Elite Hoops Spotlight Blog

The Elite Hoops Spotlight blog is your go-to source for in-depth coverage of the game’s rising stars, grassroots basketball, and the culture that surrounds it. We highlight top high school and prep talent, deliver exclusive scouting reports, share commitment updates, and shine a light on the players and programs shaping the future of basketball. Whether it’s analysis, rankings, event recaps, or inspirational stories from the court, our mission is to showcase the next generation of hoopers while keeping fans, coaches, and players connected to the game they love.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT Chas Lewless 2024 Detroit Martin Luther King

  01/11/2023

--- Chas Lewless 2024 PG Detroit Martin Luther King had 27 points including seven 3 pointers in leading King to an 84-38 win over Detroit Pershing. Lewless also tallied 7 rebounds and 6 assists. ---

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Chuck Bailey lll 2023 SG Hamtramck High School (MI)

  01/09/2023

--- Chuck Bailey lll has committed to University of Evansville (IN) ---

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James Phillips Jr 2024 Grosse Pointe North

  01/07/2023

James Phillips Jr 2024 CG Grosse Pointe North had 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in a 52-39 conference win over New Haven. ---

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Trey McKenney 2025 Orchard Lake St. Mary

  01/07/2023

--- Super Sophomore Trey McKenney 2025 CG Orchard Lake St. Mary was dominant in scoring 37 points and leading his team to a 67-64 triumph over University of Detroit Jesuit ---

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Darius Acuff 2025 Cass Tech

  01/07/2023

Super Sophomore Darius Acuff 2025 CG Detroit Cass Tech had 38 points on 13-of-22 shooting, including 3-of-7 three-pointers and 8-for-8 free throws in leading his team to an 88-68 win over Flint Carman-Ainsworth at the Carmody Classic. ---

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Phoenix Glassnor 2025 Warren De La Salle

  01/07/2023

Super Sophomore Phoenix Glassnor 2025 CG Warren De La Salle had 16 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals in willing his team to a 38-34 victory over previously #1 ranked Birmingham Brother Rice. ---

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DaMaryon Fishburn 2023 Trillium Academy

  01/06/2023

--- DaMaryon Fishburn 2023 CG Trillium Academy had 34 points, 15 rebounds, 6 steals, 5 assists, and 4 blocks in Trillium to a 77-59 win over Detroit Northwestern. ---

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Sonny Wilson 2023 University of Detroit Jesuit

  01/05/2023

--- Sonny Wilson 2023 PG University of Detroit Jesuit University of Toledo Commit and Mr. Basketball Candidate continued his outstanding season by scoring 26 points and leading his team to an 86-59 victory over Pontiac Notre Dame Prep. ---

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Zavier Banks 2023 University of Detroit Jesuit

  01/05/2023

--- Zavier Banks 2023 F University of Detroit Jesuit scored 20 points and had 16 rebounds in his teams 86-59 victory over Pontiac Notre Dame Prep. Banks has become a leader and consistent double/double player. He leads by example. ---

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Lucas Young 2023 Livonia Stevenson

  01/05/2023

Lucas Young 2023 F Livonia Stevenson led his team with 27 points in a 91-56 win over Plymouth Salem. Lucas is averaging 18.3 points a game. ---

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