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Promising Prospect #40

“Natural Progression”

Sometimes you see a kid and you just know he will be good, young fella was one of those kids who the first time I saw him I said uwwwweeee!! They will see!!  Playing for My Guys!! Coach Pray & Coach Johnson of Hoopademix at the time Antonio was raw, sometimes he would make a move or shoot a shot and things didn’t go well but again I looked and said “He will get it “. Entering his 6th grade year young fella’s was starting to show plenty of progression as he was playing for coaches who would allow him to learn on the fly and make mistakes while still staying on the court, yes his team wasn’t the greatest (they won some and lost some) the important thing was young fella was developing. Antonio who was the biggest player on the team, was still allowed to handle the ball and make decisions, he was never limited to playing in the post. Boy Oh Boy!!! In 7th grade is when I really said this kid here has a chance too be ” One Of Those Dudes!!” While still playing for Hoopademix playing 7th & 8th Antonio was starting to show what we call Natural Progression!!! it wasn’t any training or individual workouts that he was getting, it was him getting better off confidence and reps with the ball in his hands in games. Playing in a league where he was playing up against some of the Top Players In The State A Class or 2 above him!! and no one  knowing who he was, he was forced out of his comfort zone yet that didn’t rattle him. Young fella took it upon himself to show he could play with anyone as he was coming at everybody head in the gym. After one game of dominating the older kids me and Coach Ced Mcullough looked at each other and gave that look like He The Best Prospect In Here Regardless Of Class!!!. He showed he could handle it, knock the shot down with ease, score in traffic taking hits in the face and chest and he ran down two kids and had LBJ type blocks at the rim, no he doesn’t do that every game, but the skill he showed means that he is capable of doing that. Some people get that confused, it’s what someone at their best is capable of is what they look for at the next level. When you look at Antonio he checks all the boxes of a prospect, he has the size @ 6″3 plus, he has the slender frame, the wing span, the athletic ability and maaaan the upside. Then factor in he is a great kid who wants to get better and by Natural Progession Alone you have a D1 player. Yes there are things that Antonio can work on, but he has the tools to work with that many many many wish they had. He is gonna walk into High School College Height from day 1. Currently a Top 5 prospect in the class and possibly moving up tomorrow,  Antonio has as much upside and potential as any and  we would like to acknowledge Antonio Munoz as our Promising Prospect ” Natural Progression” and yes he has evolved into “ONE OF THOSE DUDES”

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

11/25

Top 20 Teams Pound For Pound All Inclusive.

This initial list Feb. 26th baised of Winter, will be updated bi=weekly feel free to call Ricky Moore 773 383-0972 we will be out covering and looking at games on stream and video

