Be Elite Circuit: All-Teams and Awards

Before we get into this, I wanted to explain this article in more detail. The teams and awards are not based on stats or rankings. They are strictly based on an eye test. So think of it as more of a “dream team”. With that being said, let's go ahead and hop into this.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">All-Be Elite First Team 10th Grade</h2>   (Some players are not at their real positions, specifically the Small Forward spot.)   Point Guard   Ford Mills - NEA Surge   (Former Write-Up on Ford Mills)   “Ford Mills had a significant impact on every aspect of the game on Saturday. Starting off with a steal that led to a tough and-1, hitting a contested mid-range, tipping rebounds back to his teammates for open looks, and handling the press with ease. In what is one of his most underrated skills, Mills is an extremely crafty finisher around the rim. Utilizing an impressive Donovan Mitchell-esque windmill gather. He would then follow that up with an and-one right-handed finger roll.”   Shooting Guard   Noah Watson - NEA Surge   (Former Write-Up On Noah Watson)   “Watson plays as hard as anyone on the court. Though he can shoot, he looks to use his quickness to attack the basketball. This past weekend, he really impressed defensively. Being incredibly aggressive in the passing lanes led to many steals and deflected balls. Showed 3 level promise on the offensive side. If he can continue to consistently score from all levels, he is a dangerous player.”   Small Forward   Colton Prince - Arkansas Kings   (Former Write-Up On Colton Prince)   “Colton started off the weekend hot from three, hitting multiple threes in their first game against NEA Surge. After hitting a few shots, the defense tightened up its perimeter coverage. This caused Prince to show more of his offensive game. He was aggressive, getting to the rim, which led to many trips to the free-throw line. One thing I loved seeing was his off-ball movement in the high post. There were numerous occasions when Prince got open below the perimeter and impressed with his scoring. He seemed to have a go to move, utilizing a hop step, left-handed runner. Prince is one of the hardest-working prospects at the entire camp.”   Power Forward   Braxton Schuckman - BAM Elite   (Former Write-Up On Braxton Schuckman)   “This past weekend at BeElite, Schuckman played on the 12th and 10th-grade squad for B.A.M. Elite. With the senior squad, he played mostly on the wing offensively. Showing off a great ability to hit catch-and-shoot threes. The forward splashed a deep pull-up three and would hit one on each wing. Braxton was one of the best overall shooters of the weekend. When playing at the 10th-grade level, he had more of a post role. While still hunting for threes, defensively he was a very impactful player in the post on defense. Fighting hard for rebounds, Braxton made many great outlet passes that led to fast-break opportunities. In one of his best moments on Sunday, the Rogers product got a snatch block on an opposing guard to end the half.”   Center   Jax Magness - Arkansas Kings   (Former Write-Up On Jax Magness)   “The first thing that stands out about Jax is his leadership. He was always making call-outs on defense and had overall great communication skills. Similar to Caleb Massey, standing at 6'6 Magness is a very versatile forward. He showed flashes of driving the paint and finishing through contact, catch and shoot threes, and being a real problem defensively. All weekend, Magness played great help-side defense. This led to many blocks and shot-altering contests. Going into his junior year, this is someone who will continue to rise in rankings.”   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">All-Be Elite Second Team 10th Grade</h2>   Point Guard   Eli Thorton - Arkansas Kings   (Former Write-Up On Eli Thorton)   “Thorton really showed off his athleticism. Standing at six feet, he's got muscle and knows how to use that to his advantage. His frame and athletic ability are part of the reason why he was one of the best defenders at the camp. On the offensive side of the ball, Eli plays well through the offense. Doing a lot of things that don't always show up in the stat sheet. Once he gets downhill, whether it's an up and under or going through you, he uses his body to his advantage.”   Shooting Guard   Tyrese Osborne - Arkansas Magic   (Former Write-Up On Tyrese Osborne)   “After showing flashes of great athleticism on the defensive side of the ball in game one. The second game is when he put everyone on notice. Against a tough NEA Surge squad, Osborne took over the 2nd half of a close game. Scoring almost at will, Tyrese utilized a strong lefty pull-up game and raw athleticism. My favorite point of this game came late in the third, when the Malvern product got a steal and nailed a pull-up transition three at the buzzer.”   