With all the great depth and talent this year on the 16U level of the NY2LA Association, there was great debate for this list. While a number of players could have earned their way onto it, here are the five players that made the first team.  Stevie Elam – 2025 – G – The Academy In addition to making his way on to this first team list, he was also named Most Valuable   More...

The recruitment of Jake Stephens to the University of North Georgia quickly came along this month. He took his visit there earlier this month on the 4th-6th. Right following the visit, they offered the 6’4” guard of Chelsea High School (MI) and DV45. Now, a couple weeks following the visit and offer, he announced his commitment to the division two program.  “I loved it   More...

As one of the top shooters in Michigan’s 2024 class, Daniel Smythe has been receiving interest from college programs on all levels. The 6’3” guard of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s also received his first scholarship offer after a breakout grassroots season playing with Team Rose.  Last month, Smythe received an offer from in-state Rochester University. When asked about   More...

Over the course of the season on the NY2LA Association this year, 2025 Luke Westerdale proved to be one of the top scorers at the 16U level. With his big season, the highly skilled 6’1” guard has started to see his recruitment build.  “The season this year with Academy went great,” Westerdale said. “We had countless big wins and playing in the NY2LA with my   More...

From his stellar freshman season and then even better grassroots season, Greg Grays Jr. has continued to show he is one of the region’s top players in the 2026 class throughout the Midwest. During his freshman season at Farmington High School (MI), the 6’2” guard averaged a staggering 23 points per game. As well to his great scoring he also averaged 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and   More...

While there are plenty of players who have greatly boosted their stock in the region, here are five of the players who have continued to grow their game but have even higher upside. They all have varying level of recruitment but for sure can all play.  Hank Alvey – 2024 – PF/C – MidPro Academy Alvey is a big man that plenty of college coaches will be disappointed that   More...

Plenty of talent on the 17U level of the NY2LA Association this season that runs past just the first team. All five of the players on this second team had tremendous seasons and were all in consideration for the first team as well.  Dekwon Brown – 2024 – PG – DB Pro During the spring Brown was one of the biggest stock risers in the entire region with star performances   More...

Tournament after tournament, month after month, Corey Pittman proved to be one of the top 2025 guards on the NY2LA Association this past season. On both ends of the floor, the 6’1” junior guard proved to be a dominant player with REACH Legends.  “My season with REACH was great, we developed over the spring, summer and ended up getting a lot of wins,” Pittman said   More...

One of the breakout stars on the 16U level of the NY2LA Association this season was Gavin Grondin. Over the course of the spring and summer, the 6’0” point guard proved to be one of the top 2025 guards on the association while playing with the Wisconsin Blizzard. Grondin is a junior at Kingsford High School in Michigan’s upper peninsula.  “Very energetic, fast   More...

The highly rated 2024 recruiting class for Rutgers continues to grow as they have now added their fourth commitment. The latest commitment comes from Dylan Grant, a 6’7” forward of Michigan Collegiate and The Family. He joins Lathan Sommerville, Bryce Dortch, and top five nationally ranked wing Ace Bailey in head coach Steve Pikiell’s class.  The recruitment stock for   More...

After a breakout summer playing with D Rice Elite, 2025 Parker LePla has earned himself a pair of division two offers. Both Michigan Tech and Northwood University have offered the 6’8” power forward of Goodrich High School in Michigan.  The two offers from the in-state colleges are his first scholarship offers for the junior. Northwood offered him first back in July and then   More...

After receiving a few offers during the spring and summer, Tyler Spratt has now made his college commitment. The 6’5” guard of North Farmington High School (MI) and All Ohio Select picked Cleveland State and head coach Daniyal Robinson.  Spratt chose the Vikings over his other offers coming from High Point, Robert Morris, and Wayne State. After being offered by Cleveland State   More...

Over the course of The Final Chapter there was a long list of great games for the 15U level. While many players at this level could make a strong argument for inclusion on this list, here are the players that were most deserving of the stock booster honors with their play.  Tyree Brister – 2026 – PG – MidPro South Brister has continued to be a dynamic playmaking point   More...

Plenty of competition here with all the great competition at the 15U level of The Final Chapter. Here are some of the best players from the tournament.  Jordan Boyd – 2026 – G – MidPro South There are a few players in the NY2LA Association that had a good of a summer as Boyd, after being a dominant player at the Summer Jam in Cincinnati, Boyd put together another high   More...

Here is the last installment of my coverage for the 16U group with five more intriguing prospects from this year’s Final Chapter. 15U group up next.  Ben Bestor – 2025 – G – MTXE Bestor came up big in multiple games during The Final Chapter. To start it off he went for 20 points while hitting four threes. Then on Saturday he drilled a deep three pointer   More...

