers (B'More United Thrill)

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Analysis 

Looking at the Pools coming in everyone would have put their money on a B’More United Thrill, RIP City, NY Lightning, and Playaz Final 4 but it always seems like the Atlantic City Showcase is the Basketball Spotlight tournament that major upsets occur every year and this year was no different. NY Lightning got upset in the Elite 8 by We R 1 and Playaz got upset in the Elite 8 by Brooklyn Rens which nixed the re-match occurring of the Semifinal MADE Hoops game between NY Lightning and Playaz. B’More United and Rip City handled their business and played in the Semifinal with B’More United winning and We R 1 won a close one against the Brooklyn Rens to punch a ticket to the chip. We R 1 was overmatched by a very talented B’More United team and lost 70-40 in the chip. We believe that B’More United Thrill has to be considered a Top 5 8th grade team in the country as they have been proving it on the court. As a note they also had a tough Pool win against the Playaz. 

AC Showcase 8th Grade Top Performers 

Cam Byers Forward (B’More United) – Cam is a strong 6’5 big that can play physical or with finesse. He can play at the high, mid or lost post on offense. His strong frame allows him to post up with his back to the basket and go to work as he can finish at a high percentage with both hands. Cam also likes to receive the ball at the high post and either knock down the 12-15 foot jumper or attack the basket off the bounce. He had 16, 17, and 16 points in the Chip, Semi, and Pool game against the Playaz. In those 3 games he was also 13-18 from the charity stripe which is 72%. Cam came to play and was the X factor for B’More United this past weekend.

Jordan Toles Guard (B’More United) – Toles right now is always the most athletic player on the floor as was evident in the chip when he caught a back door two handed alley oop that sent the crowd into a frenzy. What we liked in Toles maturation is that he is starting to try and balance out his scoring and facilitating. In the past Jordan was always looking to score but now he picks his spots and takes more of a facilitating role on the team. He made a lot of nice passes racking up assists when we were watching. This transition is a look into the future as Toles will more than likely need to move to the lead guard if his aspirations are to play Major D1 basketball. His jump shot looked better and with continued reps it could become the final piece in his position change. Toles scored 11, 10, and 18 points in the Chip, Semi, and Pool game against the Playaz.

Caleb Dorsey Forward (B’More United) – Caleb might be the best overall prospect on this talented team. He is the tallest player on the team at around 6’6 and he already has the skill set of a Wing Forward. He can really shoot it from the 3pt line and has a good enough handle to drive to the basket from the wing. One play we saw him grab a rebound and go coast to coast and finish with an And 1. 

Adrian Baldwin Guard (B’More United) – Adrian is a lefty that loves to beat his man off the dribble and get into the lane and finish with the floater. He can also knock down the 3 ball but getting into the paint is what he does best. Baldwin is also a pesky defender and an adequate passer from the PG position. He finished with a game high 20 points in the chip.

Keshaun Hammonds Guard (We R 1) – Hammonds is a skinny long combo guard that looks like he is still growing. He has a nice 3 point shot and is fearless when attacking the basket. Right now he is a more of a scorer than a facilitator. When we watched him against the Brooklyn Rens he was the difference down the stretch as he made a tough contested layup in transition and then calmly knocked down 2 FT’s to seal it. He had 14 points in the Semifinal win and finished with 7 markers in the chip. 

Hakim Byrd Guard (We R 1) – Byrd is a smaller guard that is always in attack mode and is fearless. He can knock down the 3 pointer or get in the paint and finish around or over the bigs. He scored 11 points both in the semi and the chip.

Ahmir Harris Guard (We R 1) – Harris is a strong guard that handles a lot of the point guard duties. He never seems to rush, handles up and your face defensive pressure and always makes the right play or pass. Right now he is more a facilitator than a scorer. Ahmir loves to use his strong frame to drive and kick to open shooters.

Jamir Watkins Forward (We R 1) – Watkins is an undersized forward that has to play down low due to necessity. He does the dirty work of rebounding and having to guard usually a bigger player on the other team. He finishes well in transition or around the basket. He will move more to the wing as he continues to refine his skillset.

Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic Registration Ready To Go!

The Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic registration has begun. This will be our final event of the season so come out and get a chance to shine at the Spotlight. Please make sure you register quickly because a sell-out is expected. Registration links are below. 

Event: Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic 
Date: May 28th and 29th 2016 
Place: Neptune, NJ 
Ages: 3rd Grade To 8th Grade 
Cost: $400 Per Team, $350 Per Multi-Team Discount 

Single Team Registration 

Multi-Team Registration

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: Baltimore United Thrill Grabs The Banner!

