Basketball Spotlight Class Of 2027 Top 25 Player Performance Rankings

Stetson Merrit

Since the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp we got a chance to see many players in the Class of 2027. We conducted several events such as King Of The Capital, Slam Dunk Breast Cancer, Tip Off Classic, Clash For The Cup and Spring Invitational. We have comprised a list of the Top 25 Class of 2027 Players we saw. This list is based on player performance and is only our opinion and should be taken as such. PLEASE NOTE: WE UNDERSTAND THAT SOME PLAYERS MIGHT APPEAR ON THIS LIST BECAUSE OF THEIR AGE. IF SO PLEASE CONTACT US TO EDIT IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS A GRADE BASED RANKING! 

Basketball Spotlight Class Of 2027 Top 25 Player Performance Rankings 

Baby Baller Ryan Melniczak Shining @Spring Invitational

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The Crafty Point Guard showed his worth at the Spring Invitational! @dageneral609 @ttownballerz @ttownballerz2027

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Spring Invitational 5th Grade Top Performers

Ayden Lewis

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 5th Grade Division gave us a good look at the future. Here’s a look at the Top Performers from this division. 

Spring Invitational 5th Grade Top Performers 

Spring Invitational 6th Grade Top Performers Part 2

Torrey Brooks 

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 6th Grade Division produced some future studs. Here’s Part 2 of our Top Performers. 

Spring Invitational 6th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Diary Of A Baller: Kabrien "The Boss" Goss (Trenton, NJ) Entry #7

Kabrien Goss

What’s Up Spotlight World, 

It’s Kabrien “The Boss” Goss and here’s how my week went. Monday, I went to school and afterwards went to the gym to work out. It was a very hard workout and I noticed a lot about my game. Tuesday, after school I had AAU practice and scrimmaged against our freshman team. They were bigger than us and stronger than us but we battled as best as possible. 

Wednesday, school seemed to be short and I took this as a rest day. After I finished my homework and make up work I went to sleep. Thursday was my last day of school for the week and it seemed to be the longest. Everybody was talking about the new online courses and stuff but me? I was just ready to get out that school. After school I got home and worked out in my room. The weekend was tough considering almost everything was closing. But of closure I got in the gym and confused to push myself. Sunday, I got him super sore and took a bath in Epson Salt. 

 See You Guys Next Week For My Final Entry!

Spring Invitational Highlights: Tahaad Pettiford Shoots The Lights Out!

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Tahaad "Give Me 3" Pettiford also made an apperance at the Spotlight Spring Invitational. The southpaw once again put on a show. This kid is worth the price of admission! @rf.ball3x @rf.tp @rf.ellio #spotlight4life #springinvitational

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Spring Invitational 6th Grade Top Performers Part 1

Rich Rosa

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 6th Grade Division produced some future studs. Here’s Part 1 of our Top Performers. 

Spring Invitational 6th Grade Top Performers Part 1 

Spring Invitational 7th Grade Top Performers Part 2

Naiim Parrish

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 7th Grade Division produced a first-time champion. Here’s the first look at our Top Performers. 

Spring Invitational 7th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Spring Invitational 7th Grade Top Performers Part 1

Shareef Jackson

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 7th Grade Division produced a first-time champion. Here’s the first look at our Top Performers. 

Spring Invitational 7th Grade Top Performers Part 1 

Cadeau and Pettiford The Best Back Court In America?

Elliot Cadeau & Tahaad Pettiford

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational received some buzz once QB Elite finished their 3:00 PM  match-up with eventual champion Wiz Kids. The buzz was that QB Elite back court of Elliot Cadeau and Tahaad Pettiford was ripping up the competition. Cadeau was showing extreme court vision and Pettiford was launching bombs. This buzz picked up more steam as QB Elite mercy ruled loaded Expressions Elite. After that game the buzz turned into statements such as Cadeau and Pettiford being the best back court in the country. 

Spring Invitational 8th Grade Top Performers Part 3

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 8th Grade Division produced a new faces. Here’s our final look at the top performers. 

Spring Invitational 8th Grade Top Performers Part 3 

Spring Invitational 8th Grade Top Performers Part 2

Richard Brisco

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 8th Grade Division produced a new faces. Here’s our second look at the top performers. 

Spring Invitational 8th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Spring Invitational Highlights: Ian "Captain" Jackson Showing MVP Prowess!

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Spring Invitational MVP Ian Jackson put in work at Basketball Spotlight. I Don't Own The Rights To This Music! @captainjack.22 @wizkidsaau #spotlight4life #springinvitational

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Spring Invitational 8th Grade Top Performers Part 1

Ian Jackson

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 8th Grade Division produced a new faces. Here’s our first look at the top performers. 

