6’4 AJ Greig(‘28) is a Versatile Guard Who Scores and Facilitates during his matchup against Rutgers Prep at “The Main Event” hosted by @thepanthersbasketballclub 🏀 #TheMainEvent #DonBoscoPrep #RipandGo

Austin Dottin(‘29) on St Francis Prep’s Victory Over Thomas Jefferson, Handling Jefferson’s Defensive Pressure, and His Decision-Making in the Lane🏀 We caught up with St Francis Prep’s 2029 guard Austin Dottin after their blowout victory against Thomas Jefferson. He gave us some details on what the coaches game plan was coming into the matchup, and how they handled Thomas Jefferson’s signature pressure defense. Dottin also gave us insight into his decision-making in the lane, after we asked about his knack for getting a piece of the paint in this showing. #RipandGo #StFrancisPrep #ThePreview

6’5 Desmond Ugoagbala(‘29) Brings a High Motor to the Interior🏀 Ugoagbala is a rising sophomore big for @scanlanmbb whom we got to cover during the Super 8 @smartballnyc. Ugoagbala is a developing undersized big with a high motor. All of his damage was done on offensive glass and in the interior. On multiple possessions, Ugoagbala cleaned the glass, kept the ball high, and went right back up to finish at the rim. He also flashed some two-way ability on the defensive end. He recovered defensively after getting beat by a guard and blocked a shot, while also altering another guard’s floater. At only 14 years old, we will be keeping an eye on Ugoagbala’s development. #RipandGo #SmartballClassic #NYCBasketball #Scanlan

Elijah King(‘27) Finds Ways to Score Without the Ball🏀 King is a rising senior guard for @theacademybx whom we got to cover during the Super 8 @smartballnyc. Known for his shooting beyond the arc, King found different ways to help his team win in this showing. He didn’t need the ball in his hands to put numbers on the board. Multiple times, he caught the ball off movement in the painted area and would either rise up for a mid-range jumper or hit soft floaters. He never stayed stagnant and even converted on a wide-open layup he got from a backdoor cut. He also filled the lane in transition, where he would finish at the rim. King did whatever he could to impact the game offensively. #EagleBX #NYCBasketball #SmartballClassic #RipandGo

Amare Almodovar(‘30) Brings Playmaking and Shot-Making to the Backcourt🏀 Almodovar is a rising freshman guard for @scanlanmbb who we covered again during the Super 8 @smartballnyc. In this showing, Almodovar put on a passing display we are beginning to grow accustomed to. He makes the game easy for his teammates. He utilizes a change of pace, ball-handling, and also his physicality to get into the lane. His natural instinct is to find the open man and he does that consistently. He found teammates in the dunker spot and beyond the arc. Almodovar also displayed his on-ball defensive skills. He moves his feet, guards with his chest and has good timing on when to jump the passing lanes. He also had it going from beyond the arc. He connected on multiple catch-and-shoot threes including one coming off movement. Once his opponent respected his range, he attacked a closeout and knocked down a mid-range pull-up. #RipandGo #SmartballClassic #NYCBasketball #Scanlan

Akeem McLaren(‘28) Makes Shots From All Over the Floor🏀 McLaren is a rising junior guard for @scanlanmbb whom we got to cover during the Super 8 @smartballnyc. McLaren had his shot clicking beyond the arc from a variety of spots on the floor. He connected on multiple catch-and-shoot threes from the corner and above the break. He also knocked down a three off the bounce. McLaren also consistently got a paint touches by attacking sloppy closeouts, taking his defender off the dribble, or straight-line drives. Once in the lane, he converted on multiple runners. #Scanlan #NYCBasketball #SmartballClassic #RipandGo

Gio Moran(‘27) Uses Pace and Handle to Live in the Paint🏀 Moran is a rising senior guard for @theacademybx whom we got to cover during @smartballnyc Super 8. Despite his slight frame, Moran gets to wherever he wants on the floor using his tight ball handling and change of pace. In this showing, he used those attributes to get into the paint and finish at the rim consistently with either hand. He also displayed the ability to finish through contact and showed good concentration around the rim, using the glass to bank in tough layups. #SmartballClassic #RipandGo #NYCBasketball #EagleBX

Eagle BX Escapes With a 60-58 Win Against Monsignor Scanlan on a Game-Winner🏀 During @smartballnyc Super 8, we got to cover a public school vs catholic school  matchup between @theacademybx and @scanlanmbb.  The defending PSAL City Champs, @theacademybx came out ready to play while Scanlan got off to a slow start. They were pressing 94 feet, forcing turnovers, and lived in the paint. They controlled the tempo for the first three quarters and seemed like they had a frustrated Scanlan right where they wanted them, but that would all change in the fourth.  Scanlan flipped the switch in the fourth quarter. They closed the gap by connecting on multiple threes from above the break and hustling for offensive boards which led to multiple second-chance opportunities. Scanlan would tie the game at 58 with 18 seconds left.  Eagle would have the last possession and ran their set with confidence. With a drive from senior guard Elijah King, he would dish it out to his teammate Robert Gillman who would hit the corner mid-range shot with 6 seconds left on the clock. Forced to go the length of the floor, Scanlan rushed a three-pointer that didn’t fall. Eagle BX escaped with a 60-58 win.  #EagleBX #Scanlan #RipandGo #SmartballClassic

