BLUE-COLLAR BULLDOG! Julian Rivera IS the leader you want on the floor. Steady floor general that is coachable, competitive, communicative, with a childlike excitement towards playing. Interest from Patriot league, Ivy League programs.

PRACTICE #19
Move faster! Sprint harder! Rest later!

Encouraging SPEED and FORCE on both ends of the floor. With that comes some fatigue, and now, requiring a presence of mind to problem-solve and execute through It.

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Way to work Medwyn!!!
Keep It going fella!

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Jackson “Bird” Britt had an incredible weekend at Hoop Group Spring Jam. His name has been buzzing all spring! The 6’3 CG does a little of everything on the floor! 12 made 3s in 4 games, a maestro with the ball, and fierce defender! Interest in going crazy!

HL ALUM !!!! LETS GO Tazir Smith !!!

Major sleeper in the class It 2025! Hanton is a big guard, 6’4, lefty, quick and can score It in bunches! Smooth shooter that can mix It up as well. Spring/Summer we will see him continue to make strides as a player to see in our area

One of the BEST new editions your 17U Program! MJ is relentless on the floor and has a huge personality off the floor! Incredible character! Love this kid! Hoop Group

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” - Warren Buffett

Our only mission was to:

🔑WIN 1 POSSESSION | OUR WAY
🔑RESET
🔑REPEAT

You don’t have to do much to lose, on the contrary, you have to do EVERYTHING to Win, and that goes beyond the scoreboard. Our program grew this weekend. Hoop Group Higher Level AAU

Spring Jam Fest Standouts:

Markeis Isley (📸)
Mike Green
Julian Rivera
Chance Perkins
Bird Williams
Jaylen Wynn (📸)
Nolan Raymond
Devin Booker
Zamir Parker-Barnes 
Yusuf Mavins
Brandon Russell
Jaen Chatman
Marquis Newson
Marvin Reed
Jaen Chatman (📸)
RJ Smith
Jekhi Burnam…

Carter Crumity was in his BAG!
This kid can really get It going!
Makes plays for others, can create and has a physical presence! In 2025, this kid is a must-see!

Had a chance to meet some amazing coaches this weekend! Coaches from 17U Philly Revolution Basketball , Philly Pride AAU , Chris Ward Basketball and NEPA Elite Basketball , all do an outstanding job of encouraging their players and coaching them up! Hoop Group

Higher Level AAU 17U PREMIER-HGSL 6’3 CG, Dezzie Ainsworth is blossoming! The team’s everything guy! Guards the BEST offensive player, plays 1-4, rebounds, facilitates, attacks and is showing deep range! There’s a Dezzie at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA level. Incredible competitor!

Higher Level AAU 17U PREMIER-HGSL WF Preston White tallies 15 points and 11 rebounds in action tonight. The 6’7 WF is a versatile defensive anchor, has a great wingspan and great explosion off the floor. Area D2, D3 programs have been taking notice.

Higher Level AAU 17U PREMIER-HGSL erupted for 20 of his 24 points in the 2nd half for his group!
In stride, in rhythm connecting on (4) 3’s in the half. The 2025 PG has a college ready frame, intelligent, has moxy and defends! Programs at every level are inquiring.

FINAL (17U)
Philly Revolution Basketball 63
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‘25 Mike Green (📷) showcased his ability to hit shots from deep + also get downhill. ‘25 Jamal Hicks + Reale Basquine provided a spark in secondary roles.

‘25s Julian Rivera, Chance Perkins keyed Higher Level

BIG TIME SHOT to lift the Higher Level AAU 16U PREMIER-HGSL team to a WIN!

Higher Level AAU 17U PREMIER-HGSL will at the Hoop Group Spring Jam Fest! Guys have generated a buzz across the region! Earning interest from every level.
Let’s Work!
#ItsJustSomeBump

PRACTICE #16
“Even the world’s greatest mathematician failed math” is a quote that Preston found in an Einstein book following our film session.

Incredible quote. We will make mistakes on our path to greatness. But stay relentless! Never give up! You got It!

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