NEO Youth Elite is looking forward to seeing class of 2019 Ourtney Bryant at our National Showcase in June. He is a talent that you will not want to miss! He can score all over the floor and has some great passing abilities. 

Where are you from? Cleveland, Ohio
What AAU Team are you with? Coach O Sports Academy
How is your AAU season going? My AAU season is going well. We are competing and playing against top teams across the country.
What are your stats so far this season? I am averaging about 19 points a game
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? We have had a couple of key tournament wins and this past weekend we played in a big All Ohio Super 16 tournament. 
What is your current GPA? 3.2 but I am looking for that to go up!
What are you doing to improve your game? I am working on a lot of ball handling and trying to become a more explosive player. 
Who are you most excited to see at the camp? I am most excited to play against a lot of the top talent across the world not to see anybody in particular.
What are you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? I am hoping to get my name out there so will no longer have to introduce myself.

NEO Youth Elite evaluators describe Austin Speed as complete player with an all-around skill set. Stood out among his team and displayed an ideal attitude over the course of the event.
 
How is your AAU season going? “Good so far”
 
What team are you with? “All Ohio Northeast”
 
What are your stats so far this season? “My stats are 13 points and 11 rebounds”
 
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? ”We have won 3 tournaments and came in second in 2.” “Will be in The Family Tournament this weekend in Detroit”
 
What is your current GPA? “3.8”
 
What are you doing to improve your game? “I've training with Brian Swift. Working on ball handling and foot work”
 
Who were you most excited to see at the camp? Looking forward to seeing all the talent and how good they are”
 
What are you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “Make the top 20 All-Star team”

NLBAcademy.com wrote about Thomas Wood III saying he has above average change in direction skills and quick handles. We look forward to seeing him on the court on the NEO Youth Elite National Showcase on June 25 and 26, 2016. 

Where are you from? “Canton, Ohio”
How is your AAU season going? “My AAU season is going great!”
What team are you with? “I am part of the OBC 2021 family”
 What are your stats so far this season? “8 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals per game”
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? “We had a chance to play in the King James Classic and the NYBL”
What is your current GPA? “3.0”
What are you doing to improve your game? “Working on my weak spots”
Who were you most excited to see at the camp? “ESPN”
What were you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “Making a name for myself”

Juwan Coates is an athletically gifted wing who plays both ends of the floor with equal intensity. We look forward to seeing him play at the NEO Youth Elite National Showcase on June 25 and 26, 2016!

Where are you from? “Akron, Ohio”
How is your AAU season going? “My AAU season is going good. I love my team and I think we have a good team chemistry”
What team are you with? “7th Grade Hard Work Basketball – Blue”
 What are your stats so far this season? “I am getting 12.3 points, 6.6 assists, 2 blocks and 4.6 rebounds”
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? “Yes, we are going to Pennsylvania this weekend and we will be playing in Las Vegas in July; which I am very excited for”
What is your current GPA? “3.5”
What are you doing to improve your game? “Getting up and in the gym every day at 5 in the morning and running hills to get myself stronger.”
Who were you most excited to see at the camp? “Myself”
What were you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “I want to be nationally ranked and get better in my game”

NLBAcademy said that John Hugley was a good rebounder and had big presents down low. John is looking to come in  big at our NEO Youth Elite National Showcase on June 25 and 26 in Garfield Heights, Ohio. We look forward to seeing him play! Let's take a look at what John has been up to since our February showcase.

Where are you from? “South Euclid, Ohio”
How is your AAU season going? “My AAU season is going good; so far we are winning a lot of tournaments”
What team are you with? “I play for Ohio Basketball Club (OBC)"
 What are your stats so far this season? “I am getting a double double on most nights”
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? “I am playing in the NYBL”
What is your current GPA? “3.4”
What are you doing to improve your game? “I am working in the gym every day and in the weight room”
Who were you most excited to see at the camp? “I was excited to see everyone”
What were you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “I was excited to get better at my game”

NLBAcademy says that Luke Chicone is a strong ballhandler and plays through contact. He was a MVP in the top 20 all star game at our Feburary camp. We can't wait to see him on the court again in June!