1. Demons 2027- The Group deserves this spot, I don’t know if they can hold off the troops coming from behind but they have taken on all comers the last 2 years, Coach Banks brings that Red West experience to the youngins.
2. 94ft 2029- The group has been as dominant as anyone the past few years, it’s early but they are one of the premier teams pound for pound bar none. Coach Cooper has the group running like a well oiled machine in the early stages. Led by Kaden McClellan & Keiwon Gulley this team is a problem.
3. Mac Irvin Fire 2025- The group is loaded with talent, last month they knocked of D-Rice & Milwaukee Spartans @ The Elite 8 Battle For The Crown. The Group will be up and running again in a few weeks and the roster is stacked with the new addition of Ian Milletic they should be even stronger.
4. MeenStreets 2025- The newly formed group looks impressive early and they still arent totally in tact. Coach D.C. has a strong nucleus and Melvin Bell has looked awesome the past couple of weeks, will they land a championship tomorrow @ Winter League Championship?
5.  Team Greatness 2028 – The group has nice pieces and performed well a cople of weeks ago, the question is, Will The Group Stay Together?
6.  Mac Irvin Fire 2026- The Group has assembled some nice pieces
7.  Illinois Ice 2026- The former pound for pound number 1 and best team in area past two years hands down, has lost a lot of pieces but never count Coach Davis Out.. The hold-overs Alphonso, Braylon, Rocco & Davis(2027) are experienced in big games.
8. .  94ft 2026.- The Group is hard nosed tough, they play with an edge and with the additions of one of my favorites Jordan Walker. They are even tougher.
9.  My Journey 2025- This group has hit it’s stride and they are looking very good. The team is deep and can wear opponents down, Nathaniel Marshall has really been bringing it lately.
10.  Meanstreets 2028- The young group is tough and Coach Trell, ( Congrats On The Baby Girl) is in the gym daily. This combination spells out trouble for a lot of people.
11. DreamChasers 2028- The group is extra fiesty and plays with an edge, lacking size but not lacking heart they are tough. Coach Brown gets excited when he coaches this group.
12. OWB – 2026- The team has been putting in work, establishing itslef as one of the top 2026 teams in the area. Question is are they 2026?  We shall all see soon.
13.   Flight 2027- This group had a great year last year in the early stages of the program, now comes the question of sustainability with a target on ya back. I think they will have no problem because he talent is there. Coach Brandon likes challenges and the challenge will be there.
14.  Fierce 2027 – I know one thing this group is loaded, from 1-12 they have as much talent as anyone in the 2027 class no doubt about it. Fierce 2027 has a chance to do big things.
15. Team Bad/Meanstreets 2029- The group looks good and has the makings of a future Top 10 team easy. I Also know one thing Cody Rader has game and will be a problem for a long time to come.
16. Illinois Hoopstars 2025- This is one of the more intriquing teams around, They have talent, size and shooting a nice combination.
17.  Geek Squad 2025- The group played well in Atlanta, they have a multitude of players coming and going, the question is who’s on the team? Will They Sustain? or are they too depleted, those are questions we ask.
18. Indy Premiere 2026- The team is steady getting pieces, yall better watch out because they coming frfr. Coach Haywood has a vision.
19. Fred VV Elite 2025- You better get to them early in the season because when they figure it out people are in trouble for sure.
