NY2LA SPORTS ARTICLES AND UPDATES
Class of 2027
5-9    PG
MSL
Milwaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 27
OCT 18
03:45
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2025
ISAIAH FOX DISCUSSES EASTERN ILLINOIS VISIT
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
During this year, Isaiah Fox has been one of the fastest rising recruits in Wisconsin’s incredibly deep and talented 2027 class. The point guard of West Allis Central High School and the Power 5 program went from an under the radar player to one with several division one offers as one of the top point guards in the state. It was back in March of this year that Fox picked up his first   More...
 
Class of 2027
5-9    PG
MSL
Milwaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 27
 
OCT 16
06:45
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2025
CAHLIL JONES TALKS FIRST OFFER
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The newest member of Wisconsin’s 2026 class to receive their first scholarship offer was Cahlil Jones. Earlier this week, the 6’2” guard of Germantown High School and the Chapman Basketball Academy program received an offer from a division two program. St. Cloud State became the first program to extend an offer to Jones. “It feels great to get my first offer it’s   More...
 
 
Class of 2027
6-3    G
West Allis Central
Milwaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 74
OCT 15
06:45
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2025
RECRUITMENT TAKING OFF FOR 2027 MAX JONES
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
In just the past few months, Max Jones has started to see his recruitment take off. This has included multiple division one offers in addition to taking a couple of visits recently for the 6’4” guard of West Allis Central High School (WI). In his sophomore season, Jones averaged 14.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game in a 21-6 season. Then with Team Herro   More...
 
Class of 2027
6-3    G
West Allis Central
Milwaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 74
 
Class of 2026
6-2    G
Farmington HS
Farmington, MI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 75
OCT 14
07:00
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2025
GREG GRAYS BREAKS DOWN DETROIT MERCY COMMITMENT
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
From the past few years of being a star on the NY2LA Association in addition to being one of the top players in Michigan’s 2026 class, senior Greg Grays has now made his college commitment. The 6’2” guard of D Rice Elite and Brother Rice High School will be staying close to home with his commitment to Detroit Mercy. Detroit Mercy was the first school to offer Grays which   More...
 
Class of 2026
6-2    G
Farmington HS
Farmington, MI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 75
 
OCT 13
07:00
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2025
RECRUITMENT GROWING FOR 2027 GAVIN VALERI
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
It has been a busy year both on and off the court for Gavin Valeri. After the 6’3” guard saw plenty of success on the court, he is now seeing it with his recruitment. Last season, Valeri played a key role in helping Milwaukee Academy of Science win a state championship in his sophomore season. During the season he proved to be one of the top 2027 shooters in the area hitting 46.3%   More...
 
 
OCT 12
07:00
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2025
MICHIGAN TECH LANDS COMMITMENT FROM KAYDEN SCHULTZ
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Michigan Tech added a major addition to their 2026 recruitment class by landing one of the top available guards from Wisconsin. This came from Kayden Schultz, a 6’3” guard of Plymouth High School and Chapman North. In his junior season at Plymouth, Schultz earned himself division two all-state honors from the WBCA. This was done while averaging 28.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.3   More...
 
 
Class of 2027
6-5    F
Freedom
Freedom, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 63
OCT 11
07:00
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2025
DONOVAN DAVIS TALKS RECENT VISIT
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
It has been a very busy September of visits for Donovan Davis. The nationally ranked 2027 forward of Freedom High School (WI) and Team Herro has made several visits including ones to Iowa, Iowa State, and Wisconsin. On his visit to his home state Big Ten team, Davis said “It was good I got to talk to Coach Gard and Coach Chambliss for about an hour and fifteen talking about how I would   More...
 
Class of 2027
6-5    F
Freedom
Freedom, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 63
 
OCT 10
07:00
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2025
GET TO KNOW – 2027 MASSIMO RUZ
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
During his grassroots season with 24UP, 6’2” point guard Massimo Ruz consistently impressed with his unique skill set. He consistently proved he is one of the top playmaking point guards in Wisconsin’s 2027 class. There are few players that can match his elite handle, burst of quickness, and shiftiness with the ball. Ruz also has a tremendous ability to create for others. All   More...
 
