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Prep School Fair at the Junior Elite 75

Posted Monday, February 17th, 2025

HoopRootz and NERR are excited to host the Prep School Fair at this year’s Junior Elite 75 Showcase, an amazing opportunity for middle school players and their families to explore the prep school pathway.  Many top basketball prospects choose prep schools to develop their game while receiving a high-quality education. This event will connect you with admissions representatives and coaches from some of the best prep and private schools in New England, giving you firsthand insight into their academic and athletic programs.  Event Details Location: Mass Premier… READ MORE >

MADE Hoops East Winter Circuit: Session 3 Recap

Posted Thursday, February 6th, 2025

This past weekend (Jan 31–Feb 2), MADE Hoops hosted the third session of its East Winter Circuit at Spooky Nook in Manheim, PA. The event featured some of the top 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade teams in the country, with several New England programs in the mix. With championship weekend approaching, teams were eager to solidify their spots in the postseason. Here’s a breakdown of how some of the region’s top 8th grade teams performed:  Expressions Elite 2029 Black (2-2 S3, 6-4… READ MORE >

Where Are They Now? 2019 Junior Elite 75 Alumni

Where Are They Now? 2019 Junior Elite 75 Alumni

Posted Friday, January 31st, 2025

The 2019 Junior Elite 75 produced some standout prospects just six years ago. Many of these players are now in the final stages of their prep careers or beginning to make an impact at the college level. Here’s a look at some former JE75 participants who have developed into rising stars: Alex Egbuonu – Now a junior at Lawrence Academy, Egbuonu has skyrocketed over the past year, establishing himself as a top-100 player nationally in the class of 2026. With multiple… READ MORE >

Hooprootz is Back!

Posted Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

HoopRootz is making its return! As the middle school branch of the New England Recruiting Report (NERR)—the region’s most trusted brand in grassroots recruiting—HoopRootz is set to reclaim its position as the go-to source for identifying and promoting the next generation of basketball stars on their journey to the high school ranks.HoopRootz is dedicated to spotlighting emerging talent through writeups, social media features, and in-depth player profiles. By hosting premier events, including showcases and tournaments, we aim to provide young athletes… READ MORE >

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps pt. 5

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps pt. 5

Posted Friday, March 29th, 2024

The Junior Elite 75 returned this past Friday March 22nd in Foxborough Massachusetts, as 5th-8th graders took the court to put their skills on display. The gym was loaded with future talent in the New England region that we were thrilled to welcome to our Elite 75 showcase series.   As we wrap up the recaps, we truly thank all of the prospects, families and schools who made the trip over to Mass Premier last week for our first Junior Elite… READ MORE >

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps pt. 4

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps pt. 4

Posted Thursday, March 28th, 2024

The Junior Elite 75 returned this past Friday March 22nd in Foxborough Massachusetts, as 5th-8th graders took the court to put their skills on display. The gym was loaded with future talent in the New England region that we were thrilled to welcome to our Elite 75 showcase series. In the coming days, we will continue to go through and highlight those who took the court.   More Impressive 2028 and 2029 Standouts   Max Maturah directs traffic on the court with quick… READ MORE >

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps pt. 3

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps pt. 3

Posted Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

The Junior Elite 75 returned this past Friday March 22nd in Foxborough Massachusetts, as 5th-8th graders took the court to put their skills on display. The gym was loaded with future talent in the New England region that we were thrilled to welcome to our Elite 75 showcase series. In the coming days, we will continue to go through and highlight those who took the court.   More Impressive 2028 and 2029 Standouts   Wiji Dak emerged as one of the standout performers… READ MORE >

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps pt. 2

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps pt. 2

Posted Tuesday, March 26th, 2024

The Junior Elite 75 returned this past Friday March 22nd in Foxborough Massachusetts, as 5th-8th graders took the court to put their skills on display. The gym was loaded with future talent in the New England region that we were thrilled to welcome to our Elite 75 showcase series. In the coming days, we will be going through and highlighting those who took the court.   Some 2028 & 2029 Up-and Coming Hoopers   Isaiah Ferguson packs a strong scoring… READ MORE >

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps Pt. 1

2024 Junior Elite 75 Recaps Pt. 1

Posted Monday, March 25th, 2024

The Junior Elite 75 returned this past Friday March 22nd in Foxborough Massachusetts, as 5th-8th graders took the court to put their skills on display. The gym was loaded with future talent in the New England region that we were thrilled to welcome to our Elite 75 showcase series. In the coming days, we will be going through and highlighting those who took the court.   Some 2028 & 2029 Up-and Coming Hoopers   Chris Cherry Jr. possesses lightning-quick reflexes… READ MORE >

HoopRootz Player Profile - Deondrae Farmer

HoopRootz Player Profile - Deondrae Farmer

Posted Thursday, August 27th, 2020

Rising 8th grader Deondrae Farmer has already been playing high-level basketball for several years.  His achievements have been recognized by a variety of events and oulets including Hoop Scoop Oline, Phenom Camp, and cthooprecruits, while his plans for high school are still undecided with numerous suitors still on the table.  Most importantly, there has been a clear progression in his game over the yeaers as the video highlights below reflect.  Player Profile Height: 5'6" Position: Point Guard Hometown: Danbury, CT… READ MORE >

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