Your Weekend Guide to Everything AAU: NJ Spring Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With just one week to go until the May live period commences, teams from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania will flock to Manalapan, NJ this weekend and light up the hardwood in a Select Events field that boasts some stacked teams with impressive talent. As the circuit continues to sizzle, the competition continues to ramp up and players representing teams across the Garden State continue to shine bright! Last year, [program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] Carolina finished 3-0 in the 17U division and the [program_tooltip program_id='774068' first='NJ' last='Panthers'] Black finished 3-0 in the 16U division, marking the only two teams from the Garden State to notch an undefeated weekend. I've assembled an easy-to-read guide for keeping up with some of the 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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Date: May 11-12, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Location: Sportika</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>United NJ National</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Bulls Basketball</td><td>6:15 pm- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NJ Rise Jansen</td><td>9:20 pm- Court 1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='802585' first='Central' last='Jersey Hawks'] Mayo</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NJ Raptors Select</td><td>9:05 am- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Rebels Basketball Academy</td><td>11:05 am- Court 5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NJ Raptors E40</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NY Extreme Red</td><td>10:05 am- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>K-Low Elite Scott</td><td>3:05 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>NY Grit Elite</td><td>5:10 pm- Court 1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>United NJ P24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>K-Low Elite Edwards</td><td>5:15 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Philly Belles Gumbs</td><td>7:15 pm- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NJ Raptors Select</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Philly Belles Chism</td><td>7:15 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>K-Low Elite Edwards</td><td>9:20 pm- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>CJ Hawks Mayo</td><td>9:05 am- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Triple Threat Hoops</td><td>11:05 am- Court 7</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] Carolina S40</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NY Extreme Red</td><td>8:00 am- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Philly Belles Gumbs</td><td>8:00 am- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>K-Low Elite Edwards</td><td>11:05 am- Court 3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>United NJ Select</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Empire State Storm</td><td>11:05 am- Court 7</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Crossroads Basketball</td><td>2:10 pm- Court 7</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NJ Rise Jansen</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Elevate Elite S40</td><td>6:15pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>United NJ National</td><td>9:20 pm- Court 1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Hidden Gems" to know:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559821' first='Kristen' last='Connors'] | CJ Hawks Mayo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Threat from the perimeter. She brings a lot of energy to the game and steadies the pace. She does a great job not letting opponents rush her out of her comfort zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='669307' first='Giada' last='Celetti'] | NJ Raptors E40</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very strong and physical player. She does a great job pulling down tough rebounds, especially o-boards. Sets up in the low block, fights through contact and converts post-entry passes at a high rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='878997' first='Camille' last='Wiley'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] Carolina S40</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sheer athleticism and bounce. She does a great job at both the 1 &amp; the 2; strong court vision and supreme quickness slashing to the rim. Very committed defensively; applies suffocating ball pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559079' first='Kayla' last='Duncan'] | United NJ Select</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ball of energy! She creates space well using her dribble to stagger defenders and get to the rim; very shifty. Bouncy with impressive hops to block shots over much taller players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>United NJ National</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NJ Vols</td><td>4:15 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NJ Raptors</td><td>8:20 pm- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NJ Raptors</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Bulls Basketball</td><td>3:15 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>United NJ National</td><td>8:20 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>NJ Vols</td><td>2:05 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Triple Threat Hoops</td><td>4:05 pm- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>United NJ P24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>K-Low Elite Santora</td><td>9:05 am- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Empire State Blue Flames</td><td>12:10 pm- Court 6</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jersey Drive</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>EEP Basketball</td><td>5:15 pm- Court 7</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>D4S</td><td>7:15 pm- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Elevate Elite S40</td><td>12:05 pm- Court 1</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>K-Low Elite Tea</td><td>3:05 pm- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NJ Rise Ellen</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Gauchos 3SSB</td><td>2:10 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] Carolina S40</td><td>4:15 pm- Court 6</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] Carolina S40</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NJ Rise Ellen</td><td>4:15 pm- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Empire State Blue Flames</td><td>6:15 pm- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>K-Low Elite Santora</td><td>9:05 am- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Gauchos 3SSB</td><td>12:05 pm- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NJ Vols</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>United NJ National</td><td>4:15 pm- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NY Extreme Red</td><td>8:20 pm- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Triple Threat Hoops</td><td>12:05 pm- Court 5</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>NJ Raptors</td><td>2:05 pm- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Hidden Gems" to know:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559036' first='Logan' last='Squeri'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] Carolina S40</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great size at 6'0"; long and athletic. Cleans up around the rim and has nice range to bury consistent mid-range jumpers and the occasional 3-point basket. Impactful size on defense to protect the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559074' first='Riley' last='Wheeler'] | NJ Rise Ellen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has really great court vision whether it's on the drive and kick, distribution around the perimeter or look-ahead passes in transition. Effective rim-runner and reliable 3-point shooter who can drain them 1-foot+ behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='965002' first='Faith' last='Eatman'] | NJ Raptors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Extremely coachable player who's willing to do all the little things to help her team win. She plays good defense, applies ball pressure and dives and scraps for possession. She is quick to the basket and earns plenty of trips to the charity stripe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651485' first='Kaitlyn' last='Platt'] | United NJ P24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wickedly versatile player with a sharp basketball acumen. Not only does she do damage with the ball in her hands (3-point, mid-range, rim-running) but also moves exceptionally well without the ball. Strong, fearless rebounder from the guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] Carolina S40</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NJ Raptors</td><td>9:05 am- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Palisades Elite</td><td>1:10 pm- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Gauchos 3SSB</td><td>11:05 am- Court 4</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Empire State Blue Flames P24</td><td>1:05 pm- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NJ Raptors</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] Carolina S40</td><td>9:05 am- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Gauchos 3SSB</td><td>1:10 pm- Court 7</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Philly Belles Hall</td><td>2:05 pm- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>New World</td><td>4:05 pm- Court 3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>United NJ National</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>SI Diamonds</td><td>7:15 pm- Court 7</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>K-Low Elite Washington</td><td>9:20 pm- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jersey Shore Elite- JT</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>WeR1 [program_tooltip program_id='714644' first='Lady' last='Sharks']</td><td>8:00 am- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Success Academy Girls</td><td>11:05 am- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>K-Low Elite Washington</td><td>8:00 am- Court 6</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Philly Belles Hall</td><td>10:05 am- Court 4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NJ Rise Baffa</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Philly Belles Hall</td><td>5:15 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>K-Low Elite Washington</td><td>7:15 pm- Court 2</td></tr><tr><td>May 12th</td><td>Success Academy Girls</td><td>4:05 pm- Court 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>United NJ P24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Opponent</strong></td><td><strong>Game Schedule</strong></td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>NY Extreme Red</td><td>11:05 am- Court 3</td></tr><tr><td>May 11th</td><td>Empire State Blue Flames P24</td><td>3:15 pm- Court 1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Hidden Gems" to know:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831947' first='Zoey' last='Aleixo'] | United NJ P24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very consistent 3-level scorer with a lot of fire in her game. She's always locked in and super focused on the task at hand. She never takes a play off and goes hard from the first whistle until the last.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913943' first='Sophia' last='Feeney'] | NJ Raptors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long, shifty guard. She does a tremendous job working the defender with her dribble and slashing to the hoop. She sets the tone and dictates the pace of play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='906481' first='Arianna' last='Furnari'] | United NJ National</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plays much bigger than her 5'9" frame. She does a great job in the low post maneuvering around defenders and banking shots. Efficient from 12 feet with the short jumper. She brings a ton of energy and grit to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->