Updated 2027 Class Rankings Below
2028 Coming 7/2 @ Noon 2025 & 2026 @ 10pm
Jr. Hoops Elite Top 150 Class of 2027
- Jaxson Davis
- Camron Riggs
- Davion Thompson
- Jovarion Wilson
- Devin Cleveland
- Landon Mays
- Uriah Davis
- Jamier Montgomery
- Parker Lewis
- Tobyus Banks
- Andrez Walker
- Derrick Robinson
- Jamarri Fears
- Markese Peoples
- Jayden McDonald
- Travis Brown Jr.
- Derrion Wallace
- Will Walsh
- Mike Pierre
- Ed Williams
- Tayte Cordova
- Pheonix Fisher
- Terrence Hardin
- Vito Rocca
- Matt Green Jr.
- Johnathan Duncan
- Asa Harris
- Keysan Taylor
- Mark Agbodo
- Raymond Gilbert
- Victor Norris
- Marcus Peterson
- Myles Montgomery
- Josiah Mays
- Jayden Taylor
- Ryan Broomfield
- Derek Langit
- Josiah Brown
- Camarie Richmond
- Dereon Smothers
- Tyreik Hurd
- Gerald Walton
- AJ Rayford
- Julian Holmes
- Sameer Childs
- Jayden King
- Blake McPherson
- Antwan Sims
- Dereon Smothers
- Ricky Scott
- Edward Humes IV
- DeMarko King Jr.
- Dion Lane
- K.J Miller
- Troy Locotto
- Alonzo Walters
- Josiah Pain
- Johnathan Costello
- Ny’ Zarian Wright
- Jakob Edwards
- Kobe Stevenson
- Keith White
- Marquise Lee
- Amari Winters
- Christopher Chittaro
- Jordan Weeks
- Lebron Rodgers
- Will Chapman
- Toussaint Stevens Jr.
- Andre Clanton
- Cole Dubois
- Brody Nouhoff
- Dennis Moran
- Christian Davis
- Amari Colson
- Jake Theis
- Owen Kirby
- Elijah Wilson
- De’Andre Washington
- Mikey Stokes
- Christopher Terry
- Will Wimberly
- Jason Morris
- Kenneth Sims
- Tim Spencer
- Noah Coro
- Savion Singleton
- Amauri Winters
- Derrick Johnson Jr.
- Jeremy Singleton
- Noah Cook
- Danny Cervantes
- Brian White
- Marcus Scott
- Christian Brown
- Jordan Williams
- Tommy Hills
- Carlos Sudden
- Julius Walker
- Abraham Sackor
- Justin Cobb
- Brandon Pearson
- Quenton King
- Tim Loren
- Shawn Johnson
- Kewon Moses
- Frederick Dooney
- Hireberto Morales
- Tyshawn Carter
- Ja’ kare Simes
- Joshua Perkins
- Glenn Downing
- Joseph Rice
- Khalil Munsom
- Talik Hughes
- Josshua Spoons
- Matt Perkins
- Adonis Mason
- Pernell Watson’
- Morton Smith
- Anthony Potts
- Catrell Martin
- Askia Moses
- Mikey Stokes
- Davion Watson
- Vince Trotter Jr.
- Keshaun Williams
- Jordan Millsom
- Carlos Figuroa
- Walter Cison
- Trent Hill
- Phil Mayhorst
- James Brod
- Payton Woods
- Tristian Brown
- Felix Anguillera
- Dan Wolf
- Justice Moore
- Myshawn Carter
- Gregory Brown
- Tyjuan Porter
- Jerry Gleason
- Paul Jacobsen
- Kyle Walker
- Ullises Thompson
- Michael Dotson
- Marcus Spoons
- Alijah George
- Treshawn Williams
Players Moving Up or Into Updated Rankings
When They Are Next Released.
