Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup Almost At Capacity!

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup will feature some of the top teams in the region. It will take place January 27th and 28th in Neptune, NJ. Please register quickly because space will be very limited. Here’s a list of the committed teams. 

8th Grade Teams 
1. NJ Bulldogs 
2. Riverside Hawks (White) 
3. Team Loaded 
4. NJ Playaz 
5. NY Jayhawks 
6. Hoop Kingz 
7. NJ Shore Shots 
8. PSA Cardinals 
9. Team Rio Nationals 
10. Riverside Hawks (Blue) 
11. Adirondack (Purple) 
12. SE Starz 
13. Playtime Panthers 
14. Milbank
15. New Heights 
16. Bayshore Bulldogs 
17. Middletown Heat
18. We R 1 
19. Team Durant 
20. Team IZOD
22.
23.
24.

7th Grade Teams 
1. NJ Bulldogs 
2. Riverside Hawks (White) 
3. NJ Playaz 
4. NY Jayhawks 
5. T Town Ballers 
6. YW Ballers 
7. SE Starz 
8. Fidonce Basketball 
9. Fidonce Bulldogs 
10. JCBC 
11. New Heights 
12. King Street Kings 
13. Playtime 
14. Riverside Hawks (Blue) 
15. Adirondack (Black)
16. Milbank
17. Maryland Heat 
18. NY Rens (Spisto)
19. Ocean Elite
20. All IN
22. We R 1 (Black)
23. We R 1 (Blue)
24. Team Durant 
25. Team IZOD
26.

6th Grade Teams 
1. NJ Bulldogs 
2. Team Final 
3. Fidonce Basketball 
4. NY Jayhawks 
5. JCBC 
6. T Town Ballers 
7. NY Gauchos 
8. Riverside Hawks 
9. King Street Kings 
10. Playtime Panthers 
11. NJ Playaz
12. Hilltoppers Heat
13. Milbank
14. CT Express 
15. Silverbacks National 
16. Team Durant (East)
17. Team Durant (West)
18. R1 Aces 
19.
20. 

5th Grade Teams 
1. Riverside Hawks 
2. JCBC 
3. T Town Ballers 
4. NY Gauchos 
5. King Street Kings 
6. Philly Triple Threat 
7. YW Ballers 
8. Team Jacko
9. Rising Stars Elite
10. Milbank
11. We R 1
12. Team Durant 
13.
14.

4th Grade Teams 
1. Riverside Hawks (White) 
2. Riverside Hawks (Blue) 
3. NY Gauchos 
4. Playtime Panthers 
5. Milbank 
6. NY Hornets 
7. Team Durant 
8.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Best Of The Best & All Tournament Team

The 6th Grade Division at the Tip Off Classic introduced us to some up and coming talent. Here’s our Best Of The Best and All Tournament Team. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Best Of The Best 

Best Performer: Dwayne Pierce (NY Gauchos)- Pierce was the lead catalyst on the championship team and was a true leader in the process. He got it done on the big stage. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Best Of The Best & All Tournament Team

The 7th Grade Division at the Tip Off Classic was one of the most competitive brackets in thus event. Here’s a look at the Best Of The Best and All Tournament Team. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Best Of The Best 

Best Performer: Jonathan Lamothe (Team Thrill)- This kid had a huge weekend and looks to be a big time prospect down the road. He gets it done from all three levels. 

