Basketball Spotlight Super Showcase Session 2 Announced!

Basketball Spotlight has decided to bring a Session 2 for the Super Showcase. This event will bring together the top 6th, 7th and 8th Graders in the region. Players will be separated by grade and do battle in two games will equal substitution in front of Basketball Spotlight scouts and camera men. We will take Covid-19 precautions concerning play and scheduling. Players in Session 1 can also register for Session 2. 

EVENT: SUPER SHOWCASE SESSION 2 

DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2020 

GRADES: 2025 (8TH), 2026 (7TH), 2027 (6TH), 2028 (5TH) IF CAPABLE! 

PLACE: PHILADELPHIA, PA (FIDONCE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT) 

COST: $99.00 (T SHIRT, 2 GAMES AND EXPOSURE ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. WE ALSO WILL HAVE VIDEO GUYS PRESENT) 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

UPON REGISTRATION PLEASE FORWARD ANY HIGHLIGHT CLIPS TO OUR INSTAGRAM DM AT @BBALLSPOTLIGHT

Basketball Spotlight Super Showcase Schedule And Guidelines

The Basketball Spotlight Super Showcase schedule is below. Please keep in mind that our schedule is reflective of Covid 19 precautions. We ask the parents and spectators to please respect them to the best of their abilities. Please notice your check in time and try to check in as close to your time as possible for safety reasons. (PLEASE BRING YOUR MASK). TEMPERATURE CHECKS UPON ENTRY!

Event: Basketball Spotlight Super Showcase 

Date: October 10, 2020 

Place: Fidonce Player Development, 3640 G Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 

Entry Fee: $10 (2 Parents or Spectators For Each Participant Only) 

Event Schedule 

6th Grade (Class of 2027) 

9:00 AM Check In 

10:00 AM 1st Game Sessions (All Teams) 

11:00 AM 2nd Game Sessions (All Teams) 

7th Grade (Class of 2026) 

12:00 PM Check In 

1:00 PM 1st Game Sessions (All Teams) 

2:00 PM 2nd Game Sessions (All Teams) 

8th Grade (Class of 2025) 

3:00 PM Check In 

4:00 PM 1st Game Sessions (Teams 1 thru 4) 

5:00 PM 2nd Game Sessions (Teams 1 thru 4) 

6:00 PM 1st Game Session (Teams 5 thru 8) 

7:00 PM 2nd Game Session (Team 5 thru 8)

Vintage Spotlight Shorts Return!

The Vintage Blue Basketball Spotlight shorts have returned and will be on sale before and during the Super Showcase. These shorts have been one of our most popular items sold since he brought released them a few years ago. Some of the top high players in the country still wear the Spotlight Vintage shorts during games and workouts to this day. Make sure you grab a pair of the Spotlight vintage shorts for the upcoming Super Showcase or for workouts and practice with your current squads. 

Purchase Options: Click on option to purchase!

$30.00 (Pick Up at Super Showcase) 

$35.00 (Purchase and Shipped To My Address) 

SIZES INLCUDE: YM, YL, YXL, ADULT SMALL AND ADULT MEDIUM

Super Showcase Video Highlights Special!

Basketball Spotlight has teamed with Lunae Clips to bring a Super Showcase special. Now players wishing to have highlights from this event can purchase them in advance. Pre-purchase of highlights gives the player the opportunity to leave the event with some great memories. The highlights will be sent to the player for the own usage such as Instagram, Facebook on other social media platforms. The highlights will also appear on all the Basketball Spotlight and Lunae Clips social media platforms. Take advantage of this opportunity for the great memories. 

Item: Super Showcase Highlight Video (Up to 1:00) Perfect For Instagram 

Cost: $99.00 

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Basketball Spotlight Super Showcase Waiting List (Free)

The Basketball Spotlight Super Showcase has sold out. Therefore, we decided to create a FREE waiting list for those interested in attending this event. The waiting list is first listed, first served. Therefore, if there are any cancellations, we will go down the list and contact those in order of the waiting list. Please feel free to take advantage of this situation and make sure your graduating class is precise. 

 Click Here To Register For Waiting List!

2019-20 8th Grade Postseason Awards Winners

The Basketball Spotlight Tournament Series was amazing this year. It’s now time for us to release our end of the season awards. We would like to thank everyone for their participation and we look forward to seeing you guys next season. Let’s begin with the players that competed on the 8th Grade level. 