Vincent Depalo 2026
Landon Reiner 2028
Tobias Banks 2027
Bredan Loftus 2025
Landon Mays 2027
Tyson Hooks 2028
Desean Patton 2025
Ian Peters 2025
JaMarion Raines ***2026
Pheonix Fisher 2027
Oliver Gray 2026
Dion Lane 2027
Kai Young 2029
Edwin Karnauchovas
Elijah Daugherty 2025
James Britton 2028
Jordan Williams ** 2026
Amauri Winters 2027
Antwan Porter 2025
Tommy Hills 2027
Will Chapman 2027
Abraham Sackor 2027
Theo Rocca 2025
Domas Narcevicius 2025
Amari Edwards 2025
Luke Loughlin 2028
Kobe Stevenson 2027
Andre Tyler Jr. 2026
Joseph Velazquez 2028
Vito Rocca 2027
Lonell Walker 2028
Marquise Vance 2025
Top 30 Teams Pound For Pound Regardless of Class.
- Illinois Flight 2027 – The team has assembled a talented group that’s been on a tear this year, going from being an up and coming team to one of the elite overnight. It starts getting different real soon, will they be able to sustain is the question.
- Mac Irvin Fire 2025 – A tough loss in the Championship this past weekend as the team was raddled with injury, at full force they are a problem for most, big weekend by youngin Aleksander Alston, standing 6/4 plus and lengthy upside is there.
- Meanstreets 2025 – The group has prototypical college prospects in Antonio Munoz & Melvin Bell talk about looking the part. Sheeeeeeeeesh.
- Meanstreets 2028 – The group is putting in work and will be the favorite @ Mini Nationals June 26/27. The target is on their back, but I know coach Kentrell is looking forward to the challenge.
- 94ft 2029- All they have been doing is traveling and putting in work, they will be one of the favorites later this month @ Under Armour Nationals.
- My Journey 2025- The group has played well all spring and look to finish up strong this summer. They have something cooking over there in the western suburbs, will they be able to sustain is the question.
- Mac Irvin Fire 2026- Won GNBA this past weekend, Nas put up numbers and is on a mission.
- Hoopstars 2025- Been playing well this spring knocking off several of the heavy hitters ang thus want to be called a heavy hitter themsleves.
- Illinois Fierce 2027- This is a group whom I said a year ago would blossom, well they are coming and they all home grown, Larry Childs I see you working!! Can they contend for a ship @ Mini Nationals we shall see.
- Demons 2027- I waiting too see how the bunch plays after so many defections. Well the show must go on.
- Team Rose 2025- That backcourt is as dangerous as anyone. The 3 Headed Monster is a problem.
- Illinois Pride 2029 – The group is loaded with talent for this age. They are definitely the favorites for Mini nationals
- Meanstreets 2028- The Group will be favorites in two weeks with a Target on their back. I know Coach Kentrell willl they win Mini Nationals..
- Illinois Pride 2028- Coming to Mini- Nationals on a mission. June 26/27 it goes down
- Illinois Flight 2028- This group is interesting and confusing at the same time. I’ll see them sooner or later.
- OWB- 2026- The team had an excellent Spring, they have retooled a little, it will be interesting to see how they do this summer, They in the gym daily.
- Kessel Heat 2025- This group has all the intangibles, size, shooting, athletes and when they are all playing this group moves way way up.
- Illinois Pride 2027- Having beat a couple of heavy hitters and a team listed above them, this group feels slighted, well they will be at Mini Nationals 26/27 coming to prove a point. Will they leave Top 10? can they take the trophy back to Central Illinois?
- ATC 2027- They have a strong starting 5 and one of the best guard trio’s in the class. Hurd, Montgomery & Bloomfield I can’t wait to see live, It’s been awhile.
- 94ft 2026- The team is tough and have dual sport guys who bring that edge.
- HoopsAve 2025- Ball movement and long range shooting is an understatement.
- Demons 2026- I don’t know if this is too high or low? I don’t know who is still there. we shall see this weekend.
- Dreamchasers 2028- They will look to prove a point later this month.
- Chi-town Bulldogs 2028- The group is getting better and better.
- Geek Squad 2028- Lil EZ is in the gym working, his stock is rising day by day.
- Power House 2027 – A squad that’s deep and talented, its just the beginning too. keep a close eye out for this group in months to come
- ATC 2025- This is a talented bunch with good size, good athletes and a good coach, I’ve seen growth in several of their kids. They should be ready to make some noise come Nationals in Aug.
