Slater has the ability to mix it up inside as well as step out and shoot the three pointer. He can play 4 positions on the floor and usually does. James Slater 5’5″ (Fairfax, VA) – Versatility is the name of the game for this smooth lefty from Fairfax, VA. He has very long arms and really mixes it up defensively. He consistently makes 3’s when left open. Isolate him and he has the ability to create for himself and others. He’s a terror in transition with his lightning quick first step and ability to finish tough conversions. He can get this shot off at will and it never seems to get blocked. Ramey scores on a variety of moves, but his best may be his patented floater shot. Despite his size he defends at a very high level often surprising people with his athleticism. He has the ability to leave people in the dust. Lil Chase is blazing fast with the basketball and an extraordinary ball handler. A sensational passer, he sees plays before they develop often leading to teammates dropping passes or botching finishes. This pint sized point guards heart is twice his size. Chase Adams 4’7″ (Chicago,IL) – Pound for pound the best player in the country. Schenwald is very athletic and runs the floor effortlessly often beating guards to the other end. He passes well out of double teams and can finish with either hand. He can put the ball on the floor and has the ability to make sound decisions on the move. On offense, he’s capable of making 15ft jump shots. He intimidates offensive players and rebounds on both ends of the floor. Rangy and mobile Schoenwald is an exceptional defensive anchor. Gavin Schoenwald5’10” (Nashville, TN) – The best center prospect in the country, he can play 3 front-court positions. As a game changing prospect, he plays his best when the stakes are the highest. Its not uncommon for him to take over games during the 4th quarter and lead his team to victory. What separates Walker from the pack is his poise and ability to elevate his play on command. He has a smooth stroke to land 3 pointers and the ability to finish easily with both hands. Example- spin dribbles, hesitation moves, no-look passes, euro steps, and reverse pivots. Walker is a play-maker in the open floor with an array of moves. A dazzling ball-handler who’s nearly impossible to keep out of the lane where he usually finishes, draws fouls, or makes pinpoint feeds to his big men.
He has the total package: size, speed, court vision, scoring, and the ability to make others better.
He’s very mature for his age having always played with older kids. Marquise Walker 5’0″ (Chicago, IL) – He’s a tough physically built point guard in the mold of Isiah Thomas.
Their natural and learned ability is what makes them relevant today! Why are these players our top 5 ?ġ. We aren’t rocket scientist of youth basketball, but we admire and appreciate extraordinary premature talent. Our list provides an organizational chart of players competing in their respective division. Amazingly, they’re excited and hyped about early exposure! Check out Clark Francis’ (Hoop Scoop) upcoming exclusive national rankings for the graduating classes of 2017 (6th grade) & 2016 (7th grade) & 2015 (8th grade). Next week, we’ll release our rankings of the top 10 4th graders (2019) and t op 20 6th (2017) & 7th graders (2016) in the country. We’re actually the first scouting service to rank 5th graders (2018). Middle School Elite is working diligently to identify the better athleticand skilled players in the nation.