2019-20 8th Grade Postseason Awards Winners 

Basketball Spotlight Super Showcase Is Here!

Basketball Spotlight has returned with the Super Showcase. This event will bring together the top 6th, 7th and 8th Graders in the region. Players will be separated by grade and do battle in two games will equal substitution in front of Basketball Spotlight scouts and camera men. We will take Covid-19 precautions concerning play and scheduling. 

EVENT: SUPER SHOWCASE 

DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2020 

GRADES: 2025 (8TH), 2026 (7TH), 2027 (6TH), 2028 (5TH) IF CAPABLE! 

PLACE: PHILADELPHIA, PA (FIDONCE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT) 

COST: $99.00 (T SHIRT, 2 GAMES AND EXPOSURE ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. WE ALSO WILL HAVE VIDEO GUYS PRESENT) 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

UPON REGISTRATION PLEASE FORWARD ANY HIGHLIGHT CLIPS TO OUR INSTAGRAM DM AT @BBALLSPOTLIGHT

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Point Guards Of All Time!

The Top 30 Point Guards to ever come through Basketball Spotlight Events are listed below. The list was comprised based on the dominance and impact of the player during that event or events. If we forget a prospect that is too glaring then they will be added. This was a fun experience and should be looked at as such. The players are listed by AAU Team, College and NBA team which drafted them or who they are currently affiliated with. 

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Point Guards Of All Time 

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Combo Guards Of All Time

The Top 30 Combo Guards to ever come through Basketball Spotlight Events are listed below. The list was comprised based on the dominance and impact of the player during that event or events. If we forget a prospect that is too glaring then they will be added. This was a fun experience and should be looked at as such. The players are listed by AAU Team, College and NBA team which drafted them or who they are currently affiliated with. 

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Combo Guards Of All Time 

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Shooting Guards Of All Time

The Top 30 Shooting Guards to ever come through Basketball Spotlight Events are listed below. The list was comprised based on the dominance and impact of the player during that event or events. If we forget a prospect that is too glaring then they will be added. This was a fun experience and should be looked at as such. The players are listed by AAU Team, College and NBA team which drafted them or who they are currently affiliated with. 

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Shooting Guards Of All Time 

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Small Forwards Of All Time!

The Top 30 Small Forwards to ever come through Basketball Spotlight Events are listed below. The list was comprised based on the dominance and impact of the player during that event or events. If we forget a prospect that is too glaring then they will be added. This was a fun experience and should be looked at as such. The players are listed by AAU Team, College and NBA team which drafted them or who they are currently affiliated with. 

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Small Forwards Of All Time 

1. Scottie Lewis- (Team Rio) (Florida): Lewis jumped unto the Spotlight scene as a 7th Grader and became an instant star. The box office attraction above the rim prowess and effectiveness on the other end of the floor had the high school AAU directors coming out in droves. He was definitely worth the price of admissions.

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Power Forwards Of All Time!

Marvin Bagley (WACG)

The Top 30 Power Forwards to ever come through Basketball Spotlight Events are listed below. The list was comprised based on the dominance and impact of the player during that event or events. If we forget a prospect that is too glaring then they will be added. This was a fun experience and should be looked at as such. The players are listed by AAU Team, College and NBA team which drafted them or who they are currently affiliated with. 

Basketball Spotlight Top 30 Power Forwards Of All Time 

1. Marvin Bagley- (WACG), (Duke), (Sacramento Kings)- Bagley just proved to be on another level at the AC Showcase. His athleticism, scoring prowess and defensive dominance separated him from his peers. Anyone that saw his performance at America’s Playground would agree with this selection for #1.

Emoni Bates Hits National Stage In 7th Grade

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Jeff White Jr. To Start Career In Massachusetts

Jeff White Jr.

Jeff White Jr. has decided to attend Cambridge Rindge Of Latin School in Massachusetts. The former New Jersey resident starred on the Spotlight circuit with T Town Ballers and Joyce Kilmer Middle School. He also should be a nice addition to the Team Spartan AAU Team. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Jeff and his family on selecting Cambridge Rindge Of Latin School. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players in the region and the high schools they will be attending.