Spring Invitational 8th Grade Top Performers Part 1 

Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 8th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: Philly Blue Magic Comes Through!

Philly Blue Magic

Philly Blue Magic defeated Success School 59-46 to win the Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 8th Grade Blue Division Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Spring Invitational. 

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Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 8th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: Wiz Kids Capture Orange!

Wiz Kids

Wiz Kids used a balanced attack to defeat K Low Elite 54-44 to win the Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 8th Grade Orange Division Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Spring Invitational. 

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Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 7th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: K Low Elite Wins Banner!

K Low Elite

K Low Elite erupted to defeat G State Bounce 57-37 to win the Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 7th Grade Blue Division Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Spring Invitational. 

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Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 7th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: Team Jacko Grabs The Prize!

Team Jacko

Team Jacko took the prize by defeating NJ Playaz 56-46 to win the Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 7th Grade Orange Division Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Spring Invitational. 

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Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 6th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: New Heights Stretches Out!

New Heights

New Heights used their size to defeat Fulton Ballers 54-43 to win the Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 6th Grade Blue Division Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Spring Invitational. 

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Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 6th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: KSK Rolls!

King Street Kings

King Street Kings got out early and never looked as they defeated Riverside Hawks 70-50 to win the Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 6th Grade Orange Division Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Spring Invitational. 

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Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 5th Grade Championship Recap: New Heights Wins Nail Biter!

New Heights

New Heights had a late rally to defeat Success Academy 46-45 to win the Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 5th Grade Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Spring Invitational. 

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Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 4th Grade Championship Recap: Playtime Reaches The Big Time!

Playtime Panthers

Playtime Panthers finished a great weekend by defeating Success Academy 40-25 to win the Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 4th Grade Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Spring Invitational. 

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Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 3rd Grade Championship Recap: Playtime Earns Title!

Playtime Panthers 

Playtime Panthers used an aggressive style to defeat Silverbacks 31-24 to win the Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 3rd Grade Championship. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for making it to the championship. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Spring Invitational. 

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Basketball Spotlight MDC Registration Is Ready To Go!

The Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic will be returning May 23rd and 24th at Hoop Group in Neptune. This event will bring together some of the top teams in the region. Make sure you register early because this event will sellout just like last summer. Use the links below to register. 

Event: Basketball Spotlight MDC 2020  
Date: May 23rd and 24th 
Ages: 3rd Grade/9U Thru 8th Grade/14U  
Place: Neptune, NJ 
Cost: $350 Per Team (Multi-Team Discount Available) 

Single Team Registration 

Multi-Team Registration

Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational Schedule Released!

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational 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 BASKETBALL SPOTLIGHT 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!

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From The Director’s Desk Feat: Fran Nicolas (NJ Scholars)

Every so often a new team pops on the Spotlight scene and heavy expectations. This year NJ Scholars seem to be that squad. They are new to the Nike circuit and also participated in the Spotlight tournaments. We sat down with one of their directors Francis Nicolas to get some insight on this new program and here’s what he had to say. 

From The Director’s Desk Feat: Fran Nicolas (NJ Scholars) 

Diary Of A Baller: Kabrien Goss (Trenton, NJ) Entry #6

Goss At CP3 Camp

Hello Basketball Spotlight World, 

It’s Kabrien Goss and here’s how my week went. 

Basketball Spotlight 5th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings Presented Future Phenom Camp

The Basketball Spotlight 5th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings is featured below. These rankings are based on the team’s performance at Spotlight events and other quality events. 

Basketball Spotlight 5th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings Presented Future Phenom Camp

Basketball Spotlight 6th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings Presented Future Phenom Camp

The Basketball Spotlight 6th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings is featured below. These rankings are based on the team’s performance at Spotlight events and other quality events. 

Basketball Spotlight 6th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings Presented Future Phenom Camp

Basketball Spotlight 7th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings Presented Future Phenom Camp

The Basketball Spotlight 7th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings is featured below. These rankings are based on the team’s performance at Spotlight events and other quality events. 

Basketball Spotlight 7th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings Presented Future Phenom Camp

Basketball Spotlight 8th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings: Presented By Future Phenom Camp

The Basketball Spotlight 8th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings is featured below. These rankings are based on the team’s performance at Spotlight events and other quality events. 

Basketball Spotlight 8th Grade Top 10 Team Rankings Presented Future Phenom Camp

Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp Returns!

