MSE National Basketball Camp Rankings

Here are rankings for the 6th grade (Class of 2018) player’s based on their performance at the 2012 MSE National Basketball Camp in Indiana.

6th Grade Marquise Brown Class of 2018

Rank, Name, Height, Position, State

#1 Marquise Brown, 5’11″, Guard, Chicago, IL

#2 Kevin Easley, 6’3″, Forward, Indianapolis, IN

#3 Amari Sherrod, 6’2″, Forward, Gary,IN

#4 Diante Wood, 6’0″, Guard, McClellan, AL

#5 Kaleb Thornton, 5’6″, Guard, Bolingbrook, IL

#6 Shawn Williams, 5’5″, Guard, St. Louis, MO

#7 Julius Francellno, 5’6″, Guard, IL

#8 Jadis Whites, 5’5″, Guard, Hazelwood, MO

#9 Jordan Jusevitez, 5’8″, Guard, Lowell, IN

#10 Chase Fiddler, 5’6″, Guard, Madison, AL

#11 Stephen Walker, 5’9″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#12 Damari McEntire, 5’6″, Guard, IN

#13 Michael Thomas, 5’7″, Bellwood, IL

#14 Darius Satterwhite, 5’6″, Guard, Durham, NC

#15 Connor Artman, 5’5″, Carthage, IL

#16 Jaleon Hood, 5’4″, Guard, Plainfield, IL

#17 Cade Mitchell, 5’5″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#18 Thomas Greer, 5’6″, Guard, IN

#19 Keith Coleman, 5’4″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#20 Jalen Hooper, 5’6″, Guard, IN

MSE National Basketball Camp Rankings

Here are rankings for 3rd (Class of 2021) and 4th (Class of 2020) grade player’s based on their performance at the 2012 MSE National Basketball Camp in Indiana.

4th Grade Michael Saunders Class of 2020

Rank, Name, Height, Position, State

#1 Michael Saunders 5’0″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#2 Malcolm Britt, 5’3″, Forward, Woodbury, MN

#3 Brevin Jefferson, 5’1″, Guard, IN

#4 Dallan Coleman, 5’0″, Guard, Memphis, TN

#5 MarSaun Robinson, 4’11″, Guard, Oberlin, OH

#6 James Renfrow, 5’2″, Guard, Raleigh, NC

#7 Hunter Jackson, 5’2″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#8 Jack Townsend, 5’1″, Forward, Oden, IN

#9 Elkin Rameriz , 5’0″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#10 DH Dew, 5’1″ Guard, Morton, MS

#11 Aiden Gair, 5’0″, Guard, Williamport, PA

#12 Trey Galloway, 5’2″, Guard, Culver, IN

#13 John Poulakidas, 5’1″, Guard, Plainfield, IL

#14 Devin Tolbert, 5’0″, Guard, IL

#15 Nick Hittle, 4’9″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#16 Seth Wilson, 5’3″, Guard, Loraine, OH -3rd Grade

#17 Elijah Bull, 4’7″, Guard, Evanston, IL -3rd Grade

#18 Peter Moe, 4’10″, Guard, Zionsville, IN -3rd Grade

#19 Vincent Brady, 4’9″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN -3rd Grade

#20 Gus Etchison, 4’8″, Guard, Arcadia, IN -3rd Grade

MSE National Basketball Camp Rankings

Here are rankings for 5th grade (Class of 2019) player’s based on their performance at the 2012 MSE National Basketball Camp in Indiana.

Rank, Name, Height, Position,State

5th Grade Keion Brooks Class of 2019

#1 Keion Brooks, 5’8″, Forward, Indianapolis, IN

#2 Simon Banks, 5’6″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#3 AJ White, 5’4″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#4 Dexter Shouse, 5’8″, Forward, Indianapolis, IN

#5 Carson Dolezal, 5’5″, Guard,Goldsmith, IN

#6 Brandon Vernon, 5’9″, Center, Pike, IN

#7 Cameron Maul, 5’4″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#8 Ryan Torrey, 5’3″ , Guard, St. Louis, MO

#9 James Taylor, 5’2″, Guard, Louisville, KY

#10 Demari Grant, 5’3″, Guard, Bolingbrook, IL

#11 Anthony Safford, 5’1″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

5th Grade Dexter Shouse Class of 2019

#12 Max Chaplin, 5’1″, Guard, IN

#13 David bell, 5’4″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#14 Payton Moyer, 5’3″, Guard, Archbold, OH

#15 Chase Robinson, 5’3″, Guard, IL

#16 Christian Harris, 5’5″, Forwad, Raleigh, NC

#17 Derrick Robertson, 5’1″, Guard, Raleigh, NC

#18 Dan McKeeman, 5’1″, Guard, FT. Wayne, IN

#19 Jared Hankins, 5’3″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

#20 Christian King, 5’2″, Guard, Wendell, NC

(Alphabetical Order)

Emanuel Daniels, 5’1″, Guard, Fishers, IN

James Glaspie, 4’7″, Guard, Jackson, MI

Antwuan Payne, 5’0″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN

MSE National Basketball Camp Rankings

Here are rankings  for 7th (2017) & 8th (2016) grade player’s based on their performance at the 2012 MSE National Basketball Camp In Indiana.

