Top 10 Middle School Teams Below
Jr Hoops Elite All Preseason Teams, Top Pgs, Top Wings,
Most Clutch, Top Scorers, Mr. Upside, Best Athletes Etc. Below
Top 50 Shooters Regardless of Class Updated 1/10
- Mike Oliver Jr. 2026
- Devin Cleveland 2027
- Rocco Pagliocca 2026
- Jaxson Davis 2027
- Bj Powell 2026
- Jordan Walker 2026
- Griffin McNeil 2027
- Donovan Williams 2026
- Panayiotis Sotos 2026
- Andre Tyler 2026
- Jayden McDonald 2027
- Oliver Gray 2026
- Rykan Woo 2026
- Jayden Williams 2026
- Victor Norris 2027
- Kadin Williams 2026
- Amare Pryor 2026
- Christian Giles 2026
- Charles Barnes 2026
- Jameson Coulter 2026
- Jamier Montgomery 2027
- Dominique Scalise 2027
- Landon Reiner 2028
- Jake Nawrot 2027
- Ethan Vahl 2028
- Edward Humes IV 2027
- Mike Carlson 2026
- Joshua Malauchinus 2027
- Amari Brown 2028
- Jamier Montgomery 2027
- Uriah Davis 2027
- Sameer Childs 2027
- Kentrell King Jr. 2028
- De’Marco King 2027
- Travis Brown Jr. 2027
- Tony Bradford 2026
- Alijah Little 2026
- Ben Ojela 2028
- Robert Boyd Jr.. 2028
- Asa Harris 2027
- Michael Chaney Jr. 2026
- MJ Burns 2027
- Sire Beckham 2026
- Matt Green Jr. 2027
- Michael Murray. 2026
- Rashad Boyd 2027
- MJ Burns 2026
- John Starks 2029
- Tyler Harris 2029
- Jordan Jones 2028
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Top 10 Middle Schools
- Ariel Community Academy- The group has a National Schedule, they play any and everybody.
- Prairie Hills – The group put on a show this past weekend beating Top 5 Skinner West, The Traditional Powerhouse is rounding into playoff form after layoff..
- Kankakee- The group had a tough battle with Ariel, and have knocked of Prairie Hills. State playoffs should be interesting.
- All Saints Catholic- Big Fella ( Tim Winkler) going to IMG as a freshmen that’s almost unheard of last freshmen to make a transition to that high of a level at early age from here was Amari Bailey. With all that next level training and access it will be interesting .
- Skinner West- Just when the group was ready to take over the Number 1 spot they took a big one on the chin to # 3 Prairie Hills. This group has a starting 5 that can play with anyone.
- Parker( Homewood) – The team is stacked and will be looking to make that deep run in state tournament, I wouldn’t be surprised if they make it down state, they have as good a chance as anyone to win it all.
- Summitt Jr High – Frankfort- The team is a on a roll and will be a tough out, yesterdays win over Homer Glen proves they are ready.
- Homer Glen – The team is undefeated and Adonis is a problem, sectionals match up vs Brooks might be different.
- Brooks( Bolingbrook) – The group will be ready come playoff, Davion being moved up after 3rd game is what team needed, a collision is brewing with Homer in State Playoffs.
- Obama- Jameson has the group looking like a tough out in state playoffs, its about to get real.
Ricky Moore 1/18
Preseason Jr Hoops Elite Awards Regardless of Class
1st Team
Jameson Coulter 2026
Jaxson Davis 2027
Tim Winkler 2026
Darius Hawkins 2028
Davion Thompson 2027
Keiwon Gulley 2029
Jaivyn Winchester 2028
Larry Harris 2026
Nas Rankin 2026
Amarion Holly 2028
Roosevelt Thomas 2028
2nd Team
Brady Pettigrew 2028
Victor Guaramato 2026
Devin Cleveland 2027
Markeese Peoples 2027
Rico Coleman 2028
Jovarion Wilson 2027
Rykan Woo 2026
Kaydin Williams 2026
Tayte Cordova 2027
Andrez Walker 2027
Cole Kelly 2028
3rd Team
Jah-Mir Brown 2026
Rashaun Porter 2026
Matthew Lee 2028
Ben Ojela 2028
Amare Pryor 2026
Kentrell King Jr. 2028
Noah Mister 2026
Ashton Flowers 2026
Ronald Johnson 2029
Noah Emmanuel 2027
Marquise Clark 2026
Amari Brown 2028
4th Team
Uriah Davis 2027
Dion Lane 2027
Camarie Richmond 2027
Jah’Mir Brown 2026
Travis Brown 2027
Ed Williams 2027
Cody Rader 2029
Jeremiah Weathrford 2028
Howard Williams 2027
Matt Green Jr. 2027
Jamier Montgomery 2027
Luke Loughlin 2028
5th Team
Morgan Travis 2026
Howard Williams 2027
Edwin Karnauchovas 2028
Jordan Walker 2026
Ethan Vahl 2028
Karon Shavers 2027
Amir Tucker 2028
Angelo Adams 2028
Shane Lunford 2028
Victor Norris 2027
Josiah Hall 2028
Top Scoring Pgs
