The Basketball Spotlight 6th Grade Blue Division Schedule is listed below. We tried our best to grant schedule request. Please make sure you arrive early for your scheduled games.
Pool H 1. Riverside Church 2. Brooklyn Kings 3. Team Final 4. NWK
Pool I 1.Beyond The Lines 2. 6th MAN Warriors 3. Wall 2 Wall 4. JCBC
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Schedule will be posted this evening. Due to the amount of teams we cannot grant many schedule requests for this event. Also please keep in mind that Orange Division request are granted for teams that have performed well on the Basketball Spotlight circuit or have a national reputation on the AAU scene. Teams in the Blue Division can gain access to the Orange Division by proving they are too dominant for Blue Division competition. Finally, registering after the deadline can result in your team being left out of the Orange Division or tournament all together. The Orange and Blue Division concept was created to make competition even while giving the teams the best experience possible.
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic is filled to capacity. We would like to thank everyone that showed interest in this event. The tournament schedule will be posted tomorrow evening. Stay tuned for previews for this event and we look forward to seeing everyone Saturday.
Hello basketball world. I’m back with another diary. My week was a long and fun one. So here it goes.
Monday I had a half-day of school, so I got to go home early. When I got home I did my homework, I ate, and then I did some ball handling and got some shots up in my driveway. On Tuesday I had another half-day. I worked out with my trainer, Obe, before school. And after school, some of my friends came over to my house. We had a lot of fun. We went to Pizza Hut, played football, and we also watched one of my favorite movies, “The Waterboy.” We even visited my grandmother, Lulu. After my friends left, it was time for some hard work. I had a great and productive workout at a local gym.
Brandon Davis is an 8th Grade big guard from Los Angeles, CA. I got a chance to watch some of his highlights and like some of the things I see. The first noticeable thing is the fact of him being so unselfish and the instincts to make the right pass at the right time. He only decided to put on his scoring hat when he didn’t see an easier bucket coming from a teammate. That trait is rare nowadays because most guards have a scoring first mentality. I also loved his overall feel for the game and ability to score. If he continues to improve and grow, California will have another baller on the horizon.
Basketball Spotlight would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Lets put the basketball and sneakers up for a day and spend this time with the ones that matter. This is the time to be very thankful for all that we have in life.
Current players and Spotlight alumni were getting their last heavy preseason skill work in. Micah Lancaster brought his elite skills training to Monroe Sports Center to this past weekend. Basketball Spotlight was in the building and saw of the region’s top players working hard through all of Micah’s innovative training techniques.
This weekend Micah really emphasized high level footwork and off-hand development with the use of his medicine basketball.
Karl Towns headed the class of former Spotlight alumni along with several of his St. Joe’s teammates. Current spotlight players included Zion Harmon, Noah Charles, Jamir Harris, Bryan Antoine, Khalif Battle, Alex Klatsky, Alex Morton, Alex Bajohr, and Johnny Venturi.
Micah’s next return to NJ will be for his signature summer camps and the 2013 Super Skillcase in Atlantic City.
Hello Basketball World! Sunday night I got back very late from Brooklyn, NY. That’s why my diary is a day late. I’m playing in the JR FunSport League as a guest player with Team Reading, PA. We went 2-1 on Sunday losing to Team Scan and overall we are 4-1. I played well and the second game I was named the Player of the Game. Since I was named the Player of the Game last week (and already received a FunSport shirt), my Mom got the Funsport shirt. She really liked that and wore it proudly the rest of the day! Shout out to Coach Ricky for thinking of my Mom!
I continue to get in my morning workouts before school. Obe has been really helping me gain the strength and conditioning that I need to get to the next level of my basketball game. I have been working with Obe for 3 months now and have gained almost 20 pounds. I have asked Mr. Melton to include a picture of Obe this week and as you can see he has spent a lot of time in the gym.
My Dad was away this past week at a big trade show for all the Amusement Parks around the world. He works for Skee-Ball; the game all of you guys have played at Chuck E Cheese or amusement parks. Skee-Ball also makes the SuperShot and Nothin’But Net Basketball Games that are in all the Dave and Buster’s. I really miss my Dad when he is away. Not only because I miss the basketball workouts he puts me through, but because he helps me with my Algebra 1 homework. On Wednesday night I faxed the worksheet to him that I had to complete and he spent an hour with me on the phone going over the problems with me. Thanks Dad for always being there for me.
Friday I received my report card for the first marking period. Thank God I got straight A’s and made the Principal’s Honor Roll. My goal is to make the Principal’s Honor Roll for my entire Middle School years. I have three more marking periods to go to achieve my goal. Friday night I spent some time with my grandmother, LuLu, watching more 3rd Rock From the Sun shows. We just love to laugh together.
Saturday was a big day for the 8th grade Team Final. We had our tryouts at The Shipley School during the afternoon. The gym was packed with talent. There were 35 boys that came to try out. Coach Orlando had us doing some conditioning and skill work, but we mostly played 5 on 5 games. The games were intense and a lot of fun. I will not name any names, but there were some well- known players that came to the tryouts and want to be a part of Team Final this year. Coach Orlando and Coach Burton said at the end of the tryouts that it was going to be extremely difficult this year to pick the team. Thank you to coach Phil for allowing us to have the try-outs at Shipley.
