ELITE60 Sophomore Showcase – September 3, 2023 Stringfield is one of the most versatile overall players in this loaded 2026 class. He’s efficiently and effectively playing 1-5 on offense and defense. Whether he is attacking the rim or defending the rim, setting up the pick and roll or containing it his impact is felt. He’s…

ELITE60 Sophomore Showcase – September 3, 2023 Battle is ultra competitive. He’s looking to go right at whoever is matched up against him and usually wants to defend the opposing teams best player. Battle has a sweet shooting stroke from mid and long range. He attacks the basket looking to make the best play, whether…

ELITE60 Sophomore Showcase –September 3, 2023 Long’s game goes far deeper than the stat sheet. Defending 94 feet, setting up teammates, recovering loose balls and making the right plays on both ends of the floor got Long an All-Star bid. Long’s coach at the Elite60 said he was keeping them in the game with his…

ELITE60 Sophomore Showcase September 3, 2023 Scouting Report by Bilal Benjamin of 1st Love Basketball Essex is a defensive menace on the floor. On ball or off the ball, he made stops for his team that led to east buckets on the other end. Essex is best in the open court when attacking and going…

Elite60 Sophomore Showcase September 3, 2023 Scouting Report by Bilal Benjamin of 1st Love Basketball Harper received an apology from me after the dunk contest. I asked him did he have bounce like that to be in it. In the words of the great Shaquille O’Neal, “I wasn’t familiar with your game.” Harper is easily…

ELITE60 Sophomore Showcase September 3, 2023 Scouting Report by Bilal Benjamin of 1st Love Basketball Sherrod was one of the most aggressive players on both sides of the ball at the Elite60 Sophomore showcase. Offensively, Sherrod had a knack for finding his way to the basket and being a slithery finisher. Sherrod used his tight…

ELITE60 Sophomore Showcase September 3, 2023 Scouting Report by Bilal Benjamin of 1st Love Basketball Blalock is a shifty guard with a confident handle that he used to wiggle through defenses. Blalock showed some strong combo moves mixed with good speed that helped him get to his spots on the basketball court. His ability to…

ELITE60 Sophomore Showcase September 3, 2023 Scouting Report by Bilal Benjamin of 1st Love Basketball Murphy was hands down one of the best outside shooting threats in attendance at the Elite60 Sophomore showcase. He shot the basketball confidently from long distance and took notice of the space he had to let it fly. Murphy wasn’t…