Early 25 Class Of 2027 & 2028 Below

News & Notes Coming 10/18 @ 10:30

 

“Team Of The Week”

Winners Vs Winners Showdown 5th Grade Champions

This group is well rounded and use to being in tough battles, they again propelled themselves to victory beating another Top Team in their age group in come from behind fashion in the last 2 minutes. They are one of the toughest teams around and thrive on pressure in your face defense. What they lack in height they more than make up for in heart and skill. This Group will be in the building Dec 27th. In the Invite Only Elite 8 Battle For The Crown!!! and they eagerly await too see the field as they except and face all challenges.

Jr Hoops Elite Early 25 Class Of 2028

This is the initial   2028 class list and this is the beginning stages. There are many kids who deserve to be on this list but I haven’t seen them thus far, there are also several prospects who could be a little higher on the list or a little lower but this is an early stage for the class. Jrhoopselite will be in constant contact this fall & Winter. The list is designed for promotion of our youth and designed to motivate kids, there are a lot of kids at this level that I have not seen yet and I will not include on the list until I have actually seen them play. I will be out at various tournaments and school games through out the  winter. Again I want kids to understand that you are preparing yourself for down the line, continue to work and get better, I have coached several pro basketball players including Robert Covington, Jevon Carter, Sterling Brown and even more D 1 players including Alonzo Verge Jr, Xavier Pinson, Elijah Joiner & many many more who weren’t on anyone’s radar at this stage Again if your name is not on the list it maybe an oversight or I have not have seen you play in person. Feel free to give me a call or text. Sometimes I omit a kids name while in the process of moving them up or down the  list by mistake. Again I will say, use for motivation and keep working. Kids get better at different stages. If you are playing somewhere and want me to come check you out feel free to text or DM me. I’m out 5 of 7 days looking at kids all over. Again I do not put a kid on the list until I have seen them.

Thanks & God Bless Ricky Moore 773 383-0972 

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Top Players 2028 Early 25

1. Brady Pettigrew
2. Jaivyn Winchester
3. Rico Coleman
4. Darius Hawkins
5. Amarion Holly Smith/ Travis Martin

Next  Group In No Particular Order

Amari Brown

James Clark

Orlando Edwards

LaShawn Pearson

Eyze Nwagu

Alex Wise Bey

Edwin Karnauchovas

Marcus Hill

Angelo Adams

Kentrell King Jr.

Noah Corro

DeAndre Redmond

Michael Walker

Andre Brooks Jr.

Carlil Pittman Jr.

Keyonte Hall

Cole Kelly

Davion Stanley

Khalil Jointer

Jr Hoops Elite Top  2027

This is the initial   2027 class list and this is the beginning stages. There are many kids who deserve to be on this list but I haven’t seen them thus far, there are also several prospects who could be a little higher on the list or a little lower but this is an early stage for the class. Jrhoopselite will be in constant contact this fall & Winter. The list is designed for promotion of our youth and designed to motivate kids, there are a lot of kids at this level that I have not seen yet and I will not include on the list until I have actually seen them play. I will be out at various tournaments and school games through out the  winter. Again I want kids to understand that you are preparing yourself for down the line, continue to work and get better, I have coached several pro basketball players and even more D 1 players who weren’t on anyone’s radar at this stage Again if your name is not on the list it maybe an oversight or I have not have seen you play in person. Feel free to give me a call or text. Sometimes I omit a kids name while in the process of moving them up or down the  list by mistake. Again I will say, use for motivation and keep working. Kids get better at different stages. If you are playing somewhere and want me to come check you out feel free to text or DM me. I’m out 5 of 7 days looking at kids all over. Again I do not put a kid on the list until I have seen them.

Thanks & God Bless Ricky Moore 773 383-0972 

1. Davion Thompson/Jaxson Davis
2. Kentrayl Robinson
3. Devin Cleveland
4. Will Walsh
5. Jamier Montgomery
6. Ed Williams
7. Mike Pierre
8. Jovarion Wilson
9. Andrez Walker
10. Mark Agbodo
11. Derrick Robinson
12. Markese Peoples
13. Terrence Hardin
14. Travis Brown Jr.
15. Mark Bell
16. Matt Green Jr.
17. Victor Norris
18. Tareik Hurd
19. Keysan Taylor
20. Ryan Broomfiled
21. Myles Montgomery
22. Josiah Mays
23. Jayden Taylor
24. Ny’Zarian Wright
25. Derek Langit
26. Josiah Brown
27. Josiah Hall
28. Tramaine Griffin
29. Dennis Moran
30. Julian Holmes
31. Antwan Sims
32. Dereon Smothers
33. Jayden McDonald
34. Ricky Scott
35. Blake McPherson
36. Troy Locotto
37. Alonzo Walters
38. Asa Harris
39. Josiah Pain
40. Andre Clanton
41. Derrion Wallace
42. Jakob Edwards
43. DeMarko King Jr.
44. Keith White
45. Marquise Lee
46. Amari Winters
47. Christopher Chittaro
48. Gerald Walton
49. Jordan Weeks
50. Lebron Rodgers
51. Jayden King
52. Sameer Childs
53. Johnathan Castelo
54. Edward Humes IV
55. Brody Nouhoff
56. Christian Davis
57. Amari Colson
58. Phillip Bell
59. Matthew Dixon
60. Elijah Wilson
61. De’Andre Washington
62. Tousssaint Stevens Jr.
63. Camarie Richmond
64. Mikey Stokes
65. Christopher Terry
66. Will Wimberly
67. Jason Morris
68. Kenneth Sims
69. KJ Miller
70. Tim Spencer
71. AJ Rayford
72. Noah Cook
73. Savion Singleton
74. Hector Padilla
75. Derrick Johnson Jr.
76. Jeremy Singleton
77. Noah Cook
78. Danny Cervantes
79. Brian White
80. Marcus Scott
81. Christian Brown
82. Jordan Williams
83. Marcus Scott III
84. Carlos Sudden
85. Julius Walker
86. Jake Theis
87. Justin Cobb
88. Brandon Pearson
89. Quenton King
90. Tim Loren
91. Shawn Johnson
92. Kewon Moses
93. Frederick Dooney
94. Hireberto Morales
95. Tyshawn Carter
96. Ja’ kare Simes
97. Joshua Perkins
98. Glenn Downing
99. Joseph Rice
100. Khalil Munsom
101. Talik Hughes
102. Catrell Martin
103. Askia Moses
104. Davion Watson
105. Vince Trotter Jr.
106. Keshaun Williams
107. Jordan Millsom
108. Carlos Figuroa
109. Walter Cison
110. Trent Hill
111. Phil Mayhorst
112. James Brod
113. Payton Woods
114. Tristian Brown
115. Felix Anguillera
116. Dan Wolf
117. Justice Moore
118. Myshawn Carter
119. Gregory Brown
120. Tyjuan Porter
121. Jerry Gleason
122. Paul Jacobsen
123. Treshawn Williams

