MSElite 6th Grade Boys

Middle School Elite rankings are based on a player’s character, performances at high-level tournaments/camps, overall team success, ability to impact games, and long-term potential or upside.

Rank, Name, State 

#1 TT Gibson – North Carolina

#2 Malachi Booker – Texas

#3 James Evans — Kansas

#4 DJ Spencer – Arizona 

#5 Riley Bryant – Alabama 

#6 Dallas Williams – Mississippi 

#7 Zion Willis – California

#8 Adevian Dockery – Texas

#9 Sean White, Jr. – New Jersey

#10 Ian Edmond – Louisiana

#11 Kyle Amadi – Texas

#12 William Gause – Georgia

#13 Jaden Wilson – Oklahoma

#14 Monty Thompson – Ohio

#15 LeDon Webb — Missouri

#16 Davion Thompson – Illinois

#17 Kordell Robinson – Michigan

#18 Quinton Jackson – Ohio

#19 Kaeler Impelman – Texas

#20 Stevie Hall – Michigan

MSElite 1st Grade Boys

Middle School Elite rankings are based on a player’s character, performances at high level tournaments/camps, overall team success, ability to impact games, and long-term potential or upside.

Rank, Player, State

#1 Omere Harrison – Illinois

#2 Troy Collins, Jr. – New York

#3 Trey Clemens – Tennessee

#4 Hiro Niyama – Washington

#5 Camden Day – Indiana

#6 Kairo Rountree – Washington

#7 Aden Johnson – Michigan

#8 David Perry – Ohio 

#9 Jordan James – Texas 

#10 Justin Coleman – D.C.

MSElite 2nd Grade Boys

Middle School Elite rankings are based on a player’s character, performances at high level tournaments/camps, overall team success, ability to impact games, and long-term potential or upside.

Rank, Name, State

#1 Ashton Jolly – Louisiana

#2 Henry Jolly – Louisiana

#3 Shane Gordon – Georgia

#4 William Paige – New York

#5 Brent Johnson – Michigan

#6 Joshua Anthony – Kentucky

#7 Ramon Mason – Missouri

#8 Christian Stephens – Arkansas

#9 Kael Stock – Louisiana

#10 Anthony Ellison – Kentucky

Honorable mention

John Whiteley – Oklahoma

Demarius Wilson – Kansas City

Easton Seal – Texas

Amos Littles – Indiana

Zaiden Odugbela – Rhode Island

Donovan Toussaint – Louisiana

Lincon Howser – Texas

Makai Green – Texas

Cameron Owens – Louisiana

Jackson Gervase – Texas

Christian Ferguson – Maryland

Jakobe Wyatt – Minnesota

Joshua Roberson – Texas

Marcus Bradford – Louisiana

Tut Scott – Oklahoma

Major Talton – California

Chase Benton – Tennessee

Josiah Belfor – New York

Braylon Cotton – Michigan

Chris Underwood – Minnesota

Jordan Jones – Texas

Chase Hicks – Pennsylvania

Stephen Larry – Arizona

George Blount – Florida

Temaj Young – Tennessee

Cameron Stone – Indiana

Teran Jennings – Texas

William Gaspard – California

TJ Glapion – Nevada

MSElite 4th Grade Boys

Middle School Elite rankings are based on a player’s character, performances at high level tournaments/camps, overall team success, ability to impact games, and long-term potential or upside.

Rank, Name, State

#1 Henry Collins – Pennsylvania

#2 Austin Hill — Texas 

#3 Jace Opoku – Michigan

#4 Buddha Key – Georgia

#5 Michael Ray, Jr. – Louisian

#6 Jordan Triggs – Louisiana

#7 Jagger McEwen – Washington

#8 Channing Parfait – Louisiana

#9 Kendall Hopkins – North Carolina

#10 Darren Damper, Jr. – Nebraska

MSElite 8th-Grade Boys

Middle School Elite rankings are based on a player’s character, performances at high level tournaments/camps, overall team success, ability to impact games, and long-term potential or upside.

