ELITE60 SHOWCASE

The ELITE60 SHOWCASE host some of the Nations top athletes.  This event allow prospects to test and showcase their talents in front of national media, top scouts, high schools, prep schools, top amateur travel team coaches, and college coaches. 

The Elite60 Showcase has help elevate players to national recognition and rankings amongst the Nation’s Elite Talent. ELITE60 Alumni are currently featured on the most prestigious national rankings of ESPN and 247Sports, have earned selections to the USA National Team, All-American Underclassman Game, compete on the most elite amateur travel teams, high school and prep school teams, and have earned multiple college offers. 

THIS IS AN INVITE ONLY EVENT.

ELITE60 SELECTION PROCESS
The ELITE60 Showcase will host players who have demonstrated an Elite skillset during the AAU and School season.

  • We look for players who have competed at a high level against other players who are considered Elite to Above Average.
  • We consider players' position and potential for development to compete at the next level.
  • We consider what college coaches would look for when recruiting players.
  • Selected players will receive an invite through email or a direct message on Instagram or Twitter. 

Things to do to help in the selection process.
-Players should have their First/Last Name and Class in their social media bio.
(It's recommended to include height and position)
-Players should have basketball related content on their page.
(Videos that show players true skillset are recommended)
-Players should post basketball related accolades on their page.
-Players must follow NGSHOOPS on Instagram and Twitter

THE ELITE60 HISTORY RUNS DEEP!

Collage of 2023 NBA Draft prospects and their teams.
High school basketball showcase poster featuring top players and event details.
2025 USA Men's U16 National Team roster with headshots and names.
Elite 8 basketball team celebrating circuit championship with alumni support.
Four basketball players in red and black uniforms celebrating championship titles.

The ELITE60 has hosted and brought exposure to some of the Nation's Top Talent.

ELITE60 CLASS OF 2028 TOP RECRUITS


NAMEELITE60HEIGHTPOSSCHOOLHOME STATERANKINGSACCOLADES
AJ Williams6' 7"SGELCAGA#1 - NATIONAL
#1 - STATE
USA GOLD MEDALIST
Erick Dampier Jr6' 9"CMadison - RidgelandMS#2 - NATIONAL
#1 - STATE
USA GOLD MEDALIST
Bentley Lusakueno6' 9"SFWoodwardGA#7 - NATIONAL
#2 - STATE
USA GOLD MEDALIST
Blaze Johnson6' 2"CGOTEGA#16 - NATIONAL
#5 - STATE
Leartist Williams Jr. 6' 7"SFFaith AcademyAL#1 - STATE
Josh Lindsay6' 0 "CGSt. XavierKY#2 - STATE
Khalil Luster6' 8"PFRed BayAL#2 - STATE
Joshua Huggins6' 6"SFGood PastureTN#3 - STATE
Jahmar Maurice6' 0"CGWoodstockGA#3 - STATE
Laron Macks Jr6' 7"SFRivera PrepFL#5 - STATE
Kaharri Coleman6' 0"PGHardingNC#5 - STATE
Kaden Irwin6' 3"SGParkview BaptistLA#5 - STATE
Peter Julius6' 9"PFMt. BethelGA#6 - STATE
Jaleel Smith6' 1"SGHunter HussNC#6 - STATE
Jaden McCullough6' 3"CGHoly InnocentsGA#7 - STATE
Brielen Craft6' 3"PGPace AcademyGA#8 - STATE
Bryson Jatta6' 1"CGHillGroveGA#9 - STATE
Johnquell Garner6' 5"PFWestlakeGA#12 - STATE
Landen Evans6' 6"PFSt. FrancisGA#14 - STATE
Tenejae Freeman6' 9"PGJonesboroGA#15 - STATE
King Daniel Hernandez5'11"PGThe Walker SchoolGA#16 - STATE
Brelyn Moses6' 5"SFGreenfield SchoolNC
Case Presley6' 4"SGDaculaGA
Jamai McClure6' 4"SGNext Level AcademyGA
Deonte Jiles6' 3"PGRamsayAL
Shamar Madden6' 3"CGWheelerGA
Culen Browne6' 3"PGWilson AcademyGA
Armani Jones6' 3"SGAikenSC
Shane Goines6' 1"SGMt. ParanGA
Timothy Woodson6' 1"CGCarver-ColumbusGA
Kerrington Moore6' 0"PGMcDonoughGA
Calvin Goss6' 0"CGJonesboroGA
Dominic Spinks6' 0"PGGermantownMS
Dyson Britt5'11"CGGaston DayNC
Jeremiah Hunter5' 9"PGSenecaSC
Xavier Davies5' 8"CGNorthside-ColumbusGA

