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[Justin Matcham @JustinMatcham]

6’3 Aamir Shannon of @HaliburtonAAU was quietly one of the best 17U scorers on the PRO16 this spring. Explosive finisher at the rim who changes speeds at a high level, also shoots well off the dribble from any range.

[Justin Matcham @JustinMatcham]

Really excited for this one! Go be great @AmirDanforth

[Zach Mazanowski @mazanowski_z]

Staying green and gold!💚💛

@Miners_MBB ⛏️

[PRO16/NXTPRO League @PRO16League]

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The wait is over.

“PRO16: EXPOSED” an original Docuseries premieres TOMORROW NIGHT at 6PM CT on our YouTube Channel.

A behind the scenes look into how NXTPRO became the hottest circuit in the country. 🔥🔥🔥

[Kessels Training @KesselHeatAAU]

Excited to announce we are now
Apart of NXTPRO Puma Circuit starting this spring. Excited to compete against top competition. 🫡

[GREATER PURPOSE ATHLETICS @_gpabasketball]

Happy New Year from Greater Purpose Athletics! We’re excited to kick off the 2025 season!

Fill out link below to stay up to date on our AAU Evaluations, Tryouts, and Camps #Purpose

@PRO16League @NXTPRO_IL

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[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

One of Illinois top 2028 players, Walter Payton College Prep Point Guard CJ Pittman picks up LIU offer! Extremely talented young lead guard! @CJPittman28

[CJ Pittman @CJPittman28]

After a great conversation I’m excited to announce my first D1 offer from Long Island University! @LIUAthletics @ReggieBates4 @WPCPAthletics

[Coach Reggie Bates @ReggieBates4]

Congrats to Walter Payton Freshman Pg CJ Pittman on being named to the Elgin Holiday Tournament All Tournament Team! Special Talent! @CJPittman28 @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @tdc200

[PRO16/NXTPRO League @PRO16League]

Amir Danforth is looking like one of the NXT Stars to come out of the NXTPRO League this spring and summer👀

#WhosTheNXTPRO | @PUMAHoops

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

Simeon looks good in the early going. Have great length and versatility at the wing position. 6’5 Senior Julian Doyle and 6’2 Senior Lorenzo Shields should make his way to college boards. 6’4 Junior Andre Tyler is a star in the making!

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

Whitney Young 2026 Marquis Clark is as gifted as they come with the ball in his hands! 19 points 4 rebounds 4 assists so far in this one.

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

The guard combination of Senior Makai Kvamme and Junior Rykan Woo has spearheaded a furious second half effort for DePaul Prep. Woo is working his way into All Area discussions.

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

Kankakee Junior Lincoln Williams has tools you just can’t teach. 6’5 do it all wing finished with 19 points and 8 rebounds. His trajectory is through the roof!

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

In the earlier game. Sophomore Davion Thompson lived up to every bit of his ESPN #22 national ranking. One of the best scoring packages you’ll find in a young player. Finished with 22 points and 8 rebounds.

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

Devin Cleveland vs Jaxson Davis lives up to the hype. 2 of the premier players in the country. Cleveland finishes with 17 points, 5 reb, 5 assists. Davis 17 points 5 reb, 4 assists.

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

Kenwood Sophomore Devin Cleveland has controlled the pace of this game. Known for his electric scoring ability, he has checked all of the boxes in this one. Points, rebounds and assists. ESPN #14 for the 2027 class.

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

Amari Edwards has been on fire for Kenwood. Small in stature, big in game! 22 points so far.

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

Warren Jaxson Davis IQ is through the roof. Consistently makes correct decisions. His teammates have benefited tremendously from his reads.

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

@CameronAM2026

[NXTPRO Illinois @NXTPRO_IL]

Like the feel of Riverside Brookfield 2026 wing Cam Mercer. 6’2 guard that plays both ends of the floor. Slashes and makes shots. Has 19 points and 5 reb.