- DreamChasers 2026- Last time I checked they were improving by leaps and bounds, the group has good size at every position and has the look of a promising next few months.
- Ballers 2025- The group has gotten better and better each week, they play with a lot of intensity and are coming to Mini Nationals June 26/27 to make a statement.
- Hoopforce 2027- Making its debut in the team rankings, this group is deep and they play for each other.
- Midwest Thunder 2025- Central illinois has some talent. Thunder will be in the building @ Mini Nationals June 26/27 looking for respect.
- Limitless 2026- The shooting and playing for each other is impressive. Lil Mike Simpson is one of the best young coaches around. He is someone i would want my kid playing for.
Top 40 Shooters Regardless of Class
- Emmanuel Mosley 2025
- Amari Edwards 2025
- Noah Gorman 2025
- Anestis Hadjistamalou 2025
- Devin Cleveland 2027
- Rocco Pagliocca 2026
- Christian Cummings 2025
- Derek Bishop 2025
- Domas Narcevicius 2025
- Oliver Gray 2026
- Makai Harris 2025
- Mike Oliver Jr. 2026
- Amari Brown 2028
- Jamari Fears 2027
- Ian Peters 2025
- Jameson Coulter 2026
- Jeremiah Fears 2025
- Marcus McQueen 2025
- Theo Rocca 2025
- Panayiotis Sotos 2026
- Brady Selhourst 2025
- Christian Giles 2026
- Keshaun Vival 2025
- Edwin Karnauchovas 2028
- Joshua Malauchinus 2027
- John Daffenberg 2025
- Ethan Vahl 2028
- Jamir Ratliff 2026
- Syncere Simmons 2026
- Larry Brown 2025
- Jordan Walker 2026
- Landon Reiner 2028
- Victor Norris 2027
- Amare Pryor 2026
- Jayden McDonald 2027
- Uriah Davis 2027
- Zach Mikrut 2025
- Isaiah Whitehead 2026
- Michael Chaney Jr. 2026
- Timothy Shorts 2028
Stock Risers
Wait Wait Wait!!!!! We have a prospect alert. Here is a young kid whose just beginning to scratch the surface. Young Fella is a throwback down low post player who can control the paint. Landon has nice footwork, nice touch from 15ft plus and he is a monster on the glass. When young fella realizes just how dominant he can be, people in the class better look out. Here is a kid who If I’m coaching I’m yelling ” Throw Him The Ball” Landon can be a problem for teams. No Doubt About it. He will enter our updated class rankings coming out next week rather high and here is a kid with so much upside. A kid capable of having double doubles every night. We hope to see young fella at the Top Prospect Showcase Aug. 21st where many of the Top Players in Midwest will be in the building.
Tony Bradford 2026 – Here is a combo guard who plays with a flare, last week I caught his games and as soon as he got the ball you could tell he was different. He has tools that many in the class don’t possess. He has that swagger with the ball in his hands like he knows he can play AND YES SIRRRRR HE CAN! Young Fella can shoot it from deep, he has a slick handle that allows his to get past his man at will, he uses change of speeds well and he has the frame where he can absorb contact and finish in traffic… Yes Indeed!! in a class that’s lacking a lot of depth we have found another prospect. Central Illinois always is stacked with talent. Peoria, Danville, Springfield, Bloomington, Decatur, Champaign. Well let it be known young fella will eneter the updated Class Rankings when they are released and we expect Tony Bradford in the building @ Top Prospect Showcase Aug 21st. As many of the elite in Midwest will be in the building.