 
Class of 2026
6-6    G/F
Principia HS
St. Louis, MO
OCT 09
07:00
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2025
2026 BEN AKORO STILL AVAILABLE
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
While there have continued to be plenty of players nationally in the 2026 class to make their college commitments over the past month, there still remains plenty of available talent. One of the top seniors still available in Illinois currently is Ben Akoro. The 6’8” wing forward of O’Fallon High School remains an under recruited for a player of his abilities even while   More...
 
Class of 2026
6-6    G/F
Principia HS
St. Louis, MO
 
OCT 08
07:00
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2025
GET TO KNOW – 2027 KYLE EDWARDS
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
One of the top teams at the 16U level of the NY2LA Platinum Elite this past season was the Indiana Elite Central. This included making it all the way to the championship game of the season championships at the Summer Jam tournament back in July. A big key for this was the play of 2027 Kyle Edwards. His grassroots season included being one of the top players at the Next Level Invitational while   More...
 
 
OCT 07
07:15
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2025
RECRUITMENT TURNING UP FOR ELI EVANS
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
After a standout grassroot season with Drive Pro Select, Eli Evans has started to see some growth in his recruitment. This includes plenty of interest as well as a recent offer for the 6’3” guard of Columbus Catholic High School (IA). “Really well,” is how Evans described his grassroots season with Drive Pro Select. “I was able to grow as a player by focusing on   More...
 
 
OCT 06
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2025
GET TO KNOW – 2028 AJ GNEWUCH
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
After making a name for himself between his freshman season at Edgewood High School as well as his grassroots season with Wisconsin Academy, AJ Gnewuch made a big move. This was a move down to Florida for a new high school for the 6’4” guard. Already as he starts his sophomore year, he has an elite blend of positional size, athleticism, length, and a well-rounded offensive skill   More...
 
 
Class of 2026
6-6    SF
St. John's Jesuit
Toledo, OH
DEC 27
03:30
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2023
GET TO KNOW – 2026 RACE KOWALCZYK
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
While only several games into his sophomore high school season, Race Kowalczyk has been able to get himself on some college radars. After having no scholarship offers as he entered the summer, the 6’6” forward has been able to pick up a couple of them for himself.  Back in July, Toledo became the first program to offer Kowalczyk. Then in November, UC-Irvine moved his offer   More...
 
Class of 2026
6-6    SF
St. John's Jesuit
Toledo, OH
 
Class of 2024
6-0    PG
Batavia H.S.
Batavia, IL
DEC 27
01:30
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2023
JACK TOSH TOURNAMENT DAY 1 SENIOR STANDOUTS PART 2
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
One article was just not enough for all the great talent from the 2024 class on display on Tuesday at York. Here is part two from the Jack Tosh Tournament.  Natez Nazos – 2024 – PG – Batavia Nazos was a big piece of Batavia’s 53-43 victory. He scored an efficient 11 points but impressed even more with his point guard play. The senior is a true floor general who   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-0    PG
Batavia H.S.
Batavia, IL
 
Class of 2024
6-10    F/C
Yorkville H.S.
Yorkville, IL
DEC 27
12:15
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2023
JACK TOSH TOURNAMENT DAY 1 SENIOR STANDOUTS PART 1
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
As arguably the best holiday tournament in all of Illinois and with 32 teams there was plenty of great basketball on display amongst the 16 games. Here is part one of our standouts from Tuesday at York High School.  Stefan Cicic – 2024 – C – Riverside Brookfield Cicic played a big role in RB’s double-digit victory and all the success of their 11-1 season. As   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-10    F/C
Yorkville H.S.
Yorkville, IL
 
Class of 2025
6-7    F
Chi Prep
Rockford, IL
DEC 26
10:45
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2023
DECEMBER 26TH – RECRUITING NOTES
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
In addition to some big news on the national level there was also plenty of regional recruiting news over the past week.  Out of a final group that consisted of Alabama, Florida State, and Georgia, Derrion Reid made his commitment Alabama. The five-star forward was one the top ranked available senior nationwide.  It was a big week for Washington and head coach Mike Hopkins. The   More...
 
