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The heart and soul of the Next Gen Circuit left it all on the floor per usual. 6th grade and under gives maximum effort tournament in and tournament out.
Humberto Arabella | Alabama Fusion | 2031
Arabella is an all-around point-forward that showed out at the Showcase of Champions. He plays at his own pace and sets the tempo for his team. Arabella stands at 6'5" as a rising 7th grader; with his size, overall gameplay and basketball IQ he will be a highly sought after prospect for high school teams.
Braylen Lord | Elite Playmakers | 2031
Lord gets from point A to point B swiftly. When he gets the ball he can make something happen in the blink of an eye. Lord has a tight handle and looks tough to contain when going left.
Justice Reddick | AOT | 2032
Reddick is a true leader. He can be the best player on the floor without scoring a single point. His slashing ability opens up everything for this team and makes things easier for his teammates. His played earned him Silver division championship MVP.
Dawson Naz | Jet Academy | 2032
Naz is one of the toughest combo guards in 2032. His game is fun to watch. Naz can break defenders down with ease. His silky smooth ball handling and dribble drive keeps defenders calling for help. Naz has an amazing work ethic that will keep him in the mix throughout his career.
Deklan Drinnon | Young Buckets | 2032
Drinnon had a coming out party at the Showcase of Champions. He's a flat out hooper. Drinnon had his jumper flowing, but was at his best in transition. They're building something nice with this Young Buckets squad.
MJ Johnson | Young Buckets | 2033
Johnson is a wizard with the ball in his hands. He seamlessly makes something out of nothing. When plays are collapsing, Johnson seems to be at his best. It's entertaining to witness. Johnson led a Young Buckets 5th grade team to the chip. This young 4th grader has a bright future.
Cainen Bell | ATL Cavs | 2033
Bell has to be one of the best 4th graders in the entire nation. This is his second Championship MVP on the Next Gen Circuit and he's doing it against some of the best 4th grade teams and players in the nation. Being able to do a little bit of everything at this age is special. Bell can go.
Cayden Jones | ATL Cavs | 2033
Jones is a lanky, strong and quick 4th grader that excels in transition. He finishes well around the basket and gets there whenever he desires. Jones has a great first step and an overall good feel for the game.
Randy Jones Jr | ATL Cavs | 2034
Jones Jr is a thrill to cover. Players must wear their dancing shoes when matched up against him. The diminutive guard sets up teammates nicely after breaking defenders down, along with creating his own shot. Jones Jr is one of the most creative lead guards with the ball in grade school.
Carter Alves | Brevard Bulls | 2034
Alves has good size on him for a rising 4th grader. He plays hard and his team tends to follow his lead. He lived in the paint and made countless plays going downhill.
Chance Jones | NPU Basketball | 2034
Jones set the tone and had it going early on for NPU. With his craftsmanship, Jones was impossible to guard. His aggression from the opening tip helped them secure the Bronze division championship.
A unique 7th grade division that has some stars in the making. Trenton Adams | Atlanta Swish | 2030 Adams continues to play up and continues to standout. He has one of the purest jumpers on the Next Gen Circuit. With the
Loaded 8th grade division at the Showcase of Champions. Expect to see some of these young hoopers make an early impact on varsity next year. Symeon Watson | Atlanta Swish | 2029 Watson continues to impress. He's had one
The Kenny Smith Showcase of Champions was everything that I expected. Nonstop competitiveness from the players to the coaches to the parents, friends and family that traveled to cheer on their teams. With a lot of games