Diary Of A Baller: Jaden Bradley (Concord, NC) Entry #3

Jaden Bradley

Basketball Spotlight World, It’s Jaden Bradley and I’m back with my Diary Of A Baller. Here’s how my week went. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Best Of The Best & All Tournament Team

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Division was stacked with talent. Here’s our Best Of The Best and All Tournament Team. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Best Of The Best 

Best Performer: Darrell Victory (Riverside Hawks)- Victory name fits him well because he led the Hawks to the title. He broke down every defense he faced while making things happened. He was virtually unstoppable. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Baby Ballers Top Performers Part 3

Skylar Ellis

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 4th & 5th Grade Division gave us a look at the baby ballers. You will be hearing about some of these youngsters for years to come. Here’s Part 3 Of our Top Performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Baby Ballers Top Performers Part 3 

Skylar Ellis Guard (Riverside Hawks)- His father made a living sacking quarterbacks (Sean Ellis) but Skylar spends his time killing zone defenses. Ellis showed he has some top-notch basketball skills and seems to have a potential filled frame. His play helped earn Riverside Hawks 3rd the 4th Grade Blue Division crown. It will be interesting to see him in about five years.

In The Spotlight: Jayden Defense (NY Gauchos)

Name: Jayden Defense 

Team: NY Gauchos 

Class: 2024 

Position: Point Guard 

Analysis: Jayden’s nickname should be “Money” because he made the plays down the stretch that keep coaches paid. He gets wherever he wants on the floor whenever he wants. He used a half spin and a strong finish at the basket to snatch the title for the Gauchos in double overtime.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Baby Ballers Top Performers Part 2

Neikos Primus 

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 4th & 5th Grade Division gave us a look at the baby ballers. You will be hearing about some of these youngsters for years to come. Here’s Part 2 Of our Top Performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Baby Ballers Top Performers Part 2 

Neikos Primus Guard (New World)- Primus is a fearless driver to the bucket while also using an advanced floater for his age. He plays the game with flare and confidence. He has the ability to finish through contact. He totally dominated the competition the opening day of the Tip Off Classic.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Baby Ballers Top Performers Part 1

John Jackson

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 4th & 5th Grade Division gave us a look at the baby ballers. You will be hearing about some of these youngsters for years to come. Here’s Part 1 Of our Top Performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Baby Ballers Top Performers Part 1 

John Jackson Guard (Silverbacks National)- One of my favorites guards in this event. He seems to always make the correct plays which are winning ones. He stepped in the clutch as always to helped them defeat the NY Gauchos in the championship. Jackson always seems to find the winners circle.

Tip Off Classic Highlights: Mason Making A Name For Himself!

Mason Piokowski

Mason Piorkowski proved at the Tip Off Classic that height is just a word. He dazzled the crowd while leading the NJ Playaz to some impressive victories. Check out his highlights and stay tuned because we still have more footage and coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Top Performers Part 3

A.J. Rodriquez

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Division gave us a look into the future. Here’s our final look at the top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Top Performers Part 3 

A.J. Rodriquez Forward (Riverside Hawks) – A.J. is a strong wing that always plays under control and doesn’t take bad shots. We saw him drive the baseline and finish with touch and he also can shoot the 3ball. His strength right now is finishing at the rim.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Top Performers Part 2

Bahsil Laster

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Division gave us a look into the future. Here’s our second look at the top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Bahsil Laster Forward (Fidonce Basketball) – Laster is a long wing that was one of the prospects with a high upside in the 6th grade division. It seemed that he was only scratching the surface of his potential and that he could blossom into a big time player on both ends of the floor. Right now he is able to knock down the 3ball and has adequate ball handling skills to go to work from the wing in the half could or do some damage in transition. He had 11 and 17 points in the two games we watched.

Diary Of Baller: Jaden Bradley (Concord, NC) Entry #2

Jaden Bradley

Good Morning Spotlight World, 

It’s Jaden Bradley and I’m back with my Diary Of A Baller and here’s how my week went. 