Yes Sirrrr!!!!! We got another one, over looked smooth guard who really don’t know how good he can be. As I have watched young fella over the years I always thought he was a 2025, well I know it officially now. This is one of those kids I say ” IF I HAD HIM!!!” man he checks all the boxes, has the elusive handle in traffic, the vision and see’s over smaller guards, the poise in pressure situations, the willingness and unselfishness to play with others and not make anything about him and the talent level of a kid 2 years his superior. HE DON”T EVEN KNOW HOW GOOD HE IS!!! or the potential he possesses, he is just the kid playing the game out of PURE LOVE!!! while many out here have been talked about, here is a kid who will surpass many of his classmates, here is a kid High School coaches will be drooling over and a get who will make his debut in our next updated 2026 Class ranking rather high. Yes Indeed!!! young fella has game, and we expect him in the building August 21st @ Top Prospect Showcase where many of the elite prospects and all the coaches will be in the building.
Young Fella in the last 9 months had been on a tear, he destroyed every guard put in front of him @ Top Prospect Showcase in route to leading his team to championship. 37 of the Top 50 were in the building and over 63 players in Top 100. Young fella and his back court mate Yaris put on a show and had the crowd buzzing. Young Fella left as Top 3 pt Shooter but very well could have been named MVP. Then he kept his momentum going playing in the Fall league where I witnessed him go for 30 several times and then witnessed young fella in the Winter League playing for the Storm Gang!! put on one of the best performances of the year. Standing Room Only Championship!! Young fella Yes Suhh Yes Suhh!!! showed everyone in the building he was to be reckoned with and is a Stone blooded killer in Middle school he keep his defenders of balance scoring that thang with ease using his crafty dribbling and change of speed, then he showed his vision dropping Jason Kidd passes through traffic, only to end the game with his 3pt barrage and game winning free-throws that had the crowd going crazy. I’ve witnessed the growth in young fella for the last 4 years. Coming From unheralded and undervalued by some, young fella didnt get discouraged. He got in the gym and got better. Now he is one of the more skilled guards in the class. make No Mistake about it Mikai Harris Stock is definitely on the rise.
Please somebody tell me where this kid been, he is long, ultra athletic, plays with a motor and is relentless in attacking the basket. Standing 6/2 and looking like there is a lot of looseness in them limbs to grow, here is a kid that has an upside. Right now he plays more inside in Middle School but his body speaks well for down the line. I Witnessed young fella consistently take his man off the dribble and finish through contact this past weekend. Make no mistake about it when updated ranking are released young fella will be in there. Also look for Marquise @ The Top Prospect Showcase August 21st. Young Fella is ready to make a statement as many of the Top Players From Midwest will be in the building.
All young fella does is consistently put in work. As a 7th grade young fella was knocking down shots for one of best Middle School teams in the state that had a returning squad full of 8th graders. Yepp!! he won several games with his shooting and even walked away as MVP . Now fast forward and this year young fella has been out here putting up numbers as if he playing a video game, going for 30’s and 40’s, Yep young fella is the kid who knows how to get his looks what he lacks in size he makes up for with his Basketball IQ. Young Fella has been consistently one of the Top 3 Shooters in the class(I’ve watched over 100 games of this kid & I’ve never seen him miss 3 in a row) he along with Emmanuel Mosley are the two I would want shooting my game winning shot no doubt about it. Now add to the fact he is a gym rat & has improved his decision making and his ability to handle the ball under pressure and you have a guard that has all the tools to transition to the next level. Young Fella is a kid who because of his special shooting skill will always find a place to play. Say what ay want, but young fella has been a Baby Faced Assassin out here putting numbers on peoples heads. Amari Edwards Stock is on the rise.
Well I know one thing If I’m coaching this group, I know one thing when I walk in the gym no matter who I’m playing, I feel I’m good, we gonna win that match-up. Yes Suhhhh!! Team Rose done pulled a Whammy and got a collection of kids that fit together like a glove in hand Jeremiah, Keshaun & Elijah are straight killa’s on the court and they mesh well together. Jeremiah Fears who has been destroying people for years, giving 8th graders 30 when he was in 6th grade has always been the kid to play with an edge, come out kill his man and try to take over from the onset. I’ve witnessed his growth as now he knows he’s good he is not out here playing to prove something he’s letting his game come to him, he is equally happy if Elijah or Keshaun have it going, he showed the ability to score and facilitate and be a focal leader, Keshaun Vival who is known for going on scoring barrages of 20 in a half is the knock from deep wing, who is fearless and never afraid to take a big shot. Young Fella has been giving class of 2024 problems for years check my past articles, Elijah Daugherty is the tough combo guard who is savvy with ball in his hands, getting in the lane causing havoc, he has the ability to break down and dish or strength to finish in traffic and can put the clamps on the opposing teams best wing . Young Fella been putting in work up there in Rockford for years (I wrote an article on him back in Jan. he never sent the pic) Yes Indeed These guys are tough and from the looks of things this past weekend they enjoy playing with each other.. 3 Top 25 Guards on one team is tough. They will go into this weekend my Number 2 backcourt pound for pound. Now that the target is on their back lets see how they do.