ELITE60 CLASS OF 2027 TOP RECRUITS

CLASSNAMEELITE60POSHTSCHOOLHOMETOWNACCOLADES
2027Nasir AndersonPG6'2"Prolific PrepSavannah, GA
USA GOLD MEDALIST
2027Asa MontgomerySF6'6"Hill GrovePowder Springs, GA
2027Kevin SavagePG5'11"WheelerMarietta, GA
2027Omari ChaudhryPG6'2"OTEMarietta, GA
2027Henry RobinsonSF6'6"Pine RidgeDeltona, FL
2027Brock Bass BonnerSF6'8"Cardinal RitterAtlanta, GA
2027Taj SaragbaPF6'7"Huntington ExpressionWoodstock, GA
2027Solomon BrattonCG6'8"MiltonMarietta, GA
2027Janoh SinghSF6'6"Oak Hill AcademyLawrenceville, GA
2027Jayden WilkinsSG6'1"Southeastern PrepAtlanta, GA
2027Galen RobertsSF6'8"KIPPAtlanta, GA
2027Charles MatthewsSG6'3"IMGBradenton, FL
2027Braydon LangstonSF6'7"East HallGainesville, GA
2027Nylan RushSG6'3"LeesvilleRaleigh, NC

ELITE60 CLASS OF 2026 TOP RECRUITS

The class of 2026 represents the ELITE60's first inaugural event and its first graduating class.
CLASSNAMEELITE60POSHTSCHOOLHOMETOWNCOLLEGEACCOLADES
2026Kayden AllenSF6'5"Long Island LutheranLilburn, GA
2026Jackson SheffieldC6'8"HooverHoover, AL
2026Moustapha DiopPF6'10"OTEMarietta, GA
2026Rivers KnightC6'8"Combine AcademyCharlotte, NC
2026Kota ShuttleCG6'2"Southern Cal AcademyMarietta, GAUNDECIDED
2026Jacob ZhuPG6'1"OTEAlpharetta, GAUNDECIDEDFIFA CHINA
2026Kingston WhittyPG6'2"Christ SchoolAtlanta, GA
2026Josiah SandersPF6'8"OTEFayetteville, NCUNDECIDED
2026CJ HarperPG6'2"PaideiaMcDonough, GA
2026Jordan GreenSF6'6"OTENewnan, GA
2026Devin HutchersonSG6'4"Holy InnocentsJohns Creek, GA
2026Antonio McKoySG6'4"Harrells Christian AcademyHarrells, NC
2026Amare JacksonPF6'6"WheelerMarietta, GA
2026Jayden CrawfordCG6'0"AlexanderAtlanta, GA
2026Will DopherSF6'5"LambertSuwanee, GA
2026Cade MurphyCG6'4"Knoxville, GAKnoxville, TN
2026Banks PourchierPF6'8"North OconeeLoganville, GA
2026Charlie GersmehlPF6'8"GainesvilleBuford, GA
2026Marquise LeslieSG6'8"Alexander Douglasville, GA
2026Huey BlalockPG6'0"Rabun CountyRabun, GANavy Academy
2026Hayden ClayC6'9"PaceDublin, GAGeorgia Southern
2026Malik GillespiePG6'1'"Houston CountyHouston, GAMorehead State
2026Josiah HallSG6'5"Central GwinnettLawrenceville, GAMorehouse
2026Thomas LandeckPF6'7"Johns CreekJohns Creek, GARose Hulman
2026Mason MckinneySF6'4"ExcellAtlanta, GASmith
2026Zade ElshihabiPG6'0"WestminsterAtlanta, GAWashington and Lee

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