20. Illinois Stars 2027 – The team is constant movement and can shoot the leather off the ball. They are well coached and always under controll.

2/26

Promising Prospect #41

“It’s His Time”

Two years ago this kid came to showcase a relative unknown, I had gotten a call from Coach Tony(Illinois Intruders) saying he had a kid I had to let register after the event had been closed. I get these calls all the time and usually can do nothing for them, but Tony insisted that this kid was gonna leave an impression on me. There was two levels playing and Bryce was in the younger division as I had 70 or more D1 Prospects playing in the older division and 50 plus high school coaches there watching along with all the heavy hitter AAU you programs lurking to snatch a kid. Bryce was extremely active and tore his level up, leading his team to a  Championship &  walking away with the M.V. P. I then looked at film a day later to make sure what I had seen was what I thought it was. Yep!! This kid is an athlete, he has speed, agility, coordination and upside I said Whoa!! We Have A Prospect. Then the very next day I get a call from  Hall Of Fame Coach “Anthony Longstreet” (who during his time @ Crane produced as many Pro’s & D1 Players as anyone) Rick who was that kid on the Black Team? shiiit!! I came to watch the older kids and he had me following all his games. I said yea,” he gonna be a problem  he only in 6th grade”, Coach said hmm;. “He a kid I think I’ll be making some calls for in the near future”. I immediately did a stock risers on Bryce and thrust him into Top 10 in the class. All I heard was “Rick You Crazy” He Play For Intruders, Why This, Why That!!” I just laughed and said to myself, this kid has some gifts  I don’t care who a kid plays for Game Recognize Game, they  will see. ” His Time Coming!! I then watched several of his middle school games the following year in which young fella had struggles at times and his team lost several games they could have won. Some in crowd were saying ” Rick He OK BUT!!! When I saw that those games I had a whole different view, I said to myself y’all just don’t get it ” His Time Coming”  its better for him too have lost that way while not playing at his best as opposed to winning and he gets too comfortable feeling relaxed. Bryce is fiery and a competitor, to me I thought this would propell him to get in the gym and work that much harder. Well as of today I have personally witness this kid transform from a Center who just clogged the lane and got rebounds, to a kid I look at and say Next Level Wing. Young Fella has sharpened his skills and can get it done at every level. He scores on, through and over people, he knocks it down from long range effortlessly and fluently, he is a big guard who shoots it over the smaller gaurds, he is capable of putting it on your head if a rebound comes off the wrong way, he has the frame to defend 4 positions on the floor and he covers more ground quicker than any player in the class. Here is a another kid I say “Mark it Down D1″ barring injury or illness this a kid (I’m Sorry H.S Coach) we fill will be able too step in High School Day 1 and get Varsity Minutes. A kid whose ceiling is so high and has as much potential as anyone in the class. When you have the tools, the foundation and the support system this kid has it speaks towards success. Yes Indeed!!! there were many who have had the limelight early, others have held down the Number 1 spot in the class!!! We would like to acknowledge Bryce Heard as our Promising Prospect ” It’s His Time!!” as our updated class rankings come out tonight, young fella will be slotted as the Number 1 player in the class 2025.

