“They got me trapped | Can barely walk the city streets | Without a cop harrassing me, searching me | Then asking my identity | Hands up, throw me up against the wall | Didn't do a thing at all | I'm telling you one day these suckers gotta fall…”- Tupac Shakur
#BlackOutTuesday
So today, in the present, I offer three promises:
1. I’ll trust you until you show me that I can’t.
2. I’ll be as consistent as your efforts inspire me to be.
3. And I’ll honor your time with the same respect I give my own.
@RobHillSr
“This year was about learning the value of my time. Not being afraid to see the difference between what I want now and what's best for later.”-
@RobHillSr
"You don't have to chase people. Be yourself, trust yourself, do your own thing and work hard. The ones who really belong in your life will show up and they'll be there to stay."-
@RobHillSr
How many times will a kid reclassify before they realize they’re not a scholarship player? It is ok to play D3 basketball. Yes, some kids may reclassify for high academic D3 but some players and parents need to start being realistic.
The Albertus community lost a true friend today. This man’s energy was unmatched on and off the basketball court. True friend, teammate and leader. He could make anyone laugh with not much effort. God bless your soul! You will be missed. R.I.P JQ 🙏🏾
Something CT AAU truly needs. College coaches feel free to reach out and show up at no cost to you. You’ll already be in the area for the CIAC & NEPSAC events. Looking forward to a great event with these programs
@CT_Elite_BBall
@PTT_Hoops
@NewHavenHeatFam
@peaceyouth_ct
I’m out recruiting in CT and I just watched a team work the ball around for a whole minute before they got a shot up in the 4th quarter. A shot clock is definitely needed in the CIAC.
#ctbb
Big-time D3 upset as Albertus Magnus knocks off the
#1
team in the nation (and previously undefeated) University of St. Joe’s 83-79.
Albertus wins the GNAC and is headed to the tourney 🔥🔥🔥
I would assume that USJ still gets a pool C bid + wins some games in March.
If I was a college basketball coach at any D2/D3 in the New England or Tri-State area then I’d be at this event. Talk about some talent on this list from CT, NY and MA. A lot of talent will be here and your recruiting will start off right where you need it to be with this event.
Too many AAU coaches telling kids to go to prep school or post grad. Why? For an extra year with their AAU program maybe. I’m still trying to wrap my head around why kids are going to prep school or doing a post grad year to end up at the same level. Make it make sense.
We have a saying amongst our coaches and it goes…. “If people only knew.” This championship win will be the most memorable win in our program for years to come. Happy to be apart of history. Love these guys!
#LLQ12
#FearlessFalcons
I think I’m going to host a showcase the first week of October the Top 40 seniors in the CT and invite DII/ DIII coaches. How many coaches would be available to come?
No better feeling than checking my phone after games or after events and college coaches are asking about my players on both teams. Not just 1 or 2 kids. 8 kids. And we still aren’t at 100% with players attendance and health. See ya’ll in Spooky!
@TheHoopGroup
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@HGSL_HoopGroup
I spoil her... Not for any other reason besides the fact that I don’t ever want her to need another man for nothing. I got HER until she can hold things down herself. She don’t need you brokey 😂
@JustinLaboy
I’m not being bias here but let’s be honest… If you’re not a sneaker and you’re not in Pittsburgh this weekend, then that’s an issue.
@brianpetro4
and
@TheHoopGroup
have put together another amazing live period event. College coaches at every turn. This is where you want to be.
Preparation is 🔑. Just some kids from CT trying to make something of themselves. Everyone is locked in! 🔒 Scholarship level talent to academic D3. See you in Pittsburgh.
#Elitefamily
Whichever D1 school gets their hands on ‘22 Mason Jackson (
@mason_jack25
) from
@cburyboysbball
is going to get a program changer for the next 4 years. His ability to play and guard 1-3 makes him very valuable to any program. Not many of these players out there who can do this.
Thank you to the 25+ college coaches who attended last night & the other 10 coaches who will watch virtual today. A big thanks to
@CT_Elite_BBall
basketball staff who helped last night. We really gave these kids an opportunity to be seen but most importantly proved people wrong.
2022 Senior Showcase Invite List is here. The gift that keeps on giving for college coaches looking to fill their rosters with competitive players. The invite list will be updated every week with confirmed players. College coaches mark this date on your calendar.