Class of 2025
6-7    F
Chi Prep
Rockford, IL
 
Class of 2024
6-2    G
Metamora HS
Metamora, IL
DEC 24
02:00
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2023
DECEMBER 24 STARS OF THE WEEK
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The bar for this list continues to grow as high schoolers from across the region continue to have huge performances. Here are the standouts performances from the past week. While we have seen several 40+ point performances already this season, there hasn’t been many 50 point games and that is exactly what Azayah Washington did. The junior guard has continued to put up monstrous numbers   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-2    G
Metamora HS
Metamora, IL
 
Class of 2024
6-4    G
Pewaukee H.S.
Pewaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 99
DEC 23
09:15
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2023
PEWAUKEE VS KETTLE MORAINE STANDOUTS
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
In what was a tight game early on between two talented one loss teams, Pewaukee proved to be too much in this one. Kettle Moraine was only down by six at halftime, but the second half was a whole different story. With more energy defensively in the second half in addition to the electric scoring of Nick Janowski, Pewaukee was able to win this one by a score of 78-51.  Ben Bestor –   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-4    G
Pewaukee H.S.
Pewaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 99
 
Class of 2025
6-2    G
Adrian
Adrian, MI
DEC 22
10:00
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2023
STEVIE ELAM IS A NAME TO KNOW IN THE 2025 CLASS
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Throughout his entire high school career, Stevie Elam has only continued to greatly develop his game. With this the guard’s recruitment has only continued to greatly build throughout this year for the 6’2” 2025 guard of Adrian High School (MI) and The Academy.  He had a tremendous grassroots season playing with The Academy over the spring and summer where he was named   More...
 
Class of 2025
6-2    G
Adrian
Adrian, MI
 
DEC 22
03:45
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2023
PROSPERITY EVENTS AQUIRES EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO NY2LA SPORTS
Antonio Curro — National Recruiting Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin - Prosperity Events, L.L.C. “Prosperity” has acquired the exclusive rights to the NY2LA Sports brand, renowned as one of the premier independent basketball platforms in the country for nearly two decades. Prosperity members Jeremy McGlothlin and Kevin Fisher will assume the day-to-day operations of NY2LA Sports and its affiliated brands. As part of the purchase,   More...
 
 
Class of 2025
6-5    SG
Jesuit Prep
Dallas, TX
DEC 21
11:15
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2023
OFFER LIST CONTINUES TO GROW FOR 2025 SG CALEB STEGER
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
After having received his first offer back in February from TCU and head coach Jamie Dixon, the recruitment of Caleb Steger has only continued to build. The 6’5” junior two guard of Jesuit College Prep of Dallas and Southern Assault has been very busy over the past few months adding additional offers coming from ACC, Big 12, and Pac 12 programs.  The 2025 guard has also added   More...
 
Class of 2025
6-5    SG
Jesuit Prep
Dallas, TX
 
Class of 2025
5-11    PG
Butler County H.S.
Morgantown, KY
DEC 20
11:15
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2023
TY PRICE UPDATES RECRUITMENT
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Throughout his high school career, the game and recruiting stock of Ty Price of Butler County High School (KY) has continued to greatly build. After averaging 31.2 points per game last season as only a sophomore and earning second team all-state honors in Kentucky, the point guard has gotten himself on the radars of plenty of college coaches. His 31.2 points was third in all of Kentucky while he   More...
 
