The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 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. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE EXPOSURE APP ON YOUR PHONE OR TABLET. GO TO YOUR APP STORE AND TYPE IN BASKETBALL SPOTLIGHT. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE!
BASKETBALL TIP OFF CLASSIC SCHEDULE
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic is locked and loaded. Below are the listings of sites that each division will play at. Hotel accommodations have been set up for teams that are playing at Sportika and St. John Vianney. THE TIP OFF CLASSIC SCHEDULE WILL DROP TONIGHT.
8th Grade Orange, 7th Grade Orange and 6th Grade Orange
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS
1930 Heck Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade Blue, 7th Grade Blue and 8th Grade Blue
Sportika
150 Woodward Rd,
Manalapan Township, NJ 07726
ST. John Vianney High School
540A Line Rd,
Holmdel, NJ 07733
TEAMS WISHING TO STAY NEAR SPORTIKA OR SWITCH THEIR HOTEL NEAR SPORTIKA
PLEASE
CONTACT
Holiday Inn East Windsor
399 Monmouth St, East Windsor, NJ 08520
(609) 448-7000
ASK FOR BASKETBALL SPOTLIGHT RATE CODE SPB
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic is sold out. The teams listed below are scheduled to participate. The schedule will be released by Wednesday night. Due to the large number of teams participating we cannot honor any scheduling request.
8th Grade
1. PSA Cardinals
2. NJ Bulldogs
3. NJ Playaz
4. Expressions Elite (Rhode Island)
5. Team Magic
6. Riverside Hawks
7. NY Jayhawks
8. NY Rens (Kats)
9. 6th Man Warriors
10. New Heights
11. Team Final
12. NJ Shore Shots
13. NY Gauchos
14. Team Rio National
15. NY Lightning
16. NY Rens (Justin)
17. Riverside (Blue)
18. Team Basic
19. Playtime Panthers
20. Milbank
21. SBA Elite
22. SE Starz
23. Philly Triple Threat
24. MJ Heat
25. Hoop Kingz
26. ESYC Elite
27. Boston Finest
28. JC Boys Club
29. Sean Kirk Patrick Elite
30. Team IZOD
31. MXE Elite
32. Wiz Kids/Lightning
7th Grade
1. New Heights
2. Team Final
3. Fidonce Running Rebels
4. NY Lightning
5. NY Gauchos
6. NJ Playaz
7. East Coast Elite
8. NJ Jayhawks
9. Riverside Hawks
10. Team IZOD
11. Student Body Attack
12. Milbank
13. Team Thrill
14. NJ Rens
15. NJ Bulldogs
16. Fidonce Bulldogs
17. YW Ballers
18. Ocean Elite
19. Expressions Elite
20. NY Rens (Spilo)
21. Playtime Panthers
22. We R 1 (Flowers)
23. SE Starz
24. New Heights (White)
25. Team Bos
26. We R 1 (S)
27. Sean Kirk Patrick Elite
28. Philly Triple Threat
29. King Street Kings
30. Elm City Elite
31. Middletown Finest
32. T Town Ballers
6th Grade
1. NY Gauchos (Croft)
2. JC Boys Club
3. DC Blue Devils
4. NY Rens
5. NY Gauchos 2
6. Team Thrill
7. Playtime Panthers
8. Milbank
9. Rising Stars
10. Riverside Hawks
11. NJ Bulldogs
12. NY Lightning
13. T Town Ballers
14. Team Bos
15. King Street King
16. ESYC Elite
17. JC Boys Club
18. NJ Pirates
19. Middletown Finest
20. Fidonce Bulldogs
5th Grade
1. NY Rens
2. CIA Bounce (Red)
3. Team Durant
4. Gauchos (Croft)
5. CIA Bounce (Black)
6. Team Thrill
7. New Heights
8. Canada Elite
9. TJ Lakers
10. NY Gauchos (Mitchell)
11. Silverback Nationals
12. NY Lightning
13. Middletown Finest
14. King Street Kings
15. Team Bos
16. NJ Shore Shots
17. YW Ballers
18. T Town Ballers
19. Milbank
20. We R 1
21. 845 Elite
22. Rising Stars Elite
23. Philly Triple Threat
24. JC Boys Club
4th Grade
1. NY Rens
2. Team Delaware
3. TJ Lakers
4. New Heights
5. NY Gauchos (Harris)
6. Team Thrill
7. Riverside Hawks (Blue)
8. CIA Bounce
9. Maryland Wizards
10. Playtime Panthers
11. NY Lightning
12. Team Takeover
13. Riverside Hawks (White)
14. Philly Triple Threat
15. Milbank
16. Castle Athletic
17. Fidonce Bulldogs
18. King Street Kings
19. Team IZOD
20. Rens (3rd)
Name: Christopher Cervino
Hometown: Franklin Lakes, NJ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2024
Breakdown: Cervino is a excellent shooter with tremendous range at a young age. He understands the concept of the ball fake and one dribble pull ups. He’s going to make a coach very happy one day. This kid is very, very skilled.