Monday…Game day! After a pretty packed weekend at the CP3 combine, I was kind of tired this morning and it took me a little while to get going. This week my school is having a bake sale, I signed up to bring in cookies. The school day went by pretty quick, I have homework in 3 of my classes so I will be up for a while tonight so I can get everything done. We won tonight by around 30 points and I think everybody got the chance to score (or at least shoot). The best part of the game for me was when I blocked a shot off the backboard. I couldn’t make any shots for little bit after that, I think I was too hype. By the time I got home, I was beat. I still have to finish up some homework though, so let me hit these books. Good night! 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Top Performers Part 1

Dwayne Pierce

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Division gave us a look into the future. Here’s our first look at the top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Top Performers Part 1 

Dwayne Pierce Guard (NY Gauchos) – Pierce is a big athletic guard that is hard to contain because he is always in attack mode going downhill. He rebounds very well which allows him to start the break where he makes very good decisions. In the half court when he gets the ball he understands how to get in the paint and break down the defense either scoring or driving and kicking to an open teammate. Dwayne is a matchup nightmare at the 6th grade level. He had 10 points in the championship win and 18 points in a previous game we watched including two 3 pointers.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Top Performers Part 3

Jomani Wright

The 7th Grade Division of the Tip Off Classic was some of the most competitive basketball of the weekend. Here’s our final look at the Top Performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Top Performers Part 3 

Jomani Wright Guard (Riverside Hawks)- Jomani Wright Of the Riverside Hawks is a true game changer. During the Bballspotlight Tipoff Classic he took over games in the last five minutes; He was able to get to the basket at will and finish with ease. Jojo can also knockdown the open three with consistency. He has a relentless motor on both sides of the ball. For his height he is able to accomplish some great things for the Riverside Hawks.

Tip Off Classic Highlights: Sellers Steals The Show!

Antonio Sellers

Antonio Sellers continues to make his mark as one of the top forwards in the country. He had his talent on full display this weekend at the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic. Check out his highlights below and stay tuned as we bring you more coverage and footage from the Tip Off 
Classic.

 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Top Performers Part 2

Akil Watson

The 7th Grade Division of the Tip Off Classic was some of the most competitive basketball of the weekend. Here’s our second look at the Top Performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Akil Watson Guard (East Coast Elite)- Watson is a wing player that has the ability to attack and finish at the rim. If you leave him open he will knockdown the three balls; He is versatile player that he can play big or step out on the perimeter and guard little guards. Akil has a great upside and we saw some dominate performances at times in his games. He will be a force on the scene of continues to improve his game.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Top Performers Part 1

DJ Dormu

The 7th Grade Division of the Tip Off Classic was some of the most competitive basketball of the weekend. Here’s our first look at the Top Performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Top Performers Part 1 

DJ Dormu Guard (Team Thrill)- In the championship Dormu got things going early for the champs by nailing a couple of treys and helping them extend the lead. I like the way his game is transforming and way his frame is looking on the floor. He’s now playing with a higher level of confidence. He led the team in scoring with 13 markers in the finals.

Tip Off Classic Highlights: Baskerville Is A Bucket Getter!

Joe Baskerville

Joe Baskerville made a splash at the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic. The scoring guard is a straight bucket getter. Check out his highlights and stay tuned as we bring you more coverage and footage from the Tip Off Classic.

Diary Of A Baller: Jaden Bradley (Concord, NC) Entry #1

Jaden Bradley

Our next Diary Of A Baller takes us to North Carolina where 6’4 guard Jaden Bradley is rated as the #1 8th Grader in America. Last summer Bradley led the CP3 All Stars to the 13U AAU National Championship. He also was named the MVP of the Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp after a dominating performance. Basketball Spotlight world let’s welcome Jaden as he gives us a look into his life for the next eight weeks. 

Good Morning Basketball Spotlight World, 

I’m Jaden Bradley from Concord, NC and first I would like to thank Basketball Spotlight for giving me the opportunity to do Diary Of A Baller. Here’s how my week went. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Top Performers Part 4

William Richardson

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Division was loaded top to bottom. Here’s our final look at our top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Top Performers Part 4 

William Richardson Guard (NJ Playaz)- Richardson has been making a big name in other events and now he wanted to show and prove at The Spotlight. The point guard is lightning quick and gets from end to end in a blur. When you lay off Richardson he can hit the long 3-ball even when the defense closes out. He’s off to a great start for his 8th Grade season.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Top Performers Part 3

Jaquan Harris

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Division was loaded top to bottom. Here’s our third look at our top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Top Performers Part 3 

Jaquan Harris Guard (NJ Bulldogs) – Harris is a strong athletic guard that has converted nicely to the point guard position. He is playing above the rim dunking the ball and he has a nice jump shot out to the 3 point line. What really stands out though is his passing ability and court vision throwing a lot of next level passes getting his teammates easy buckets. Right now when you are talking about top guards in the Class of 2022 Jaquan has to be in the conversation. He tallied 12 points in the game we watched and a rack of assists.

