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Basketball Spotlight MDC 8th Grade Orange Division Recap: Wiz Kids Win It At The Buzzer!

Wiz Kids pulled a tough win at the buzzer 46-45 over Team Jacko to win the Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic 8th Grade Orange Division Championship. We congratulate both teams for making it to the finals. This was Wiz Kids second Spotlight title this year.

Basketball Spotlight MDC 8th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: Castle Athletics Cruises To Title!

Castle Athletics came up big as they defeated Eastern Shore Aces 50-20 to win the Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic 8th Grade Blue Division Championship. We congratulate both teams for making it to the finals. Castle took the title back to the Big Apple.

Basketball Spotlight MDC 7th Grade Championship Recap: Gymwork Elite Grabs The Banner!

Gymwork Elite came up big down the stretch to defeat SFM Elite 45-39 to win the Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic 7th Grade Championship. We congratulate both teams for making it to the finals. Gymwork Elite has a couple of promising prospects.

Basketball Spotlight MDC 6th Grade Championship Recap: Team Jacko Just Too Much!

Team Jacko capped off a great weekend defeating Eastern Shore Aces 66-43 to win the Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic 6th Grade Championship. We congratulate both teams for making it to the finals. This Team Jacko squad is mean.

Basketball Spotlight MDC 5th Grade Championship Recap: NJ Shore Shots Shine At MDC!

NJ Shore Shots defeated Team Jacko 41-33 to win the Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic 5th Grade Championship. We congratulate both teams for making it to the finals. Shout out to Coach Coop for winning that banner.

Basketball Spotlight MDC 4th Grade Championship Recap: NJ Scholars Wins A Thriller!

The NJ Scholars won a thriller 43-41 in overtime against MPO Elite to win the Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic 4th Grade Championship. This was one of the best games of the day. We congratulate both teams for making it to the finals.

Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic Rules

All Games Use Stop Clocks 

4TH GRADE Division- 2 (12 Minutes Halves) 

5TH GRADE Division- 2 (12 Minute Halves) 

6TH GRADE Division- 2 (13 Minute Halves) 

7TH GRADE Division- 2 (14 Minute Halves) 

8TH GRADE Division- 2 (14 Minute Halves) 

Fouls: 

Foul Out- 5 Fouls 

1-1 Bonus- 10 Fouls 

Double Bonus- 13 Fouls 

Overtime: 2 minutes, 1 minute, sudden death (first point wins)

Time Outs: There will two full timeouts a half (4 per game) for each team. No carry over and no 30 seconds time outs. Uniforms: Each Team must have two sets of uniforms (light and dark). 

Mercy Rule: If a team is ahead by 20 points the clock will run and with 2 minutes remaining in the contest the game will be called at that point. The team ahead by 20 will be awarded the victory. 

Birth Certificates: All teams must have birth certificates for each player on their roster in case of a challenge. Each team will be allowed unlimited grade exceptions. Grade Exceptions must have paperwork.  Age Eligibility Cut Off Date Is July 1. Reclass Eligibility Cut Off Sept. 1 Challenges: Must be made before the game and will cost the challenging team $60. If the challenging team is correct their money will be refunded.

Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic Schedule Ready!

The Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic Schedule link is below also please download Basketball Spotlight App on your phone through your app store. Please make sure you travel early and bring all your necessary paperwork. Thanks for the support and see you guys this weekend.

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE 

MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC GETTING EARLY INTEREST

The Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic is scheduled for May 28th and 29th. This event will bring together some of the top teams on the East Coast to do battle in Mount Laurel, NJ. This event is scheduled to sell out. Space will be very limited. Please use the links below to register. 

Event: Memorial Day Classic 

Date: May 28th and 29th 2022 

Ages: 3rd Grade (9U) Thru 8th Grade (14U)

Place: Mount Laurel, NJ (LEAGUE BOUND)

Cost: $375 Per Team (Multi-Team Discount Available) 

8th Grade (14U) 

1. NJ Storm  

2. Gym Work Elite 

3. Wiz Kids 

4. Jersey Force 

5. Kings Unlimited 

6. Team Jacko 

7. Eastern Shore Aces 

8. BYRD Elite 

9. Airmen Elite 

10. Team Rumble

11. Castle Athletics 

12. NJ Rivals 

13. Team Spartans (National)

14. League Bound

7th Grade (13U) 

1. Team Final Black 

2. Gym Work Elite 

3. SFM Elite 

4. Base Hoopz 

5. East Coast Panthers  

6. Team Jacko 

7. BCE 

8. Heart Of Champions 

9. Kings Unlimited 

10. Bounce Elite  

11. Team Spartans (Gold)

12. NJ Rivals 

 

6th Grade (12U) 