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Top 25 Backcourts Regardless of Class
- Mac Irvin Fire 2025 – Tough as nails DeMarjay Richardson & Christian Cummings are gamers, DeMarjay locks up and leads, Christian Cummings is best scorer in class, that also locks up. Both guards rebound amongst the bigs, they both play in the paint and they are the toughest competing guards in Middle School.
- Team Rose 2025 – Elijah, Keshaun and Jeremiah are tough, is a showdown with Meanstreets coming this weekend? Will be interesting if that happens.
- Meanstreets 2025 – The group has a very talented group Robert Walls has more in his bag!!!
- Flight 2027- The group is a guard oriented team with 5 guards on the floor, their backcourt consist of all kinds of combinations that are good. Mike Pierre, Travis Brown Jr. Jaxson Davis, Davion Thompson, Dereon Smothers, AJ Rayford, K.J Miller. The group is loaded.
- Kessel Heat 2025- Maaaannnnnn they good,and can shoot that thang. Derek Bishop for 29 & 35 and he locks up too.
- Hoopstars 2025- Anestis, Nano, Rodriquez all compliment each other well and are battle tested, the whole is greater than its parts.
- RTG 2028- they got something going over there, Darius, Kentrell, Deon, Shane & BJ. them lil dudes stay in the gym and are getting better and better.
- OWB 2026 – Jameson is a stud and people will get to know the name Jayden Williams. Mark my word young fella on his way..
- Da Future 2026- Led by Biggest Stock Riser Jamrion Raines, the group with Kyshaun & Bobby are as tough as anyone in the class.
- DreamChasers 2025 – When healthy, this group of guards been getting it done for a long time, small in stature big in heart and will.
- Indy Premiere 2026- They are deep at the position, Bryce Peters playing well of late.
- Dreamchasers 2028 – One of the best out here, Winchester, Brown & Walker are nice.
- Peoria Pride 2028 – They have some hitters no doubt about it and remember I told you that. It’s Real June 26/27
- Fierce 2027 – These lil dudes apply pressure and swarm like Bees. The outside shooting of Jayden & Jakob just makes it that much easier.
- Mac Irvin Fire 2026- The group of Marquis, Nas, Mister are on a mission, can they jell and get it going?
- Meanstreets 2029 – The guards here are tough and they are deep, it doesnt matter which of the 4 are out there they tough.
- My Journey 2025 – The group is deep and talented, The shooting of Mosley Stands Out!!!
- Team Gevyi 2026- One thing they not lacking is guard play
- Geek Squad 2025 – Their backcourt has probably the grittiest two guard combination of anyone, they are toughest as nails and their play in traffic is second to none.
- Flight 2028- Brady & Ethan form a deadly combo at the guard positions.
- Hoopademix 2028 – People will get to know this group down the road Tyson Hooks, young fella is all over the court. He leads a group that up and coming.
- EZ Work 2025- Marcus & Syncere shoot it from deep, Barack & Isaias are guys that attack the rack.
- Illinois Swish 2025 – Hernandez & Calvin play up a lot so many sleep on them, but this is a tandom that people will be talking about for years to come.
- Swinnie 2027 – They may not have size, but the talent at the guard position for this team is there, the backcourt is tough.
- HoopsAve 2025 – When looking for ball movement and knockdown shooters, let it be known this backcourt has that.