I’m really looking forward to Thanksgiving this week. My aunt, uncle and cousin are coming to visit
from South Carolina. The only family member that won’t be at our house for dinner will be my cousin, Tyler. He is an Army Ranger serving in Afghanistan. We miss you Tyler and are so proud of you!
I want to thank God for giving me so many blessings; my family, friends, great teammates and coaches. We will remember all those who lost so much from Sandy and pray that they can get their lives back in order very soon.
The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic registration deadline is today. In our efforts to make this event the best we can we must strictly enforce this deadline. Therefore any team not fully registered will be in jeopardy of losing their spot. Thank you guys once again for supporting our events and we look forward to seeing December 1st and 2nd.
Skillcase Analysis: Yes, I’m moving Swain over to an eventual point guard. He has shown improvement in terms of getting passed defenders and making team first decisions. This is great strides for a player that was a spot up shooter in the past. Battling with Martin every day in practice should benefit Swain greatly.
I'm Possible Training presents New York City Elite Skills training camp with NBA Skills Coach and National Skills Trainer DJ Sackmann hosted by NY Gauchos.
"DJ Sackmann is quickly rising as one of the worlds best skills trainer." Micah Lancaster, NBA Skills Coach.
Led by NBA Skills Coach and National I'm Possible Skills Trainer, DJ Sackmann, players will have the opportunity to be trained with world renowned skills, drills, and original training methods. Certified by Micah Lancaster and I'm Possible Training, DJ's resume includes working directly with NBA players like Mario Chalmers, Evan Turner and Andre Barrett.
Date: December 15/16 Place: Eagle Academy For Young Men 4141 3rd Avenue
Bronx, NY 10475 Cost: $125 Time: 9:00am-12:00 5/6 Grade 1:00-4:00 7/8 Grade
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Last season Team Final got hot at the right time on the Basketball Spotlight circuit. They won the MDC in impressive fashion then went on to knockoff CBC and capture the Grand Finale banner. Now as they enter the 2011-12 campaign they are marked as one of the teams to beat going into the Tip Off Classic. Coach Orlando Hildago seems anxious to enter this event, “I’m glad the basketball season is upon us and there’s no better stage to start it on than the Tip Off Classic. Last year we had a successful run and even though the road is tougher with so many good teams in this event we are looking to have a great showing” he finished.
Team Final seems ready for the Road To The Grand Finale.
Stay tuned as we bring you more teams and players that will entering this event. The Tip Off Classic is scheduled for December 1st and 2nd. Don’t miss the action.
Skillcase Analysis: The pint size point guard did more than hold his own against the competition. He has the ability to stay away from dangerous situation while still being able to attack and affect the game. For a youngster he plays the game at his pace and has some sneaky athleticism for his size. His basketball IQ and toughness compensates what he lacks in size.
Skillcase Analysis: A sparkplug guard with a lot of bounce to his game. He attacked the gaps in the defense and wasn’t afraid to show some flair in his handle. This kid plays with the correct combination of energy and smartness. Before reaching high school Joe does need to work on his strength and tighten up his outside shot.
Jaecee “Mayweather” Martin started his road to Player Of The Year by leading the Money Team to the Tip Off Classic crown. He left the Tip Off Classic with MVP honors while going on to lead CBC to the Grand Finale Championship game. Can he help CBC repeat with a Tip Off Classic Crown? We shall see in a few weeks. Stay tuned as we bring more memorable moments from the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic.
Skillcase Analysis: Jackson came to the Super Skillcase to show the up north players what the south is made of. The point guard has some impressive moments especially when he penetrated lane and made things happen. He was strong enough to absorb contact and still finish off his plays. I also like the leadership qualities he showed on the floor during games and drills.
Skillcase Analysis: This rangy kid used his long arms to be a menace in the passing lanes and alter opponent’s shots. Offensive he showed some promise though he does need to be a little more aggressive when he has the pill. Working on his skills while also playing in the competitive Potomac Valley area should only make him better long term.
Skillcase Analysis: Morton was formerly known as a spot up shooter but now I see he’s trying to become more of a play maker. He showed more confidence handling the ball and creating opportunities to his teammates. Hopefully he will continue in this process to round out his game. Practicing some of the dribbling techniques he learned at I’m Training will help him greatly.
Austin Colbert During The Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic
Basketball Spotlight Alum Austin Colbert has decided to attend the University of Illinois. Colbert participated in the 2009 Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic and topped our list as the #1 prospect in the region. Colbert went on to play at St. Patrick’s, Hotchkiss in Connecticut and now Gill St. Bernard. He traveled the AAU circuit with Team Final.
Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Austin Colbert on his decision and wish him well in the future.
Skillcase Analysis: The Delaware product showed excellent range on his jump shot. He also proved that he could finish in traffic and enough handle to get past defenders regularly. He has a scoring mentality inside a point guards body.