1. Team Final Black 

2. Gym Work Elite 

3. SFM Elite 

4. BASE Hoopz 

5. Team Shock 

6. Team Jacko 

7. Eastern Shore Aces 

8. MSU Skyliners 

9. Heart Of Champions 

10. Nike Bounce Elite 

11. Air Men Elite 

12. Kings Unlimited 

5th Grade (11U) 

1. Kings Unlimited 

2. Team Jacko 

3. Base Hoopz 

4. D Up Elite 

5. Team Spartans (National)

6. Team Spartans (Gold)

7. Team Final (Black)

8. NJ Shore Shots (Nitro)

4th Grade (10U) 

1. Heart Of Champions 

2. Base Hoopz 

3. D Up Elite 

4. CSA Elite

5. KSK 

6. MPO Elite 

7. Team Spartans (National)

8.  300 Reloaded

J.E.M. Middle School Classic Top Performers Part 2

The J.E.M. Middle School Classic brought together the top talent in the Trenton, NJ area. Here’s our second look at our top performers. 

J.E.M. Middle School Classic Top Performers Part 2 

J.E.M. Middle School Classic Top Performers Part 1

The J.E.M. Middle School Classic brought together the top talent in the Trenton, NJ area. Here’s the first look at our top performers. 

J.E.M. Middle School Classic Top Performers Part 1 

J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP: TRENTON TORNADOES GRAB THE BANNER!

Marjon Skillman scored 24 points and Jamar Young added 23 markers as the Trenton Tornadoes defeated TCPA 67-63 to win the J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC Championship. Dylan Napoleon led the wat for TCPA with 24 markers. Congrats to both teams for making the finals and for Trenton Tornadoes for winning the crown.

SUPPORT THE J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC (EVERY DONATION HELPS)

The Basketball Spotlight J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC will take place Saturday, April 9th at St. Raphael’s School in Hamilton, NJ. This event is in memory of the late Jonelle Elaine Melton who was tragically taken from us September 14th, 2009. This event will feature six middle school teams from the Trenton, NJ area. Basketball Spotlight is giving you the opportunity to contribute to this event. ALL DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE USED FOR THIS EVENT. Donations will go towards awards, t shirts, entertainment and a scholarship award in Jonelle’s name. The event schedule and donation options are listed below. 

EVENT SCHEDULE 

11:00 AM Trenton Tornadoes vs Ewing Eagles 

12:00 PM Village Charter vs TCPA 

  1:00 PM Christina Seix vs St. Raphaels (Showcase Game) 

  2:00 PM CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 

SEND ALL DONATIONS TO 

CASHAPP : $BBALLSPOTLIGHT 

VENMO: @BBALLSPOTLIGHT 

ZELLE: 609-532-5122

ALL DONORS PLEASE TEXT US YOUR NAME, COMPANY OR TEAM LOGO SO WE CAN SHOUT YOU OUT ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK. 

MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC REGISTRATION READY TO GO!

The Basketball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic is scheduled for May 29th and 30th. This event will bring together some of the top teams on the East Coast to do battle in Mount Laurel, NJ. This event is scheduled to sell out. Space will be very limited. Please use the links below to register. 

Event: Memorial Day Classic 

Date: May 28th and 29th 2022 

Ages: 3rd Grade Thru 8th Grade 

Place: Mount Laurel, NJ 

Cost: $375 Per Team (Multi-Team Discount Available) 

CLICK HERE SINGLE TEAM REGISTRATION 

CLICK HERE MULTI TEAM REGISTRATION

J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC SET FOR APRIL 9TH

Basketball Spotlight bring you the J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC. This event will bring together the middle school teams in the Trenton, NJ area for a day of competition. The participating teams include Village Charter Eagles, TCPA Iron Mikes, Trenton Tornadoes and Ewing Eagles. There will be a semi-finals and championship game. A portion of the proceeds will go to the scholarship in the name of Jonelle Elaine Melton. 

Event Schedule 

Saturday April 9th 

11:00 AM Trenton Tornadoes vs Ewing Eagles 

12:00 PM Village Charter vs TCPA 

1:00 PM Christina Seix vs St. Raphaels (Showcase Game)

2:00 PM CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 

ALL GAMES PLAYED AT 

ST. RAPHAELS SCHOOL 

3500 S BROAD ST 

HAMILTON, NJ 08610

Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Top Performers

The Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Division gave us a look into the future of Basketball Spotlight. Here’s a look at the top performers. 

Clash For The Cup 6th Grade Top Performers 

Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Top Performers Part 2

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Division brought some fresh faces and usual suspects. Here’s our first look at the top performers. 

Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Top Performers Part 1

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Division brought some fresh faces and usual suspects. Here’s our first look at the top performers. 

Clash For The Cup 7th Grade Top Performers Part 1 

Clash For The Cup 8th Grade Top Performers Part 2

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup 8th Grade Orange Division brought in some of the top talent in the Northeast. Here’s our second look at the top performers. 

Clash For The Cup 8th Grade Top Performers Part 2