Your Weekend Guide to Everything AAU: NJ Showcase

<p>Teams across New Jersey are ready to hit the ground running and kick off May with a bang in anticipation of the year's second live period. Elite talent from the Tri-State area and beyond will flock to Pitman, NJ as they will be the host city to major huge Hoop Group event. The competition will be fiercer than ever before and these hoopers look to put on a show as things continue to heat up on the circuit. Last year, [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] Leary, [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] Carman & [program_tooltip program_id='774068' first='NJ' last='Panthers'] Black all finished 4-0 in the 17U group, Albany Capitals HGSL, New Heights NYC Mel & Drill for Skill Shazer went 4-0 in the 16U group and District One 9th Tague & Jersey Gemz EYBL went 4-0 in the 15U group! I've assembled an easy-to-read guide to keep up with some of the Garden State's best teams and check out who's playing who, on what court and at what time, in addition to some under-the-radar names you need to know!</p>   <p><strong><em>Date: May 4-5, 2024</em></strong></p>   <p><strong><em>Location: Total Turf</em></strong></p>   <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>17U</strong></p>   <p><strong><em>AUF Lady Hawks</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Team Salvation</td><td>4:40 pm- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 17U Select</td><td>6:50 pm- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Team Elevation 17U</td><td>3:35 pm- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>United NJ 17U Devaney</td><td>5:45 pm- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>NJ Soldiers HGSL</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels 17U HGSL</td><td>2:30 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Syracuse Nets 17U HGSL</td><td>7:55 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 17U HGSL</td><td>10:10 am- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Riverside Hawks 17U HGSL</td><td>12:20 pm- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>United NJ Devaney</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Team Elevation 17U</td><td>11:15 am- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Total Skills 2027</td><td>4:40 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 17U Select</td><td>1:25 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>AUF Lady Hawks 17U</td><td>5:45 pm- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] HGPL</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>United NJ 17U Vincent</td><td>11:15 am- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Delco Goats 17U HGSL</td><td>2:30 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Riverside Hawks 17U HGSL</td><td>9:05 am- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Lady Runnn Rebels 17U HGSL</td><td>11:15 am- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>Team Elevation</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Total Skills 2027</td><td>9:05 am- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>United NJ 17U Devaney</td><td>11:15 am- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>AUF Lady Hawks 17U</td><td>3:35 pm- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Team Salvation</td><td>5:45 pm- Court 3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>United NJ Osta</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Riverside Hawks 17U HGSL</td><td>1:25 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 17U HGSL </td><td>6:50 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Syracuse Nets 17U HGSL</td><td>10:10 am- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels 17U HGSL</td><td>1:25 pm- Court 1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] HGSL</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Riverside Hawks 17U HGSL</td><td>3:35 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>United NJ 17U Osta</td><td>6:50 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>NJ Soldiers 17U HGSL</td><td>10:10 am- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Delco Goats 17U HGSL</td><td>1:25 pm- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>United NJ Vincent</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 17U HGPL</td><td>11:15 am- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels 17U HGPL</td><td>3:35 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>District One 11th Tague</td><td>2:30 pm- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>SI Diamonds 17U HGPL</td><td>4:40 pm- Court 3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 17U Select</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>AUF Lady Hawks 17U</td><td>6:50 pm- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Team Salvation</td><td>8:50 pm- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>United NJ 17U Devaney</td><td>1:25 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Total Skills 2027</td><td>4:40 pm- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><em>"Hidden Gems" to know:</em></p>   <p><strong>Madison Lawicki | [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 17U Select</strong></p>   <p>Super energetic and disciplined player. Sticks with her defender & looks to apply ball pressure; anticipates well. Gets herself open and is a solid shooter from 12-15 feet.</p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='879733' first='Sophia' last='Vera'] | United NJ Devaney</strong></p>   <p>Moves well without the ball to get to her spots quickly and set up for a good shot. Deep range way behind the arc. Uses screens very effectively and rolls to the basket with speed and confidence.</p>   <p><strong>Lily Soller | United NJ Vincent</strong></p>   <p>Superior size and strength. Does work in the low post and has a smooth mid-range jumper. Excellent body control on defense; protects the rim but remains vertical on the shot block & doesn't rack up silly over-the-back fouls on the boards.