Name: Dozie Nwigwe
Hometown: Monroe, NY
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2027
Breakdown: The 3rd Grader was the youngest player in the building but he didn’t back down from the competition. His length allowed him to fit in along with his ability to score. He’s extremely skilled to be so young.
Team Thrill Victorious
Coach Donnell “Mookie” Dobbins and his Team Thrill bunch have won their first Championship of the season. (The AGame Super Shootout). Dobbin’s roster includes some familiar names and some not so familiar ones. Jarace Walker may be the most recognized name on the roster. At 6’5 this wing was really impressive. Walker protected the rim as if he was 6’9, blocking anything that came his way. He hovered around the perimeter taking advantage of driving lanes while also connecting on three point attempts as if he was playing the guard position. Versatility is what this kid brings.
Carlos Alexander the lefty point guard displays his intensity whenever Thrill makes a stop on defense or converts on offensive. Alexander is a tough defender with illusive penetration that blows by defender. His flashy style makes this team exciting to watch. Another impressive piece was Antonio Hamlin. Hamlin was pretty much unstoppable getting to the rim, he simply just elevated over the competition while connecting on layups and floaters, all the while finding open teammates for easy lay-ups.
Kia Brooks was a steady shooter from the arc. Each time a team would make a run, he would stop that run with a three. There were three to four possessions where Brooks connected on a three to keep teams from getting any closer. Christian Winborne is another sniper for this talented group. This kid can really mix it up. He keeps teams off balance by getting to the rim, while also being able to knock down shoots from the perimeter. He is also a pretty good defender. Samuel Scott may be small in stature, but this kid fears no one. Scott consistently attacks the basket and finishes over taller defenders while causing havoc on opposing guards. Scott can push any guard off their path, which normally results in a turnover and lay-up on the other end. Scott is tough on either end of the floor.
Andrew Rhuebottom’s physical nature allows him to rebound against taller players on route to layups or three point plays. With a guard skill set, Rhuebottom rebounds as a big and pushes the break like a guard either making the extra pass or laying it up himself. Rhuebottom is hard to contain when he gets going. John Thomas provides a lift when the teams seem to get stuck in neutral. His mid-range game is quite impressive for his age. While on the floor, Thomas becomes another scoring option and defender on the perimeter or low block. Derrick Moore is a 6’5, 250lb forward that just started playing basketball regularly and is quickly catching up to speed. By this spring we expect Moore to be a force down low.
Best of luck to Thrill as they compete this AAU season.
Name: Four Petrie
Hometown: Carlisle, PA
Position: Shooting Guard
Class: 2024
Breakdown: Petrie is a polished wing guard that has good handle and the shot to match. I like his strong frame and ability to score on this level. He should blossom into a 20 point scorer once he reaches the high school level. Pennsylvania keep a look out for this kid.
Name: Noah Roberts
Hometown: Maplewood, NJ Noah
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2024
Breakdown: Roberts has an excellent handle and he keep his defender off balance with a great head and shoulder fake. Once he got past the defender he used a floater and finished at the tin. This kid is something to watch.