Tip Off Classic Highlights: Tyler Hawkins Rises To The Occasion!

Tyler Hawkins

Tyler Hawkins came to the Tip Off Classic on a mission to destroy any guard that was in his presence. The lead guard seemed to accomplish this feat while helping the NY Gauchos reach the final four. Check out his highlights and stay tuned as we bring you more coverage and footage from the Tip Off Classic.

Tip Off Classic Highlights: Floyd Enters The Big Time!

Corey Floyd

Corey Floyd’s stock is seriously on the rise and he showed why at the Tip Off Classic. He gave the crowd a look at all facets of his game. Check out his highlights from the Tip Off Classic and stay tuned as we bring you more top videos and recaps.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Top Performers Part 2

Antonio Sellers

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Division was loaded top to bottom. Here’s our second look at our top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Top Performers Part 2 

Antonio Sellers Forward (NY Gauchos) – Sellers is one of those players that you love to watch play. He rarely makes a mistake playing the game the right way using his high basketball IQ and high level skill set making him very tough to stop. Antonio has elite size and strength and must be considered as one of the top players in the country. He can score from all three levels and he knows how to make the players around him better. He can play the point forward or post smaller defenders down in the paint. He had 18 points in their semifinal game against Team Loaded DC and 25 points against Team Rio.

Tip Off Classic Highlights: Cruz Makes A Statement!

Zion Cruz

Zion Cruz came into the Tip Off Classic ranked #6 in the country by Basketball Spotlight. His play proved he was worth the accolades. The lead guard has some special talent. Check out his highlights below and remember stay tuned as we bring you more coverage from the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Top Performers Part 1

Darrell Victory

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Division was loaded top to bottom. Here’s a first look at our top performers. 

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Top Performers Part 1 

Darrell Victory Guard (Riverside Hawks) – Victory did just that for his NYC based famed Riverside program bringing home the victory and the elusive Spotlight Banner in the championship against a solid Team Loaded DC team. Darrell a sturdy built, tough nosed guard that is very difficult to stay in front of. He can get anywhere on the floor using his speed and quickness to penetrate the lane dropping no look passes or scoring himself with a wide array of finishes. He finished with a game high 17 points in the championship and 11 points in the Semifinal.

Tip Off Classic Highlights: Jayden Pierre Putting In That Work!

Jayden Pierre

The Garden State floor general Jayden Pierre once again showed he could rock on the highest level. He got to the hole anytime he wanted while also dropping dimes to teammates. His body control is very unique for his age. Check out his highlights and remember we are just getting started with our Tip Off Classic coverage.

Tip Off Classic Highlights: Jaquan Harris Shows Out!

Jaquan Harris

Jaquan Harris once again showed he is one of the top point guards in the country. He was able to set the tempo and make his teammates better. Check out his highlights below and stay tuned because we are just getting started with coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: Riverside Hawks Steal The Show!

Riverside Hawks

Riverside Hawks entered the tournament as underdogs but still defeated Team Loaded 59-56 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Orange Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: Wiz Kids/Lightning Strike!

Wiz Kids/Lightning

Wiz Kids/Lightning fought off a tough ESYC Elite 52-48 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 8th Grade Blue Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Orange Division Championship: Team Thrill Came, Saw And Conquered

Team Thrill

Team Thrill used a huge second half to defeat New Heights 46-37 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Orange Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: Philly Triple Threat Cruise To The Crown!