1st Team

Morez Johnson  2024 – Player Of The Year

Carlos Harris     2024

Isaiah Green 2024

Antione Glasper 2024

Jeremiah Fears 2025

Yaris Irby 2025

Isaiah Green 2024

2nd Team

James Brown 2024

Jonas Johnson 2025

Mike Jones 2024

Elijah Embry 2025

PJ Chambers 2024

Ethan Lathan 2024

Jaiden Reyna 2024

3rd Team

Jacob Rice 2025

Gianni Cobb 2024

Mikai Harris 2025

Christian Cumming 2025

Malachi Johnson 2024

Anestis Hadjistamoulou 2025

Bruce Stanford 2025

4th Team

Lee Marks 2024

Emmanuel Mosley  2025

Johnny Wiggins 2024

Jaymere Williams 2025

Chris Thomas Jr. 2025

Nathan Nano 2025

Oscar Johnson 2024

Fernando Rodriguez 2025

5th Team

Tyshun Moore 2024

Zach Mikrut 2025

Nathaniel Marshall 2025

Marshawn Cocroft 2025

Shawn Cannon 2025

Khalil Jones 2025

Top 3pt Shooter

Amari Edwards 2025

Joseph White 2024

Jeremiah Fears 2025

Zach Mukrut 2025

Mikai Harris 2025

Peyton Kamin 2024

Emmanuel Mosley 2025

Top Finishers

Carlos Harris 2024

Yaris Irby 2025

Morez Johnson 2024

Luke Williams 2024

Germaine Benson 2024

Sean Brown 2024

Top Playmakers

Antione Glasper 2024

Isaiah Green 2024

Tyshun Moore 2024

Jevari Jackson 2024

Christian Brockett 2024

Promising Prospect # 38

” By Leaps & Bounds “

There is a kid whose game has grown so much as a player in the past year it’s crazy, I mean his game has expanded “By Leaps & Bounds” a kid who played in my league over a year ago whom I said ” He Has A Chance, He Has The Right Tools!!” yet young fella didn’t seem to have the desire, or assertiveness I knew he needed. Young Fella was teasing me with one or two moves a game and that would be it. I watched several games where he just ran up and down the floor and was a non factor on both ends, yes he looked the part but wasn’t living up too what ” I Knew He could Be” Our rankings came out I had young fella in the mid 30’s people would ask me, is he a 30’s player? I would say no he can be as good as everyone in the class  he is a Top 5 talent in the class, but this will motivate him, I’m Not Giving Him Anything, He Will Earn It With His Play..  I never mentioned that to young fella ,” I said it too a couple of coaches and shoe company affiliated AAU Coaches When They Asked. I told them that number aint accurate he is the player you need”. The Funny thing is Morez never took it as slight, he was honored too be on the list of 250 kids. Young fella used it as motivation and as a tool of   ” I’ll Get Better & has young fella been on a mission, every month he was in the gym getting better and adding to his game. He has gone from a big kid who could run the court and use his length on defense too a kid who can shoot it from deep, take his man off the dribble, score in traffic, defend the post, brings the ball up the court in transition and can either dish it off too a teammate or ” PUT IT DOWN ON YOUR HEAD!!!” I’ve witness young fella climb the ladder in the rankings destroying any and everyone on the court, a kid whose confidence is through the roof and this after being on teams where he was either looked over or sat behind players. Young fella didn’t pout, he got in the gym and got better and is Jr. Hoops Elite Player Of The Year & now currently our #2 Player In The Class Of 2024. We would like to acknowledge Morez Johnson as Our Promising Prospect ” By Leaps & Bounds