Name: Dylan Harper
Hometown: Franklin Lakes, NJ
Position: Forward
Class: 2024
Breakdown: Dylan was one of the top 5 players in his grade level at this event. The smooth forward glided to the basket and finished with ease over smaller defenders. He has some flair in his game and substance to back it up.
Name: Ryan Pettit
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2022
Breakdown: The aggressive guard was in attack mode at the Super Skillcase. He’s a crafty dribbler that hits the hole with a relentless approach. He has an arsenal of twisting layups and tough finishing moves. He was also can the open jumper. He definitely didn’t back down from the competition.
Name: Elijah Perkins
Hometown: Belford, NJ
Position: Forward
Class: 2022
Breakdown: Perkins proved to be a big time finisher especially in transition. He’s an explosive leaper that excels when attacking along the baseline. He seemed to be wired to score during this event. He also played well on the other side of the ball. He has the size and quickness to guard several positions on the floor.
Name: Zackary Davis
Hometown: Manahawkin, NJ
Position: Forward
Class: 2023
Breakdown: This physical forward played strong inside and crashed the boards like a mad man. He also puts it all out on the defensive end. He was a good role player that brought a lot of energy to this event. Any high school coach would love to have this kid on their roster.
The Hotel Unlimited Group has decided to host the Tip Off Classic. The group has several hotels under their umbrella with great deals. Below is a list of the hotels and the rate that have. Please register quickly because they will sell out soon especially with the rate. ASK For BBS Code! Or Click Here To Register.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Neptune
3510 Route 66 Neptune, NJ 07753 (732)-922-9600
Basketball Spotlight Team Rate: $85 + tax including Hot Express Start Breakfast Newer, super clean hotel with indoor pool and complimentary WiFi
Name: Shemar Cox
Hometown: Vineland, NJ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2024
Breakdown: Just like last year Cox once again shined during the Super Skillcase. He has a clean handle with both hands while traveling as quick as a cat. He has a high basketball IQ and demonstrated by him having his head up and passing forward all the time. He was definitely one of the top if not the top point guard in his group.
Name: Dylan Seay
Hometown: Brick, NJ
Position: Shooting Guard
Class: 2023
Breakdown: Seay has nice size on wing while making things happened off the dribble and from the perimeter. He has a finesse type of game but will stick his head inside to grab a rebound. He’s an interesting prospect who should only get better in time.
Name: Nasir Navarro
Hometown: Union, NJ
Position: Forward
Class: 2022
Breakdown: Navarro has a natural ratchet and will a shot from anywhere on the floor. He looked his best when he was in the catch and shoot routine. He made the defense pay for doubling down on the post or sagging off of him all together.
Name: Stephen Ehrlich
Hometown: Mount Laurel, NJ
Position: Shooting Guard
Class: 2022
Breakdown: Ehrlich is very aggressive on the offensive end. He hit the gaps on the defense and scored using a floater or kissing it off the glass. His handle is crafty enough for him to get around many defenders.
Name: Chidi Nwigwe
Hometown: Monroe, NY
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2025
Breakdown: Monroe is a long rangy guard with the ability to side step through traffic. His jump shot was dropping and uses a speed dribble to get to the cup. The kid has been a proven winner on the Spotlight circuit for years and we forward to watching more of him this season.
Name: Toby Ojukwu
Hometown: Voorhees, NJ
Position: Point Guard
Class: 2023
Breakdown: Toby kept his hot play going at the Super Skillcase. The aggressive point guard put enormous pressure on the defense while attacking the cup. He has enough dribble moves to get past most defenders. He showed he could score or set up teammates. On defense he was his usual ball hawk self, causing turnovers and playing the passing lanes.
Name: Isaiah Griffin
Hometown: Union, NJ
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2022
Breakdown: Griffin was very explosive especially in the open floor. He pushed the rock down the throat of the defense and scored in the lane. He also caused some havoc on the defensive end by pressuring the rock and forcing turnovers. He was a nice looking North Jersey guard.
