Coming off an impressive summer playing with the Manimal Elite program, Jack Edelen has continued to attract more and more college interest for himself. The 5’11” junior point guard of Male High School in Louisville recently took a visit to the University of Cincinnati.  “My Cincinnati visit was great. I am a huge fan of Coach (Wes) Miller and their whole coaching   More...

All spring and summer on the NY2LA Association, one of the most impressive all-around guards was Kenneth Garth. Garth is a 6’3” senior that played with the World Hoops Elite program and attends Westosha Central High School in Wisconsin.  Tournament after tournament, Garth showed a tremendous ability creating for his teammates. The playmaking guard is a good decision maker with   More...

In addition to the first and second teams, there were plenty of talented candidates for this honorable mention list. With tournaments across the country this year on the association, it included plenty of loaded teams. Here are the dozen players that earned themselves honorable mention honors.  Jordan Briggs – 2023 – G – UTS Elite A do it all point guard that plays   More...

The impact of covid-19 across the state of Wisconsin was especially harsh to those in the Milwaukee and Madison areas – as both MPS and MMSD elected to not participate in the 2020-21 basketball season. One player who is flying under the radar in Wisconsin’s 2022 class is Jerome Jacobs (Madison West HS). Jacobs averaged double figures (10.8ppg) as a sophomore starter at Madison West in   More...

It has been a busy few weeks in the recruitment of Cooper Noard. Towards the end of August, the 6’2” guard from Glenbrook South High School and the Illinois Wolves, initially committed to Army West Point. However, that decision did not last long for Noard who decommitted shortly thereafter and has since made a commitment to another school in the state of New York, this time   More...

One of the more impressive 2022 big men from Indiana over the past several months has been Wesley Celichowski of Floyd Central High School. Over the summer, the 6’11” post earned himself honorable mention honors on the NY2LA Association 17U level while playing with the Louisville Legends.  Celichowski recently earned himself a scholarship offer from Marian University while on   More...

The state of Indiana has never had a shortage of top tier players at the high school level.  Keeping that tradition going is silky smooth G Jordan Turner.  The class of 2022 prospect in some respects was still a bit of an unknown outside the Midwest region mainly due to Covid and players not being able to play in 2020.  He did not miss the chance this past summer to show his skills   More...

One of the most intriguing prospects in the Grassroots Championships in Orlando this past summer was 2022 F Daniel Sanford.  The 6’8 prospect out of Charlotte, did not need much time to show that he was a high major talent that impacts the game on both sides of the floor and is the ultimate competitor.  He is just starting to scratch the surface in terms of his long-term potential   More...

Another player from the class of 2022 in Wisconsin is off the board and has committed to a division two program. This time it was Tyler Borowski who picked Winona State. The 6’2” point guard from Appleton East High School and the Wisconsin Crusaders, also had an offer from Sioux Falls plus interest from a few other division two programs in the region including Minot State and St.   More...

2022 C David Craig was one prospect that really improved from the beginning of the summer until the end.  He was a bit of an unknown to most being recently relocated to Tennessee from South Africa.  He was a prospect that many college coaches noticed due to his size and physical traits, but he is one that has tremendous upside and could be a very good player at the next level.  He   More...

The state of Michigan has produced some of the best guards nationally over the course of the last few years and much attention has been spent focusing on the class 2022.  Flying under the radar of sorts is G Elvis Machul Jr who had a very impressive spring and summer travel season. He has his eyes set on being a can’t miss guard out of the state and is working to put it all   More...

The state of Texas is generally known to be a place where there is deep rooted tradition of producing high major basketball recruits.  Class of 2022 C Christopher Loofe has grown into one of the best kept secrets in the state.  He put up quite and impressive spring and summer travel season for a deep and talented JL3 McMullen squad and held his own many of the best the nation has to   More...

Class of 2022 G Damon Fann is one of the most electrifying talents in Tennessee.  He plays the game with a chip on his shoulder and feels that he can compete with the best of the best.  He is a prospect that instantly adds value to any locker room that he is a part of, and this trait is what many believe will be the factor that continues to lift his ceiling and terms of growth and   More...

2023 G Gehrig Normand has been flying quietly under the radar in the state of Texas mainly due to the high level of talent in the state. The display that he was able to put on this past summer travel season has made quite the impression in terms of his ability to play at a high level.  The 6’5 G who plays for 3D Empire is a matchup nightmare for defenses who have to face him.  It   More...

Class of 2022 G/F Anquan Boldin Jr. had quite the spring and summer travel season.  During the sessions of the Grassrootshoops circuit he was one of the few prospects who showed that he can rise to the occasion if the stage is right, and the competition level increases.  In terms of potential and upside when it is all said and done, he could be not only one of the best players in   More...