The 7th Annual Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp returns to Sportika in Manalapan, NJ August 22nd and 23rd. This event has been rated the #1 camp in American in terms of talent and coverage. Last summer more than 350 players convened to Sportika for a thrilling weekend. This year we expect another sellout so make sure you register early. The registration information is below. 

Event: Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp 
Date: August 22nd and 23rd 2020 
Place: Sportika (Manalapan, NJ) 
Grade: Rising 4th (Class of 2029) to Rising 9th (Class of 2024) 
Cost: $249 (Per Player) 

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Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic Top Performers Part 2

Quoron Williams

Basketball Spotlight hosted the 2nd Annual Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic took place this past weekend in Hamilton, NJ this event had some of the top middle school basketball teams in the region. Here is Part 2 of our top performers. 

Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic Top Performers Part 2 

Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic Top Performers Part 1

Hunter Johnson

Basketball Spotlight hosted the 2nd Annual Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic took place this past weekend in Hamilton, NJ this event had some of the top middle school basketball teams in the region. Here is Part 1 of our top performers. 

Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic Top Performers Part 1 

Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic Championship Recap: St. Peters Just Too Much!

St. Peters (Delaware)

St. Peters from New Castle, Delaware used their size and pressing style to defeat Foundation Academy (Trenton, NJ) 65-32 to win the 2nd Annual Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic Championship. 

Hunter Jackson scored 17 points and Justin Lawrence added 13 markers for the winners, while Isiah Barthold chipped in 17 points for the Knights in the loss. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate both teams for a great showing over the weekend.

Spring Invitational Committed Teams

The Basketball Spotlight Spring Invitational returns at Sportika in NJ. This event is will feature some of the top teams in the region. Please make sure you register early because this event will sell out. 

Spring Invitational Committed Teams 

8th Grade Team 
1. NJ Playaz 
2. Success Academy
3. T Town Ballers 
4. Take Flight Basketball 
5. Playtime Panthers 
6. Baskerhoops All Stars
7. Expressions Elite 
8. Hilltoppers Basketball Club 
9. Wiz Kids 
10. NJ Bulldogs 
11. K-Low Elite 
12. Dragons Army 
13. G State Bounce 
14.  QB Elite
15. 3 D Elite
16. NJ Scholars
17. NY Broncos
18. Success Academy
19. Eastern Shore Aces
20.  Philly Blue Magic
21. Team Spartans
22.  

7th Grade Team 
1. NJ Playaz 
2. QB Elite
3. T Town Ballers (Orange) 
4. T Town Ballers (Blue) 
5. Hilltoppers Basketball Club 
6. NJ Bulldogs 
7. Expressions Elite 
8. K-Low Elite 
9. Playtime Panthers 
10. Riverside Hawks 
11. Team Mouse 
12. Dragons Army 
13. G State Bounce 
14. Westchester Athletics (Orange)
15. Success Academy 
16. Hillsong (White) 
17. Hillsong (Black) 
18. NJ Scholars
19. Westside Warriors
20. Ocean Elite
21. Weschester Athletics (Blue)
22. Team Jacko
23. 

6th Grade Teams 
1. NJ Rivals 
2. Team Mouse 
3. Playtime Panthers 
4. Riverside Hawks 
5. Dragons Army 
6. Philly Blue Magic 
7. NJ Hornets 
8. Philly Hurricanes 
9. New Heights (Red)
10. Castle 
11. League Bound 
12. Silverbacks 
13. Fulton Ballers/Kenny Haskins 
14. Hilltoppers Basketball Club 
15. Success Academy 
16. New Heights (Blue)
17. King Street Kings
18. Success (Harlem)
19. Success (Brooklyn)
20. 
21.  

5th Grade Teams 
1. NJ Rivals 
2. T Town Ballers 
3. Playtime Panthers 
4. Riverside Hawks 
5. Dragons Army 
6. New Heights 
7. Hilltoppers Basketball Club 
8. We R 1 Future 
9. Success Academy 
10. King Street Kings
11. Silverbacks
12.

4th Grade Teams 
1. Riverside Hawks 
2. Playtime Panthers 
3. Dragon’s Army 
4. Success Academy 
5. King Street Kings 
6.  Kidz Roc
7. NJ Rivals
8. Silverbacks
9.

3rd Grade Teams 
1. Team Thrill 
2. Playtime Panthers 
3. Dragon’s Army 
4. Silverbacks 
5. 
6.

Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic Schedule

The 2nd Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic will take place February 22nd and 23rd at St. Raphael School in Hamilton. The schedule is below and teams need to report at least a half hour before their game. 

Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic Schedule 

Saturday February 22nd 
5:00 PM Maplewood MS vs. St. Peters (Game 1) 
6:00 PM Rahway Academy vs. Lumberton MS (Game 2) 
7:00 PM Joyce Kilmer vs. Maxson MS (Game 3) 
8:00 PM Foundation Academy vs. Hubbard MS (Game 4) 

Sunday February 23rd 
12:00 PM Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner (Semifinals) 
1:00 PM Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner (Semifinals) 
2:00 PM 5th Grade Showcase Game (NJ Rivals vs T Town Ballers) 
3:00 PM Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Championship 

Place: St. Raphael School 
151 Gropp Ave. 
Trenton, NJ 08610 

Admission $5.00

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 5th Grade Top Performers Part 2

Angel Conde

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 5th Grade Division gave us a look at the bright future. Here’s our second look at the top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 5th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

In The Spotlight: Chidi Nwigwe (Monroe Crusaders)

Name: Chidi Nwigwe 

AAU Team: Monroe Crusaders 

Position: Shooting Guard 

Class: 2025 

Breakdown: Chidi’s squad didn’t fare they well be he had an impressive weekend. The nice sized two guard collected 28 markers versus Riverside Hawks and erupted for another 26 points against NJ Shore Shots. Nwigwe knows how to pump in buckets and have been doing this since he entered the Basketball Spotlight arena.

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 5th Grade Top Performers Part 1

Jeremiah Camara

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 5th Grade Division gave us a look at the bright future. Here’s our first look at the top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 5th Grade Top Performers Part 1 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Top Performers Part 3

Munir Greig 

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Division produced a new champion. Here’s our last look at the Top Performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Top Performers Part 3 

Delaware Explosion Top Performers Game 2 (Big Show)

Isaiah Hynson

Basketball Spotlight took a trip to the Delaware Explosion event to check out the top talent from the First State. Here’s a look at the Game 2 Standouts of the Event 

Delaware Explosion Top Performers Game 2 (Big Show) 

Delaware Explosion Top Performers Game 1

Noah Allen

Basketball Spotlight took a trip to the Delaware Explosion event to check out the top talent from the First State. Here’s a look at the Game 1 Standouts of the Event 

Delaware Explosion Top Performers Game 1 

Delaware Explosion 6th Grade Top Performers

Tyrese Pettjohn

Basketball Spotlight took a trip to the Delaware Explosion event to check out the top talent from the First State. Here’s a look at the 6th Grade Division standouts. 

Delaware Explosion 6th Grade Top Performers 

Delaware Explosion 5th Grade Top Performers

Dwayne Ruffin

Basketball Spotlight took a trip to the Delaware Explosion event to check out the top talent from the First State. Here’s a look at the 5th Grade Division standouts. 

Delaware Explosion 5th Grade Top Performers 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Top Performers Part 2

Lyrick Samuels

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Division produced a new champion. Here’s our second look at the Top Performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Top Performers Part 1

Sammy Jackson

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Division produced a new champion. Here’s our first look at the Top Performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Top Performers Part 1 

Diary Of A Baller: Kabrien Goss (Trenton, NJ) Entry #5

Kabrien Goss

Hello Basketball Spotlight World, 

In The Spotlight: Zack Meeks (Jersey Force)

Name: Zack Meeks 

AAU Team: Jersey Force 

Position: Forward 

Class: 2024 

Breakdown: Meeks is a wing/forward who can play inside and out. He’s athletic with a nonstop motor and an emerging skill set. Meeks can take you to the blocks or go off the bounce. He’s has a deadly combination that will serve him well on the high school next year.

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Top Performers Part 2

David Munro

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Division showed us some top talent. Here’s our second look at the Top Performers from this grade level. 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Top Performers Part 1

Judah Hidalgo

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Division showed us some top talent. Here’s our first look at the Top Performers from this grade level. 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Top Performers 

Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic Scheduled For Feb. 22nd and 23rd

The 2nd Annual Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic will be returning to Trenton, NJ area February 22nd and 23rd. This event will feature eight middle/grammar school teams playing in a single game elimination tournament. The winner of the event will be presented the Paul Pintella Jr. Championship banner to hang in their gym. Tournament information is below; 

Event: Paul Pintella Jr. Memorial Classic 
Date: February 22nd and 23rd 
Place: St. Raphaels School (Hamilton, NJ) 
Price: $100.00 (Per Team) 

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The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 8th Grade Top Performers Part 3

Dwayne Pierce

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 8th Grade Division was loaded. Here’s our final look at the top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 8th Grade Top Performers Part 3