The annual NY2LA Sports Futures Camp tipped this past weekend and once again it featured an electric group of talent in the 2021-2024 classes.  Some of the top 2023 prospects left on the board in the Midwest in 2023 were on the hardwood and once again they made their presence felt.  We begin our coverage with a look at that standouts from the 2023 class from this past   More...

On Saturday, the 2023 class came to play and several greatly impressed with big time performances. The group on hand included many of the top 2023 players from all across the Midwest.  Faizon Farr – G – 6’1” Farr is a skilled up-tempo playmaking guard who both scored and distributed the basketball well. Uses his quickness and moves with the ball to get inside   More...

The 2020 NY2LA Futures Camp brought many of the top players from the Midwest and beyond all under one roof just outside of Milwaukee. With prospects from a dozen states, the youngsters were broken up into two separate sessions: The classes of ‘21/’22 and the classes of ‘23/’24. Games were all livestreamed, college coaches were buzzing all day, and regional battles were   More...

The 2020 NY2LA Futures Camp brought many of the top players from the Midwest and beyond all under one roof just outside of Milwaukee. With prospects from a dozen states, the youngsters were broken up into two separate sessions: The classes of ‘21/’22 and the classes of ‘23/’24. Games were all livestreamed, college coaches were buzzing all day, and regional battles were   More...

Next year when Tucker DeVries gets to college, he will have a familiar person as his head coach, his dad. DeVries, a current senior at Waukee High School in Iowa, made his commitment to Drake University. As a junior, he averaged 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists per game on his way to first team 4A all-state honors.  When asked about if his dad was the biggest factor in making his   More...

Playing alongside the 2021 class, several 2022 players stood out and had big performances at the Futures Camp on Saturday.  Leon Bond – SF – 6’5” - Wauwatosa East (WI) An athletic wing that was getting to the rim all day on drives and cuts. While he did the bulk of his scoring in the paint, he also showed a good ability to pull up in the mid-range to know down   More...

The annual NY2LA Sports Futures Camp tipped this past weekend and once again it featured an electric group of talent in the 2021-2024 classes.  Some of the top 2022 prospects left on the board in the Midwest in 2022 were on the hardwood and once again they made their presence felt.  We begin our coverage with a look at that standouts from the 2022 class from this past   More...

The annual NY2LA Sports Futures Camp tipped this past weekend and once again it featured an electric group of talent in the 2021-2024 classes.  Some of the top 2021 prospects left on the board in the Midwest in 2021 were on the hardwood and once again they made their presence felt.  We begin our coverage with a look at that standouts from the 2021 class from this past   More...

With players from all across the Midwest, it was an impressive showing for the 2021 class at the NY2LA Futures Camp. Here are some of the standouts for the 2021 players.  Grant Asman – F – 6’10” - Kimberly (WI) The 6’10” lengthy forward has continued to show off his skills. Asman moves well with the ball and has good quickness for his size to get by   More...

The 2020 NY2LA brought many of the top players from the Midwest and beyond all under one roof just outside of Milwaukee. With prospects from a dozen states, the youngsters were broken up into two separate sessions: The classes of ‘21/’22 and the classes of ‘23/’24. Games were all livestreamed, college coaches were buzzing all day, and regional battles were definitely had   More...

This big and skilled group of 2022’s came to play and many impressed when going up against the loaded 2021 class. Here are the ones that made the biggest impact and stood out the most.  Steven Clay – G/F – 6’5” The lanky wing had one of the more impressive showings at the combine putting up a remarkable 36 points in a single game. At his best gliding to the   More...

University of Illinois Springfield landed a commitment from their point guard of the future when they received a pledge from Jordan Rice. Rice is a 5’10” senior from Rock Island High School (IL) and played with the Midwest Prospect Academy.  The commitment comes after he recently visited the Springfield campus for his official visit. The Prairie Stars had offered him this   More...

This talented group of seniors came to play and put on a show at the Phenom University Combine. Throughout four games during the afternoon, this group kept up a high level of play until the end for highly competitive games.  Grant Asman – F – 6’10” Even at 6’10”, Asman has a great amount of talent with his ability to hit jumpers, put the ball on the   More...

Northern Arizona University and head coach Shane Burcar were able to land a commitment out of Wisconsin last week from Jayden Jackson. Jackson is a 6’3” senior point guard of Whitefish Bay High School and played with the ABC Young Lions program.  When asked why he chose Northern Arizona, Jackson responded “The coaches, the academic programs, and the location. It was   More...

Due to the cancellation of the Nike EYBL, all 40 of the nation's elite programs have been holding combine style events to showcase their prospects. While many may think that is difficult during the non-live period that college coaches are unable to attend, the EYBL combines are all broadcast on Synergy Sports Technology and quantified reports of the players are put out immediately after the   More...