@CT_Elite_BBall
Players always come first regardless if they’re apart of your program or not. The goal is for each player to have the same experiences that I once had as a collegiate athlete. Graduate with their degree and hopefully give back to the young men/ women in their communities.
CT Elite Top 50 Senior Showcase Invite List
*If players listed don’t register before September 25th, then spots will be filled by other players who have registered to sign up. Please keep in mind that this is only limited to 50 players max at this time.
College coaches- All roads lead to CT on 9/23 for the Senior Showcase presented by
@CT_Elite_BBall
. Should be a nice collection of talent from the CT and NY area. We’re looking forward to having this gym packed with tons of talent, college coaches and scouts.
#Elitefamily
In ‘19
@MerrimackMBB
finished 2nd in the
@TheNortheast10
, one of the best D2 conferences in America. In ‘20 the Warriors won 22 games & the
@NECsports
reg szn championship. How good is the NE-10? We asked
@JoeyGall0
!
Apple:
Spotify:
I’m looking forward to a competitive and fun Spring with these two 16U groups for
@CT_Elite_BBall
. Tons of talent on both rosters. I look forward to preparing them to be student athletes at the collegiate level. Time to work!
@HGSL_HoopGroup
@brianpetro4
6’7 & 260lb- Jared Coleman (
@Boooogieeee20
) put on a clinic in the post at NERR. Displayed his ability to handle the ball and make shots from 15ft out. He’s a scholarship level kid for sure. This year during March Madness we saw how important the big man truly is.
Academic D3 coaches will love Miles Drake (
@MilesDrake14
) and Luke Nieman (
@nieman_luke
). Both guards play under control, defend and have range.
D1s- I watched Mason Jackson (
@mason_jack25
) give hell this weekend. Scoring from all 3 levels and was a match up nightmare.
Huge hats off to the following players for their unbelievable play this weekend:
Miles Drake (
@MilesDrake14
)
Mason Jackson (
@mason_jack25
)
Luke Niemann (
@nieman_luke
)
These kids just don’t flinch and straight up hoop.
If you were there, you know 👀👀
@ZeroGravityXL
Not for nothing, but as much as people knock AAU.... You could’ve knocked the
@ciacbbb
out by Sunday. All state colleges or high schools with big enough facilities could’ve hosted a division. I don’t see how you do this to young men and women at this point in the season.
College coaches have been asking for 2022 players since December 2020. So on 4/2/21, myself and
@CT_Elite_BBall
will be hosting the Rising Senior Showcase for players in the Class of ‘22. Invite Only and list will be available on 3/1/22. See you there!
#Elitefamily
🤫
2023 Senior Showcase presented by
@CT_Elite_BBall
will take place on 9/29. College coaches in the New England & Tri-State area need to mark this date on their calendar! Pure talent up listed here with players who can play. Look forward to seeing you guys in CT real soon.
There’s nothing worst than these out of state AAU programs using these CT kids for their talent for years but not helping them in the recruitment process. Too many local kids with no where to go right now. It’s a damn shame.
Senior Showcase is this Saturday! A lot of must see talent will be in the gym. A ton of recruiting players from scholarship level to high academic D3. This is for these young men. We don’t profit off of this! Coaches come out and find some hidden gems.
Fell short yesterday afternoon but it’s everything we talked about since the beginning of the college basketball season. 2023 GNAC Champions and a NCAA tournament birth. Another story written. Nothing but love for this group. Till next time…
#LLQ12
@AlbertusMBB
@AMCAthletics
It’s going 🆙 tonight at the 2022 Rising Senior Showcase hosted by
@CT_Elite_BBall
. 60 talented players from CT, NY, RI and MA take the floor for a chance to be seen and recruited for an opportunity to play at the next level. It doesn’t get better than this!
#Elitefamily
2022
@CT_Elite_BBall
Fall Senior Showcase is Friday, Oct 8th from 6pm-9pm at Newtown Youth Academy. College Coaches mark this date down. Our Fall Showcases are always loaded with talented players who can play DI, DII, DIII, JUCO and NAIA basketball.
