Posts by Bilal Benjamin
Next Gen Circuit: Middle School Players Of The Year
Presenting the first annual Next Gen Circuit Player Of The Year awards. The Middle School years are very pivotal in a players development. Choosing one player in anything will always be tough, but these youthful student-athletes were a slight notch above the competition. This is a prestigious honor and we congratulate the players selected. Zaire…
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Presenting the first annual Next Gen Circuit Player Of The Year awards. In NGS, a players Grade School years are the golden years. As they come up through the ranks, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade is where the foundation is laid. Choosing one player in anything will always be tough, but these youthful student-athletes were…
Read MoreBilal’s 6th & 7th Grade Prime Performers: Summer Slam I & II
This group of players are about to step foot into the next realm of exposure. 7th & 8th grade you’re considered a “prospect” in the eyes of the NCAA. Continue to make it count. Caden Keys | Everything Earned | 2030Keys, played up in the 8th grade division, where his performance consistently suggested he was…
Read MoreBilal’s 8th Grade Prime Performers: Summer Slam I & II
The transition from 8th to 9th grade is a huge leap. These young players are ready for whatever high school has to offer. Junub Duor | Atlanta Swish | 2029Duor had an amazing weekend of hoops from Summer Slam I, to Jr. EYBL to Summer Slam II. Duor makes tough finishes look easy and brings…
Read MoreBilal’s High School Prime Performers: Summer Slam I & II
Some breakout performances from these high school Prime Performers Domyius McFarland | Atlanta Heat | 2025The Varsity MVP came to play each and every game he laced em up. McFarland would not be denied entry to the paint. He got in there any chance he could and made plays based on what the defense gave…
Read MoreBilal’s 6th Grade & Grade School Prime Performers: Showcase of Champions
The heart and soul of the Next Gen Circuit left it all on the floor per usual. 6th grade and under gives maximum effort tournament in and tournament out. Humberto Arabella | Alabama Fusion | 2031Arabella is an all-around point-forward that showed out at the Showcase of Champions. He plays at his own pace and…
Read MoreBilal’s 7th Grade Prime Performers: Showcase of Champions
A unique 7th grade division that has some stars in the making. Trenton Adams | Atlanta Swish | 2030Adams continues to play up and continues to standout. He has one of the purest jumpers on the Next Gen Circuit. With the development of his ball handling, Adams is tougher to contain and that opens up…
Read MoreBilal’s 8th Grade Prime Performers: Showcase of Champions
Loaded 8th grade division at the Showcase of Champions. Expect to see some of these young hoopers make an early impact on varsity next year. Symeon Watson | Atlanta Swish | 2029Watson continues to impress. He’s had one of the best 8th grade years of anyone. He has solidified himself as an all-around player heading…
Read MoreBilal’s Middle School Prime Performers: Rumble In The Peach State
Antwan Pennywell | Tallahassee Nets | 2029Pennywell’s energy was off the charts at the Rumble In The Peach State. The lefty guard made his presence felt by getting deflections, attacking downhill and finishing at the rim at a high clip. Pennywell adds incredible depth to an already loaded backcourt for the Tallahassee Nets. Jaylen Gaulden…
Read MoreBilal’s Grade School Prime Performers: Rumble In The Peach State
Kobe Harris | Team United | 2032 Harris is a bucket. He can flat out score the rock. Harris has the it factor and with his first name being Kobe, wearing number 8 this is coming as no surprise. Harris plays with a chip on his shoulder and a passion for the game that will…
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