Alex Berry Heads To St. Georges School

Alex Berry

Super Frosh Alex Berry has decided to attend St. Georges School in Rhode Island to start his high school career. Berry starred as one of the top prospects in America with Expressions Elite on the Spotlight circuit. Berry also was a stud at the Future Phenom Camp and Spotlight Showcase events. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Alex and his family on selecting St. Georges School. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players in the region and the high schools they will be attending.

Jenkins Chooses Fessendon School!

Jeremiah Jenkins

Jeremiah Jenkins heads to Fessendon School in Massachusetts to start his high school career. Jenkins was one of the most exciting guards in America as he starred with Expressions Elite on the Spotlight circuit. Jenkins also was a must see at the Future Phenom Camp and Spotlight Showcase events. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Jeremiah and his family on selecting Fessendon School. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players in the region and the high schools they will be attending.

Ahmad Nowell Picks Conwell Egan!

Ahmad Nowell

Ahmad Nowell has decided to attend Conwell Egan Catholic High School next fall. Nowell was a stud for Team Final during his Spotlight days and should instantly be a force on the high school level. Basketball Spotlight will definitely travel to Fairless Hills, PA to check him out. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Ahmad and his family on selecting Conwell Egan Catholic High School. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players in the region and the high schools they will be attending.

FOUR SPOTLIGHT ALUMS DEBUT IN ESPN TOP 25 (CLASS OF 2023)

ESPN dropped their first recruiting ranking for the Class of 2023 and Basketball Spotlight was well represented. Here are the four players that cracked the Top 25 rising sophomores in America. 

Basketball Spotlight Alums In ESPN Top 25 (Class of 2023) 

DJ Wagner: Wagner tops the list #1 and is looked at as the next great guard to come Camden, NJ. Wagner starred at Basketball Spotlight with Team Final and was a considered a prodigy since baby baller age. 

Simeon Wilcher: Wilcher checked at #8 on the ESPN list after showing promise as a frosh at Roselle Catholic. The smooth two guard toured the Spotlight Circuit with PSA Cardinals and should be a dominant player the next three years at the North Jersey powerhouse. 

Akil Watson: Watson was well deserving of his slot at #11 as he was counted on a lot his frosh year at Don Bosco Prep. The wiry wing put NY Dragons and ECE on the map during his Spotlight years. He’s one of the top prospects in thee Garden State for years to come. 

Mackenzie Mgbako: Mackenzie hit the list at #19 after a stellar frosh season at Gil Saint Bernards. The fluid who starred in the Spotlight with Sports U, Riverside Hawks and New Heights among others. He should thrive the next few years in Mergin Sina’s high scoring offense. 

CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE ESPN CLASS OF 2023 LIST

Spotlight Live: Ben Roy Checks In!

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PART 2 @benroy_

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Mike Jones Jr. Becomes An Iron Mike!

Mike Jones Jr.

Mike Jones Jr. will be attending Trenton Catholic Academy next fall. Jones starred in the Spotlight with FCP Elite and Team Final. He also showed his prowess in the Future Phenom Camp and other showcase events. Jones should have an immediate impact at Trenton Catholic. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Mike and his family on selecting Trenton Catholic. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players in the region and the high schools they will be attending.

Spotlight Live: CJ Wilcher Stops Through!

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PART 2 @cj_wilcher

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Spotlight Live: Tyus Battle Talks About Picking A College

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PART 2 @tyusbattle @cuse_mbb @khalifmalikbattle #spotlight4life

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Spotlight Live: NBA Scout Alex Kline Talks About Roles In The League!

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@alexkline @pelicansnba #spotlight4life

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Ian Jackson Is Headed To Cardinal Hayes!

Ian Jackson

Ian Jackson of NYC has decided to take his talents to Cardinal Hayes High School. Jackson starred on the Spotlight circuit with Wiz Kids. Jackson put together one of the best 8th Grade seasons in recent history. He took home MVP honors for the Slam Dunk Breast Cancer, JEM Holiday Classic and Spring Invitational Tournament. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Ian and his family on selecting Cardinal Hayes. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players in the region and the high schools they will be attending.

Spotlight Live: Jaden Bradley Comes Through!