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

Promising Prospect # 37

” He Nice With It “

There is a player when I see him he makes me say ” He Nice With It!!” a player who has a much talent as anyone in the class, ” Yes Sirrrr, He One Of Them Dudes”  yet young fella is a team player and plays the game to win so sometimes to others it may look like he isn’t being dominant that just because he is so unselfish and isn’t out here forcing things or playing for the crowd he is mature in his game. Carlos Harris is a coaches  and teammates dream he is all about the team. I’ve watched young fella put on a show and carry his team to victories scoring 25 & 10 on numerous occasions in the games against the strongest competition, the bigger the game the better he plays, he’s not the kid to put up false numbers he is the kid who lets all his teammates eat and when its time to takeover he has that “it gene” to do just that yep ” He Nice With It!!. When I say multi- skilled Carlos fits the bill, he can shoot from deep, he can facilitate for others and he is the best finisher through contact in the Class Of 2024.  Young Fella is also a leader on the floor he knows how too put his teammates in position too succeed, he gives them confidence and I’ve yet to ever see him down on any of his teammates  even after a bad play he is always encouraging. This past weekend young fella was on full display including several games where it was  Standing Room Only Highly intense game with several of the elite players in the class, he left no doubt he is a Top Player In The Class and one of the kids that has my phone ringing off the hook, one of the kids that can lead to a program resurgence or turn around and  one of the kids who has D 1 talent. Jr Hoops Elite would like too acknowledge Carlos Harris Jr as our Promising Prospect ” 37″ ” He Nice With It.

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

Promising Prospect # 36

” The Kid Is Special “

The average eye can’t see it, the normal basketball fan might miss it, but the people who know basketball will understand right away ” ” The Kid Is Special!!!” There is a player walking around right now who is unassuming, quiet and sometimes bashful. But the kid game is “ The Truth “ Introducing  !!Antione Glasper  remember the name the kid  has all the tools, he can shoot it from deep, finish in traffic, mid range game is off the charts, has a burst with the ball in his hands  like no other in the his class, vision top tier and has the combination of instinctiveness and  elusiveness that makes you say ” Damn, That Boy  Don’t Know What He Just Did”. All while moving effortless like it’s just a day at the office, I’m telling you ” The Kid Is Special” . What makes young fella that much more special is he has no selfish bone in his body and he has never been a me first kid, he is equally as happy if his teammates are doing well, even tho his talent maybe superior he never tries too overshadow anyone. I’ve witness Antione  score 30 in a game in spectacular fashion, I witness young fella make moves where he makes his defender fall and then knock the shot down making the packed gym crowd go crazy, I watched young fella in standing room only game hit the game winner as time expires and everyone storms the court,  I watched the kid make players 2 grade levels above look like 5th graders, Yep!! ” The Kid Is Special”. Guess what, not in one instance has he gloated, cheered, talked trash, or even made a kid feel inferior, hell I didn’t even see him smile he just walked off the court like ” Business as Usual. Here is a kid we say barring injury will be playing D 1 basketball in a few years, young fella is currently rated in our Top 5 Prospects Class Of 2024 We would like to acknowledge Antione Glasper as  Promising Prospect #36 ” The Kid Is Special” 

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

Jr Hoops Elite Top  2028

This is the initial   2027 class list and this is the beginning stages. There are many kids who deserve to be on this list but I haven’t seen them thus far, there are also several prospects who could be a little higher on the list or a little lower but this is an early stage for the class. Jrhoopselite will be in constant contact this fall & Winter. The list is designed for promotion of our youth and designed to motivate kids, there are a lot of kids at this level that I have not seen yet and I will not include on the list until I have actually seen them play. I will be out at various tournaments and school games through out the  winter. Again I want kids to understand that you are preparing yourself for down the line, continue to work and get better, I have coached several pro basketball players and even more D 1 players who weren’t on anyone’s radar at this stage Again if your name is not on the list it maybe an oversight or I have not have seen you play in person. Feel free to give me a call or text. Sometimes I omit a kids name while in the process of moving them up or down the  list by mistake. Again I will say, use for motivation and keep working. Kids get better at different stages. If you are playing somewhere and want me to come check you out feel free to text or DM me. I’m out 5 of 7 days looking at kids all over. Again I do not put a kid on the list until I have seen them.

Thanks & God Bless Ricky Moore 773 383-0972 

1. Davion Thompson/Jaxson Davis
2. Kentrayl Robinson
3. Devin Cleveland
4. Will Walsh
5. Jamier Montgomery
6. Ed Williams
7. Jovarion Wilson
8. Matt Green Jr.
9. Mark Bell
10. Victor Norris
11. Mark Agbodo
12. Derrick Robinson
13. Markese Peoples
14. Terrence Hardin
15. Tareik Hurd
16. Kenneth Hoover
17. Ryan Broomfiled
18. Myles Montgomery
19. Travis Brown Jr.
20. Josiah Mays
21. Jayden Taylor
22. Ny’Zarian Wright
23. Derek Langit
24. Josiah Brown
25. Josiah Hall
26. Tramaine Griffin
27. Dennis Moran
28. Julian Holmes
29. Antwan Sims
30. Dereon Smothers
31. Jayden McDonald
32. Ricky Scott
33. Blake McPherson
34. Troy Locotto
35. Alonzo Walters
36. Asa Harris
37. Josiah Pain
38. Andre Clanton
39. Jaylen Caldwell
40. Jakob Edwards
41. Keith White
42. Marquise Lee
43. Amari Winters
44. Christopher Chittaro
45. Gerald Walton
46. Jordan Weeks
47. Lebron Rodgers
48. Jayden King
49. Sameer Childs
50. Johnathan Castelo
51. Edward Humes IV
52. Brody Nouhoff
53. Christian Davis
54. Amari Colson
55. Phillip Bell
57. Matthew Dixon
58. De’Andre Washington
59. James Watson Jr.
60. Christopher Terry
61. Will Wimberly
62. Cole Kelly
63. Jason Morris
64. Kenneth Sims
65. KJ Miller
66. Tim Spencer
67. AJ Rayford
68. Toussaint Stevens Jr.
69. Savion Singleton
70. Hector Padilla
71. Derrick Johnson Jr.
72. Jeremy Singleton
73. Camarie Richmond
74. Brian White
75. Marcus Scott
76. Christian Brown
77. Jordan Williams
78. Marcus Scott III
79. Carlos Sudden
80. Julius Walker
81. Jake Theis
82. Justin Cobb
83. Brandon Pearson
84. Quenton King
85. Tim Loren
86. Shawn Johnson
87. Kewon Moses
88. Frederick Dooney
89. Hireberto Morales
90. Tyshawn Carter
91. Ja’ kare Simes
92. Myshawn Carter
93. Gregory Brown
94. Tyjuan Porter
95. Jason Parker
96. Michael Williams
97. Francisco Gomez

