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.

James Weaver 2024

  08/08/2022

--- METRO DETROIT PROSPECT James Weaver 2024 6'0" River Rouge High School (MI) Weaver is a very good point guard who can do it all. He has had a outstanding summer and he is ready to have an excellent junior season. He is definitely a player to watch -...

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Daniel Smythe 2024

  08/05/2022

--- METRO DETROIT PROSPECT Daniel Smythe 2024 6'2" Orchard Lake St. Mary's High School (MI) Smythe is an scorer with outstanding shooting ability. He is also an excellent playmaker and passer. ---

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Gerrald McCoy 2024

  08/05/2022

--- METRO DETROIT PROSPECT Gerrard McCoy 6'5" SF University of Detroit Jesuit (MI) McCoy has really elevated his game over the summer. He has went from primary being a inside player to hitting three point shots with consistency. He has also improved int...

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Donnie Watts lll 2024

  08/05/2022

--- METRO DETROIT PROSPECT Donnie Watts lll 2024 6'0" CG West Bloomfield High School (MI) Watts is a scorer who can be virtually unstoppable at times. He can equally create and score within the framework of the offense. ---

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CHAS LEWLESS 2024

  08/04/2022

--- METRO DETROIT PROSPECT Chas Lewless 2024 6'2 PG Detroit Martin Luther King High School (MI) Smooth point guard who can do it all on the court. Young man has a bright future. ---

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Connor Kouki

  08/02/2022

--- Connor Kouki 2023 SF 6'7 190 GPA 3.5 High School: L’anse Creuse North AAU: Macomb Cougars 17u This young man has had an excellent summer. ---

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THE HOOK PASS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO LEARN

  08/02/2022

--- The hook pass is a skill needed to play vs good players in competitive games. I have seen that the vast majority of HS guards don’t have this skill. To properly do a hook pass keep the ball at shoulder level, elbows extended outward to ensure the bala...

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TRANSFER PORTAL

  08/02/2022

--- 43% of players remain active in the portal (meaning they never find a home) or withdrew from their sport completely. 8.3% transfers are considered to move up, the rest are considered to move laterally or down a level. That's why athletes should do the...

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KADEN BROWN COMMITS

  07/24/2022

--- Kaden Brown 2023 PG 6'0 Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School (MI) commits to Wright State University (OH) ---

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JORDAN BRIGGS COMMITS

  07/19/2022

--- COMMITS: Jordan Briggs 2023 6'1 PG Muskegon H.S. (MI) commits to Wayne State University(MI) ---

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