Philly Triple Threat

Philly Triple Threat summed up their dominant weekend with a 62-35 victory over Middletown Finest to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 7th Grade Blue Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: NY Gauchos Roll!

NY Gauchos

The NY Gauchos (Croft) continued their impressive run as they defeated JC Boys Club 57-41 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Orange Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: NY Gauchos Edge Middletown Finest!

NY Gauchos 

In a highly contested battle NY Gauchos defeated Middletown Finest 70-68 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 6th Grade Blue Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 5th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: 845 Elite Gets It Done!

845 Elite 

The game came down to the wire as 845 Elite defeated King Street Kings 35-32 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 5th Grade Blue Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 5th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: Silverback Nationals Grabs The Banner!

Silverback Nationals 

In a thrilling game Silverback Nationals defeated NY Gauchos 55-52 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 5th Grade Orange Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 4th Grade Blue Division Championship Recap: Riverside Hawks Prevail!

Riverside Hawks Takes Banner 

The Riverside Hawks (Blue) held on to defeat Riverside Hawks (White) to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 4th Grade Blue Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic.

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 4th Grade Orange Division Championship Recap: New World Takes Home The Crown

NEW WORLD CHAMPS

New World used their talented guard play to defeat The Rens 43-30 to win the Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic 4th Grade Orange Division Championship. Congrats to both teams for making it to the finals and stay tuned as Basketball Spotlight brings your tons of coverage from the Tip Off Classic. 

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Clash For The Cup Registration Ready To Go!

The Basketball Spotlight Clash For The Cup is slated for January 27th and 28th in Neptune, NJ. The top teams in the country is scheduled to appear. Make sure you guys register early because a sellout is imminent. Click the links below to register. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER SINGLE TEAM 

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Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Schedule Is Released!

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic Tip Off Classic Schedule is listed below. Please remember due to the large number of teams we were unable to do schedule request for this event. We did try to take into consideration the travel time of teams. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE EXPOSURE APP ON YOUR PHONE OR TABLET. GO TO YOUR APP STORE AND TYPE IN BASKETBALL SPOTLIGHT. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE!

BASKETBALL TIP OFF CLASSIC SCHEDULE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TIP OFF CLASSIC

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic is locked and loaded. Below are the listings of sites that each division will play at. Hotel accommodations have been set up for teams that are playing at Sportika and St. John Vianney. THE TIP OFF CLASSIC SCHEDULE WILL DROP TONIGHT. 

8th Grade Orange, 7th Grade Orange and 6th Grade Orange 
HOOP GROUP HEADQUARTERS 
1930 Heck Ave Neptune, NJ 07753 

4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade Blue, 7th Grade Blue and 8th Grade Blue 
Sportika 150 Woodward Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726 
ST. John Vianney High School 540A Line Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733 

TEAMS WISHING TO STAY NEAR SPORTIKA OR SWITCH THEIR HOTEL NEAR SPORTIKA 

PLEASE CONTACT 

Holiday Inn East Windsor 399 Monmouth St, East Windsor, NJ 08520 (609) 448-7000 ASK FOR BASKETBALL SPOTLIGHT RATE CODE SPB

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off At Capacity!

The Basketball Spotlight Tip Off Classic is sold out. The teams listed below are scheduled to participate. The schedule will be released by Wednesday night. Due to the large number of teams participating we cannot honor any scheduling request. 

