Noah Farrakhan Gets Invite To J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC!

Noah Farrakhan

Noah Farrakhan blew up this season on the Spotlight circuit and other events with the NJ Playaz. The point guard showed flashes of brilliance while scoring the rock and setting up teammates. He also is one of the most athletic guards in the region. His play earned him a spot in the 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Noah on his selection and wish him well as he enters high school next fall. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players to the Basketball Spotlight J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC.

P2 Bball Getting Ready For Future Phenom Camp and Middle School All American Game!

Once again www.p2bball.com will be joining Basketball Spotlight at the Future Phenom Camp and Middle School All American Game. They have been hard at work letting everyone know who’s coming to these events. Check out the articles below. 

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Toles Ready To Fly At J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC!

Jordan Toles

One of the hottest names in the country right now is guard Jordan Toles. Toles has toured the country and dominated at several events. His AAU squad is Baltimore United in which he helped them win several events including the Basketball Spotlight AC Showcase. Jordan has worked hard to develop his skills and it showed throughout the country. Jordan’s play earned him an invite to the 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC. The super athletic guard will be looking to put on a show to close out his middle school career. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Jordan Toles on his selection and on his future on the high school level. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players coming to the 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC.

Terrence "Big Smoove" Williams Selected To Play In J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC

Terrence "Big Smoove" Williams

Terrence “Big Smoove” Williams is regarded as one of the top forwards in the country and has put together an outstanding Basketball Spotlight career. Williams starred with the loaded Team Takeover squad which is considered the #1 8th Grade team in America. His squad won the Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup and many other tournaments. Williams now will close it his middle school career at the 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Terrence for his selection and wish him the best as he enters high school next fall. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players that will be participating in the 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC.

AJ Hoggard Headed To 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC!

AJ Hoggard

AJ Hoggard has put together a spectacular 8th Grade season playing with Team Final 14U and 15U teams. The lanky point guard has a dazzling style with sick court vision and scoring ability. Hoggard has also had an outstanding Basketball Spotlight career and will culminate it with an appearance at the 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC. This event always bring together the top rising 9th grade boys and girls on the East Coast. 

Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate AJ Hoggard for receiving the invite and moving on to high school. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players attending this event. The 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC will take place Saturday August 13th at Incarnation-St. James Church in Ewing NJ.

Blackmon Ready To Battle At Future Phenom Camp!

Jalen Blackmon

If you haven’t seen Jalen Blackmon in person you need to come down to District Heights, MD for the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp and Middle School All American Game. The Fort Wayne, IN native is one of the smoothest guards in the country as he possesses a legit handle, court vision and unlimited range. He also has the ability to create his own shot off the dribble. Once he gets hot he’s almost impossible to stop. If you think you can slow down Blackmon make sure you enter the battlefield in District Heights, MD August 27th and 28th. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players attending this event. 

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Sammy Scott AKA "The Grim Reaper" Coming To The Future Phenom Camp!

Sammy Scott

Sammy “The Grim Reaper” Scott used this season to establish himself as one of the top point guards in the nation. His ball handling and court vision reigned supreme as he zipped through defenders while leading his team to several titles. His play earned him an invite to the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp and Middle School All American Game. “The Grim Reaper” will be looking to shut the lights out on all the other top guards in the nation. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players that will be heading down to District Heights, MD August 27th and 28th for the big weekend. 

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#1 Player In The Country Trey Patterson Headed To Future Phenom Camp!

Trey Patterson

The Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp and Middle School All American game received a boost as the #1 player in the Class of 2021 Trey Patterson has confirmed his attendance. Patterson of Team IZOD has dominated the country all season and made it look easy at times. The 6’7 wing displays an all-around game and has extended his range. Many competitors will be aiming for Patterson but they must remember it’s a tall order. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players from around the country that will be headed to District Heights, MD August 27th and 28th. Don’t miss this event. 

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Pierre Prepping For The Big Stage!

Jayden Pierre

Jayden Pierre made his Class of 2022 debut at the NEO National Showcase. The Garden State product dazzled the crowd and made his presence felt all weekend. His play earned him an invite to the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp and Middle School All American Game. Pierre was used this stage against the best to solidify himself as the top floor general in the land. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players heading to the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp August 27th and 28th in District Heights, MD. 

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Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp Hotel Listing

The Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp hotel listing is below. Please make sure you call and reserve our room as soon possible because they will sell out quickly. The Future Phenom Camp is scheduled for August 27th and 28th. 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 
9101 Basil Ct Largo, MD 20774 
301-636-6090 Call 1-800 - HOLIDAY and Mention Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp Friday 8/26/16 and Saturday 8/27/16 $129.00 + tax per night includes FREE Breakfast 2 Doubles or Queens 

Courtyard New Carrollton Landover 
8330 Corporate Drive Landover, MD 20785 
301-577-3373 Call 1-800-321-2211 or the hotel number and mention the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp room block Friday 8/26/16 and Saturday 8/27/16 $109.00 + tax per night 2 Queens

Jaden "Lil Penny" Bradley Bringing His Game To Future Phenom Camp!