The second group of the 16U top performers also is loaded with talent from this stacked group from The Final Chapter.  Drew Murphy – 2025 – SF – Wisconsin Swing Consistent. There have been few players on any level of the NY2LA Association have continued to play at their best game after game and scoring the ball so well. The talented wing had one of top scoring   More...

It was a big tournament at the 16U level. Game after game, there were plenty of great performances. Here is part one from The Final Chapter of the 16U standouts.  Ezekial Austin – 2025 – G – MN Comets Elite Austin was a big piece of this deep team capturing third place in the 16U NY2LA Association. He started it off with 20 points in their opening game and had 25   More...

With coaches from Duke, Wisconsin, Michigan State, and plenty of other high major programs, plenty of players brought their top game at the NY2LA Final Chapter. Here is the first part of the top performers from the four days of hoops in Wisconsin.  Markus Blackwell – 2025 – G – REACH Legends Over the past two years Blackwell has continued to be one of the top players   More...

It was one last day of great basketball to finish off the NY2LA summer season and the July live period. Here are Sunday’s standouts that excelled in front of a large crowd of college coaches. Plenty of additional coverage coming shortly.  Derek Collins – 2025 – G – 94 Feet Elite As well to scoring 15 points, Collins was also a standout on the defensive end with   More...

In addition to the top performers and stock boosters, here are some talented players that stood out during the Summer Jam with a high level of play, and all show a bright future on the court.  Cohen George – 2025 – PF – Yanders Law There are plenty of different aspects to like from George’s game who has plenty of upside. Even at 6’9” with some   More...

With all the talent and four days of basketball, one article of top performers was not nearly enough. Here is the second group of standouts from the 16U Summer Jam with stock boosters coming up next.  Parker Lepla – 2025 – PF – D Rice Elite There is much to like about the 6’8” forwards game who was a big piece of his teams run to the semifinals. He uses   More...

First group of top performers from the 16U level of the Summer Jam. Several familiar names that have had big years on the NY2LA Association as well to a few new ones to this list.  Josiah Calvin – 2025 – PG – Greater Purpose Athletics One of the better point guards at the 16U level having multiple impressive games. He moves so well with the ball in his hands getting   More...

Next up from the Summer Jam coverage is part two of the stock boosters.  Malachi Johnson – 2024 – G – Greater Purpose Athletics A true stock booster who continues to get better. One of a few skilled players on this GPA team leading them to a highly impressive 7-1 tournament. Johnson is at his best making plays off the dribble moving well with the ball in his hands to   More...

Just a small sample of stock boosters from this past weeks Summer Jam with all the talent on hand at Spooky Nook.  Isaiah Allen – 2024 – G – Chapman Basketball Academy The game of Allen continues to grow with all he can do on the floor. He had himself a couple of sixteen-point games over the tournament but did so much more. Allen has some size in the backcourt at   More...

Next group of 17U standouts from the Summer Jam who had themselves tremendous tournaments on the hardwood in Ohio. Stock boosters up next. Kyle Jorgensen – 2024 – PF – MN Comets Elite The solid 6’9” power forward was a breakout star during the spring grassroots season and was playing even better at the Summer Jam. With his ability to score posting up, spotting   More...

While there are plenty of great games in pool play to start off the Summer Jam on Thursday and Friday at Spooky Nook Champion Mill, here are five that are loaded with talent and have some intriguing matchups. There will be plenty of other great games as the tournament moves into bracket play on Friday afternoon.  2024 – Houston Superstars vs. Wisconsin Blizzard – Thursday 7pm   More...

After an electric spring playing with The Academy, Stevie Elam just received his first scholarship offer. The offer came earlier this week from an in-state MAC school for the 6’2” 2025 guard of Adrian High School (MI). He is coming off his sophomore high school season in which he averaged 21 points to earn himself first team all-county honors.  Central Michigan became the   More...

Following a tremendous spring on the NY2LA Association it is not too early to look ahead to the summer. With June almost here and July quickly approaching, here are five players that impressed during the spring and are highly intriguing 2024 prospects to see for college coaches of various levels.  Charlie Geske – 2024 – SF – Milwaukee Trailblazers It’s been a   More...

Even at the 11U level, these young guys were playing some great basketball. There was plenty of tremendous games played and here are some of the top players from the tournament.  Delon Carter-Apple – 2030 – PG – Reach Legends Not only is the young point guard a skilled scorer, but also distributes the ball very well. He excels with the ball in his hands playing on the   More...

As well to the top performers and breakout performers, here are five additional players that had themselves great tournaments from the 12U level.  Kendall Barber – 2029 – SF – Team Supreme Barber is a long wing with good size. As well to his size on the wings, he is very active with some quickness. A versatile defender who can play very big inside but also defend out   More...