Stock Risers
Stock Risers
Here is a player who is fearless and thrives under pressure, I’ve watched young fella knock down some clutch shots of late and I’ve witness him hit some of the toughest long distance shots. Young Fella is one of those players who will fool you with his baby face looks. Let it Be Known Right Now!!! Get to know the name Oliver Gray 2026 young fella is a player and his Stock Is Rising. In our next update look for the name because it will definitely be in there. This kid puts relentless pressure on opposing defenses as he’s capable of putting the ball in the hole quickly.
Nathaniel Marshall – 2025 – Young Fella is nimble on his feet, has footwork in the paint and a motor that makes him relentless on the boards, having just saw Nate up close he has grown a couple more inches and thus has taken over the spot of Top Post Player In 2025 @ this moment. Young Fella has game and his pedigree only makes him that much more of an intriguing prospect. ” Yep It’s In His Blood. We look forward to watching young fella this summer and expect him to show everybody in attendance @ Top Prospect Showcase Aug 21st. That he is that dude.
Young Fella showed he can shoot it, rebound, score in traffic and never seems to be in a rush no matter how hectic things around him are. Vito Rocca 2027 has a lot of game and is a prospect who shows upside. Make no mistake about it when updated rankings are released you will definitely see the name. Young Fella is an April Stock Riser and a player we look forward to watching play in the future.
Yes Suhhhhhhhhhh!!! here is one of the long slithery guards who has the ability to get where he wants on the floor with the ball, the kid who has the moves to make his defender slide across the floor. The kid who makes the crowd go “uwwwwwww did he just do that boy like that?” Phoenix Fisher 2027 is a problem on the offensive end, his long range shooting and handle are right up there with the elite in his class. Look for young fella to make his way into the updated class rankings when they are released. Also we expect to see young fella @ The Top Prospect Showcase Aug. 21st where many of the elite players in the midwest will be in attendance..
Promising Prospect # 44
“The Table Setter”
Ok All The Kids Are lined up 50 of the elite prospects. My First Pick, Give Me Him( everyone looks around puzzled and confused, but not knowing what I’m knowing) who Rykan? yep that’s my pick. Rykan Woo is a coaches dream. He plays the game with and understanding second to none in Middle School, he will do whatever a coach needs to get the win and he is the Ultimate Table Setter!! There are no better guards in Middle school at getting in the paint and causing havoc. Young Fella is the guard who can get the old school assist, he gets around his man off the dribble, defender steps up and he spoon feeds the bigs!! ,Yep He is a ” Table Setter” young fella is the kid who understands how to set up his shooters with the subtle movement and then cross court a pass-through traffic for the easy shot. He’s is the kid when the coach instructs him to do something all you hear is Yes Sir Coach!! while there are many kids who can play, there aren’t many who make players better. I’ve witnessed none better over the course of 2 years lead a team to as many wins or keep his team in contention as an underdog as Rykan, This past weekend I watched young fella lead his team to a NY2LA CO- Championship as they beat several teams including Indy Premiere where no one thought they had a chance. I got text after text and call after call saying. “: Man You Was Right, That Rykan A MF” all I said was yep I told he can play. The qualities he possess are all things that speak well down the line, add the fact that he is one of the best on ball defenders at his position in the class and you have a player. As I’ve told many people in Area, I think the class is a little down, there aren’t many who I would want on my team, but I know one thing I’m starting my team with Rykan Woo ” The Table Setter” Because I know one thing, he will do everything possible to get the win and he the ultimate teammate he wants all to succed. there have been times where he may have sat on the bench for various reasons unwarranted, but he never sat and sulked, he never complained, he cheered and rooted his teammates on. Game Recognize Game and young fella has it, it’s not where you’re from, who you play with, who you know that makes me say a player is good, it’s you game and impact on the floor. So Again If I have first pick give me Rykan Woo because he will make all the players around him better and they will all go through a wall for him and want to play with him. We would like to recognize Rykan Woo as our Promising Prospect #43 The Table Setter”