Jaden "Lil Penny" Bradley

After making his national mark last summer at the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Jaden Bradley of North Carolina has taken his game to another level. The lanky point guard dominated several events around the country including the AC Showcase and John Lucas Future Of The Game Camp. His play has calling him the countries #1 player in the Class of 2022. He now returns to the Future Phenom Camp with an entirely different swag and has a good chance of proving everyone correct. There’s no doubt that “Lil Penny” as he is called will have a target on his and will be ready to battle. If you think you can slow down Bradley meet us in District Heights, MD on August 27th and 28th. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players that have committed to this prestigious event. 

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The 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC SET FOR AUGUST!

On Saturday August 13, 2016 the Basketball Spotlight will be presenting the 7th Annual J.E.M. All Star Classic. This event will bring together the rising 9th grade boys and girls in the region to celebrate the memory of Jonelle Elaine Melton. This event has always drawn the best of the best from the East Coast. Alumni include #1 NBA Draft Pick Karl Towns Jr., Isaiah Whitehead, Shep Garner, Isaiah Briscoe, Tyus Battle, Trevon Duval, Donovan Mitchell, Cameron Reddish, Nazi Reid, Jahvon Quinerly, Anthony Cowan Jr., Chris Lykes, Unique Mclean, Scottie Lewis, Cole Anthony, Bryan Antoine and many more. Stay tuned as we bring you players attending this year’s event and highlights from the past. 

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Paris Dawson To Display His Game On National Stage!

Paris Dawson

The Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp received another boost as national prospect Paris Dawson has decided to bring his game to the East Coast. Dawson of Carson, CA has maintained a national reputation for years while getting it done against the best. Now he has decided to take the ultimate challenge and enter the Future Phenom Camp August 27th and 28th in District Heights, MD. Dawson will be battling the other top Class of 2021 players in America. If you think you have what it takes don’t miss this big time event. 

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Jahkary Towns Ready To Take On The Nation At Future Phenom Camp!

Jahkary Towns

One of the best guards I saw at the NEO National Showcase was Jahkary Towns of Grand Rapid, Michigan. Towns dominated the Class of 2023 while scoring and creating plays for his teammates. His ball handling and range on his shot makes him very difficult to contain. Now he will be returning to the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp in District Heights, MD. August 27th and 28th. Towns has the ability to leave this camp ranked as one of the top players in the country. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players that will be entering the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp. 

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Dezonie Ready To Do Damage At Future Phenom Camp!

Shane Dezonie

No player in the country has taken a better leap in performance than Shane Dezonie. The rising 8th Grader showed pure dominance on the Spotlight Circuit and other national events. Now he will be returning to the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp to perform on the national stage. Basketball Spotlight looks forward to watching Dezonie battle the best on August 27th and 28th in District Heights, MD. Stay tuned as we bring you more of the top players coming to the Future Phenom Camp. 

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Ramel Lloyd Jr. Ready For The National Spotlight!

Ramel Lloyd Jr. 

The West Coast will be sending one of their best to the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp. Ramel Lloyd Jr. has been a national name for years and now the rising 7th Grader will be traveling to District Height, MD to let the East Coast see his skills. Lloyd Jr. is a do it all point guard with sick court vision and great range on his shot. We are very excited to see him play in person and stay tuned as we bring you more top prospects heading to the Future Phenom Camp August 27th and 28th. 

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Bradberry Bringing His Game To The Future Phenom Camp!

Jalen Bradberry 

Every year players use the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp as their coming out party and now Jalen Bradberry feels it’s his turn. Bradberry from upstate New York is the Class of 2021 point guard with tons of potential. Now he will have the chance to put the country on notice in District Heights, MD on August 27th and 28th. Jalen will line up against a loaded Class of 2021 so stay tuned as we bring you more players that will be making to the trip to the Future Phenom Camp. 

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Diary Of A Baller: Bryan Hall (Hartford County, CT) Entry #10

Trey Shooting In Detriot

Hello Basketball World! I'm signing back in for my basketball diary. 

I had been away for a few days in Detroit with my Mom, so Monday morning started a travel day back to Connecticut. I was scheduled to work my first day at the pool that afternoon, so I caught a flight that got me back to Hartford a few hours earlier. With very little time between landing and the start of my shift, I hurried home, ate lunch, and got myself ready to lifeguard. With all the days of orientation under my belt, actually working the pool was an easy adjustment. I met a lot of new people, including families and children from the community in which my pool is located; it made the day fun and fast moving. I got picked up at the end of my shift and went home to relax after such a long day. 

Meechie Johnson Gunning For #1 At Future Phenom Camp!

Meechie Johnson 

During my trip to the NEO National Showcase in Ohio it was easy to see that Meechie Johnson was one of the most dominant players in the building. He shot the ball well from all three levels while also showing improved play making skills. As you might remember Johnson made himself known on the East Coast last summer at the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp where he finished as one of the top overall players and made the Top 20 Game. This year he will be returning to this event for that #1 overall title. Check out his highlights below and don’t forget to come battle the best at the Future Phenom Camp August 27th and 28th in District Heights, MD. 