Baltimore United Thrill 8th Grade

Baltimore United Thrill over came an early 14-2 deficit to cruise past We R 1 70-40 and win the Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Orange Division Championship. Both of these teams represented their squads to the fullest this weekend. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the AC Showcase.

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: Milbank Cashes In!

Milbank Flyer 8th Grade

Milbank Flyers used a up and down style to defeat Team Philly 60-33 to win the Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Blue Division Championship. We would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship and we look forward to seeing them in the Memorial Day Classic.

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 7th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: Team IZOD Continues To Roll!

Team IZOD 7th Grade 

Team IZOD showed why they are perhaps the #1 team in the country as they defeated NY Rens 64-41 to win the Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 7th Grade Orange Division Championship. Both teams defeated some serious competition to get to the finals and they deserve some credit for their effort. We look forward to seeing both teams at the Memorial Day Classic.

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 7th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: Springfield Migs Get It Done!

Springfield Migs 7th Grade

The Springfield Migs continued their impressive tournament run while holding on to defeat Milbank Flyers 45-43 to win the Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 7th Grade Blue Division Championship. We would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the finals and fighting through a rugged tournament. We look forward to seeing both of them at the Memorial Day Classic.

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 6th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: Metro BSNY Kings Hold On For Title!

Metro BSNY Kings 6th Grade

In a big time game that came down to the wire. Metro BSNY Kings defeated Team Future 37-36 to win the Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 6th Grade Blue Division Championship. Both teams proved to be tough as they battled hard the entire tournament. We look forward to seeing both of them at the Memorial Day Classic.

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 6th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: EA CG Ballers Make Most Of Their Trip!

EA CG Ballers 6th Grade

EA CG Ballers traveled from North Carolina and didn't waste their gas as they defeated Court Masters Elite 42-34 to win the Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 6th Grade Orange Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals they fought through some tough teams to get there.

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 5th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: Philly Triple Threat Flexes Muscles!

Philly Triple Threat 5th Grade

Philly Triple Threat came out on fire and never looked backed as the ran past the Boston Spartans 44-28 to win the Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 5th Grade Blue Division Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making the finals and we look forward to seeing them at the Memorial Day Classic.

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 5th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: New Heights Gains The Crown!

New Heights 5th Grade 

New Heights used a huge second half to surge past NY Rens 51-40 to win the Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase. Both squads fought hard and deserved to be in the championship. We look forward to seeing both of them play again at the Memorial Day Classic. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the AC Showcase.

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 4th Grade Championship Recap: Expressions Elite Wins Thriller!

Expressions Elite 4th Grade

In one of the best games over the weekend Expressions Elite defeated the Gauchos 36-35 to win the Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 4th Grade Championship. This thriller came down to the last shot as the rock rimmed out for the Gauchos. Congrats to both teams for making the finals and treating us to a dandy. We look forward to seeing both of them at the Memorial Day Classic.

Clash For The Cup Official Mixtape

Bballspotlight Clash For The Cup Tournament was filled with top prospects in the country and high level play. The kids came out and got at it. Here's the official mixtape from the event. We apologize for the delay because of technical difficulties.

CJ Scott and Andrew Rheubottom Shine At The Spotlight!

CJ Scott & Andrew Rheubottom are top players out of Maryland and showed off their skills at the 2016 Bballspotlight Clash For The Cup. Both players played a huge role in helping their team reach the finals and take home the championship. Andrew Rheubottom made case for best prospect at the tournament. Team Melo will be at the AC Showcase.

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Orange Division Schedule

The Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Orange Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure that you arrive on time and travel safe to the games. 

POOL S 
1. GREENSBORO WARRIORS 
2. EXPRESSIONS ELITE 
3. NY LIGHTNING 

POOL T 
1. CP3 ALL STARS 
2. WE R 1 
3. RIP CITY 

POOL U 
1. B'MORE UNITED THRILL 
2. NY CITY ROCK 
3. PLAYAZ 

POOL V 
1. HILLTOPPERS HEAT 
2. GYM RATZ 
3. BROOKLYN RENS 

SATURDAY MARCH 26TH 
1:40 PM S1-S2 (ACHS 2) 
1:40 PM T1-T2 (SOV) 
2:50 PM UI-U2 (ACHS 2) 
2:50 PM V1-V2 (SOV) 
4:00 PM S1-S3 (ACHS 2) 
4:00 PM T1-T3 (S0V) 
5:10 PM U1-U3 (ACHS 2) 
5:10 PM V1-V3 (SOV) 
6:20 PM S2-S3 (ACHS 2) 
6:20 PM T2-T3 (SOV) 
7:30 PM U2-U3 (ACHS 2) 
7:30 PM V2-V3 (SOV) 