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Promising Prospect #43
” He Something Different “
Maaaan if you haven’t seen Jaxson Davis 2027 you are missing a treat, I rarely write a Promising Prospect Article about a kid in 6th Grade. I wrote one for Amari Bailey, Patrick Baldwin, this early and that’s saying something yep ” He Is Something Different”. Young Fella is a poised combo guard who has been on the scene having equal success playing up a grade or two. He was the man in control of our past pound for pound number 1 team 2026 Illinois Ice who had won everything locally for 3 years and competed nationally very well. Young Fella has some Jalen Brunson( Dallas Mavericks) in his game. I”m not saying he is a pro, all I’m saying is at this stage he has the similar type qualities and impact as the former McDonalds All American. It’s remarkable how a kid so young can play with so much poise. He is a knock down shooter, a crafty ball handler who gets in the lane with his change of pace and he is as clutch as they come at the free-throw line under pressure. I have never with my own eyes seen this kid miss a free and I’ve seen this kid play over 50 games yep ” He Is Something Different”. A couple of weeks ago at National Tournament young fella poured in 51 in a highly contested game & believe me he was very efficient as young fella is very unselfish and looks for his teammates, I’ve never seen him force shots. You can Mark it down right now D-1 barring some sort of injury or illness. Yes I said it, and he is in 6th Grade. Yea for a guard that small it’s very rare to make a statement like that, but young fella has that ” Special In Him” right now he is clearly a top 3 guard prospect regardless of class and currently rated our number 2 prospect in the class of 2027. We would like to scknowledge Jaxson Davis as our Promising Prospect # 43 “He Is Something Different”
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Promising Prospect # 42
” Silent Killer“
Sometimes you see a kid and say ” He Fits The Bill ” Yep Young fella is a kid you look at and say ” Next Level” I watched Melvin Bell ” Silent Killer” tear up the youth league while in 7th grade playing up a grade against several of the premier 8th grade AAU teams last year. I said ” Young Fella Is NIIIIIIIICE” too coach Tommie look “you got one of them dudes!! ain’t too many better than that”.. Melvin was controlling the pg and getting anywhere he wanted on the floor and he did it effortlessly he was destroying opponents without saying a word. Fast forward to this year and I see young fella has grown like 5 inches and filling out I said Whoa!! young fella has gone from being nice to one of the Top Prospects in the class. I watched Melvin hit 4 consecutive 3’s in Championship game in Indiana, after watching young fella finish at the rim in traffic several times the game before while others were talking trash, young fella let his game do the talking. Then The following week he showed he was virtually un-guardable as he shoot over the lil guards, went around the slower wings and had counter dribble moves against the long and athletic wings giving them people a quick 20 without a sweat. I said here is a kid who will enter high school and play Varsity Day 1. This is a kid 2-3 years from now you will see finishing plays on people’s head, a kid who blends ability to play 3 positions on the floor and a kid who appears to have room for several more inches of growth.. This is a kid while others are peaking out, he is exploding upward with a ceiling that not too many in his class have. Young Fella is currently rated a Top 5 Prospect in 2025 class rankings and could very well be the most sought after prospect in his class when it’s all said and done. This Ultra-Smooth Combo Guard is the Truth and has been giving teams problems, while all the kids are chirping and looking for attention, young fella is in the gym getting better. I know one thing, he doesnt talk trash with his mouth, he talks trash with his game young fella is a Killa on the court and we would like to acknowledge Melvin Bell as our Promising Prospect # 42 “Silent Killer”.