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PART 2: USA BASKETBALL, STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, GATORADE POY, FROM BMAZE TO CP3 ALL STARS @jbsmoovve #spotlight4life

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Spotlight Live: Trey Patterson Talks!

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Part 2: Rutgers Prep, Sports U, All State Snub, Colleges, McDonalds All American.

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Spotlight Live: Former NBA Player Marc Jackson Talks Reclassifying!

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Reclassifying Part 1 @team_jacko #spotlight4life

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Pettiford Picks Hudson Catholic

Tahaad Pettiford

Tahaad Pettiford one of the top guards in the region will be attending Hudson Catholic. Pettiford has starred in Basketball Spotlight for years for Sports U and NY Lightning. He’s also dominated at the Future Phenom Camp and other showcase events. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Pettiford and his family on selecting Hudson Catholic. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players in the region and the high schools they will be attending.

Elijah Fisher's March To #1

Elijah Fisher

Elijah Fisher is from the Class of 2023 and one of the next best stars in Canada. Fisher started his march to stardom at Basketball Spotlight Tournaments and Future Phenom Camp. Here’s a look back at when he started in 6th Grade. Stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings you some of the top players in the country that came through my events.

Cadeau Heads To Bergen Catholic

Elliot Cadeau

Elliot Cadeau perhaps the best point guard in the Northeast has decided to attend Bergen Catholic next fall. Cadeau has starred in Basketball Spotlight for years for Sports U and NY Lightning. He’s also dominated at the Future Phenom Camp and other showcase events. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Cadeau and his family on selecting Bergen Catholic. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players in the region and the high schools they will be attending.

Goss Selects Solebury School

Kabrien Goss

Kabrien Goss one of the top guards in the region has decided to take his talents to Solebury School of Pennsylvania. Goss starred during his Spotlight career for T Town Ballers and also shined during other Spotlight events including Future Phenom Camp, Paul Pintella Memorial Classic and Slam Dunk Breast Cancer. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Goss and his family on selecting Solebury. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players in the region and the high schools they will be attending.

Basketball Spotlight Gear Ready To Go!

Basketball Spotlight Gear has arrived. That’s right Basketball Spotlight now has customized gear for the young basketball players and fans. We currently have tights, arm sleeves, socks, head ties and mask available for purchase. Click on the link below to check out our inventory and to purchase items. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A FREE FACE MASK WITH EVERY PURCHASE YOU MAKE. 

CLICK HERE FOR INVENTORY AND PURCHASE

SPOTLIGHT LIVE ON INSTAGRAM!

Basketball Spotlight world I hope everyone is safe doing these trying times. Being that there are no events going on we decided to use our social media platform to give out content. Therefore, we have started the Spotlight Live Interviews on Instagram. We use this platform to interview players, coaches and former stars to get them exposure and give you guys some jewels. We usually go live daily at 6pm or 7pm. Make sure you tune and watch the show. It’s a lot interesting information that can be learned. Here’s a list of people that have appeared on the live! LOG ON INSTAGRAM @BBALLSPOTLIGHT 

1. Tim Thomas (NJ HS Legend, College Star, NBA Player) 
2. Kyle Anderson Sr. (Father of NBA Player) 
3. AJ Hoggard (Michigan State Signee) 
4. Nate Pierre Louis (Temple University) 
5. Anthony Cowan Jr. (Maryland Guard) 
6. Trey Patterson (Rutgers Prep Forward) 
7. Paul Suber (NYC Bball Legend) 
8. Spencer Pulliam (National Scout) 
9. Phil Colicchio (Elizabeth Head Coach) 
10. Mergin Sina (Gil Saint Bernard) 
11. Rahsool Diggins (Arch Bishop Wood Guard) 
12. Ben Roy (Manasqaun Guard) 
13. Jayden Pierre (Elizabeth Guard) 
14. Tyler Brelsford (George Washington Commit) 
15. Sam Rines (Philly Legend) 
16. Shawn Marks “Smoke” (South Shore HS) 
17. Jordan Toles (LSU Signee) 
18. Will Richardson (Bergen Catholic) 
19. Tony Chenault (Philly Legend and Film Director) 
20. Terrence Williams (Michigan Signee)

SPOTLIGHT LIVE FEAT: AJ HOGGARD PART 1&2

Spotlight Live Ep. 2 Feat: Kyle Anderson Sr.