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...

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...

The extra year before college for CJ O’Hara has started to pay dividends. The 6’5” wing guard who is now attending Combine Academy in North Carolina after finishing up his high school career at Park Center High School in Minnesota has continued to his recruitment build.  This week, O’Hara picked up an offer from Canisius University of Metro Atlantic Athletic   More...

As we are now into the November signing period, it has been an incredibly busy several days of commitment. In this edition we focus on the very lengthy list of high major commitment that took place recently.   Nic Codie, who was one of the top remaining uncommitted in the 2024 class, has committed to Texas. The athletic and impactful 6’9” power forward of Southern Assault will   More...

In addition to the standouts, there were plenty of other players from the 2026 class having stellar performances and making a name for themselves. Here are several sophomores from the Pangos Camp that greatly improved their recruitment stock.  Stephen George – 2026 – PF – De La Salle Institute (IL) A tough and physical 6’6” power forward who also a strong   More...

While the first team had a great deal of talent with Stevie Elam, Drew Murphy, Corey Pittman, Robert Smith, and Leshawn Stowers, there was still plenty of talent on this second team as well. Each of these five players has tremendous springs and summers and played a key role in their team success.  Gavin Grondin – 2025 – PG – Wisconsin Blizzard It was a breakout season   More...

While these players are still a year out from high school, there was plenty of talent amongst the 2028 group at the Generation Next All-Star Camp on Sunday. Here are some of the players that stood out the most to me.  Charles Hardiman II – 2028 – G – 94 Feet Elite While still in middle school, Hardiman has size in the backcourt at 6’0” with a good skill   More...

As well to the three MVP winners (Jamarion Batemon, Zach Kinziger, and Sekou Konneh) there were plenty of players with standout performances. Here are the additional top performers from the NY2LA Junior/Senior Showcase this past Saturday. Gavin Gores – 2025 – F/C – Wisconsin Playmakers The game and stock of Gores continues to rapidly grow. He stands at 6’9”   More...

Throughout the year, the recruitment stock of Hunter Lorenson has continued to build. After a standout spring and summer while playing with the MN Comets, Lorenson is a 2024-point guard to know.  Right now, Lorenson is attracting interest from numerous division two programs. He has already taken visits to Concordia St. Paul, Minnesota Crookstown, and Winona State. As well, he is also   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...

With all the talent on the NY2LA Association, these teams are never easy to select. While more than a dozen players were considered for these honors, here are the five the earned themselves the first team honors. Second team honors and honorable mention selections up next from the 17U group.  Will Hornseth – 2024 – PF – Wisconsin Blizzard It was another strong year   More...

"While he entered the spring without a single scholarship offer for himself, Kyle Jorgensen quickly got himself on the radars of a long list of division one coaches with his play this spring and summer. He played with the Minnesota Comets Elite program. The 2024 big man was one of the biggest breakout stars on the NY2LA Association this season and he has now made his college commitment.   More...

Over the course of The Final Chapter there was a long list of great games at the 16U level. While many players at this level could make a strong argument for being included on this list, here are the ones that were most deserving of the stock booster honors.  Jaydon Awe – 2025 – F/C – Team Herro A high upside big man in the 2025 class. He stands at 6’8”   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...

Over the course of the Summer Jam there was a long list of great games at the 16U level. While many players at this level could make a strong argument for inclusion on this list, here are the ones that were most deserving of the stock booster honors.  Marquivion Beasley – 2025 – PG – Team X-Magic Beasley had himself a tremendous game on Saturday while scoring twenty   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...

The 13U group at the GNBA Championships was a special group with plenty of standouts. There was just so many great performances over the entire tournament. He are the players that shined the most having remarkable performances over the weekend. Brady Costigan – 2028 – G – Reach Legends Costigan is lengthy wing guard with a versatile game. A slasher that maneuvers well with   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...

Last up from the 16U level at the NY2LA Sports Invitational is the ones to watch.  Jamarion Batemon – 2025 – G – Power 5 Over the course of the tournament Batemon had some big moments in helping Power 5 win the 16U championship. This included a game winning shot in the final seconds of a game as well as scoring 16 points in the semifinals and then 23 points in   More...

For the last tournament of the 2023 spring, the 16U group did not disappoint. The weekend featured some tremendous guard and wing play throughout. Here were the top performers from the tournament.  Devin Brown – 2025 – SF – Power 5 All tournament Brown was stellar in helping Power 5 capture the 16U championship. At 6’7” with his quickness, length, and   More...

Game after game players from the 13U greatly impressed with their play at the Generation Next Invitational. In addition to the top performers and stock boosters from the age group, here are several others that greatly impressed.  LaValle Cade – 2028 – G – Gain Elite Along with Taaj Whitlock, Cade formed one of the top backcourts of the tournament. Just like Whitlock,   More...

Between his stellar performances at the Spring Extravaganza and then the Grassroots Showcase during the two April live periods, Kyle Jorgensen has started to appear on plenty of college coaches’ radars. While playing with the MN Comets Elite, the 6’9” power forward/center has been one of the most productive and skilled big men on the NY2LA Association. He entered the spring   More...

A few additional players from the 15U level of the super-sized tournament that had themselves a big tournament with standout performances.  Isaac Asmus – 2026 – PF – MN Comets While only a freshman, Asmus already stands at 6’7” with good strength and mobility, as well to playing with plenty of energy. He does a lot of the dirty work aggressively grabbing   More...

With over fifty courts at the Kentucky Expo Center, the Grassroots Showcase is always a special tournament each year. Countless great games and dozens of highly talented teams, there was plenty of competition for this list.   Jayden Banks – 2024 – PG – Team Ramey Banks was one of the top two-way point guards of the Grassroots Showcase. A quick, high energy player that   More...

Indianapolis was the place to be this past weekend. Here are a few names breaking onto the scene as well as some familiar ones growing their recruitment stock.  Taray Howell – 2024 – PG – D1 Indiana  Howell is a quick playmaking point guard who can really get into the paint often. On Sunday he was taking over the game times while scoring 19 points and also   More...

With all the talent at the Spring Extravaganza, one article was just not enough for the top performers. Here’s the next group of players that came to play in Indianapolis.   Kavien Jones – 2024 – SF – Team Mookie  Throughout the tournament Jones was all over the court making plays to help Team Mookie go 3-1 on the weekend up against some tough competition.   More...

It was an eventful day of hoops on Sunday to finish off the Spring Extravaganza. Here are some of the standouts from day three of the tournament.   Moses Blackwell – 2025 – PG – REACH Legends The electric point guard was unstoppable at times on Sunday morning. In the first half alone, he scored a whopping 22-points by way of hitting six three pointers. He finished the   More...

With the division one live period now here, there was plenty of extra energy in the gyms today with baselines lined with college coaches. Here are a few of the standouts from day one of the Spring Extravaganza.  Connor Brown – 2024 – G – Illinois Predators  A real breakout player of the tournament that needs to be on college coaches’ radars. He has a good   More...