8th Grade 
1. PSA Cardinals 
2. NJ Bulldogs 
3. NJ Playaz 
4. Expressions Elite (Rhode Island) 
5. Team Magic 
6. Riverside Hawks 
7. NY Jayhawks 
8. NY Rens (Kats) 
9. 6th Man Warriors 
10. New Heights 
11. Team Final 
12. NJ Shore Shots 
13. NY Gauchos 
14. Team Rio National 
15. NY Lightning 
16. NY Rens (Justin) 
17. Riverside (Blue) 
18. Team Basic 
19. Playtime Panthers 
20. Milbank 
21. SBA Elite 
22. SE Starz 
23. Philly Triple Threat 
24. MJ Heat 
25. Hoop Kingz 
26. ESYC Elite 
27. Boston Finest 
28. JC Boys Club 
29. Sean Kirk Patrick Elite 
30. Team IZOD 
31. MXE Elite 
32. Wiz Kids/Lightning 

7th Grade 
1. New Heights 
2. Team Final 
3. Fidonce Running Rebels 
4. NY Lightning 
5. NY Gauchos 
6. NJ Playaz 
7. East Coast Elite 
8. NJ Jayhawks 
9. Riverside Hawks 
10. Team IZOD 
11. Student Body Attack 
12. Milbank 
13. Team Thrill 
14. NJ Rens 
15. NJ Bulldogs 
16. Fidonce Bulldogs 
17. YW Ballers 
18. Ocean Elite 
19. Expressions Elite 
20. NY Rens (Spilo) 
21. Playtime Panthers 
22. We R 1 (Flowers) 
23. SE Starz 
24. New Heights (White) 
25. Team Bos 
26. We R 1 (S) 
27. Sean Kirk Patrick Elite 
28. Philly Triple Threat 
29. King Street Kings 
30. Elm City Elite 
31. Middletown Finest 
32. T Town Ballers 

6th Grade 
1. NY Gauchos (Croft) 
2. JC Boys Club 
3. DC Blue Devils 
4. NY Rens 
5. NY Gauchos 2 
6. Team Thrill 
7. Playtime Panthers 
8. Milbank 
9. Rising Stars 
10. Riverside Hawks 
11. NJ Bulldogs 
12. NY Lightning 
13. T Town Ballers 
14. Team Bos 
15. King Street King 
16. ESYC Elite 
17. JC Boys Club 
18. NJ Pirates 
19. Middletown Finest 
20. Fidonce Bulldogs 

5th Grade 
1. NY Rens 
2. CIA Bounce (Red) 
3. Team Durant 
4. Gauchos (Croft) 
5. CIA Bounce (Black) 
6. Team Thrill 
7. New Heights 
8. Canada Elite 
9. TJ Lakers 
10. NY Gauchos (Mitchell) 
11. Silverback Nationals 
12. NY Lightning 
13. Middletown Finest 
14. King Street Kings 
15. Team Bos 
16. NJ Shore Shots 
17. YW Ballers 
18. T Town Ballers 
19. Milbank 
20. We R 1 
21. 845 Elite 
22. Rising Stars Elite 
23. Philly Triple Threat 
24. JC Boys Club 

4th Grade 
1. NY Rens 
2. Team Delaware 
3. TJ Lakers 
4. New Heights 
5. NY Gauchos (Harris) 
6. Team Thrill 
7. Riverside Hawks (Blue) 
8. CIA Bounce 
9. Maryland Wizards 
10. Playtime Panthers 
11. NY Lightning 
12. Team Takeover 
13. Riverside Hawks (White) 
14. Philly Triple Threat 
15. Milbank 
16. Castle Athletic  
17. Fidonce Bulldogs 
18. King Street Kings 
19. Team IZOD 
20. Rens (3rd)

Super Skillcase Profile: Christopher Cervino (Franklin Lakes, NJ)

Name: Christopher Cervino 

Hometown: Franklin Lakes, NJ 

Position: Point Guard 

Class: 2024 

Breakdown: Cervino is a excellent shooter with tremendous range at a young age. He understands the concept of the ball fake and one dribble pull ups. He’s going to make a coach very happy one day. This kid is very, very skilled.

Super Skillcase Profile: Dozie Nwigwe (Monore, NY)

Name: Dozie Nwigwe 

Hometown: Monroe, NY 

Position: Point Guard 

Class: 2027 

Breakdown: The 3rd Grader was the youngest player in the building but he didn’t back down from the competition. His length allowed him to fit in along with his ability to score. He’s extremely skilled to be so young.