Small Forward   Abe Cooper - Arkansas Kings   (Former Write-Up On Abe Cooper)   ‘Cooper showed off his shot-making Saturday afternoon. He hit a three at the top of the key, coming off a screen, and then also nailed another one from the corner. He even mixed in a nice left-handed finish. When the ball is in his hands, Abe sees the floor really well and seems to always make the right play.”   Power Forward   Tyrese Hatch - Comets   (Former Write-Up On Tyrese Hatch)   “From the jump Jaylen came out and showcased his versatile offensive game. He made a tough post hook and then followed it up by hitting a jab step three. In one of the most impressive moments of Saturday, 6'2 Hatch dunked off an outlet pass with little room to get momentum. In game two, Jaylen was able to score in the paint against multiple 6'8 "post defenders. He would then continue mixing it up with a pretty side step three.”   Center   Bevan Brewer - NEA Surge   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">All-Be Elite Honorable Mentions 10th Grade</h3>   Hudson Daniel - BAM Elite   (Former Write-Up On Hudson Daniel)   “Hudson is a very crafty scorer for B.A.M. Elite. One of the best shooters of the weekend, he hit countless shots in a variety of ways. First, it was multiple corner threes, than attacked the mid-range area, and just when the defender would back off, Daniel would rise up for a pull-up three. The guard elevates well on his jump shot, making it easy for him to shoot over defenders.”   Dawson Smith - Top Gun   (Former Write-Up On Dawson Smith)   “Projecting as a taller point guard, Smith can comfortably guard one through three and has the athleticism to hold his own against a four. Mostly playing point guard, he showed a knack for setting up teammates for easy looks. On the other side of the ball, Dawson was a solid defender. He wasn't overaggressive and had zero problem staying in front of his man. Being a part of the 2029 class, the potential for the Harrison guard is very high.”   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">All-Be Elite First Team 11th/12th Grade</h2>   Point Guard   Te'jay Daley - Jones Elite   (Former Write-Up On Te'Jay Daley)   “Going into his senior year, Daley is one of the best players in the state. The 5'11 guard was a straight bucket-getter this weekend, scoring in every way imaginable. When attacking the basket against multiple ArKings 6'8 defenders, he aggressively used his body, seeking contact and finishing through it. Showing a knack for the hop step, Daley was able to get to the free throw line at a pleasing rate. From behind the arc, he kept the opposing defenders honest. Nailing threes off the catch and off the dribble. Despite being a wired scorer, Te'Jay was very willing and a good passer. On multiple occasions, Daley would drive, causing defenders to step up, then making nice bounce passes to the soft spot for easy assists.”   Shooting Guard   Ian Cribb - OnPoint Playmakers   (Former Write-Up On Ian Cribb)   “Ian Cribb was one of the best overall scorers at the BeElite Circuit. At 6'2, he's got good size for a guard. The most impressive part of his game, however, is his shot. After making a few threes off the catch, he really caught my eye when he nailed a contested step-back. He's shifty enough to create looks for himself. Going into his senior year, he and his Haas Hall teammate, Gabriel Miller, are potential risers in the 2027 class.”   Small Forward   Tucker Thompson - Arkansas Kings   (Former Write-Up On Tucker Thompson)   “Standing at 6'6, he's a big body but not necessarily a post player. Tucker Thompson is a true 3-level scorer. Utilizing his big body in the low post, being a double-double threat on the boards. ArKings worked the offense through him in the high post. With the ball in his hands, Thompson looked comfortable and precise. From behind the arc, he was lethal, mainly off the catch. The All-State player is coming off a broken ankle and is ready to have a big senior season.”   Power Forward   Caleb Massey - Arkansas Kings   (Former Write-Up On Caleb Massey)   “The first thing you notice is the daunting size, standing at 6'8. The second thing you'll notice is how versatile he is. Playing for ArKings, he has multiple teammates who are 6'6 and up. Massey played a lot at the four and showed an incredibly high ceiling at that position. He hit multiple catch-and-shoot threes and displayed some real hops with the tall frame. Caleb looked comfortable putting the ball on the ground. Whether that was bringing it up the court after a rebound or hitting mid-range pull-ups. At the next level, this is a guy who can play almost anywhere you put him. “   Center   Quaid King - Arkansas Kings   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">All-Be Elite Second Team 11th/12th Grade</h2>   Point Guard   Banx Boozer - NEA Surge   (Former Write-Up On Banx Boozer)   “Boozer is a very smart defender, not being overaggressive, he stays in front of his man and is a lockdown. Relatively quiet this past weekend, mainly due to being off ball. NEA Surge was down a possession with less than two minutes left, he would hit back-to-back threes. Playing mostly off the ball, it'll be important to see him with the ball in his hands more in the future. That being said, he has all the talent and intangibles to be a big riser over the next year.”   