Rank, Name, Height, Position, State 

8th Grade CJ Hedgepeth Class of 2016

#1 CJ Hedgepeth, 6’1″, Guard, Evansville, IN

#2 Garrett Holland, 6’5″, Forward, Indianapolis, IN

#3 Michael Williams, 6’6″, Forward, Bellwood, IL 

#4 Billy Thomas, 6’0″, Guard, Farmington Hills, MI

#5 Martin Schiele, 5’11″, Guard, Hammond, IN 

#6 Michael Lewis, 6’0″, Guard, Florrisant, MO

#7 Reese Crawford, 6’4″, Forward, Danville, IN

#8 Justin Roberts 6’0″, Guard, Indianapolis, IN- 7th Grade 

#9 Chandler Jones, 6’3″, Forward Springfield, MA

#10 Julius McKinstry, 5’11″, Guard, Springfield, MA

#11 Avery Metcalf, 6’1″, Guard, Harrisburg, NC 

8th Grade Michael Lewis Class of 2016

#12 Curtis Glaspie, 5’9″, Guard, Jackson, MI 

#13 Ross Koella, 6’5″, Forward, Grand Haven, MI-7th Grade

 #14 Samuel Miller, 6’1″, Guard, McClellan, AL

#15 Steve Hickman, 6’0″, Guard, San Diego, CA

#16 Kyle Woodruff, 5’11″, Guard, Grand Blanc, MI 

#17 Dontavis Heath, 6’0″, Guard, McClelland, AL-7th Grade

#18 Andrew Metcalf, 5’10″, Guard, Harrisburg, NC

#19 David Hunt,6’2″, Forward, Chicago, IL-7th Grade

#20 Maurice Burkley, 5’9″, Guard, Maywood, IL 

7th Grade (Alphabetical Order)

7th Grade Justin Roberts Class of 2017

Tylus Bowden, 5’8″, Guard, Antioch, TN

Camaren Clarke, 6’0″, Forward, Dayton, OH

Tavonte Harris, 5’6, Guard, Elgin, IL

Datrion Harper, 5’9″, Guard, IN

Travien Kemp, 5’6″, Guard, Olean, NY

Jair Rodgers, 5’7″, Guard, South Bend, IN

Jamal Smith, 5’10″, Guard, Maywood, IL

Ryan Trice, 5’6″,Guard, Florrissant, MO

You Had To Be There To Witness It!

Easter Holiday April 7th & 8th 2012

A recap is indescribable, but here’s a breakdown of the event. People traveled from different states to attend the 2nd annual Middle School Elite National Basketball Camp in Indiana. A crowd filled the gym and so did the love. Parent’s enjoyed themselves as much as the kids. Instructor’s were rhythmist, player’s moved to a beat. Coaches emphasized skills and young ballers performed having no scout’s on their back- just the MSE jersey. They bought into a pass first system, focusing only on improving and didn’t try scoring 50 points to impress judges. The games were played fundamental and without unnecessary distractions. We’re still amazed! Let’s look at some elite players at camp in 4th grade for class of 2020. Mike Saunders from Indianapolis, Indiana is just nine years old and supposed to be in the 3rd grade. He’s a good transition player who consistently drains the trey. He has a natural feel for the game and makes one hand passes off the dribble. It’s safe to say that Saunders is the best pure point guard in his class. Malcolm Britt from Woodbury, Minnesota has a mid-range jump shot but his size allows him to be a bully on the block’s. Jamir Renfrow from Raleigh, North Carolina is a shot blocker and shot maker. He played with intensity on both ends of the floor. MarSaun Robinson from Oberlin, Ohio is a fearless competitor. He has good release on his jumper giving it back spin for a nice stroke. Brevin Jefferson from Indianapolis, IN. out hustled Mike Saunders in the one- on- one station. This time Jefferson’s hard work beat talent. The 4th grade had its share of talent and so did the third grade for class of 2021. Elijah Bull from Evanston, Illinois used speed and quickness for an advantage against bigger guards. Then there’s Javon Brady aka ‘Mad Game’  from Indianapolis, Indiana who got busy moving without the ball, calling pick-and-rolls and setting screens. Seth Wilson from Ohio was unstoppable, playing all five positions. If it isn’t too early to tell, he’s a future D-1 college prospect. There were several 2nd graders in the class of 2022 and soon we’ll exclusively bring them to you. The 5th grade was loaded with gifted players such as class of 2019, Keion Brooks from Indianapolis, IN. who proved once again that he’s the best in his class. He is relentless underneath the basket, scoring easy over defenders draped on him. Simon Banks from Indianapolis, Indiana is a wiry big guard able to absorb hard body contact. James Taylor from Louisville, Kentucky directed offensive traffic knowing where and when to pass the pill. Damari Grant from Bolingbrook, IL. say’s he is good as Chase Adams but “he’s older so it’s a different story.” Grant has a personal trainer. Cameron Maul from Indianapolis, Indiana did his thing with behind the back, in-and-out and crossover dribbles. He’ll be better if he plays calm under pressure. The class of 2018 was stacked with 6th graders like new face , Marquise Brown from Chicago, IL. who literally destroyed competition. His maturity and mentality puts him in the mix. 6’1″, Amari Sherrod from Gary, Indiana attended the MSE National Basketball Camp in New York in 2011. He dominated the paint and wreaked havoc in the back-court. 5’11″ Jadis White from St. Louis, Missouri is a superb point guard, crafty with the rock and showed plenty swagger. 6-foot-2, Kevin Easley from Indianapolis, Indiana plays with passion and energy. He has a nice pull up jumper and soft hands around the rim. 5’10″, Kaleb Thorton from Chicago, Illinois also attended the MSE National Basketball Camp in New York last year. He’s exciting to watch and constantly wanted the inbound pass to break the press. The 7th grade division for class of 2017 was guard orientated though featured some of the best player’s available. 6’5″, Ross Koella from Haven, Michigan was a force to be reckon with in the red. He ruled the front-court as guards fed him the ball. He scored at will with up-and-under moves. 6’0″, Justin Roberts from Indianapolis, Indiana is above average and exceptional on-and-off the court. When double teamed, he split defender’s and either passed to awaiting teammates or attacked the basket. David Hunt from Chicago, IL. is 6’3″ and a wide body. He stuffed stat sheet in points off put-backs and rebounds.  The 8th grade, class of 2016 had serious competition. 6’5″, Garrett Holland from Indianapolis, Indiana has a back to the basket game and loves taking smaller defenders to the post. 5’11″, Julius McKinstry from Springfield, Massachusetts is a combo guard who played effortlessly and let the game come to him. 5’11″, Martin Schiele from Hammond, Indiana has a chiseled frame. He’s athletic and skilled and his best weapon is his jump shot. Also, 6’1″ wing player, CJ Hedgepeth from Evansville, Indiana is wiry with good instincts and high IQ. 6’0″, Michael Lewis from Florissant, MO is athletic and able to knock down shots beyond the arc. His weak hand is his strong hand driving for lay-ups . Stay tuned for the Elite 20 camp rankings for 3rd & 4th grade combined, Elite 20 camp rankings for 5th grade, Elite 20 camp rankings for 6th grade and Elite 20 camp rankings for 7th & 8th grade combined and best of the rest. At the end of the day, we tell it like it is.