Class of 2025
5-11    PG
Butler County H.S.
Morgantown, KY
 
Class of 2024
6-8    PF
De Pere H.S.
De Pere, WI
DEC 19
11:00
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2023
DE PERE VS ASHWAUBENON STANDOUTS
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
In a battle of the unbeatens, De Pere and Ashwaubenon went back and forth in a game of runs in the first half as De Pere had just a 27-25 lead at the break. The second half was a different story as Zach Kinziger took over, Will Hornseth proved to be too much, and they toughened up defensively. De Pere was able to run away with it and stay undefeated with a 60-45 victory.  Will Hornseth   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-8    PF
De Pere H.S.
De Pere, WI
 
Class of 2024
6-4    SG
Rock Island H.S.
Rock Island, IL
DEC 19
12:15
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2023
DEZMUND JACKSON TALKS COMMITMENT
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The newest commitment from Illinois’ senior class was Dezmund Jackson. Over the weekend, the 6’4” wing guard of Rock Island High School and the Iowa Barnstorms announced his commitment to University of Illinois Springfield and head coach Matt Brock. Illinois Springfield is a division two program and a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.  Jackson took a visit to   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-4    SG
Rock Island H.S.
Rock Island, IL
 
Class of 2026
6-3    SG
Reynoldsburg H.S.
Columbus, OH
DEC 19
10:45
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2023
DECEMBER 19TH – RECRUITING NOTES
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
  Plenty of recruitment news over the past several days coming from all levels. From some high major offers to some division three offers and commitments. Check out all the recruitment news in the region recently.  Andrew Jensen has added an offer from West Virginia University. The offer comes after he took a visit to the Morgantown campus back in the fall. In addition to the   More...
 
Class of 2026
6-3    SG
Reynoldsburg H.S.
Columbus, OH
 
Class of 2024
6-3    G
Morgan Twp. H.S.
Valparaiso, IN
DEC 18
05:45
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2023
KEAGAN HOLDER MAKES HIS COLLEGE COMMITMENT
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Olivet Nazarene University continues to add to their strong 2024 recruitment class. The newest addition to the class being Keagan Holder who chose the NAIA school. The 6’3” guard of Morgan Township High School (IN) and 94 Feet Elite announced his commitment on Sunday.  The commitment comes after Holder took his visit there back in September in addition to attending their camp   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-3    G
Morgan Twp. H.S.
Valparaiso, IN
 
Class of 2024
6-4    SG
Mauston H.S.
Mauston, WI
DEC 18
01:00
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2023
2024 SG BROCK MASSEY STILL AVAILABLE
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
While it can be tough enough to be a star in one sport, Brock Massey has found a way to do in two sports. With his play on the hardwood as well as the gridiron, Massey is receiving college interest from both basketball and football programs. In addition to those two sports, he also earned first team all-conference honors during the spring in baseball.  After being Offensive Player of the   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-4    SG
Mauston H.S.
Mauston, WI
 
Class of 2026
6-11    F/C
Kingsville H.S.
Kingsville, MO
DEC 18
11:45
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2023
RECRUITMENT OF JOHN FLEEMAN STARTING TO BUILD
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Over the past year, John Fleeman has developed into one of the area’s top 2026 big men. With the growth of his game, the 6’11” sophomore post of Kingsville High School (MO) has recently picked up his first division one offer.  Back in November, Tulsa became the first school to offer the sophomore. In addition to the Tulsa offer, Fleeman has also heard from several other   More...
 
Class of 2026
6-11    F/C
Kingsville H.S.
Kingsville, MO
 
Class of 2024
6-2    G
Guilford HS
Rockford, IL
DEC 17
10:30
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2023
MALACHI JOHNSON PULLS IN OFFER
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
One of the more under recruited players in Illinois 2024 has finally saw a scholarship offer for himself. That player is Malachi Johnson of Rockford Guilford High School. The 6’2” guard had a breakout grassroots season with Greater Purpose Athletics where he was one of the top guards on the NY2LA Association.  The offer for Johnson came from Franklin Pierce University, a   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-2    G
Guilford HS
Rockford, IL
 
Class of 2024
6-7    SF
Christ The King HS
Chicago, IL
DEC 17
07:15
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2023
DECEMBER 17 STARS OF THE WEEK
Dan Gibbs — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
With tons of remarkable performances this past week, there was some great competition for this edition stars of the week article. Here are the week’s biggest standouts.  There have been some tremendous performances early in the season in Wisconsin, though it looks like Bradley commit, Jaquan Johnson may have had the best this week. The senior put up a staggering 50 points all in   More...
 
Class of 2024
6-7    SF
Christ The King HS
Chicago, IL
 
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