Jordan Walker 2026
Jaxson Davis 2027
Darius Hawkins 2028
BJ Powell 2026
Davion Thompson 2027
Ashton Flowers 2026
Ryder Bradford 2029
Amare Pryor 2026
Amarion Holly 2028
Mehki Young 2028
Top Finishers
Nas Rankin 2026
Kaydin Williams 2026
Marshaun Thomas 2028
Jameson Coulter 2026
Tony Bradford 2027
Jeremiah Wetherford 2028
Keiwon Gulley 2029
Camarie Richmond 2027
Shane Lunsford 2028
Top Playmakers
Darius Hawkins 2028
Rykan Woo 2026
Jaivyn Winchester 2028
Lazavion Kelley 2029
Amir Tucker 2028
Noah Mister 2026
Amarion Holley-Smith 2028
De’ Marco King 2027
Ronal Johnson 2029
Brady Pettigrew 2028
Rajaun Roberts 2026
Tony Bradford 2027
Keyae Lacy 2027
Top Pure Pgs
Luke Loughlin 2028
Latrell Kelley 2026
Ed Williams 2027
Noah Mister 2026
Cody Radar 2029
Kobe Stephenson 2027
Torrence Tate Jr. 2026
Marquis Clark ( 2026)
Rykan Woo 2026
Jaivyn Winchester 2028
Jayden Newell 2027
Top Impact The Win Kids
Kaden McClellan 2029
Jacob Duffin Jr. 2028
Cole Kelly 2028
Dekari Nesbitt 2029
Asa Harris 2027
Brady Pettigrew 2028
Travis Brown 2027
Howard Williams 2026
Larry Harris 2026
Top Rebounders
Rico Delassandro 2026
Stephen Brown 2026
Landon Mays 2027
Nathaniel Marshall 2025
Jovarion Wilson 2027
Remy Edwards 2026
Larry Harris 2026
Mustaf Rexhepi 2026
Cole Kelly 2028
Markeese Peoples 2027
Anfernee Moore 2028
Top Defenders
Camarie Richmond 2027
Jaylen McDonald 2027
Nas Rankin 2026
Ry’zonn Irving 2028
Travis Brown Jr. 2027
Darius Hawkins 2028
Ashton Flowers 2026
Jah’Mir Brown 2026
Anfernee Moore 2028
Stephen Brown 2026
Tim Winkler 2026
All Elusive team, you can’t stick him he to shifty.
Amare Pryor 2026
Jamier Montgomery 2027
Amarion Holly 2028
Jaivyn Winchester 2028
Uriah Davis 2027
Rajuan Roberts 2026
Lazavion Kelley 2029
BJ Powell 2026
JR 2026
Dion Grant 2028
Zayden Johnson 2029
Orlando Edwards Jr. 2028
Ryder Bradford 2029
They Play With A Flare!!
Top Clutch Shooters
Devin Cleveland 2027
Mike Oliver Jr. 2026
Donovan Williams
Panayiotis Sotos 2026
Amari Brown 2028
Oliver Gray 2026
Landon Reiner 2028
Larry Ellis 2029
Victor Norris 2027
Griffin McNeil 2027
Kentrell King Jr. 2028
They Have The Upside!!
Kassidy Nelson 2026
Jaylen Williams 2026
Rico Coleman 2028
Ahmad Lee 2026
Brady Pettigrew 2028
Metrell Habin 2026
Blake Williams 2028
Stephen Brown 2026
Tim Winkler 2026
Jaivyn Winchester 2028
Jaxson Davis 2027
Larry Ellis 2029
Top Glue Guys ( Straight Team Players Do Everything Needed)
Jaylen Dickerson 2026
De Marco King 2027
Mike Pierre 2027
Jah’Mir Brown 2026
Matt Green Jr. 2027
Johnny Underwood 2029
Mustapha Rexhepi 2026
Rashaun Porter 2027
Davion Stanley 2028
Amari Winters 2027
De’ Marco King 2027
Top Wing Scorers
Jameson Coulter 2026
Victor Guaratamo 2026
Kaydin Williams 2026
Nas Rankin 2026
Tobyus Banks 2027
Dereon Wallace 2027
JR 2026
Uriah Davis 2028
Amari Brown 2028
Donovan Williams 2026
Don Bowling 2028
Josiah hall 2028
They Coming!! Theses Kids On Verge Of Breakout.
Reggie Stephens 2027
Johnathan Costello 2027
Ahmad Lee 2026
Rashaud Porter 2026
Aaron Ziga 2028
Jayden Williams 2026
Dj Caldwell 2028
Jordan Harper 2028
Attack The Rack, Bucket Getters!! they getting to the rim.
Roosevelt Thomas 2028
Jameson Coulter 2026
Nas Rankin 2026
Davion Thompson 2027
Alvin Robinson 2028
Jah’Mir Brown 2026
Ashton Flowers 2026
Josiah Hall 2028
Darius Hawkins 2028
Camarie Richmond 2027
Mr. Versatility Guys, Multi-Skilled & Multiple Position Players
Tayte Cordova 2027
Jayden Williams 2026
Rico Coleman 2028
Morgan Travis 2026
Jeremiah Weatherford 2028
Jacob Duffin Jr. 2028
Brady Pettigrew 2028
Kassidy Nelson 2026
Ben Ojela 2028
Best Athletes Regardless Of Class
Stephen Brown 2026
Larry Harris 2026
Jah’Mir Brown 2026
Zyheir Gardner 2026
Jovarion Wilson 2027
JR 2026
Davion Thompson 2027
Victor Guaratamo 2026
Blaise Lavista 2026
Nas Rankin 2026
Andre Tyler 2026Yes 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 didn’t 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.
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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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.
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
7/14