Rank, Name, State

#1 Jerry Easter II – Ohio

#2 Fredrick C. Blue – California

#3 Geovante Ware – North Carolina

#4 RJ Palmer, Jr. – North Carolina

#5 Jameson Kegler – Texas

#6 Luke Westerdale – Michigan

#7 Calvin Murphy – Texas

#8 SirMarius Jones – California

#9 Darrin Davidson – Mississippi

#10 Keaton Koenigsman – Kansas

#11 Jordan Matthews – Louisiana

#12 Austin Senters – Texas

#13 Amare Batiste – Kansas

#14 Drew Barrington – Illinois

#15 Isaiah Sealy – Arkansas

#16 Jayvn Williams – Arkansas

#17 Damon Friery – Ohio

#18 Jai Hayes – Arkansas

#19 Antonio Rayford – Illinois

#20 Kobe Jones – Arkansas

MSElite 7th Grade Boys

Middle School Elite rankings are based on a player’s character, performances at high level tournaments/camps, overall team success, ability to impact games, and long term potential or upside.

Rank, Name, State 

#1 Israel Jackson – New York

#2 Ja’Vance Coleman – California

#3 Landon Jones – Arizona

#4 Aiden Aponte – Georgia

#5 Thomas Clark – Indiana

#6 Mattias McDonald – Texas

#7 Brandon Mason, Jr. – New Mexico

#8 Christian Fisk – Louisiana

#9 Soren Ries – Utah

#10 Keynen Martin – Ohio

#11 Cam Harju – Michigan

#12 Keyshon Joyner – Massachusetts

#13 Greg White – West Virginia

#14 Solomon Bradshaw – Texas

#15 Ahijah Eichelberger – Michigan

#16 Craig Davis – Louisiana

#17 Trevor Smith – Michigan

#18 Terry Green Jr. – Alabama

#19 Wón Evans – Virginia

#20 Darius Alexander – Washington

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Another Young Dog

He wants to break all college basketball’s career-high records.

2025 Dene Young was born and raised in Fresno, California, where he grew up watching notable players, such as Courtney Alexander, Rafer Alston, Chris Herren, Paul George, Melvin Ely and Chris Jeffries.

Young’s uncle, and former Fresno State All-American, Dominick Young leads the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in steals, assists, and three pointers.

He also earned the NCAA three-point shooting leader in 1996. 

And Dene strives to surpass his rewarding mentor, trainer and family member.

Young has enrolled into Ron Institution Prep in California. Miles Thomas coaches varsity basketball, and his mother serves as school’s principal.

Ron Institution Prep has a national schedule and will face powerhouses Prolific Prep and Hillcrest Prep. Dene plays a key role as point guard even though he’s only 14 years old. 

Dom said, “He’s a running back like Walton Payton with Tim Hardaway built and court vision like Magic Johnson.”

Dene seemingly exudes confidence parallel to Michael Jordan.

“He dribbles low like an ant.”

During the pandemic, Young hones his craft and showcases for We Got Next on the AAU circuit.

Will Young adorn a Bulldogs’ uniform and break all Dom’s records at Fresno State?

A True Student of the Game

Methodical 2028 G Deivion “D” Woods, who resides in Indiana, began playing basketball when he was ten years old.

Father like son in the world of sport. “He  wanted to play basketball from watching me play and dunk with my 6 foot stature,” said his dad.

Woods makes known that his favorite player was and still is Kobe Bryant.

“He watches Kobe Bryant’s games and highlights of some of the greatest NBA players to play.”

Aside from D’s basketball future and fetish for throwback hoop footage—he acquired the President Award for academic excellence in school. 

All this while Deivion continues to be an admirable individual on-and-off the floor, which contributed to his top-10 national player ranking on “ViloTV.”

Anxious to compete against Woods and his victorious team on the notorious AAU circuit? Then catch him competing for Indiana Elite and Woods Evolution Academy.

D is one of the most multi-talented prospects his age division. Within his second year hooping and three skills camp outings, he was acclaimed an All-Star or a standout performer.

For instance, Woods recently played up one-grade level at the CP3 Middle School Combine and made the Top-20 All-Star game selection.

Stellar performances, remarkable class marks and deserved recognition ameliorates his college recruiting chances. 

“We’ve received interest from some of the top prep schools in the nation.”

MSE 6th-Grade Boys

Middle School Elite National Basketball Team Rankings are based on head coach’s experience, team’s performances at high-level tournaments, overall team success and ability to win games/championships.