” There Is Not One”

I don’t care who you have on your team, I don’t care where you are from, ” There’s Not One!!!! ” kid I would rather have shooting my ball in a clutch situation or game on the line than Mr. Emmanuel Mosley(2025) young fella is as clutch as they come. Last weekend young fella knocked down 2 game winning 3’s and led his team to the Final 4. A lot of people were amazed, but too me its been the norm, I’ve been watching young fella since I coached him in the showcase when he was in 5th Grade, I knew then, as he knocked down long range bombs and led us too a championship that this kid was a player. I said to myself ‘ Young Fella is going to be a problem when he gets older. EJ as known too many is a Quiet Assassin, young fella can run the pg spot as he has an exceptional IQ,  pinpoint passing and the ability to break his man down and spoon feed others  or young fella can slide over too the shooting guard and knock shots down with the best of them and create from the wing, here is a player a coach can use in a variety of ways. In an era where shooting is a premium he’s a very hot commodity.  I only trust so many people with the ball in their hands to make the right decision with the game on the line EJ is 1 of 6. There are also 3 kids I’d want taking the game winning 3 or the pressure shot with game on the line of which EJ is in that 3. So when you say clutch and trustworthy you get the point. If its a clear look and  game winning shot is being attempted if I had my money on the line “THERE”S NOT ONE!!!” I’d rather have shooting my ball in Middle School.

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

7/21.

Poised & Polished

He’s been on the big floor, he’s played in pressure games, he’s heard the crowd, he’s knocked down the big shot, he’s made the extra pass, Yes Indeed!!! he’s a player. Introducing Jaedin Reyna whom I call Mr. Poised & Polished. If you watch young fella on the court you will see his skill level and understanding are very high. I’ve personally watched young fella take over a game in the crunch time and lead his team to victory scoring big buckets,  I watched young fella lock up on the defensive end and shut his man down on critical game deciding possessions. The old school people would say “He’s a Gamer” Young Fella is a player every coach would want on their team because he plays the game to win. I’ve watched young fella over the years play and I’ve never seen him change his facial expression or show his coach up he’s always been very coach-able and listened too his coaches. There is no doubt in my mind here is a kid who we predict will be seeing some varsity minutes in his initial year of high school. There aren’t many guards in his class 2024 that possesses his talent and skill level, look for Jaedin too make his debut in our updated class rankings 2024 next Monday and definitely some people will be moving over because young fella is Top 10 worthy no doubt. When you’re in a tight game and the pressure is on you want this kid because he is Poised & Polished.

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

7/14

All Inclusive , Class Of 2024 Top 250

Mid July Stock Risers

2025 Marshawn Cocroft- Young Fella came in an unknown to us and boy were we pleasantly surprised. Here is a pg who has the ball on a string, can shoot it from deep and is fearless on both ends of the court. We watched young fella constantly break his man down off the dribble and was equally effective knocking down the pull-up mid range jumpshot or pinpointing a nifty pass to his bigs for a bucket at the rim. Also watched young fella in crunch-time knock down long range 3’s too keep his team in the game. If there was a kid who took advantage of playing in the spot light this weekend it was Cocraft.  Our updated class rankings are released 7/21 and look for young fella to make his debut.

Elijah Embry- Young Fella was a beast this past weekend and showed his well rounded game as he hit the long range 3, he controlled the boards, he trough long range bounce passes in traffic to teammates for finishes at the rim and young fella left no question that he is one of the Top 5 impact players in the class when he plays engaged. A fierce competitor whose stock is back on the rise, currently our number 12 prospects in 2025 look for young fella to move back up the list when updates come out 7/21.

Bryce Heard 2025- One of my favorite prospects in the class, I watched this kids game grow by leaps and bounds over the pass couple of years, he came in Sunday leading his team too the Championship. In the Championship game young fella showed he has been working on his perimeter skills, as he has was handling in traffic and hit several pull-up jumpers in traffic at crucial points in the game. Yes currently a Top 5 prospect in the class in our 2025 class rankings look for young fella too move even higher in our update coming out 7/21.

Team All Inclusive Illinois NWI

Pound For Pound Top 20 Regardless of Class

1. Illinois Ice 2026- This group is battle tested, they have won virtually every tournament here in the State and reached final four or won everywhere they go, the team plays well together, they have an attitude of next man up as anyone is capable of being ” The Guy” for that day. Reigning two time repeat champions in the Jr Hoops Elite Nationals will they 3 peat Aug 7-9th is the question. Now that a target will definitely be on their backs it should give them added motivation to a group I think relishes it.

2. Indy Premiere 2024 – This is a Gritty group who plays as hard as anyone in the area, With the added additions this year  The group has a different kind of  swagger, another team who has won back to back Jr Hoops Elite Nationals and Coach has said he will go out like MJ with a 3 peat this year no doubt about it. We shall see.