Team Thrill Wins AGame Super Shootout!

Team Thrill Victorious

Coach Donnell “Mookie” Dobbins and his Team Thrill bunch have won their first Championship of the season. (The AGame Super Shootout). Dobbin’s roster includes some familiar names and some not so familiar ones. Jarace Walker may be the most recognized name on the roster. At 6’5 this wing was really impressive. Walker protected the rim as if he was 6’9, blocking anything that came his way. He hovered around the perimeter taking advantage of driving lanes while also connecting on three point attempts as if he was playing the guard position. Versatility is what this kid brings. 

Carlos Alexander the lefty point guard displays his intensity whenever Thrill makes a stop on defense or converts on offensive. Alexander is a tough defender with illusive penetration that blows by defender. His flashy style makes this team exciting to watch. Another impressive piece was Antonio Hamlin. Hamlin was pretty much unstoppable getting to the rim, he simply just elevated over the competition while connecting on layups and floaters, all the while finding open teammates for easy lay-ups. 

Kia Brooks was a steady shooter from the arc. Each time a team would make a run, he would stop that run with a three. There were three to four possessions where Brooks connected on a three to keep teams from getting any closer. Christian Winborne is another sniper for this talented group. This kid can really mix it up. He keeps teams off balance by getting to the rim, while also being able to knock down shoots from the perimeter. He is also a pretty good defender. Samuel Scott may be small in stature, but this kid fears no one. Scott consistently attacks the basket and finishes over taller defenders while causing havoc on opposing guards. Scott can push any guard off their path, which normally results in a turnover and lay-up on the other end. Scott is tough on either end of the floor. 

Andrew Rhuebottom’s physical nature allows him to rebound against taller players on route to layups or three point plays. With a guard skill set, Rhuebottom rebounds as a big and pushes the break like a guard either making the extra pass or laying it up himself. Rhuebottom is hard to contain when he gets going. John Thomas provides a lift when the teams seem to get stuck in neutral. His mid-range game is quite impressive for his age. While on the floor, Thomas becomes another scoring option and defender on the perimeter or low block. Derrick Moore is a 6’5, 250lb forward that just started playing basketball regularly and is quickly catching up to speed. By this spring we expect Moore to be a force down low. 

Best of luck to Thrill as they compete this AAU season.

Super Skillcase Profile: Four Petrie (Carlisle, PA)

Name: Four Petrie 

Hometown: Carlisle, PA 

Position: Shooting Guard 

Class: 2024 

Breakdown: Petrie is a polished wing guard that has good handle and the shot to match. I like his strong frame and ability to score on this level. He should blossom into a 20 point scorer once he reaches the high school level. Pennsylvania keep a look out for this kid. 

Super Skillcase Profile: Noah Roberts (Maplewood, NJ)

Name: Noah Roberts 

Hometown: Maplewood, NJ Noah 

Position: Point Guard 

Class: 2024 

Breakdown: Roberts has an excellent handle and he keep his defender off balance with a great head and shoulder fake. Once he got past the defender he used a floater and finished at the tin. This kid is something to watch.

Super Skillcase Profile: Dylan Harper (Franklin Lakes, NJ)

Name: Dylan Harper 

Hometown: Franklin Lakes, NJ 

Position: Forward 

Class: 2024 

Breakdown: Dylan was one of the top 5 players in his grade level at this event. The smooth forward glided to the basket and finished with ease over smaller defenders. He has some flair in his game and substance to back it up.

Super Skillcase Profile: Ryan Pettit (Westfield, NJ)

Name: Ryan Pettit 

Hometown: Westfield, NJ 

Position: Combo Guard 

Class: 2022 

Breakdown: The aggressive guard was in attack mode at the Super Skillcase. He’s a crafty dribbler that hits the hole with a relentless approach. He has an arsenal of twisting layups and tough finishing moves. He was also can the open jumper. He definitely didn’t back down from the competition.