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Preseason Awards Regardless Of Class
1st Team
Bryce Heard 2025- Player Of The Year
Brady Pettigrew 2028
Christian Cummings 2025
Yaris Irby 2025
Derek Bishop 2025
Tim Winkler 2026
Camron Riggs 2027
Davion Thompson 2027
Jaivyn Winchester 2028
2nd Team
Nathaniel Marshall 2025
Jaxson Davis 2027
Darius Hawkins 2028
Rico Coleman 2028
Melvin Bell 2025
De Marjay Richardson 2025
Anestis Hadjistamoulou 2025
Devin Cleveland 2027
Antonio Munoz 2025
3rd Team
Kentrell King Jr. 2028
Nas Rankin 2026
Noah Mister 2026
Ashton Flowers 2026
Mikai Harris 2025
Jaxson Hupp 2025
Larry Harris 2026
EJ Breland 2025
Amari Brown 2028
4th Team
Uriah Davis 2027
Emmanuel Mosley 2025
Derrion Wallace 2027
Jah’Mir Brown 2026
Nathan Nano 2025
Fernando Rodriguez 2025
Amari Edwards 2025
Angelo Adams 2028
Ian Miletic 2025
Jonas Johnson 2025
Top 3pt Shooters
Noah Gorman 2025
Amari Edwards 2025
Amari Brown 2028
Jeremiah Fears 2025
Christian Cummings 2025
Ethan Vahl 2028
Mikai Harris 2025
Emmanuel Mosley 2025
Brady Selhourst 2025
Anestis Hadjustamolou 2025
Jamarri Fears 2027
Jaxson Davis 2027
Top Scoring Pgs
Jeremiah Fears 2025
Jordan Walker 2026
Jaxson Davis 2027
Yaris Irby 2025
Ashton Flowers 2026
Elijah Lovesmore 2025
Keshaun Vival 2025
Top Finishers
Antonio Munoz 2025
Bryce Heard 2025
Yaris Irby 2025
Bruce Sanford 2025
Donovan Star 2025
Jamson Coulter 2026
Nas Rankin 2026
Shane Lunsford 2028
Top Playmakers
Darius Hawkins 2028
Jaivyn Winchester 2028
Derek Bishop 2025
Amarion Holley-Smith 2028
Melvin Bell 2025
Yaris Irby 2025
Rykan Woo 2026
Rajaun Roberts 2026
Christian Cummings 2025
Top Pure Pgs
Nathan Nano 2025
Mikai Kwame 2025
Chris Thomas 2025
Noah Mister 2026
Torrence Tate 2026
Marquis Clark ( 2026)
Bryce Cooper 2026
Top Impact The Win Kids
Zerrick Johnson 2025
DeMarjay Richardson 2025
Amari Edwards 2025
Brady Pettigrew 2028
Tim Winkler 2026
Travis Brown 2027
Blaise Lavista 2026
Howard Williams 2026
Larry Harris 2026
Elijah Embry 2025
Darius Hawkins 2028
Top Rebounders
Rico Delassandro 2026
Elijah Embry 2025
Nathaniel Marshall 2025
Jovarion Wilson 2027
Dalton Scattlebury
Larry Harris 2026
Mustaf Rexhepi 2026
Cole Kelly 2028
Martin Rhyne 2025
Top Defenders
Travis Brown Jr. 2027
DeMarjay Richardson 2025
Robert Walls 2025
Zerrick Johnson 2025
Above The Rim Finishers.
- Antonio Munoz
- Caleb Lindsey
- Melvin Bell
- Naveah Hawkins
- Anthony Holmes
They Play With A Flare ( passes and slick handle)
Edwin Karnauchovus 2028
Rajuan Roberts 2026
Eyze Nwagu 2028
Travis Martin 2028
Chris Thomas 2025
Marshawn Cocroft
Amare Pryor 2026
Ed Williams 2027
Asa Harris 2027
Ny Wright 2027
EJ Moseley 2025
Jamier Montgomery ( 2027)
Top Clutch Shooters
EJ Mosley 2025
Devin Cleveland 2027
Anestis Hadjistamalou 2025
Panayiotis Sotos 2026
Amari Edwards 2025
Jeremiah Fears 2025
They Have The Upside!!
Kassidy Nelson 2026
Antonio Munoz 2025
Cameron Riggs 2027
Patrick Irvin Jr. 2026
Rico Coleman 2028
Metrell Habin 2026
Blake Williams 2028
Bryce Heard 2025
Tim Winkler 2026
Melvin Bell 2025
Jaxson Davis 2027
Top Glue Guys ( Straight Team Players Do Everything Needed)
Jacob Rice ( 2025)
Mike Pierre ( 2027)
Blake McPhearson ( 2027)
Marcus Gordon ( 2028)
Rashaun Porter ( 2026)
Davion Stanley ( 2028)
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
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” 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
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