Posts by Tony Bruton
Courtside Notes: Kelly Memorial Classic (2025)
Cumming, GA – The NGSHoops.com Kelly Memorial Classic was back once again at Dobbs Creek Recreation Center and didn’t disappoint. I took note of a handful of talented prospects & provided my opinion of their prospective ability. Read more below. Cari Rainey | 5’9″ CG | Griffin Elite | Class of 2027Lefty bucket-getter with no…
Read MoreBruton’s Scouting Notebook: Rock City Classic (Middle School Standouts)
Rocky Mount, NC – The Rock City Classic brought out some high level talent. From start to finish, the gym stayed loud and the energy stayed high. Here are a few names that stood out in the middle school & grassroots division. CJ Jackson | 6’5″ SF | Fireball Select | Class of 2029Jackson is a long, developing…
Read MoreBruton’s Scouting Notebook: Rock City Classic (Class of ’27 & ’28)
Rocky Mount, NC – The Rock City Classic brought out some high level talent. From start to finish, the gym stayed loud and the energy stayed high. Here are a few names that stood out in the 15u & 16u division. Bryce West | 6’2″ G | Team Mentality Elite | Class of 2027West is one of the…
Read MoreBruton’s Scouting Notebook: Rock City Classic (Class of ’25 & ’26)
Rocky Mount, NC – The Rock City Classic brought out some high level talent. From start to finish, the gym stayed loud and the energy stayed high. Here are a few names that stood out in the highest division. Cohen Hyatt | 6’2″ G | Strictly Ballers NXT Pro | Class of 2026Hyatt is an…
Read MoreBruton’s Scouting Notebook: ATL HoopFest (3/15-3/17) Middle School
Recently, ATL HoopFest took over Dobbs Creek Recreation Center in Cumming, GA. Looking back, the gym was full of energy, talent, and names to remember. Here are a few middle school prospects that stood out. Amir Cuyler | 6’3″ SF | Bo Bell Elite | Class of 2029Cuyler was everywhere. Deflected passes, challenged shots, flew…
Read MoreBruton’s Scouting Notebook: ATL HoopFest (3/15-3/17) High School
Recently, ATL HoopFest took over Dobbs Creek Recreation Center in Cumming, GA. Looking back, the gym was full of energy, talent, and names to remember. Here are a few that stood out. Brayden Byard | 6’6″ SG | Section Six | Class of 2026Byard is a long, confident shot-maker that checks a lot of boxes…
Read MoreBruton’s High School Standout Performers – Who Got Next Tip-Off (2025)
(Cumming, GA) Dobbs Creek Recreation Center was the place to be this past weekend! Part 3 of 3 articles covering some standout grassroots performers from NGSHoops Who Got Next Tip-Off. Zach Graves – Team Takedown 2027 – Graves put on a scoring clinic in his debut with 35 points while still notching 7 assists. He’s…
Read MoreBruton’s Standout Performers Pt. 2 – Who Got Next Tip-Off (2025)
(Cumming, GA) Dobbs Creek Recreation Center was the place to be this past weekend! Part 2 of 3 articles covering some standout grassroots performers from NGSHoops Who Got Next Tip-Off. Jody Stallings – Decatur Blazers 2033 – Stallings is a young guard with an advanced feel for the game. Already knows how to use his…
Read MoreBruton’s Standout Performers Pt. 1 – Who Got Next Tip-Off (2025)
Travel season is back! Dobbs Creek in Cumming, GA was the place to be this past weekend. Part 1 of 3 articles covering standout performers from NGSHoops Who Got Next Tip-Off. Jaxon Posey – LBD 2031 – Posey towers over the majority of his opponents, but make no mistake about his position. He’s a wing…
Read MoreWoodstock vs Kennesaw Mountain was a show!
Two freshmen stood out and made a huge impact. Kennesaw Mountain freshman, Abu Jallow is impressive. The 6’6″ SF has a good feel for the game and is a shot maker. He gave Woodstock quite a bit of trouble with his size, fluidity, and touch. An Elite player at his position, who rebounds well and…
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