There’s No Exposure Like Middle School Elite Exposure

AJ White is a multi-athletic 5th grader, who lives in Indianapolis, IN. He attends College Park school and plays AAU for Indiana Hoosiers.

White combined both strength and skill to overcome opponents. What impressed us most is White’s resolve in heated battle.

He kept a hand in passing lanes, dealt no look dimes and finished tough lay ups. Pound for pound he’s one of the best point guards in his class.

Fifth grader, Carson Dolezal resides in Tipton, IN and plays 6th grade AAU for Indiana Cage Elite. He has good size with flashy ball handling and likes using a euro step floater.

Eventually, scrappy Dolezal met his match in aggressive AJ White. They had spectators on edge of their seats.

Then a coach shouted “he caught you again”, after Dolezal stunned AJ with a quick crossover.  White responded with several steals in the back court, disrupting the flow of offense and that’s all she wrote.

Stay tuned for camp recaps and rankings.

MSE Posted First Damon Harge Photo On Web

August 12, 2010 Middle School Elite captured Damon Harge on free internet with the first article and picture ever of him.  Furthermore, HoopsBayArea used that photo, as the first clip in Harge’s first YouTube video.  Nowadays, everybody’s hyping Damon Harge!

Jaylin’s The Next M.J, Jabari Parker; Better Yet, Derrick Rose

Chicago Tribune anointed Jaylin Fleming ‘Best 10 Year Old Hoops Player In the USA’ and MSE ranked him #1 in the nation for class of 2017.  Fleming featured in Bloomberg Business News, “Million Dollar Babies” and ESPN, “Chicago Is Second To None In Hoop Talent.”

College’s hoping to recruit a major D1 prospect look no further than Fleming.  He’s equipped with a motor that makes his gears spin.  Jaylin’s a spiritual specimen on-and-off the bball court, but don’t fear him…fear God.

Saginaw high’s list of alumni include Anthony Robertson, current player for New York Knicks.  Last year, we saw Eichelberger first at the MSE National Basketball Camp in New York.

As a seventh grader, big Al showed good mobility and advance post moves.  We even saw Algevon’s first dunk-Keep an eye on Eichelberger.

Middle School Elite Competitive Games & Challenging Skill Stations

Saturday

8am-10am Registration

10am-10:30am Introduction

10:30am-11am Stretching/Conditioning

Drill Station 1) defense 2)shooting 3) passing 4) dribbling  

12pm-1pm Lunch

1pm-2pm Team Practice

2pm-5pm Games

Sunday

9am-9:30am Lecture/Motivation

9:30am-10:30am Stretching/Conditioning/Drill Stations 1)triple threats 2) 1-on-1 offense & defense 3) setting screens 4) rebounding

10:30am-11am Team Practice

11am-2pm Games