Rank, Name, State

#1 The Ivy Lions (New York)

#2 Above All Cost (DC)

#3 STL Knights (Missouri)

#4 Houston Hoops Blue Chips (Texas)

#5 Takeover E. Greene (DC)

#6 Black Ops (New York)

#7 Joe Johnson Hawks (Arizona)

#8 MWA Elite (Michigan)

#9 Lockup Select (California)

#10 Flight Elite (California) 

#11 Edmond Sumner Select (Ohio)

#12 Mac Irvin Fire (Illinois)

#13 Bates Fundamental (Michigan)

#14 Team Tate (DC)

#15 Arizona Monstars (Arizona)

Who’s Who & What’s What in the Game? 

As a show of humility and gratitude, we introduce the top twenty most influential, powerful and beneficial people in middle and high school sports.

Surprisingly, Paul Biancardi (ESPN Director of Rankings and Recruiting) swaps No.3 with John Lucas (The Lab) to take Brian Merritt‘s (National Recruiter for Lucas Enterprises/LSU coach) post at No.1.

The latest person added here is keynote speaker @AlanSteinJr., and those listed 11-20.

These individuals greatly contribute to the advancement of basketball development and recruitment for today’s aspiring student athletes.

Rank, Name, State

#1 Paul Biancardi (NC)

#2 ‬Jay Bilas (CA)

‪#3 John Lucas (TX)‬

‪#4 Alan Stein Jr. (D.C.)

#5 Brian Merritt (TX)‬

#6 Marque Carrington (NC)

#7 Dino Trigonis (CA)

#8 Pat lawless (NJ)

#9 Adam Shoulders (TN)

‪#10 Clark Francis (KY)

#11 Terak Fattel (CA)

#12 Mike Jelinsky (NJ)

#13 LeBron James (CA)

#14 George Raveling (D.C.)

#15 Joe Keller (CA)

#16 Christian Popoola (NV)

#17 Don Showalter (IA)

#18 Laurie Petrillo (NJ)

#19 Ryan Silver (CA)

#20 Roger J. Goudy (FL)

His Every Move Looks Amazing

We conducted an exclusive interview with class-of-2024 Cameron Mercadel, a sedulous 5’11” fourteen-year-old student-athlete residing in California.

He featured on Whistle Sports: “No Days Off”, whose below YouTube video collected 1M views so far.

Nationally, Mercadel ranks no. 2, and no. 1 as a point guard.

MSE: What middle school did you attend?

Cameron: I attended Liberty University online.

MSE: What high school are you going to?

Cameron: Because of COV-19 I might do homeschool.

MSE: What inspired you to pursue basketball?

Cameron: My mom and dad played college basketball, so I was born to play the sport.

MSE: What college program best fits your style of play?

Cameron: A college that pushes the tempo on offense and defense.

MSE: Which skill did you improve?

Cameron: Reading the defense and knowing when to attack to set up teammates.

MSE: Which skill needs improvement?

Cameron: I’m learning how to use my body to create scoring opportunities for teammates.

MSE: Have you encountered any sport or academic difficulty?

Cameron: I took Algebra this past year and in the beginning it was a tough road. I struggled in the beginning but pulled it together to come out with a 3.5 GPA.

MSE: How did you overcome that obstacle?

Cameron: I did it by hard work, dedication, and learning how to communicate with my teacher directly.

MSE: What is your future career goal?

Cameron: My goal is to graduate college and play at the highest level possible. I also want to own an NBA team.

MSE: What are some of the toughest showcases you participated?

Cameron: John Lucas Camp, CP3 Camp, and Adidas Presidents Day Tournament in Portland Oregon.

MSE: What should your followers know about you?

Cameron: It’s more than just basketball. It’s about a strong faith in Jesus Christ and knowing that I can accomplish all things with God on my side. Having character, academics and talent is huge and I have all 3.

MSElite 9th-Grade Boys

Middle School Elite rankings are based on a player’s performances at high level tournaments and camps, overall team success, ability to impact games, and long term potential or upside.