3. Mac Irvin Fire 2026- The group has as much talent as anyone and could very well be number 1, but it depends who is on the roster at time of play.

4. DreamChasers 2028- This group here is virtually unbeatable here in the area this winter before the stoppage and they have one of the best back-courts pound for pound, add to that they are one of the few groups who play with each other year round at this age. I have some heavy hitters coming to Nationals from Out of State so we shall see how they pan out.

5. Team Ten 2024- This Group has been destroying teams for years, the nucleus has been together for years and they are coached by the Legendary Angela Foster.  A team that has talented players that mixes chemistry, effort and team first attitude.

6. Mac Irvin Fire 2025- When they have all their pieces they are tough, this group has traveled throughout the United States and shown very well.

7  Meanstreets Bates 2024- A Group that has formed and out of nowhere it seems they have a chance too be the very best by the end of the summer if all blends well and the team stays the course. Look for this group too Challenge for that Nationals Championship Aug 7th -9th. This roster is loaded with prospects.

8. Demons 2027- This group has held it down in the area and with the additions I’m hearing they have made Whoa!!! they have a chance too be really really good.

9. Team Bad 2025-  Coach Huggy & Drew have formed a nice group and are capable of beating anyone in the country with the talent they have assembled.

10. JHE 2025- A group that plays well together and plays for each other, when the outside shot is falling they are capable of beating anyone.

10. Springfield ATC 2027  This is one of the States Best Groups and I’m looking forward too seeing them as they keep progressing.

11. Mac Irvin Fire 2024- When you have the size and structure that this group has you are always capable of winning every time you step on the court.

12. Meanstreets 2028- A group that plays fast and has great guard play, look for this group to be one of the elite for years.

13. Da Future 2024- When this group has all of the players who play with them they are dangerous as anyone, having beat many of the bigger name programs, its just a matter of who is playing for them. Coach General gets talent in the gym.

14. Demons 2026- A group that has as much size as anyone at that level, they are contenders too win Nationals Aug 7-9th

15. Illinois Ice – 2025 This team has a pair of the best shooters in the Midwest, Size to rebound and plays a s a team.

16. My Journey 2025- Led By Coach Ferguson(One Of The Best Young Coaches Around) The group moves the ball and takes what the defense gives them, They are ver adaptable to playing any style and their guard play is one of the best around.

17. DreamChasers 2025- The Backcourt has been playing together for years and can hold its own against anyone, When their bigs are there and engaged they are right up there with any in the class.

18. Chitown BullDogs 2025-  A young and Hungry Group that’s looking to make a statement, they have great leadership at the guard positions and athletes all over the court, this group will be at Jr hoops Elite Nationals August 7-9Th and have every intention on going home with hardware.

18. Western Suburbs Elite 2025 – I like this group they play hard and have a high spirit. Another group who could easily be several spots up.

19. Chicago Swish 2024- When they have all their pieces they are definitely several spots higher, but Im hearing there are a few players who may have left.

20. EZ Work 2025- The group has talent and knock down shooters, capable of upsetting many of the teams listed above.

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7/14

Top 10 Backcourts Pound For Pound.

1. Meanstreets Bates 2024 – Antione Glasper  and Jaiden Reyna along with Joseph White and Jashon Liggett make this a no brainer that guard line-up is second too none and when clicking on all cylinders its hard on opponnents.

2. Indy Premiere 2024- Isaiah, Dekwon and  Fooley are a problem the feistiest group around and bring plenty of energy and toughness if they can knock down jump-shots on a consistent basis they have an argument about that number 1 spot.

3. Da Future 2024- This group when all playing together matches up with any, Carlos Harris, Tyshun Moore, Gianni Cobb & Lavarius Spann have all the ingredients too feel like they are the best backcourt everytime they step on the floor and you know what ” They Should!!” I’ve watch them destroy people.

4. Team Bad 2025- The backcourt of Fears and Lovesmore has size, scoring and defensive intensity, these two love too compete and want to prove thy are the best every-time they step on the court.

5. Mac Irvin Fire 2026- The group is nice all around and all the guards can play on or off the ball, led by Noah, Marquise, Nas, J.D and Chase the group pressures you full court and have weapons galore.

6. Demons 2027 – When you have possibly the best pg in class Ed (4) Williams and possibly the best scorer in class Devin Cleveland. Then you add to that Tj & Mj you have quite a force.

7. My Journey 2025-  The tandem of  Khalil & Ej are nightmares for opponents. Khalil  gets past his defender at will and spoon feeds his teammates for baskets, Ej is as poises as any with the ball and his jump-shot is deadly. With these two you are very confident entering a game.

8. Dream Chasers 2025- The group has several guards who are capable of taking over and some of the best shooters in the state. Mikai, Amari & Marlo. When you add Yaris too the equation this group jumps up a few notches no doubt.

9. Team 10 2024- The team can play multiple lineups at the guard position, going big, going small, they have shooters, the have heart and they have poise.

10. Speed 2028,  Meanstreets 2028, DreamChasers 2028, – These 3 teams all have a dynamic duos in the  back-court that should make it very interesting for years too come.