One of the fastest rising prospects in Illinois is Jalen Quinn of Tuscola High School. Last week Quinn picked up another scholarship offer, this one from Loyola-Chicago. Quinn is a 6’3” junior point guard who plays with the Illinois Wolves program.  “I love the coaching staff at Loyola after meeting them and I know they have a will to win with their guys and the program   More...

Hillsdale College landed a major commitment when Walter Mattingly made his commitment to the Chargers on Friday. The commitment comes after the 6’7” senior wing took his official visit to the Hillsdale, Michigan campus last weekend. After taking his visit, Mattingly stated he knew it was the place for him. Mattingly had played with the Illinois Wolves program.  In picking   More...

The fall of every calendar year usually brings with it a lot of visits both official and unofficial as well as a long list of commitments.  Unfortunately 2020 had a different plan and as such the visits aren’t happening this fall but commitments are still happening week in and week out.  The state of Wisconsin has had more than their fair share in the 2021 class and another domino   More...

On Tuesday evening, Jasin Sinani announced his commitment to nearby Wisconsin-Milwaukee and head coach Pat Baldwin. Sinani is a 6’3” senior guard of Oak Creek High School and played with the Wisconsin RAP program.  “Since a young kid my dream has always been to play college basketball. With that being said I am very excited to announce that I am committing to   More...

After missing his junior season, Emareyon McDonald is looking towards a big senior year. Following a highly impressive sophomore season at Red River High School, McDonald made the move to Scotlandville High School in Baton Rouge, one of the premier programs in Louisiana. Due to the transfer, the 6’1” point guard had to sit out last year.  “It had some bad things and good   More...

On Sunday, John Poulakidas announced his commitment to Yale University and head coach James Jones on twitter. Poulakidas is a 6’5” senior wing guard at Neuqua Valley High School (IL). Poulakidas was one of the most sought after 2021 prospects in Illinois having picked Yale over scholarship offers from over ten schools, including ones from ACC, Big East, Big Ten, and Big Twelve   More...

A constantly fluid summer negatively impacted the ability for kids to be seen from coast to coast a number of prospects still tried to make the best of it by delivering quality performances when the opportunity presented itself.  Here’s a look at ten sleepers that opened eyes with quality performances this summer… Note – Listed in alphabetical order - This is not an   More...

After an impressive summer with UTS Elite, Brady Titus has earned his first scholarship offer from Bethune-Cookman University. Titus, a junior at Tri-unity Christian High School (MI), received the offer from head coach Ryan Ridder and staff earlier this month.  “It felt great to get my first offer. It’s definitely a blessing and it feels good to have a D1 college notice all of   More...

One of the fastest rising prospects in the entire Midwest is Grant Asman of Kimberly High School (WI) and the Mac Attack. At 6’10”, he is also one of the more intriguing players around.  Michigan Tech became the first school to offer Asman a scholarship last September. With his impressive play this summer, he has continued to generate further interest receiving additional   More...

Northern Michigan University and head coach Matt Majkrzak continued to add to their talented 2021 recruitment class as they added a commitment from Sam Privet. Privet announced his commitment to the Wildcats on Tuesday. The senior is a 6’8” power forward of Caledonia High School (MN) and plays with the Wisconsin Playmakers.  The commitment comes just shortly after Privet   More...

After a highly impressive summer, Zachary Cleveland received his first scholarship offer from Southeast Missouri State University. Cleveland is a 6’7” forward from Normal Community High School (IL) and Mid Pro Academy. The junior is a physical forward who can score the ball at a high level in a variety of ways.  “It was very exciting and great knowing people are seeing   More...

Despite a very unique and difficult spring and summer that saw college coaches prevented from coming out and events come to a halt for a period of time, there were some solid summer performances for a few players who saw their recruiting stock elevate.  Here’s a look at ten uncommitted below the radar 2021 prospects that stood out with quality performances from time to   More...

While many of these players are already sough after recruits, all of them will making a big name for themselves over the weekend.  Amar Augillard – TH 2021 – G/F A tough powerful wing with an ability to score in bunches, Augillard showed a little bit of everything during the weekend.  He scored from all levels, attacked off the bounce, cleaned the glass, finished above   More...

Plenty of intriguing and talented players at the 17U level of the session. Here are five skilled players that all stood out for their strong play during session three.  Logan Carson – UTS Gold – PF/C Carson is a big and strong 6’9” post with good upside. He is a very active interior defender who was blocking shots in bunches and shut down the paint. Flashed some   More...

This third session may have had the most talented 17U field of all the sessions. These ten all did extraordinary performances to stand out. Patrick Baldwin Jr. – TH 2021 – G An incredibly talented senior that is unguardable at times. At 6’11” with his ability to create separation off the dribble and hit tough shots there is nothing defenders can do. Also gets it done   More...