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NEPA Elite HGSL 17U
Head Coach: Brian Coyle
Top Prospects/Recruitment
Zubayr Griffin | 6'3" CG | Offer from Manhattan; Interest from American, Albany, Bucknell, etc.
Jace Yedsena | 6'0" SG | Low D1 and D2 Interest
Andrew Benedict | 6'3" SG | D2 and High D3 Interest
Brycen Martin | 6'0" PG/SG | High Academic D3s (Williams, Swarthmore, Ursinus, Susquehanna)
Matt Lyons | 6'6" F | High Academic D3s (Catholic, Scranton, Marywood, Susquehanna) with D2 interest heating up
Robby Lucas | 6'3" G | High Academic D3 School
What does playing in the HGSL mean for your program?
"Playing in the HGSL gives us the opportunity to play against great AAU programs who are well coached. It allows our players to be recruited by the higher academic schools along with great exposure. The HGSL gives us an avenue to display the talent we have in North East PA where we can compete vs all types of different programs from different parts of the country. We feel the HGSL is the top independent league in the country for AAU and are proud to be a part of it year after year."
What are you looking forward to most at Southern Jam Fest?
"We are looking forward to playing in the Southern Jam Fest in VA where we can play live in front of the D1 coaches. We are also looking forward to the live event environment. There is nothing like the level of intensity and emotion at a live event, especially a Hoop Group event. This is what our guys have been working for since they have been little. Live events like these highlight the season and make lasting memories."
NJ Panthers HGSL
Head Coach: Ryan Shellhammer
Top Prospects/Recruitment
Jaen Chatman | 6'1" PG (2026) | Interest from Radford, Lehigh, Air Force, Lafayette, Binghamton, Fairfield
Myles Parker | 6'7" WF | Offer from Boston; Interest from Bucknell, Lehigh, Holy Cross, Marist, Princeton
Saif Saleh | 6'8" PF | Offer: Kutztown, Felician, Bloomfield; Interest: Pace, East Stroudsburg
What does playing in the HGSL mean for your program?
"Playing in the HGSL means we get to be a part of an exclusive group of highly competitive club teams in the country. One of only three teams in New Jersey along with NJ Beasts and Shoreshots. We get to participate in the most organized, well run events in the country that is well known amongst college coaches."
What are you looking forward to most at Southern Jam Fest?
"What we are really looking forward to in VA is the chance to increase the number of opportunities our student-athletes will have at the next level. Our boys have played well this spring and we finally have an opportunity to perform in front of all levels of college basketball coaches this weekend."
Team Loaded 757 HGSL
Head Coach: Greg Lusk
Top Prospects
Jayvion Green | 6'5" WF
Trey Miller | 6'6" F
Cam Walters | 5'10" PG
Anthony Lewis | 6'3" W
Alex Ethridge | 6'4" WG
What does playing in the HGSL mean for your program?
"Playing in the HGSL is an honor and one we are proud to be a part of. A true grassroots platform that has been years in the making of doing it the right way. It gives players in all programs with the HGSL a brotherhood that is unique and one where we are only as good as the collective whole. Many players that need looks from not the power 5s and at all levels, HGSL is the platform to be on."
What are you looking forward to most at Southern Jam Fest?
"Competing and seeing how we stack up against really good teams in front of college coaches."
Virginia Premier HGSL
Head Coach: Corey Stitzel
Top Prospects/Recruitment
Dylan Deluca | 6'7" F | Interest from Patriot, Ivy, Big South, American East, NEC schools.
Shane Crissman | 6'6" WF | Interest from Patriot, Ivy, CAA, MAAC schools.
Mason Patrick | 6'5" WF | Interest from NEC, America East, Patriot and CAA schools.
What does playing the HGSL mean for your program?
"The HGSL gives us a great platform to be seen by college coaches against elite level competition."
What are you looking forward to most at Southern Jam Fest?
"We're looking forward to the opportunity to compete against great teams in a D1 live period."
District Basketball Club
Head Coach: Devin Williams
Top Prospects
Pat McDonough | 6'0" PG
Jaylen Wills | 5'11" PG
RJ Marable | 6'6" F
Kenny Hunter |
What does playing the HGSL mean for your program?
"Playing in the HGSL means a lot to our program. Being back has been a fun and rewarding experience for our guys. Seeing how the platform has grown since inception has been really fun to watch and be a part of. The platform that Hoop Group provides for these young student athletes is unrivaled. Our program is grateful for the opportunity and we look forward to what's next!"
What are you looking forward to most at Southern Jam Fest?
"We are looking forward to the competition and the opportunity to showcase our talents at the first ever HG Southern Jam Fest live period event!"
East Coast Power
Head Coach: Ryan Krawczeniuk
Top Prospects/Recruitment
Deacon Berätta | Interest from Ivy and Patriot schools
Matt McCarthy | Interest from Ivy and Patriot schools
Luke Kennevan | Interest from Ivy and Patriot Schools
Nasir Ralls (2026) | Offers from Rider and Cal St. Bakersfield
James Brenner (2026) | Offers from Bryant and Sacred Heart
Timmy Dennis (2026) | Interest from mid-major and Ivy schools
What does playing the HGSL mean for your program?
"The HGSL offers us a great platform to promote our kids and showcase their abilities. Their organization and media team set them apart, as well as their very reasonable locations and outstanding venues.."
What are you looking forward to most at Southern Jam Fest?
"We're looking forward to one of the most popular events of the season against high level competition."
Team New England HGSL
Head Coach: Ladi Odugbela
Top Prospects/Recruitment
Samuel Nosakhare | 6'9" PF | Offer from Mississippi State; Interest from Florida State.
David Johnson | 6'1" G | Interest from mid-major and low-major schools.
Jaden Roberts | 6'2" WG | Interest from mid-major and low-major schools.
Ramsey Checo | 6'1" G | Interest from low-major schools.
Chris Blanco | 5'10" G | Interest from D2 schools.
Amyre Gray | 5'11" G | Interest from D2 schools.
What does playing the HGSL mean for your program?
"Playing int he HGSL has meant a lot to our program, providing our kids the opportunety to play in front of coaches that best fit their level. Last year, we had 7 out of 8 players commit to a school on scholarships. This wouldn't have been possible without Hoop Group, which offers a platform that caters to players for every level of college."
What are you looking forward to most at Southern Jam Fest?
"What I'm most looking forward to with Southern is the opportunity for our kids to play in front of college coaches. It allows these coaches to see that we consistently have great talent in the program. Southern is going to provide light to our players and that's important for them. Hoop Group and Southern Jam Fest will provide great opportunity."
Global Squad HGSL
Head Coach: John Alexander
Top Prospects
Carter Berg-McLean | 6'5" PG | Country: New Zealand
Jeremiah Gorham | 6'0" PG | Country: USA
Deng Jok | 6'11" C | Country: South Sudan
Bolis Thet | 6'10" F | Country: South Sudan (2026)
Majok Makuei | 7'1" C | Country: South Sudan (2028)
Berk Soyuer | 6'7" F | Country: Turkey
What does playing the HGSL mean for your program?
"Playing in the HGSL has provided elite competition and an excellent platform for my program. We've sent over 430 international players to play in the NCAA. Nearly every one of them got their exposure from competing on the HGSL."