Just a week after landing a commitment from Marcus Tomashek, Michigan Tech and head coach Josh Buettner landed another 2022 commitment from the state of Wisconsin and the JH1 Elite program. This one came from Josh Terrian, a 6’4” guard/forward of Pewaukee High School. The Huskies had initially offered him a scholarship back in March. “I felt Michigan Tech was the perfect   More...

Even with a loaded first and second team from this year’s NY2LA Association, there was still plenty of other talented players still left. With all the talented teams apart of the 2021 NY2LA Association there were plenty of candidates to choose from, but here are the players that were voted to this honorable mention list.  Justin Banks – 2022 – F – All In   More...

Tyshawn Archie, a 6’2 G out of Houston, TX poised to prove one thing, and that is be one of the top guards in the state of Texas. Archie is quietly improving his game and could very well be mentioned with the likes of the top players in the city when all is said and done.  His skill set along with his poised demeanor are just a few traits that makes him so special.  His biggest   More...

The 2022 summer gave many players a chance to showcase their talents on a big stage and give college basketball coaches an opportunity to see what they can do against national competition.  For many independent teams, this is their chance to use this platform a tool to draw interest from schools outside of their region that normally would not see them play.  2023 G Dallas Roberts   More...

Class of 2022 F Kannon Roberts was one the players that probably helped themselves more than most recruits this past summer.  He steadily improved his game each time that he stepped out onto the floor.  He has flown under the radar a bit over the past year in the state of Georgia, but he has quietly made a name for himself.  His work ethic and determination are the things that will   More...

One of the more sought-after division two prospects in all of Wisconsin recently made his college decision. Marcus Tomashek made his commitment to Michigan Tech University. Tomashek is a 6’5” 2022 guard who attends Ashwaubenon High School and played with the JH1 Elite program.  After taking his official visit to the school on Michigan’s upper peninsula a few weeks ago,   More...

2023 G Jake Hamilton checks off all the boxes in terms of productivity and efficiency on the court.  From the minute he steps on the floor he impacts the game in several ways.  Standing at 6’3, the Sacred Heart Griffin standout in Springfield, IL is quietly carving his name out as one of the best guards not only in Illinois but in region.  He is determined to prove all the   More...

With the amount of talent in the Midwest in the 2023 class, it is hard to believe there are some highly touted players that are still flying under the radar.  In the case of G Jordan Briggs, he has gone a bit undervalued from a regional perspective that has led to many highly skilled players not getting attention that they would otherwise.  The 6’1 do it all guard is poised and   More...

The summer travel season is behind us, but the state of Texas did not disappoint in terms of talent and high-level prospects.  The LoneStar state has long been regarded as the place where the class of 2022 has shined in terms of shoe company team prospects as well as 3D Empire taking home the crown as the top independent team in the country.  There are five prospects that we believe   More...

Next up in the list of honors from the 2021 NY2LA Association is the second team for the 16U level. With a highly skilled group at this level, there was plenty of competition for these honors. Here are the seven members of the 16U second team for the 2021 season.  Tyshawn Archie – 2023 – G – Team Temple Tournament after tournament, Archie dazzled with his abilities with   More...

While the 17U first team for this year’s NY2LA Association has a great deal of talent, this second team is no different. The list is loaded with skilled college prospects that all were candidates for the first team list. Here are the seven members voted to the second team for the 2021 NY2LA Association.  Jamil Muttilib – 2022 – G – Team Temple The lengthy and   More...

With tournaments in Atlanta, Dallas, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Orlando, it was an exciting year of hoops on the NY2LA Association. The 2023 and 2024 classes constantly stood out with a very strong group of teams from top to bottom making for a very exclusive First Team list at the underclassmen level. Even with this deep field of teams, Mid Pro Academy shined to earn three of the seven   More...

With the end of the spring and summer grassroots season, it’s now time for some awards. These teams were voted upon by members of the NY2LA staff. With all the great competition over the last few months, five players just weren’t enough for each team. Here are the seven members of the 2021 NY2LA Basketball Association All-League First Team from the 17U division including the   More...

With all the talent on hand for the summer finale in Orlando, one part was just not enough for the top performers at the Grassroots Summer Championships. There was plenty of loaded squads from around the nation and they did not disappoint.  Bakari Johnson – 2022 – F – Tennessee Tigers A tough and physical 6’6” small forward that gets a lot done on the floor.   More...

There were plenty of players from the summer finale in Orlando that college coaches will want to be familiar with. Here are just some of the many players from the tournament that helped their recruitment the most.  Justin Banks – 2022 – F – All In Athletics Banks has good strength and plays with such a great motor on the floor to always be making a big impact. Listed at   More...