On The Verge

Ice 2026

Swish 2024

Illinois Panthers Elite 2024

Hoops Ave 2024

TDA 2026

ATC 2027

Training Day Academy 2026

CHi-Bulldogs 2025

JHE 2025

OWB 2026

Jaguars 2025

All Inclusive Illinois, N.W. Indiana & Southern Wisconsin Top 200 Class 2025

This is the  2025 class list and this is the beginning stages. There are many kids who deserve to be on this list but I haven’t seen them thus far, there are also several prospects who could be a little higher on the list or a little lower but this is an early stage for the class. Jrhoopselite will be in constant contact this fall & Winter. The list is designed for promotion of our youth and designed to motivate kids, there are a lot of kids at this level that I have not seen yet and I will not include on the list until I have actually seen them play. I will be out at various tournaments and school games through out the  winter. Again I want kids to understand that you are preparing yourself for down the line, continue to work and get better,  Again if your name is not on the list it maybe an oversight or I have not have seen you play in person. Feel free to give me a call or text sometimes I omit a kids name while in the process of moving them up or down on list by mistake. Again I will say, use for motivation and keep working. Kids get better at different stages. If you are playing somewhere and want me to come check you out feel free to text or DM me. I’m out 5 of 7 days looking at kids all over. Again I do not put a kid on the list until I have seen them.

Thanks & God Bless Ricky Moore 773 383-0972 

7/23              

1. Damian Porter Jr.
2. Jeremiah Fears
3. Bryce Heard
4.  Yaris Irby
5. Elijah Embry
6. Demarjay Richardson
7. Tim Winkler
8. Antonio Munoz
9. Christian Cummings
10. Melvin Bell
11. Elijah Lovesmore
12. Martin Ryhne
13. Aleksander Ryan Alston
14. EJ Breland
15. Keshaun Vival
16. Noah Gorman
17. Zach/John Mikrut
18. Emmanuel Mosley
19. James Stampley
20. Dominique Murphy
21. Khalil Jones
22. Chris Thomas
23. Levell Jones
24. Amari Edwards
25. Emmanuel Hines
26. Isaiah Pickens
27. Makai Harris
28. Nate Marshall Jr.
29. Kendall Richmond
30. Antwan Mosley
31. Zerrick Johnson
32. Lorenzo Shields
33. Marcus McQueen Jr.
34. Ramsey Mormon
35. Tai Coleman
36. Marshawn Cocroft
37. Damreay Davis
38. Delon Davis
39. Danyil Taylor
40. Cameron Thomas
41. Donovan Olugbode
42. Armon Augustus
43. Damarion Denson
44. Jamarion Bardwell
45. Isaias Duarte
46. Al Brooks
47. Melvin Embry
48. Marquan Barksdale
49. Kristian Flowers
50. Levarus Grayer
51. Barack Young
52. Terrion Benson
53. Darien Green
54. Arnestis Hadjistamalou
55. Caleb Burgins
56. Anthony Kosi
57. Donovan Starr
58. Tristian Saunders
59. Yamera Wallace
60. Synceare Simons
61. Naveah Hawkins
62. Jaydon Watts
63. Marlo Moore
64. Naveah Hawkins
65. Brady Selhorst
66. Knowledge Carter
67. Jacob Rice
68. Anton Mosley
69. Cal Mckay
70. Deontae Bell
71. Jackson Hupp
72. Fernando Rodriguez
73. Lashaun Stowers
74. Chase Turner
75. Daniel Jervier
76. Ryan Jackson
77. Nate Cannon
78. Joshua Pettigrew
79. Malichi Nelson
80. Zion Gordon
81. Cameron Pitts
82. Jermaine Jones
83. Rashad Wilson Jr.
84. Kendall Webb
85. Travis Murray
86. Aidan Robinson
87. Larry Brown
88. Isaiah Robinson
89. Milli’on Riley
90. Kelvion Brown
91. Jamal Carson
92. Terry Ricks
93. Jaylin White
94. Torrie Harper Jr.
95. Kendall Cutler
96. Marcus Haliburton
97. Erick Hughes
98. Davion Teague
99. Kendall Wilson
100. Aj Demirov
101. Myles Buchanan
102. D’Monte Meeks
103. Jory Crocker
104. Marcus Jackson II
105. Michael Zaleski
106. Cornell Peterson
107. Marco Gonzalez
108. Willie Stephens
109. Ian Milletic
110. Emmanuel HInes
111. Damarion Denson
112. Mason Walsh
113. Brian Sercy Jr.
114. David Riverton
115. Kelly Williams
116. Keshaun Smith
117. Miles Johnson
118. Drayton Williams
119. Kijohnna Brown
120. James Watson
121. Scooter Jenkins
122. Paul Howard
123. Emaan Thomas
124. Carlton Brownfield
125. Shawn mason
126. Mark Murrell
127. Booby Watson
128. Alex Marshall
129. Morris Alexander
130. Phillip Mark
131. George Collins
132. Tynell Walker
133. Austin Lathrop
134. Willie Felton
135. Cameron Brown
136. Shawn Wilson
137. Charles Howe
138. Kenton Brown
139. Deontae Hill
140. Dennis Small
141. Pierre Pointer
142. Ricky Peters
143. Lamont Hinton
144. Marcus Bell
145. Thomas Swartz
146. Phil Johnson
147. Joel Tunnat
148. Travail Hollins
149. Parker Towns
150. Terrell Mosley
151. Alphonso Homes
152. Keshaun Williams
153. Michael Page
154. Collin Miller
155. Julius Penny
156. Da Marcus Jordan
157. Erick Millison
158. Khalil Person
159. Deng Awour
160. Michael Thompson’
161. Phillip Hall
162. Cooper Kavanaugh
163. Marcus Bell
164. Julius Smith
165. Antwon Thomas
166. Justin Goins
167. Mitchell Rucker
168. Laurence Smith
169. Michale Jagileski
170. Isaac Curtis
171. James Balston
172. Colter Walters
173. Craig Lentz
174. Heberto Ramirez
175. Bobby Morton
176. Collin Miller
177. Xavier Marshall
178. Tony Shields
179. Kenneth Sullivan
180. David Walton
181. Jesus Torres
182. Jason Polowski
183. Ricky Young
184. Marcus Bond
185. Franky Tillman
186. Charles Thornton
187. Chris Johnson
188. William Bell
189. Juan Ramirez
190. Micheal Spellman
191. Justin Robinson Jr.
192. Clarence Houston
193. Thomas Small
194. James Carpenter
195. Ken Walters
196. Joshua Smith
197. Kiki Carter
198. Lonnel Dorsey
199. Elijah Venegas
200. Carter Forres

Youth Influence Part 1.