Shooting Guard   Jodari Morgan - Jones Elite   (Former Write-Up On Jodari Morgan)   “Jodari Morgan caught everyone's attention in the gym when he set flight and easily dunked in transition. Outside of showing off impressive athleticism, Morgan showed off a great sense of touch around the basket. He was able to create open shots for himself, hitting at an average rate. Only shooting 36% from the field his Junior year at Southaven, it will be crucial for him to continually work on his shot. A lot of potential is there for the guard.”   Small Forward   Keeland Turner - HD Elite   (Former Write-Up On Keeland Turner)   “Turner has some of the most potential out of anyone we saw this weekend. The 6'3 G/W plays really nicely off the ball, but can be aggressive when he has it. Against ArKings, the Starr City product showed off an impressive vertical, battling multiple 6'8 centers for boards and getting two standing put-back dunks (one of them didn't count). Turner has very active hands defensively, and his overall length makes it a challenge for any opponent. With continued growth, Turner has the skill to become more than just a 3-D wing.”   Power Forward   Aidan Hodges - Arkansas Kings   (Former Write-Up On Aidan Hodges)   “Against PPA on Saturday, Hodges was unstoppable. The Flippin forward was lights out from the perimeter and even showed some range. He has uber confidence in his shot ability, never getting rattled from past shots. In the paint, Hodges abused defenders all weekend. Using a tricky pump fake, he consistently had defenders leaving their feet. This usually resulted in an easy layup for him.”   Center   Hayden Jones - Arkansas Kings   (Former Write-Up On Hayden Jones)   “The first thing you notice is his impressive size. Jones stands at 6'10 225 pounds, and he uses every bit of it on the court. He's an excellent rim protector; with that being said, he's a smart one. He rarely jumps at pump fakes and doesn't get out of rebounding position on the block. Playing for the ArKings this weekend, they set him up well for back door looks consistently. Down low, he has a nice touch and even shows flashes of stretching the floor. The more consistent his shot is, the higher his ceiling will continue to rise.”   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">All-Be Elite Honorable Mentions 11th/12th Grade</h3>   Gabriel Miller - OnPoint Playmakers   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Overall-Be Elite First Team</h2>   Point Guard   First Team - Te'Jay Daley (Jones Elite)   Second Team - Ford Mills (NEA Surge)   Shooting Guard   First Team - Tyrese Osborne (Arkansas Magic)   Second Team - Noah Watson (NEA Surge)   Small Forward   First Team - Tucker Thompson (Arkansas Kings)   Second Team - Braxton Schuckman (BAM Elite)   Power Forward   First Team - Jax Magness (Arkansas Kings)   Second Team - Caleb Massey/Aidan Hodges (Arkansas Kings)   Center   First Team - Quaid King (Arkansas Kings)   Second Team - Hayden Jones (Arkansas Kings)   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Be Elite Circuit Awards</h2>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Be Elite MVP - Ford Mills (10th NEA Surge)</h3>   What gave Ford the edge over the other candidates was his consistency from session to session. Mills was the backbone of the 10th-grade NEA Surge squad and led them to many big-time wins.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Be Elite Best Session Performance - Te'Jay Daley (Jones Elite, Session 3)</h3>   Playing for Jones Elite, Daley lit up session three in Cabot. The Nettleton star was unguardable from all three levels the entire weekend.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Be Elite Most Underrated - Tyrese Osborne (Arkansas Magic)</h3>   Coming out of Malvern, the 6'2 guard was a consistent two-way threat for the Magic. While being one of the best defenders on the circuit, Osborne regularly caught fire, showing his athleticism and nice touch from the perimeter.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Be Elite Best Shooter - Ian Cribb (OnPoint Playmakers)</h3>   Hand down, man down for defenders. It didn't matter where on the court he was, Cribb was also a threat for the trifecta   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Be Elite Best Defender - Eli Thorton (Arkansas Kings)</h3>   Standing just over six feet, Thorton is a strong, athletic guard who makes it difficult for any opposing player. He's a smart defender who's not overaggressive but still gets in the passing lanes. Because of his strength, Eli isn't limited to guarding just the opposing point guard. That's a wrap on the 2026 Be Elite Circuit coverage. As we look forward to next year, it'll be exciting to see what teams and players progress.

Before we get into this, I wanted to explain this article in more detail. The teams and awards are not based on stats or rankings. They are strictly based on an eye test. So think of it as more of a “dream team”. With that being said, let's go ahead and hop into this.