#Elitefamily
God... I pray you watch over my family and friends. I pray you heal any mended or broken hearts. I pray for any lost souls and hope they find their way.
2023
@CT_Elite_BBall
Senior Showcase will take place on 9/29 at Newtown Youth Academy (CT) from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Invite list includes some of the top local talent in ‘24 & ‘25 in CT. Some NY/ MA talent will be in the gym as well. A must attend event for players and college coaches.
One of the main reasons I stopped coaching AAU at the high school level was because of the parents. Too many parents are secretly hustling their kids off to the highest bidders. Hard to focus on coaching when these kids when there’s a lack of commitment from parents and players.
2022 Senior Showcase will be held on August 6th. Invite only to players in the CT/NY area. Let’s help send these kids to school. D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO and Prep school coaches will be in attendance.
#Elitefamily
Only thing I don’t agree with in the recruiting process is not being upfront with a player if you as a coach decide to go in a different direction. No responses to a player or his coach is a smack in the face. Something I continue to hear these days….
Appreciate the recognition
@douglasrscott
. I can’t count the number of players I’ve been able to help get to the collegiate level in the past 4 years but the process is worth it. The players make it worth it. The number of coaches I’ve built relationships with make it worth it.
College Placement Coach All Stars
Thank you for all your submitted testimonials, college coach input was particularly appreciated.
We will run this survey again at the end of the grass roots season, hoping to find more of these stars to give their due to.
🚨SOLD OUT!🚨 College coaches will be extremely impressed with the talent level in the gym at this event. Players who missed out will wish they signed up. Players invited will leave satisfied by not only the presences of college coaches, but by the people covering the event.
The
@NERRHoops
National Prep Showcase comes to Albertus Magnus College this weekend. This event brings in some of the best high school basketball players in the country. You don’t want to miss this event!
Connecticut Elite and I teamed up with S.T.O.R.M Academy and Coach Brown to donate shirts, shorts & masks for players in the Bridgeport community. It’s important that we give back to the youth in our communities.
#ctelitefamily
#elitefamily
#STORM
D3 coaches in the New England area looking for some top talent feel free to come to my practices on Wednesday and Friday this week from 7pm-8:30pm at Albertus Magnus College. See my roster below ⬇️⬇️⬇️.
@CT_Elite_BBall
@HGSL_HoopGroup
Unsigned ‘24- Mikey Singleton (
@S4mikey_
) has picked up several interest from D3 and JUCO schools from MA to NJ. Coaches catch Mikey in Spooky Nook this weekend with
@CT_Elite_BBall
17U- JP team.
17U CT Elite- HGSL roster heading into Pittsburgh Jam Fest. Scholarship level to high academic D3 players on this loaded roster. Let’s work!
#Elitefamily
2022
@CT_Elite_BBall
Senior Showcase will highlight some talented unsigned ‘22 & academic ‘23 players. See list of players attached. Please note that all players aren’t registered as of today but the full list of players with contact info will be provided in the coaching packet.
CT Elite Senior Showcase Recap 🎥
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Thank you to all the college coaches, student athletes and scouting staff who stopped by the gym that evening. We are on to something!
#Elitefamily
2022 Senior Showcase & Player List is now available. Complete roster with contact info will be given to coaches who are in attendance at the event. D3, JUCO/NAIA & Prep School coaches are welcomed. Feel free to reach out to myself or
@CT_Elite_BBall
if there are any questions.
My 17U Select squad is heading down to
@TheHoopGroup
Southern Jam Fest with talent who can play competitive D2 to D3 basketball. Several high academic kids as well. Coaches don’t miss out on this group of guys. A few guys have been contacted by coaches already.
@CT_Elite_BBall
2022
@CT_Elite_BBall
Senior Showcase (Invite Only) will take place on 4/15 from 5:30pm-8pm at Newtown Youth Academy in Newtown, CT. This event is for unsigned ‘22 players and academic ‘23 players. DM us if you’re interested in the event as the link isn’t available to the public.
It’s nice to see players from
@CT_Elite_BBall
having successful high school basketball seasons. I’m rooting for you all on the road to the ☀️.
#Elitefamily
#CTElite
Recruiting the class of 2022 has been unique for college coaches. I asked double figure coaches how they are approaching this class given all the change in college basketball. Here is what they said