</p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='583714' first='Alani' last='White'] | NJ Soldiers</strong></p>   <p>At a long & lean 6'0", she can rim run, protect the basket and command the paint. Reads the passing lanes well and jumps in for steals. </p>   <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>16U</strong></p>   <p><strong><em>AUF Lady Hawks</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>PA Chargers</td><td>8:00 am- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>CT Athletics</td><td>10:10 am- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>District One 10th Lyons</td><td>2:30 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Team Elevation 16U</td><td>4:40 pm- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] HGSL</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>NJ Soldiers 16U HGSL</td><td>5:45 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>United NJ 16U Gaba</td><td>8:50 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Mid Atlantic Magic 16U HGSL</td><td>11:15 am- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Riverside Hawks 16U HGSL</td><td>2:30 pm- Court 1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>United NJ Carnes</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>District One Rise 2026</td><td>1:25 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels 16U HGSL</td><td>6:50 pm- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>NJ Soldiers 16U HGSL</td><td>2:30 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Riverside Hawks 16U HGSL</td><td>5:45 pm- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>NJ Soldiers HGSL</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 16U HGSL</td><td>5:45 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Delco Goats 16U HGSL</td><td>8:50 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>United NJ 16U Carnes</td><td>2:30 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>District One Rise 2026</td><td>5:45 pm- Court 1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>United NJ Gaba</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Mid Atlantic Magic 16U HGSL</td><td>6:50 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 16U HGSL</td><td>8:50 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels 16U HGSL</td><td>12:20 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Mid Penn Motion 16U HGSL</td><td>3:35 pm- Court 3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>Team Elevation</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>SI Diamonds 16U</td><td>10:10 am- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>District One 10th Lyons</td><td>12:20 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>PA Chargers</td><td>10:10 am- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>AUF Lady Hawks 16U</td><td>4:40 pm- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><em>"Hidden Gems" to know:</em></p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='564266' first='Lily' last='King'] | NJ Soldiers</strong></p>   <p>Long, lean, with great mobility. Uses her length and reach to score over opponents in the paint and pull down rebounds. Emerging threat from behind the arc.</p>   <p><strong>Amaya Miller | AUF Lady Hawks</strong></p>   <p>A smooth, high-arching shot from 3. Speed demon in transition; keeps her head up & constantly scans the floor for teammates dashing to the hoop. Her energy is contagious and keeps the level at 100 from the first whistle to the last.</p>   <p><strong>Maggie Kiessling | United NJ Carnes</strong></p>   <p>Plays well under pressure. She can score it inside and out; Strong spot-up shooter & effective use of the ball fake to skate past defenders. She does a great job of controlling the tempo and playing at a steady pace.</p>   <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>15U</strong></p>   <p><strong><em>Jersey Pride</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Global Squad 15U HGSL</td><td>3:35 pm- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Syracuse Nets 15U HGSL</td><td>5:45 pm- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>District One Rise 2027</td><td>9:05 am- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels 15U HGPL</td><td>11:15 am- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] HGPL</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>United NJ 15U White</td><td>9:05 am- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>WeR1 [program_tooltip program_id='714644' first='Lady' last='Sharks'] 9th TT</td><td>11:15 am- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels Red</td><td>2:30 pm- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Mid Atlantic Magic 15U HGSL</td><td>8:00 am- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>United NJ Elwood</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels 15U HGPL</td><td>10:10 am- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 15U HGSL</td><td>1:25 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Riverside Hawk 15U HGSL</td><td>3:35 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels 15U HGSL</td><td>9:05 am- Court 3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] HGSL</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Mid Atlantic Magic 15U HGSL</td><td>9:05 am- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels 15U HGSL</td><td>11:15 am- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>United NJ 15U Elwood</td><td>1:25 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>Syracuse Nets 15U HGSL</td><td>10:10 am- Court 3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><strong><em>United NJ White</em></strong></p>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Game Schedule</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 15U HGPL</td><td>9:05 am- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>Lady Runnin Rebels Red</td><td>11:15 am- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 4th</td><td>WeR1 [program_tooltip program_id='714644' first='Lady' last='Sharks'] 9th TT</td><td>2:30 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 5th</td><td>East Coast Storm HGPL</td><td>8:00 am- Court 3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <p><em>"Hidden Gems" to know:</em></p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='959154' first='Nariah' last='Henderson'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] HGPL</strong></p>   <p>Plays bigger than her 5'9" frame suggests; long player with great reach. Runs the floor hard in transition and confidently attacks the basket. She makes a big impact on defense as she firmly stands her ground to deflect and alter shots.</p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651486' first='Grace' last='Smith'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] HGSL</strong></p>   <p>A ton of fight and resilience to her game. Solid size at 5'9"; does a nice job penetrating the defense & getting to the hoop. Strong shooter from the corners.</p>   <p><strong>Adhara Blanc | United NJ Elwood</strong></p>   <p>Strong on-ball defender; applies a lot of pressure up near the half-court. She des a great job on the drive weaving through defenders for a kick-out or lay-in; crafty footwork.</p>

Teams across New Jersey are ready to hit the ground running and kick off May with a bang in anticipation of the year's second live period. Elite talent from the Tri-State area and beyond will flock to Pitman, NJ as they will be the host city to major huge Hoop Group event. The competition will be fiercer than ever before and these hoopers look to put on a show as things continue to heat up on the circuit. Last year, NJ Shoreshots Leary, NJ Shoreshots Carman & NJ Panthers Black all finished 4-0 in the 17U group, Albany Capitals HGSL, New Heights NYC Mel & Drill for Skill Shazer went 4-0 in the 16U group and District One 9th Tague & Jersey Gemz EYBL went 4-0 in the 15U group! I've assembled an easy-to-read guide to keep up with some of the Garden State's best teams and check out who's playing who, on what court and at what time, in addition to some under-the-radar names you need to know!