“One Of The Good Guys”

Sometimes we just do not understand how important positive men are in our children’s lives, I mean people who do for your child because they want to see them succeed in life, not because there is a hidden agenda. Well Coach Pat is one of that I respect to the utmost, because he had been taking kids from Cabrini Green & Northside Area and giving them a chance too play basketball and see others parts of the city & state, teaching  life lessons for over a decade. Yes he always had a nice group and they won there share of Championships for sure, but that wasn’t his sole purpose.  There are many kids who can say ” Coach Pat Taught Me That!!” He was the coach who packed 8 kids (with no money) in his car and took them to play games, eat, mentor and became the father too those  kids who didnt have fathers. Not only did he take care of them on the court, he would look after his players as they entered schools. I’ve personally witness several conversations he’s had with his players about life. When I talked too him  it was always about the kids, he would spend his last dollar to keep those kids off the streets he wanted to make a difference and not see those kids less fortunate to fall victim to the streets. While Coach Pat  has coached many kids who have gone on to play College Basketball, that was not his total mission, he wanted his kids to learn how to deal with life, overcome different adversities and be productive citizens as adults. Well we at Jrhoopselite would like to acknowledge one of  Near North Finest!! for contributing to our youth and seeing the difference he made in so many lives, the game definitely misses ya “One Of The Good Guys!!”  Coach Pat. Again Thanks For All Your Work With Our Youth.

Ricky Moore

773 383- 0972

July 1, 2020

All Inclusive Illinois, Indiana & Southern Wisconsin Top 150 Class of 2026

Update Coming later This week

This is the initial list for 2026, there are many kids who will emerge on the list as time go

All Inclusive Illinois, Indiana & Southern Wisconsin Top 150 Class of 2026

This is the initial list for 2026, there are many kids who will emerge on the list as time goes by, there are many kids this young who have not been seen and we do not include kid unless we have seen the kid play. We will be out at School games , Club games and tournaments throughout the Fall and Winter, The list is designed for Promotion Of kids and should be used as Motivation and inspiration, Since this is the initial list it will be done in groups and the individual numbers will be put up after a little more observing in our next Update. There also are times where I mistakenly do not put a kid on the list, feel free to contact me. Again, this is for Motivation “I’ve Coached Numerous Division 1 Kids, who were not in anyone’s rankings in middle school or this early stage,  you are preparing yourself for down the line. Stay focused continue to work and get better.

Thanks & God Bless

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

All Inclusive Top 150 2026

1. Noah Mister/ Lamont Hamilton
2. Metrell Habin
3. Jamson Coulter
4. Rajuan Roberts
5. Nas Rankin
6. Marquis Clark
7. Malik Sims
8. Victor Guaramato
9. Howard Williams
10. Ashton Flowers
11. Larry Harris
12. Kassidy Nelson
13. Anthony Liggens
14. Terrence Hayes
15. Lincoln Williams
16. Rykan Woo
17. Rashaun Porter
18. Josiah Nance
19. Keis Johnson
20. Cedrick Terrell
21. Champ Parker
22. Amir Danforth
23. Jah-Mir Brown
24. Jordan Walker
25. Amare Pryor
26. Christian Giles
27. Tyjuan Hunter
28. Jamarion Raines
29. Torrence Tate Jr.
30. Tony Horton
31. Justin Hamlin Jr.
32. Chase Bradford
33. Ahmad Lee/ Alijah Little
34. Kashawn Smith
35. Reginald ” Trey” Hinton
36. Carter Newsome
37. Rico Delassandro
38. Alphonso Fincher
39. Jaylen Griffin
40. Aidan Horton
41. Bobby Cooper
42. Travis Marks
43. Lil Mike
44. Anthony Liggens
45. Marcus Jennings
46. Charles Barnes
47. Kyjuan McCutheon
48. Julius Calvillo
49. Avian Thomas
50. Demetrius Cooper
51. Amari Smith- Holley
52. Troy Adams
53. Nicholas Stewart
54. Ronald Mosley
55. Travon Gourdine
56. Kenneth Hoover
57. James Sorrell
58. DJ
59. Karson Thomas
60. Braylon Walker
61. Justin Oliver
62. Catrell Moses
63. Rocco Pagliocca
64. Jamarion Raines
65. Allen Fillmore
66. Jacob Thompson
67. Torrence Drowning
68. Torrence Hardin
69. Bam Whitehead
70. Letrell Kelly
71. Cavonis McConnell
72. Valentino Pertruda
73. Kijonna Mayfield
74. James Mason
75. Letrell Kelly
76. Will Occomy
77. Jashaen Bonds
78. Ricky Shelton
79. Bradley Morton
80. King Buford
81. Prim May
82. Julian Parker
83. Nathan Knight
84. Tristian Walter
85. Torrence Drowning
86. Jaiden Henry
87. Myair Thompson
88. Jolani Walker
89. Mark Bell
90. Carter Hart
91. Johnathan McGowan
92. Teddy Fogel
93. Charles Thompson
94. Charles Vaughn
95. Christopher Perry
96. Keith Parker
97. Cameron Smith
98. Pat Irvin
99. Zyair Harris
100. Bradley Morton
101. Jamir Ratcliff
102. Chauncey Carson
103. Derrick Piney
104. Tony Hixon
105. Curtis Lee
106. Glenn Brown
107. Ricky Brunson
108. Albert Brown
109. Carl Norton
110. Kshun Smith
111. Ethan Jackson
112. Joseph Blanton
113. Christian Terry
114. Carlos Lamond
115. Mike Pulley
116. Montis Hilman
117. Brandon Clarke
118. Alonzo Piece
119. Prince Downing
120. Drayton Clark
121. Benjamin Jones
122. Franciso Molinari
123. Brady Norris
124. Nickolas Norris
125. Anthony Jones
126. Carlos King
127. Xavier Trouton
128. Jorge Douglas
129. Demetruis Strong
130. Willie Bonds
131. Morton Smith
132. Terrence Sanders
133. Mark Hadin
134. Anthony Davis
135. Vince Griffith
136. Javier Villagomez
137. Kenneth Goodson
138. Larry Washington
139. Malcolm Smith
140. Andre Parker
141. Demretruis Bolton
142. Tyquan Perason
143. Marcus Thomas
144. De’ Andre Walker Jr.
145. James Hughes
146. Tristian Cummings
147. La’ Troy Hinton
148. Brian Velez Jr.
149. Johnny Martonez
150. Ricky Wilson
151. Johhny Mason

