Hooprootz Player Spotlight: Jeremiah Jenkins

Jeremiah Jenkins 2023

Posted Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

Our latest edition of the Spotlight Series looks at Connecticut native Jeremiah "JJ" Jenkins. Jeremiah is a smooth point guard who burst onto the scene last year at the Junior Elite 75 and we look forward to having him back this year! Registration can be found here.   Player Profile: Name: Jeremiah Jenkins Hometown: New Britain, Connecticut Height: 5'8 Position: Point Guard AAU: Expressions   Player Interview: Hooprootz: Where do you go to school? Jeremiah Jenkins: I currently attend Slade middle… READ MORE >

Expressions takes title

Expressions takes title

Posted Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

Expressions was the only New England based team in the field at the Hoop Group Presidents Day Showdown, and ultimately took down a New Heights team which won the Basketbull Junior Hoop Hall. Expressions ultimately won 5 games in a day and a half. 6'7 manchild Toriyan Johnson averaged a double double, while CT natives Troy McCoy and Jeremiah Jenkins as well as Boston's Jordan McClain all averaged dobule figures on the weekend.  We look forward to having members of… READ MORE >

Hooprootz Player Spotlight: Bryce Duarte

Hooprootz Player Spotlight: Bryce Duarte

Posted Monday, February 18th, 2019

We are excited to welcome Maine native Bryce Duarte to the Junior Elite 75 on March 15th. Bryce played this winter with the Blue Wave team from Maine and ultimately was one of the top big men on the circuit. In fact his coach said " I havent seen a better true 8th grade big men than Bryce."   Player Profile: Name: Bryce Duarte Hometown: Windsor, maine Height: 6'3 Position: Center/ Forward AAU:  Blue Wave   Player Interview: Hooprootz: How… READ MORE >