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Ryan Conway Makes His Way To Future Phenom Camp!

Ryan Conway

Ryan Conway is a total scoring machine and he has shown it throughout the country. Last summer at the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp he battled the best in the country and came out at one of the top performers in the building. Since then he took this prowess all around the country to tournaments, camps and showcases. This kid loves to play the best and will once again attend the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp August 27th and 28 in District Heights, MD. If you feel you can slow down the Conway express make sure you are in the building. 

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Jayden Brown Ready To Take Next Step At Future Phenom Camp!

Jayden Brown

Jayden Brown introduced himself to the nation last summer at the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp. Brown dominated the competition and finished as one of the top players in his class. Now this year he returns to show he’s the best guard in the Class of 2021. He has performed well on the circuit with Team IZOD and should be ready to peak once he enters the Future Phenom Camp. Stay tuned as we bring you more top players headed down to District Heights, MD August 27th and 28tth. 

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Sonny Johnson Jr. Returning To Future Phenom Camp!

Sonny Johnson Jr. 

Sonny Johnson Jr. has already established himself as one of the best Class of 2022 guards in the country. He has battled the best and still continues to rise. He will be making the trip to the 3rd Annual Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp in District Heights, MD on August 27th and 28th. This camp will feature the top players in the country and is being labeled as the “Event Of The Summer”. Check out his highlights below and stay tuned as we bring you more top players that will be playing at the Future Phenom Camp. 

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The 7th Annual J.E.M. All Star Classic Set For August 13th

On Saturday August 13, 2016 the Basketball Spotlight will be presenting the 7th Annual J.E.M. All Star Classic. This event will bring together the rising 9th grade boys and girls in the region to celebrate the memory of Jonelle Elaine Melton. This event has always drawn the best of the best from the East Coast. Alumni include #1 NBA Draft Pick Karl Towns Jr., Isaiah Whitehead, Shep Garner, Isaiah Briscoe, Tyus Battle, Trevon Duval, Donovan Mitchell, Cameron Reddish, Nazi Reid, Jahvon Quinerly, Anthony Cowan Jr., Chris Lykes, Unique Mclean, Scottie Lewis, Cole Anthony, Bryan Antoine and many more. Stay tuned as we bring you players attending this year’s event and highlights from the past. 

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NEO National Showcase Class of 2020 Top Performers

Khari Walker (California)

Basketball Spotlight traveled to Cleveland, Ohio for the Neo National Showcase and it was loaded with talent. Here’s our look at the top performers in the Class Of 2020. 

Neo National Showcase Class of 2020 Top Performers 

Khari Walker (Guard)- No one entered this event with a bigger rep or with more to lose than Walker. The California native took on the challenged and left this event as the best overall performer. Standing 6’5 with a physical frame was too much handle for most of the opposition. He’s able to get anywhere on the floor and create a clean look whenever he wants. If his jump shot if falling it will be a long day for defenders. In the open floor he’s very explosive while finishing above the rim with ease. But what makes him the most dangerous is his court vision. He is able to see plays before they develop and delivers the rock on time. This aspect makes it possible for him to transition into the point guard position.

Jordan Toles (Guard)- It’s clear to see that Toles has been working on his game. Previously it was all about his athleticism but now he plays at a smoother pace while picking his spots better. He uses an improved handle to get into the lane and also has added a legit pull up. I also like how he is developing as a play maker while seeing the floor. He’s definitely turning into a more complete player. Keep working kid I was impressed. 

Cameron Byers (Forward)- Byers took home ALL Star Game MVP honors by using his big frame to get the job done. He used a serious work ethic and power to score in the lane. He also did damage on the glass and gave a good effort on the defensive end. When he gets going he’s a load to handle.

J’yare Davis (Forward)- Davis was explosive all weekend. He showed supreme versatility and was a match up nightmare. He puts the rock on the deck with ease and shows athleticism when finishing in the lane. If he continues to work on his perimeter skills he projects to one of the top players in the country. His stock continues to rise after each event. 

Montorie Foster (Guard)- One of the highlights of the camp was Foster battling with Walker. Foster came ready to rock and was in attack mode. He scored the ball from all three levels and showed ridiculous range. He shows good basketball instincts and plays with passion. I can see the hunger in this kid’s eyes. Watch out for him. 

Jesse Laster (Forward)- This kid ran the floor like a deer. No one was probably quicker from rim to rim. He was an athletic finisher and plays the game with a very high motor. You can’t really peg him into a position as of yet which may not be a bad thing. 

Michael Saunders (Guard)- Saunders showed up Day 2 but quickly made his presence known. His quickness is the first aspect of his game you would notice as he darts through the lane like a blur. On his drives he combines fundamentals with a lightning first step. I also like his drive and kick game. 

Quentin Richardson (Guard)- Speaking of guards with fundamentals, Richardson comes to mind. He surveys the floor well, takes care of the rock and has a mean floater in his arsenal. Some high school coach will be happy with this kid next fall. 

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