​Where are you from? “Mentor, Ohio”
What AAU team do you play for? “Murphy AC”
How is your AAU season going? “Our AAU season is going pretty great!”
What are your stats this season? “I think I have around 20-25 points per game”
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? “We maybe going to another state for a tournament; stay tuned!”
What is your current GPA? “3.8”
What are you doing to improve your game? “I am working to improve my game and working on getting stronger, faster and improve my overall game”
Who were you excited to see at the NEO Youth Elite Showcase? “I was excited to see MSHTV and all the big names that I was able to compete against”
What were you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “I was hoping to get my name out there and get a top 5 MVP award in the top 20 which I did!”
 
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Jonah Lytle is a strong defender with unlimited potential. He has a dynamic game and we look forward to seeing his game at the 2016 National Showcase in June!

Where are you from? “Canton, Ohio”
What AAU team do you play for? “OBC 2021”
How is your AAU season going? “Our AAU season is going pretty good! We’ve won one tournament and came in second place in 3 tournaments”
What are your stats this season? “We don’t have a book for stats. But my game highs in points has been 21, rebounds have been 8, assists have been 6, and steals have been 10. At the end of the Twin Cities Tip-off Tournament I was named as one of the best on the ball defenders in the area”
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? “We won the Alex Dooley Showcase Tournament and we’re looking forward to the NYBL Season 3.”
What is your current GPA? “3.1 and I know I can do better”
What are you doing to improve your game? “I train 3 to 5 times a week, doing vertimax with my team or dribbling drills at the Y, or doing shooting drills with my mom. I also like to go to Nimisilla Park, a local park in Canton, Ohio and play pickup basketball. You can always get some good run there”
Who were you excited to see at the NEO Youth Elite Showcase? “There isn’t anyone in particular that I’m looking forward to seeing. But I am looking forward to good completion, and improving my game”
What were you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “Last year when I attended they showcased me on MS Hoops, Middle School Hoops, a website for middle school basketball players. It was pretty cool and it got me a lot of exposure.”

Basketball Spotlight has stated that Noah Rittinger is an athletic point guard that competes on both ends of the floor. Noah is figuring out to be equally as effective and is adding new aspects to his game each time we see him. He is now catching and shooting while also exhibiting a two dribble pull-up that is very impressive.  We look forward to seeing Noah in June!

Where are you from? “Winfield, West Virginia”
What AAU team do you play for? “Tru Game”
What are your stats this season? “Stats don’t matter as long as my team wins”
How is your AAU season going? “Good!”
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? “We won on Buckeye Prep. We will be at AAU Nationals.”
What is your current GPA? “4.0”
What are you doing to improve your game? “Getting in the gym at least 5 days a week”
Who were you excited to see at the NEO Youth Elite Showcase? “All the top players”
What were you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “Play against good competition and get better”

NLBAcedmy.com scouted class of 2021 Trevor Woods as the following: Trevor is a shooter, he made multiple long range shots. He is dangerous off the catch and shoot.  Anytime Trevor was on defense, his man passed the ball.

Where are you from? “Medina, Ohio”
What AAU team do you play for? “OBC 2021”
What are your stats this season? “8 Points”
How is your AAU season going? “Fantastic, we have beat a lot of the top teams in the state.”
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? “Definitely, we have beat HWB White and 4th Quarter Basketball Club. Who are ranked as some of the top teams in the state.”
What is your current GPA? “I currently have a 4.0, I currently average a 95% at Old Trail School in Bath, Ohio”
What are you doing to improve your game? “Practicing my ball handling, putting up a lot of shots. I am also working on some lateral drills to help with my defense. My primary source of training is with Game Speed Athletics.”
Who were you excited to see at the NEO Youth Elite Showcase? “Tae Perie, Sam Siegel, Marsaun Robinson, and Darryl Peterson who currently play on my AAU team”
What were you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “Working on my overall game. Seeing where I stand with other top players. I also was working hard to become a top 20 All Star.”

Class of 2019 has Rasheem Morgan and he has came to our camp and represented himself! We look forward to seeing him again in June at our National Showcase and hope to see him in the top 20!

Where are you from? “Ashtabula, Ohio”
What AAU team do you play for? “I am not on an AAU Team this year but our high school season was great. I'm on the Lakeside High School Dragons”
What are your stats this season? “I averaged 11.3 points per game”
What is your current GPA? “3.8”
What are you doing to improve your game? “I have been working on my driving game but also getting up shots.”
Who were you excited to see at the NEO Youth Elite Showcase? “I was excited to see Mr. Basketball of Ohio!”
What were you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “I am hoping to be one of the most hardworking and competitive person in the program.”