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

11/26

 

All Inclusive Jr Hoops Elite Top 225 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

11/26

 

1. Bryce Heard
2. Antonio Munoz
3. Damion Porter Jr.
4.  Yaris Irby
5.  Jeremiah Fears
6. Christian Cummings
7. Melvin Bell
8. Robert Walls
9. Derek Bishop
10. Anestis Hadkistamalou
11. Ian Milletic
12. Jaxson Hupp
13. Elijah Lovesmore
14. Jonas Johnson
15. Elijah Embry
16. Chris Bush
17. Demarjay Richardson
18. Keshaun Vival
19. Nathaniel Marshall
20. Marcus McQueen Jr.
21. Bruce Stanford
22. E.J Breland
23. Eliyahs Hood
24. Donovan Star
25. Khalil Jones
26. Zerrick Johnson
27. Mikai Harris
28. Dominique Murphy
29. Noah Gorman
30. Nathan Nano
31. Martin Ryhne
32. Kendall Cutler
33. Julian Frederick
34. Aleksander Ryan Alston
35. Emmanuel Mosley
36. Sincere Simons
37. Dalton Scantlebury
38. Brady Selhourst
39. Zion Gordon
40. Jakob Rice
41. Terrell Dozier
42. Chris Thomas
43. Antwan Mosley
44. Lorenzo Shields
45. Naszial Jackson
46. Cailen Shadwick
47. Zack Mikrut
48. Barack Young
49. Isaias Duarte
50. Vincent Kelly
51. Matt Chrisopolous
52. James Stampley
53. Amari Edwards
54. John Jones
55. Fernando Rodriquez
56. Marshawn Cocroft
57. Ramsey Morman
58. John Mikrut
59. Isaiah Pickens
60. Darien Green
61. Ryan Mascari
62. Donovan Olugbode
63. Cameron Thomas
64. Al Brooks
65. Antonio Rayford
66. Levell Jones
67. Jaden Fauske
68. Jaymere Williams
69. Damareay Davis
70. Myles Green
71. Connor Smith
72. Danyil Taylor
73. Jamarion Bardwell
74. Melvin Embry
75. Zion Gross
76. Yamera Wallace
77. Cameron Pitts
78. Marquan Barksdale
79. Levarus Grayer
80. John Deffenberg
81. Terrion Benson
82. Delon Davis
83. Shawn Cannon
84. Kristian Flowers
85. Keyvion Walker
86. Joshua Pettigrew
87. Caleb Burgins
88. Anthony Kosi
89. Garrett Kristle
90. Jevon Randle
91. J’Siah Jefferson
92. Jaydon Watts
93. Marlo Moore
94. Julian Overton
95. Naveah Hawkins
96. Armond Agustus
97. Jerry Johnson
98. Kamryn Miskdeen
99. Anton Mosley
100. Tyrell Mays
101. Cal Mckay
102. Markus Haliburton
103. Lashaun Stowers
104. Chase Turner
105. Daniel Jervier
106. Tristian Saunders
107. Colby Smith
108. Julian Brown
109. Lavonte Walls
110. Ryan Jackson
111. Nate Cannon
112. Tyrell Mays
113. Malichi Nelson
114. Jermaine Jones
115. Rashad Wilson Jr.
116. Marcus Jackson Jr.
117. Aidan Robinson
118. Larry Brown
119. Milli’on Riley
120. Kelvion Brown
121. Jamal Carson
122. Terry Ricks
123. Jesse House
124. Jaylin White
125. Torrie Harper Jr.
126. Dominic Smith
127. Erick Hughes
128. Davion Teague
129. Kendall Wilson
130. Myles Buchanan
131. Dajuan Taylor
132. D’Monte Meeks
133. Jory Crocker
134. Marcus Jackson II
135. Tyaeshon Smith
136. Marco Gonzalez
137. Marlon Herron
138. Isaiah Mason
139. Willie Stephens
140. Emmanuel HInes
141. Damarion Denson
142. Cole Christopher
143. Mason Walsh
144. Deng Awour
145. Brian Sercy Jr.
146. David Riverton
147. Kelly Williams
148. Keshaun Smith
149. Miles Johnson
150. Drayton Williams
151. Kijohnna Brown
152. James Watson
153. Scooter Jenkins
154. Paul Howard
155. Emaan Thomas
156. Shawn mason
157. Mark Murrell
158. Booby Watson
159. Alex Marshall
160. Morris Alexander
161. Phillip Mark
162. George Collins
163. Tynell Walker
164. Austin Lathrop
165. Willie Felton
166. Rashad Wilson Jr.
167. Cameron Brown
168. Shawn Wilson
169. Charles Howe
170. Kenton Brown
171. Deontae Hill
172. Dennis Small
173. Jody Miller
174. Valentino Rivera
175. John Bell
176. James Taylor
177. Kiki Pullman
178. Shawn Frye
179. Pierre Pointer
180. Ricky Peters
181. Lamont Hinton
182. Marcus Bell
183. Zaire Keys
184. Thomas Swartz
185. Phil Johnson
186. Travail Hollins
187. Parker Towns
188. Terrell Mosley
189. Alphonso Homes
190. Keshaun Williams
191. Michael Page
192. Collin Miller
193. Julius Penny
194. Da Marcus Jordan
195. Erick Millison
196. Khalil Person
197. Michael Thompson’
198. Phillip Hall
199. Cooper Kavanaugh
200. Marcus Bell
201. Julius Smith
202. Antwon Thomas
203. Justin Goins
204. Kendall Webb
205. Mitchell Rucker
206. Laurence Smith
207. Michale Jagileski
208. Isaac Curtis
209. James Balston
210. Colter Walters
211. Craig Lentz
212. Heberto Ramirez
213. Bobby Morton
214. Collin Miller
215. Xavier Marshall
216. Tony Shields
217. Joel Tunnat
218. Kenneth Sullivan
219. David Walton
220. Jesus Torres
221. Jason Polowski
222. Ricky Young
223. Marcus Bond
224. Franky Tillman
225. Charles Thornton
226. Chris Johnson
227. William Bell