SUNDAY MARCH 27TH 
10:20 AM 1ST S-2ND T (ACHS 2) POOL S 
10:20 AM 1ST T-2ND S (SOV) POOL T 
10:20 AM 1ST U-2ND V (NY AVE) POOL U 
10:20 AM 1ST V-2ND U (BGC) POOL V 
12:40 PM POOL T-POOL U (ACHS 2) 
12:40 PM POOL S-POOL V (SOV) 
12:40 PM 3RD U-3RD V (NY AVE) 
12:40 PM 3RD S-3RD T (BGC) 
3:00 PM 8TH GRADE ORANGE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP (ACHS 2) 

SITES 

(ACHS) Atlantic City High School 1400 Albany Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 
(SOV) Sovereign Ave School 111 N. Sovereign Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(NY AVE) New York Ave. School 411 N. New York Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401 
(BGC) Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club 317 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Blue Division Schedule

The Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 8th Grade Blue Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure that you arrive on time and travel safe to the games. 

POOL W 
1. MASS PREMIER 
2. TEAM PHILLY 
3. SPARTANS 14U 
4. MSU SKYLINERS 

POOL X 
1. MILBANK 
2. LIPD 
3. BOSTON SPARTANS 
4. NJ PIRATES 

SATURDAY MARCH 26TH 
9:00 AM W1-W2 (PMS) 
9:00 AM W3-W4 (MLK) 
11:20 AM W1-W3 (PMS) 
11:20 AM W2-W4 (MLK) 
 1:40 PM X1-X2 (PMS) 
 1:40 PM X3-X4 (MLK) 
 4:00 PM X1-X3 (PMS) 
 4:00 PM X2-X4 (MLK) 

SUNDAY MARCH 27TH 
11:30 AM X1-X4 (PHS 1) 
11:30 AM X2-X3 (PHS 2) 
11:30 AM W1-W4 (PMS) 
11:30 AM W2-W3 (MLK) 
  1:50 PM 1ST X-2ND W (PMS) 
  1:50 PM 1ST W-2ND X (MLK) 
  4:10 PM 8TH GRADE BLUE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP (ACHS 2)

SITES 
(MLK) Dr. Martin Luther King School 1700 Marmora Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401 
(PHS) Pleasantville High School 701 Mill Road Pleasantville, NJ 08232 
(PMS) Pleasantville Middle School 801 Mill Road Pleasantville, NJ 08232 
(ACHS) Atlantic City High School 1400 Albany Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 7th Grade Blue Division Schedule

The Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 7th Grade Blue Division Schedule is listed below. Please make sure that you arrive on time and travel safe to the games. 

POOL Q 
1. TEAM FUTURE 
2. MSU SKYLINERS 
3. TEAM NWK 
4. SPRINGFIELD MIGS 

POOL R 
1. BOSTON SPARTANS 
2. MILBANK 
3. CAP CITY BALLERS 
4. NEW HEIGHTS 

SATURDAY MARCH 26TH 
10:10 AM Q1-Q2 (PMS) 
10:10 AM Q3-Q4 (MLK) 
12:30 PM Q1-Q3 (PMS) 
12:30 PM Q2-Q4 (MLK) 
  2:50 PM R1-R2 (PMS) 
  2:50 PM R3-R4 (MLK) 
  5:10 PM R1-R3 (PMS) 
  5:10 PM R2-R4 (MLK) 

SUNDAY MAY 27TH 
10:20 AM Q1-Q4 (PHS 1) 
10:20 AM Q2-Q3 (PHS 2) 
10:20 AM R1-R4 (PMS) 
10:20 AM R2-R3 (MLK) 
  1:50 PM 1ST R-2ND Q (PHS 1) 
  1:50 PM 1ST Q-2ND R (PHS 2) 
  4:10 PM 7TH GRADE BLUE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP (ACHS 3) 

SITES 
(MLK) Dr. Martin Luther King School 1700 Marmora Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401 
(PHS) Pleasantville High School 701 Mill Road Pleasantville, NJ 08232 
(PMS) Pleasantville Middle School 801 Mill Road Pleasantville, NJ 08232 
(ACHS) Atlantic City High School 1400 Albany Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401