Rank, Name & State

#1 Cameron Mercadel – California

#2 James Evans – Kansas

#3 Zion Collins – North Carolina

#4 Joshua Jones – Virginia

#5 Aaron Powell – California

#6 Meyoh Swansey – Illinois

#7 Skye Cotter – New York

#8 Chiante Tramble – Oklahoma

#9 Azavier Robinson – Indiana 

#10 Rashawn Watson – Florida

#11 Eddy Hart – New York

#12 Anson Johnson – Texas

#13 Martez Harris – Virginia

#14 Hayden Cutile – Florida

#15 Silas Lewis – Illinois

#16 Darius Ajakaiye – Rhode Island

#17 Isiah Fortune – California

#18 Kellan Lewis – Florida

#19 Gavin Pendergast – Minnesota

#20 Jordan Mosley – Connecticut

#21 Kadon Fossett – Maryland

#22 Amareon Russell – Ohio

#23 Joshua Pearson – Connecticut

#24 Landon Brown – Texas

#25 Jair Mathis – Connecticut

Tried and True Teammates

Erin Tyler

Class-of-2031 Kansas Lady Prime is a surging youth girls basketball squad readying for the Under Armour Circuit in forthcoming years.

A considerable battling will be at the renowned AAU Nationals during July 2021 in Orlando, Florida.

Nevertheless, they are gearing up in the YMCA league against maturer 3rd and 4th grade challengers. 

Kansas Lady Prime’s accomplished head coach Jeff Martin, who is also a skills trainer, recruited three key pieces for a rising roster that features Erin Tyler, Cadrian Stanley and, last but not least, Brooklynn Martin.

Cadrian Stanley

Glimpse at their strengths

Tyler’s perhaps the nation’s uttermost multidimensional athlete retaining hoop mojo, and her dad currently coaches Mokan Elite.

Stanley — a remarkable and levelheaded shooting guard — whose promising sister holds 28 DI offers as a ESPN prospect. 

Martin, the daughter of a world-class, former college and overseas pro-basketball father, possesses sufficient intangibles and athletic prowess.

Brooklynn Martin

“I believe Tyler and Cadrian are different. They train daily and come from big basketball families,” an organization affiliate said.

We envision victorious pursuits for 8U Kansas Lady Prime. This second-grade line up can only grow, learn and get better together.

These central team members won’t desist in a sporting journey to become grander champions and to outright win championships.

MSE 7th Grade Girls

Middle School Elite rankings are based on players’ star power, character, footage/games, academics, talent and long-term potential/upside.

Rank, Name, State

#1 Ty’lexiana Meyer — Illinois

#2 Kayla Solomon — New York

#3 Kailee Seaba — Oklahoma

#4 Courtney Byrd — Georgia

#5 Jaida McClure — North Carolina

#6 Heaven Sneed — Ohio

#7 Mia Hughes — Oklahoma

#8 Madison McDonald — California

#9 Samaria King – North Carolina

#10 Kylie Reindenbach — Indiana

A Different Type of Specimen

Blossoming amidst two citified basketball hotbeds, Seattle and Portland, c/o 2025 Isiah Cunningham — a versatile and well-conditioned 6’1” shooting guard from Washington — might easily be Tacoma’s next hoop star.

Isiah’s name ring bells not only in his trendy city, but also on the clangorous AAU circuit and camp scene. He represents Rosecity Rebels and, occasionally, suits up for unbeaten SuperFriends. Scouts noted his noticeable team skills and individual competence at several talent showcases.

Cunningham gets a kick out of learning, and he brings in a 3.4 touchstone from Cedarcrest Middle School. Worthy of a starting position on any choice varsity roster, his high school preferences are Fedway and Eastside Catholic. 

Imagine if he captured a NCAA Division-I tournament. USC, Baylor, Hampton, UCLA, and Texas complement his playing style. What college may offer him a scholarship… and will he win March Madness?

Basketball as an art form is a convivial vehicle that every so often leads to national titles, educational opportunities as well as successful careers. Under those circumstances, he desires to acquire a bachelor’s degree in engineering and then become an aerospace engineer at NASA. 

Another Young Dog

He wants to break all college basketball’s career-high records.

2025 Dene Young was born and raised in Fresno, California, where he grew up watching notable players, such as Courtney Alexander, Rafer Alston, Chris Herren, Paul George, Melvin Ely and Chris Jeffries.

Young’s uncle, and former Fresno State All-American, Dominick Young leads the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in steals, assists, and three pointers.