                              

All Inclusive Illinois, Indiana & Southern Wisconsin Top 225 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.

 

Ricky Moore 773 383-0972

 

 

 

 

1. Tim Winkler
2. Noah Mister
3. Rico Delassandro
4. Metrell Habin
5. Rajuan Roberts
6. Champ Parker
7. Marquis Clark
8. Nas Rankin
9. Ashton Flowers
10. Dequan Fields
11. Brian Nichols
12. Larry Harris
13. Kassidy Nelson
14. Jah-Mir Brown
15. Victor Guaramato
16. Anthony Liggens
17. Terrence McCray
18. Rykan Woo
19. Mustaf Rexhepi
20. Patrick Irvin Jr.
21. Dequan Brown
22. Paul Dalcour
23. Josiah Nance
24. Reginald ” Trey” Hinton
25. Jamson Coulter
26. Terrence Hayes
27. Amir Danforth
28. Howard Williams
29. Bryce Cooper
30. Rashaun Porter
31. Torrence Tate Jr.
32. Jayden Wright
33. Remy Dreamchaser
34. Morgan Travis
35. Blaise Lavista
36. Bryce Peters
37. Jordan Walker
38. Amare Pryor
39. Christian Giles
40. Lincoln Williams
41. Alphonso Fincher
42. Jamarion Raines
43. Mason Darrell
44. Keis Johnson
45. Tony Horton
46. Tyjuan Hunter
47. Mike Oliver
48. Justin Hamlin Jr.
49. Braylon Walker
50. Panayiotis Sotos
51. Rocco Pagliocca
52. Jaylen Griffin
53. Cedrick Terrell
54. Kashawn Smith
55. Justin Hamlin Jr.
56. Carter Newsome
57. Aidan Horton
58. Jaylen Dickerson
59. Chase Bradford
60. Bobby Cooper
61. Lil Mike
62. Marcus Jennings
63. Charles Barnes
64. Kyjuan McCutheon
65. Julius Calvillo
66. Anthony Holmes
67. Avian Thomas
68. Demetrius Cooper
69. Amari Smith- Holley
70. Troy Adams
71. Travon Gourdine
72. Kenneth Hoover
73. James Sorrell
74. DJ
75. Karson Thomas
76. Justin Oliver
77. Isaiah Smoot
78. Catrell Moses
79. Ryan Sexton
80. Jacob Thompson
81. Torrence Drowning
82. Torrence Hardin
83. Bam Whitehead
84. Letrell Kelly
85. Travis Marks Jr.
86. Cavonis McConnell
87. Valentino Pertruda
88. Kijonna Mayfield
89. James Mason
90. Letrell Kelly
91. Ahmad Lee
92. Jashaen Bonds
93. Ricky Shelton
94. Bradley Morton
95. King Buford
96. Alijah Little
97. Ronald Mosley
98. Will Occomy
99. Prim May
100. Julian Parker
101. Nathan Knight
102. Tristian Walter
103. Torrence Drowning
104. Jaiden Henry
105. Myair Thompson
106. Jolani Walker
107. Mark Bell
108. Carter Hart
109. Johnathan McGowan
110. Teddy Fogel
111. Charles Thompson
112. Charles Vaughn
113. Christopher Perry
114. Keith Parker
115. Cameron Smith
116. Nicholas Stewart
117. Zyair Harris
118. Bradley Morton
119. Jamir Ratcliff
120. Chauncey Carson
121. Derrick Piney
122. Tony Hixon
123. Curtis Lee
124. Glenn Brown
125. Ricky Brunson
126. Albert Brown
127. Carl Norton
128. Kshun Smith
129. Ethan Jackson
130. Joseph Blanton
131. Christian Terry
132. Carlos Lamond
133. Mike Pulley
134. Montis Hilman
135. Brandon Clarke
136. Alonzo Piece
137. Prince Downing
138. Drayton Clark
139. Benjamin Jones
140. Franciso Molinari
141. Brady Norris
142. Nickolas Norris
143. Anthony Jones
144. Carlos King
145. Xavier Trouton
146. Jorge Douglas
147. Demetruis Strong
148. Willie Bonds
149. Morton Smith
150. Terrence Sanders
151. Mark Hadin
152. Anthony Davis
153. Vince Griffith
154. Javier Villagomez
155. Kenneth Goodson
156. Larry Washington
157. Malcolm Smith
158. Andre Parker
159. Demretruis Bolton
160. Tyquan Perason
161. Marcus Thomas
162. De’ Andre Walker Jr.
163. James Hughes
164. Tristian Cummings
165. La’ Troy Hinton
166. Brian Velez Jr.
167. Johnny Martonez
168. Ricky Wilson
169. Johhny Mason
170. Kyle Walker
171. Justin Borge
172. Javier Alcantara
173. Mustapha George
174. Carlos Brown
175. James Watson Jr.
176. Pierre Olson
177. Jason White
178. Nicholas Drowing
179. Derrick Johnson
180. Quetin Peraon
181. Bruce White
182. Terrence Hughes
183. KJ Wilson
184. Brian Foley
185. Ulysis Rossom
186. Ricky Trotter
187. Marcus Green Jr.
188. Paul Moore
189. Thadeus Dumes
190. Chris Mills
191. Alex Alcantara
192. Elijah Houston
193. Demeko Washington
194. Isaac King
195. Thomas Ferguson
196. Mark Larkin
197. Julio Guerrero
198. Tim Spire
199. Erick Splatro
200. Shawn Hill
201. Orlando Williams
202. Shelton Isom
203. Marcus Clawson
204. Alex Guierrez
205. Dennis Small
206. Larry Walker
207. Seth Droggins
208. Dennis Fraklin
209. Derrick Johnson
210. Matt walker
211. Josh Tolman
212. Craig Jones
213. Timothy Shorts
214. Brandon Cummings
215. Richard Thompson
216. Antione Williams
217. Greg Posh
218. Klienis Swotowksi
219. Perry Watson
220. Calos Edmonds
221. Kyle Smothers
222. Jason Small
223. Yusef Holmes
224. Roshawn Ferguson

“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 

 9/10

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

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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.

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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” 

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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

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

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

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July 1, 2020

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” 

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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.