Cayden Stephens(‘30) Lives at the Rim🏀 Stephens is a rising freshman guard whom we got to see during the 2026 @iltdskillscamp. Stephens displayed the ability to get to the rim at will in this showing. He got into the paint by breaking down his defender off the dribble or on straight-line drives in transition. He also doesn’t shy away from contact. On multiple drives, he absorbed contact on his way to the rim and still managed to finish. #RipandGo #NYCBasketball #ILTDCamp

Bryce Williams(‘27) Creates Shots Off the Bounce and Finishes With Either Hand🏀 Williams is a senior guard for @rpshoops whom we covered during “The Main Event” hosted by @thepanthersbasketballclub. Williams handled his business on the perimeter. He created shots for himself off the dribble and got to the rim. On multiple possessions, defenders found themselves on an island with Williams. He used change-of-direction dribbles and crossovers to create space for his shot from three or get in the lane, where he consistently finished with his left hand. Williams also showed his ability to play off the ball and stay shot-ready. He drained two threes off the catch from different spots on the floor. #RutgersPrep #RipandGo #TheMainEvent

Jaylen Lewis(‘28) is a Smooth Lefty Who Makes Shots From All Over the Floor🏀 Lewis is a junior southpaw guard for @donboscohoops whom we got to cover at “The Main Event” hosted by @thepanthersbasketballclub. Lewis was a tough assignment for his opponents all game. He has a knack for putting the ball in the hoop, and that’s due to his versatile skill set. He can create off the bounce, get a paint touch, and finish at the rim or knock down a runner. Despite his slight frame, he sought out contact on a drive to create space and rose up for a middy. Lewis also can burn you from beyond the arc. He connected on multiple three-pointers from different spots on the floor off the catch. He also showed off his range, knocking down a deep trey bomb way behind the line off the dribble. #RipandGo #TheMainEvent #DonBoscoPrep

Don Bosco Prep Outlasts Rutgers Prep 70-61 in a Tight Contest🏀 We caught a competitive matchup between @donboscohoops and @rpshoops at “The Main Event” hosted by @thepanthersbasketballclub.  From the tip-off, both teams came out ready to play, trading baskets and lead changes constantly. Don Bosco Prep, led by junior guard Jaylen Lewis, had it going from beyond the arc. They connected on multiple threes either off the bounce or off the catch as their guards consistently got paint touches and dished it out to shooters.  Rutgers Prep was a handful to keep out of the lane. Led by their senior guard Bryce Williams, they got into the lane at will and finished at the rim. Unfortunately, down the stretch they made some costly turnovers and had a cold spell that Don Bosco Prep took advantage of. They went on to win 70-61.  #DonBoscoPrep #RutgersPrep #TheMainEvent #RipandGo

Christian Fuller(‘27) Makes Shots Off the Bounce and Off the Catch🏀 Fuller is a senior guard for @luhibasketball whom we got to cover during “The Preview” hosted by @eleve11hoops. Fuller displayed creativity in getting his jumper off in a variety of ways. He showed the ability to break his defender down off the bounce and get into his pull-up. He likes to use a right-to-left crossover to create space before rising up for his pull-up from three or in the mid-range area. He also showed great concentration to knock down a middy despite being fouled. What we really liked seeing was Fuller shooting off the catch. On multiple possessions, he connected on corner threes, including one off a pin-down and another in transition. #Eleve11hoops #RipandGo #Luhi

Florida Commit Kamsi Awaka(‘27) is a Bruising Interior Presence💪🏿🏀 Awaka is a senior big for @blairacademy whom we got to cover during “The Preview” hosted by @eleve11hoops. Awaka owned the paint in this showing. He was a handful to deal with in the interior. Built like a tank, Awaka uses his strength to his advantage when operating on the block. His style of play is more like traditional big men before his time. He likes to get the ball in deep position on the block, seeks out contact, and finish over either shoulder with either hand. In this showing, he consistently finished with his off hand through contact, converting on an And-1. He also has great hands. He’s a reliable target anywhere near the rim. On multiple possessions, his teammates threw him the ball after he sealed his defender, and finished with a layup or dunk. #RipandGo #Eleve11hoops #BlairAcademy