Promising Prospect # 36

” The Kid Is Special “

The average eye can’t see it, the normal basketball fan might miss it, but the people who know basketball will understand right away ” ” The Kid Is Special!!!” There is a player walking around right now who is unassuming, quiet and sometimes bashful. But the kid game is “ The Truth “ Introducing  !!Antione Glasper  remember the name the kid  has all the tools, he can shoot it from deep, finish in traffic, mid range game is off the charts, has a burst with the ball in his hands  like no other in the his class, vision top tier and has the combination of instinctiveness and  elusiveness that makes you say ” Damn, That Boy  Don’t Know What He Just Did”. All while moving effortless like it’s just a day at the office, I’m telling you ” The Kid Is Special” . What makes young fella that much more special is he has no selfish bone in his body and he has never been a me first kid, he is equally as happy if his teammates are doing well, even tho his talent maybe superior he never tries too overshadow anyone. I’ve witness Antione  score 30 in a game in spectacular fashion, I witness young fella make moves where he makes his defender fall and then knock the shot down making the packed gym crowd go crazy, I watched young fella in standing room only game hit the game winner as time expires and everyone storms the court,  I watched the kid make players 2 grade levels above look like 5th graders, Yep!! ” The Kid Is Special”. Guess what, not in one instance has he gloated, cheered, talked trash, or even made a kid feel inferior, hell I didn’t even see him smile he just walked off the court like ” Business as Usual.  Here is a kid we say barring injury will be playing D 1 basketball in a few years, young fella is currently rated in our Top 5 Prospects Class Of 2024 and will be in the building  the Top Prospect Showcase Feb 22nd. We would like to acknowledge Antione Glasper as  Promising Prospect #36 ” The Kid Is Special” 

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

2/12

Feb. Stock Risers

Malachi Deming 2024- Talk about hard worker deluxe, high energy, give everything ya got, battle in the trenches, scrap on the boards and score in the paint. Look no further and put on your hard hat when talking about Malachi. A fierce competitor on both ends ho stock is rising and rising fast. Look for Malachi to make a jump in updated class rankings later this month, also look for young fella at “The Top Prospect Showcase Feb. 22nd as he is eager to prove he can play with anyone.

Tereik Hurd -2027 Young Fella showed the ability too score in bunches racking up points quickly,he shot the floater off the dribble, showed he can shoot it deep, punished the smaller guards in the paint and has the length to be a problem on the defensive end.   In a class that seems to be stacking up nicely Tereik is a guard who can compete with anyone. Playing on a team who may possess the best 3 guard tandem in the state 2027 ATC( (All Through Christ) Young fella is a problem for opposing defenses. Young Fella is a kid who is looking to show he belongs among the elite. Tereik will be at ” The Top Prospect Showcase Feb. 22nd where many of the elite from the Midwest will be in attendance.

Eric Werner 2024- Here is a kid who is tough as nails, plays with a lot of energy and excels in transition and a kid who finishes through and absorbs contact at the rim with the best of them. Eric is fiesty & shows the competitive spirit that all coaches love. He is the kid as a coach you say ” I want him on my team” A kid whom I’ve seen grow by leaps and bounds and if his jump-shot continues to progress as it has people are in trouble. Eric’s Stock is on the Rise!!! Look for young fella at the Top Prospect Showcase Feb 22nd. Here is a kid who when coaches get a look I predict will be asking me, ” Who Is That Kid?” We would like to acknowledge Eric as a Feb. Stock Riser

Dewayne Halibuton 2024- Here is a long active wing forward who shows the ability to do multiple things, having led his middle school in virtually every category Dewayne is looking to take his game to another level as his ability to break his man off the dribble was showed this past weekend in a highly competitive regional final 4 game. Look for Dewayne to make his appearance in our updated class rankings being released later this month as young fella’s stock is steadily rising.