Next-Level Preparation

 

Prep and post-grad basketball sharpen players for college life on and off the floor.

We cover national schedules, training environments, and the athletes turning that extra year into opportunity.

  • Player Features – two-way wings, floor leaders, rising prospects.

  • Program Reports – tournament recaps, coach insights, and development notes.

  • Recruiting Windows – which prep players are heating up on college boards.

 

Brandon Bass Jr. Down to Three: LSU, Purdue, and Florida State

  08/03/2025

Brandon Bass Jr., one of the top-ranked guards in the Class of 2026, is closing in on a college decision. The 6-foot-4 standout from Windermere Prep (FL) has narrowed his recruitment to three finalists: LSU, Purdue, and Florida State, sources confirm to 24...

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Maximo Adams' Stock Exploding After Blue Blood Offers Roll In

  07/30/2025

By Elite Hoops Spotlight Staff There’s always a prospect who sets the grassroots season on fire—and in 2026, that player might just be Maximo Adams. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound small forward from Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon has been one of the biggest...

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2026 4-Star Wing Kayden Allen Cuts List to 7 Programs

  07/30/2025

By Elite Hoops Spotlight Staff Zephyrhills (Fla.) Christian Academy standout Kayden Allen, one of the premier wings in the 2026 recruiting class, has trimmed his list of suitors to seven schools. The 6-foot-5 rising junior is currently ranked No. 51 nati...

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Standouts at the Northwood University Elite Camp

  07/28/2025

Metro Detroit Area Prospects Shine in Elite Competition The Northwood University Elite Basketball Camp brought together some of the top high school talent from across the Midwest, and a strong contingent of Metro Detroit players made their presence known....

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NY2LA "The Final Chapter" Michigan Recap

  07/16/2025

The Final Chapter was the third in NY2LA's NCAA‑certified July live period, showcasing elite boys teams across 15U–17U levels, each guaranteed at least four games. With adult supervision and USA Basketball licensing in place, the tournament saw top-level c...

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Tyran Stokes: The Nation’s No. 1 2026 Prospect Dominating the High School Basketball Scene

  05/06/2025

Tyran Stokes is widely regarded as the top basketball prospect in the Class of 2026, earning consensus five-star status and the No. 1 national ranking from major recruiting services such as On3, 247Sports, and ESPN. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 245 po...

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Epic 4-OT Thriller: Lima Senior Triumphs at the 2K25 Showcase

  01/26/2025

In an unforgettable high school basketball game at the 2K25 Showcase, fans were treated to an instant classic as Lima Senior outlasted their opponent in a jaw-dropping quadruple overtime battle, emerging victorious with a 91-80 win. The game had everythin...

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Why I Will Always Love Leroy Blyden Jr.’s Basketball Game

  01/22/2025

Basketball is more than just a game; it’s a journey that reveals the character, determination, and resilience of those who play it. Few players embody this journey as vividly as Leroy Blyden Jr. Watching him evolve as a player has been a privilege, and her...

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Connor Sprattley Shines with Career-High 71 Points in Thomas Jefferson's Dominant Win Over Curtis

  01/09/2025

Brooklyn, NY—In a performance that will be remembered for years to come, unsigned senior guard Connor Sprattley of Thomas Jefferson Campus High School delivered an astonishing display of scoring on Tuesday night. Sprattley scored a career-high 71 points in...

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Harvard-Westlake Captures Hoophall West Title with Dominant 58-44 Win Over De La Salle

  01/04/2025

Studio City, CA – No. 16 Harvard-Westlake capped off an impressive weekend by securing the Hoophall West championship with a 58-44 victory over De La Salle on Saturday night. Harvard-Westlake controlled the game from start to finish, never relinquishing th...

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