Georgia Tech Commit Kamari Whyte(‘27) is a Physical Guard Who Lives at the Rim🏀 Whyte is a senior guard for @blairbasketball whom we got to cover during “The Preview” hosted by @eleve11hoops. Whyte, who has good positional size standing 6’3 with a college-ready body, had a field day in the paint. He used a combination of size, pace, and strength to get paint touches and consistently finish through contact in this showing. What was impressive was his ability to get in the lane in a variety of ways and finish tough layups. He utilizes screens, uses his speed and quick decision-making to beat hedges or split the coverage before finishing in traffic. He also likes to use pace, change of direction, and lean into his defender to keep them off balance on the attack. Due to his strong frame, he can absorb contact on his way to the rim with ease, converting at the rim, including an And-1. Whyte also flashed the ability to move off the ball, making a straight-line cut to the rim and showing nice touch on a floater. He can also play with his back to the basket against smaller defenders and knocked down a turnaround jumper. Whyte also displayed his improved shooting ability, connecting on a catch-and-shoot three from above the break. #RipandGo #Eleve11hoops #BlairAcademy

Blair Academy Comes Out on Top in a 62-60 Battle Against Luhi🏀 We caught a dogfight matchup between two powerhouse programs, @blairbasketball and @luhibasketball during “The Preview” hosted by @eleve11hoops.  Both teams came out ready to go from the tip-off. Blair did most of their damage in the paint. Led by their star seniors, Kamari Whyte and Kamsi Awaka, they put constant pressure on the rim and got to the line. Luhi, on the other hand, had it going early from beyond the arc. With multiple shooters on the floor, they burned Blair in multiple ways. They like to push the pace in transition, get a piece of the paint, and dish it out to shooters or run sets that have shooters coming off screens.  With multiple lead changes throughout the game, this game would be decided late in the second half. Blair would put the ball in the hands of their dynamic duo Kamari Whyte and Kamsi Awaka and they made some big plays. They got Kamsi the ball deep in the post and he consistently finished through contact, while Luhi couldn’t keep Kamari out of the lane.  Luhi just didn’t get the ball to fall late. Blair went on to win 62-60.   #Eleve11Hoops #RipandGo #Luhi #BlairAcademy

6’6 Bridgie McMillan(‘28) Brings Range and Off-Ball Versatility to the Wing🏀 McMillan is a junior wing for @bccrusaderhoops whom we covered during “The Main Event” hosted by @panthersbasketballclub. McMillan got it done in a multitude of ways during this showing. He showed activity on the defensive end, jumping passing lanes and finishing above the rim. He also doesn’t need the ball to impact the game offensively. He’s a reliable target in transition and curs often in half-court situations, finishing through contact consistently. McMillan can also stretch the floor. On multiple possessions, he knocked down catch-and-shoot threes, including one in a pick-and-pop action. #BergenCatholic #TheMainEvent #RipandGo

Ethan Edwards(‘28) on St Francis Prep’s Statement Win Against Thomas Jefferson, His Shooting Performance, and His Team’s Goals of Winning Brooklyn/Queens and City Championship🏀 We caught up with St Francis Prep 2028 guard Ethan Edwards and spoke about his team’s blowout victory over Thomas Jefferson. He spoke on the coaches’ game plan and his superb shooting performance from beyond the arc. Edwards also spoke about what he thinks his team’s weaknesses and strengths are currently. He also expressed that his squad has big plans to win their borough and city championships. #NYCBasketball #RipandGo #Eleve11hoops #StFrancisPrep

Ethan Edwards(‘28) Picks His Spots and Makes Plays From All Three Levels🏀 Edwards is a junior guard for @MensSfp whom we got to cover during The Preview hosted by @eleve11hoops. With so many talented teammates on the floor, Edwards did what we expect a lead guard to do: set the table for his teammates and be ready to shoot. Edwards did that to perfection in this showing. On multiple possessions, he buried three after three due to his teammates finding him beyond the arc after drawing multiple defenders. He made two threes off the catch and made one off the dribble after selling a pump fake. Edwards likes to use his speed and a change of pace to get in the lane. In situations where his team broke their opponent’s press, he found himself in mismatches with bigger defenders, where he used a hesitation dribble to freeze the big man and finish at the rim. He also showed off his skill set on a drive, where he sold a pump fake that got his defender in the air, and knocked down a one-legged push shot. #StFrancisPrep #Eleve11hoops #RipandGo #NYCBasketball

6’5 Keishaun White(‘29) Uses Length, Athleticism, and Playmaking on the Wing🏀 White is a sophomore wing for @MensSfp whom we covered during The Preview hosted by @eleve11hoops. In this showing, White impacted the game defensively, which resulted in scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. He used his length and good timing to jump passing lanes, defend guards, and strip ball handlers. On multiple possessions, after forcing a turnover, he finished above the rim or threw hit-ahead passes to his teammates. In half-court scenarios, White did a good job attacking lazy closeouts and getting a paint touch. Once in the paint, he finished with a floater or dished it out to shooters beyond the arc. #NYCBasketball #Eleve11hoops #RipandGo #StFrancisPrep