He also earned the NCAA three-point shooting leader in 1996. 

And Dene strives to surpass his rewarding mentor, trainer and family member.

Young has enrolled into Ron Institution Prep in California. Miles Thomas coaches varsity basketball, and his mother serves as school’s principal.

Ron Institution Prep has a national schedule and will face powerhouses Prolific Prep and Hillcrest Prep. Dene plays a key role as point guard even though he’s only 14 years old. 

Dom said, “He’s a running back like Walton Payton with Tim Hardaway built and court vision like Magic Johnson.”

Dene seemingly exudes confidence parallel to Michael Jordan.

“He dribbles low like an ant.”

During the pandemic, Young hones his craft and showcases for We Got Next on the AAU circuit.

Will Young adorn a Bulldogs’ uniform and break all Dom’s records at Fresno State?

MSE & Eichelberger Interview

Elementary 2026, forward, 6’6”, Ahijah
Eichelberger grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, a hotbed of professional basketball players such as Draymond Green, Jason Richardson, Mark Macon and Terrance Roberson.  

Recently, Eichelberger alongside Bates Fundamentals travel team captured the competitive Michigan Playmaker Tournament.

We had an opportunity to learn more about his developmental progress and combined potential.

Here’s our exclusive person-to-person with a highly-rated prospect in the country thus far.

MSE: What led you to playing basketball?

AE: I fell in love with the game watching my older brother Algevon who currently plays for Cleveland State University.

MSE: How can sports benefit you?

AE: The game teaches me how to express myself and how to build relationships.

MSE: Obstacles faced on your journey?

AE: Obstacles faced would definitely be COVID 19. When the virus hit I shut my game playing down. While other kids were still playing games I was at home. So it slowed my in-game experience.

MSE: How did you overcome those obstacles?

AE: I trained! Lived in the gym! Worked on fundamentals! That really helped me when it came time to play again.

MSE: What decisions did you make? 

AE: I decided to buy into training and working hard.

MSE: What did you learn from the experiences?

AE: I learned that basketball isn’t forever. And that things can happen. And it can be taking away.  So I can’t take it for granted.

MSE: What would you do differently?

AE: Just be better prepared mentally for things that happen and that are out of my control.

MSE 8th-Grade Boys

www.MiddleSchoolElite.com rankings are based on a player’s performances at high-level tournaments and camps, overall team success, ability to impact games and longterm potential or upside.

Rank, Player, State 

#1 Ahijah Eichelberger — Michigan

#2 Maximus Vanlaningham — California

#3 Christian Fisk —Louisiana

#4 JaVance Coleman — California

#5 Earnest Alexander — Michigan 

#6 Landon Krygier — Connecticut

#7 Josh Powell — New York

#8 Keith Collins — Illinois

#9 Jacob Pleyer — Michigan

#10 Israel Jackson — New York

#11 Amare Batiste — Kansas

#12 Jayden Crawford — Georgia

#13 AJ Polk — Texas

#14 Levon Gipson —Louisiana

#15 DeZhon Hall — Indiana

#16 Mike Wilson — Wisconsin

#17 Bean Martin – Ohio

#18 Joshua Theus — Florida

#19 Peyton O’Neal — Connecticut

#20 Zion Norman — Washington

MSE 7th-Grade Boys

www.MiddleSchoolElite.com rankings are based on a player’s performances at high-level tournaments and camps, overall team success, ability to impact games and longterm potential or upside.

Rank, Player, State 

#1 TT Gibson — North Carolina

#2 Martay Barnes — Florida

#3 Jadarian Williams — Texas

#4 Harper Lands — Florida

#5 Braylon Hurt — Alabama

#6 Cayden Daughtry — Florida

#7 Jay Martin — Kentucky

#8 Amir Phillips — Ohio

#9 Riley Bryant — Alabama

#10 Eden Vinyard – Michigan

#11 Chavis Wilson, Jr. — Ohio

#12 Cooper Zachary – Indiana

#13 Kaelin Tate — Michigan

#14 Jadah Washington — D.C.

#15 Darian Shy — Kentucky

#16 JaKeyce Fowler — New England

#17 Will Turner III — Wisconsin

#18 Peyton Miamba — Indiana

#19 Dominic Lewis — Connecticut

#20 Timmy West — Wisconsin