Fall NXT GEN Final Recap
Our first ever Fall NXT GEN circuit was amazing, thank you to all the programs, families & players who competed in over 300 games across 3 events! Our circuit was full of high-level talent, well coached teams, and excellent competition. Below are some teams and players who left their stamp on NXT GEN!
Championship Teams
8th Grade NXT Champions: NJ Shoreshots Elite
Initiated by a dominant performance from Omar Ayyash, NJ Shoreshots Elite secured the 8th Grade NXT Division Championship with a 63-45 Win over a talented DPS Team Success squad. Shoreshots held their opponents to 41 points per game on the weekend while sharing the ball at an elite rate.
8th Grade GEN Champions: North Star
Capping off a dominant season North Star secured the 8th Grade GEN crown with a 67-59 win over Topp Tier MD. Anchored by Osa Adeghe and Josiah Cosmeus, North Star was dominant all circuit finishing with a 9-1 record.
7th Grade NXT Champions: NJ Scholars Black
The 6th Seed, NJ Scholars Black avenged losses to previously undefeated LI Lightning Select and NJ Shoreshots Nitro to win the 7th NXT Division. Standout performances by Ahmeir Eaton, Kaison David, Jayshauni Lewis dominated the 7th NXT division.
7th Grade GEN Champions: Hood Enriched
With some clutch buckets late Hood Enriched secured the 7th GEN Division defeating NJ Shoreshots Heat in overtime. Hanif Nixon-Hughes was the most dominant player in 7th GEN division for Hood Enriched, earning 1st Team All Circuit honors.
6th Grade Co-Champions: NJ Scholars Black & White
Co-Champions, the NJ Scholars 6th grade teams made impressive runs this fall. A talented group with standouts Chase Sylvain, Obi Azikiwe, Jeremy Duncan, and Christopher Kang
5th Grade Champions: Caveman
Capping off an undefeated season Caveman 5th Grade defeated NJ Shoreshots Spartans, Hood Enriched, & East Coast Power Heinerichs to secure the 5th grade title. A dominant squad, Caveman's defense, ball movement, and shot making set them apart all circuit long.
All Circuit Teams
(Regardless of Age or Division)
First Team All Circuit
Melo Aylmer | K-Low Elite
Hanif Nixon-Hughes | Hood Enriched
Rowan Phillips | DPS Team Success
Ryan Toole | Caveman
Omar Ayyash | NJ Shoreshots
Second Team All Circuit
Youssouf Gassama | Team Elevation
Dom Bustamante | Hilltopper Basketball Club
Ethan Henry | LI Lightning Select
Obi Azikiwe | NJ Scholars
Brendon McMillan | United NJ
Third Team All Circuit
Ekaou Harris | Hilltopper Basketball Club
Jayden Carr | K-Low Elite
Jackson Boyd | NJ Shoreshots
Jacob Daubman | Caveman
Ahmeir Eaton | NJ Scholars
Honorable Mention
Donovan Spross | DPS Team Success
Taije Slaughter | Penn Playmakers
Jaylin Pinto | LI Lightning Select
Max Harlan | RockTop Jr Elite
Josiah Cosmeus | North Star
Declan Fee | East Coast Power
Kai Dawson-Davis | TDJ Elite
Chase Stevens | K-Low Elite
Carrington Morris | Hilltopper Basketball Club
Jake Ellis | United NJ
David Kobryn | United NJ
Arnesh Sandeep | East Coast Power
Kaler Cornish | Penn Playmakers
Aryian Rahman | TDJ Elite
Ekaou Harris | Hilltopper Basketball Club
Elijah Stewart | Topp Tier MD
Tristan Williams | LI Lightning Select
Tyce Mason | Wyoming Valley Clutch
Brandon Johnson | NJ Blue Chips Elite
Jimmy Doherty | NEPA NXT
Carmelo Harper | Penn Playmakers
Mike D'Emilio | PA Hoops Academy
Carter Graham | East Coast Power
Dil'Yen Enron | North Star
Braden Quinn | PA Hoops Academy
Brahiim Williams Jr | RockTop Jr Elite
Brady Chitren | NJ Shoreshots
Semaj Warden | Hood Enriched
Osa Adeghe | North Star
Collin Carter | Education First
Anthony Perez | NJ Blue Chips Elite