New Jersey’s #1 player keeps rising — Kobe Corbo-Banks is dominating both his age group and older competition with elite scoring, playmaking, and fearless defense.

A tall for his age, explosive guard with deep range, elite court vision, and clutch-time defense, Kobe Corbo-Banks climbed to #8 nationally and continues to shine on the biggest stages.

Top25Scouts News: Kobe Corbo-Banks — New Jersey’s #1 Player and a National Top-10 Force in the Class of 2035

TEANECK, NEW JERSEY — CLASS OF 2035

Few young guards in the country have built a résumé as complete, battle-tested, and consistently dominant as Kobe Corbo-Banks, a 5-foot PG/SG from Teaneck, NJ. Whether playing with Garden State Bounce (9U) or Level Up (10U), Kobe has emerged as one of the most fearless, productive, and versatile guards in the 2035 class — and his national ranking reflects it.

Entering the 2025 season, Kobe has already climbed from #27 to #8 nationally, and sits firmly as the #1 player in New Jersey for the Class of 2035.

PLAYER INFORMATION

Name: Kobe Corbo-Banks
Class: 2035
Height/Position: 5’0 PG/SG
Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
Teams: Garden State Bounce (9U) / Level Up (10U)
School: Teaneck Community Charter School
Instagram: @kobesaint10 @randi.xo.mmc

WINNING RESUME

Kobe’s trophy case is already stacked with high-level championships:

• 2× Rod Strickland Champion (NYC)
• Watson Champion (NYC)
• Watson Championship Game MVP (NYC)
• City Is Mine Champion (NYC)
• Hoop Heaven League Champion (multiple seasons: 8U/9U/10U)
• Multiple wins & standout performances at national events:
  • T3TV
  • Ballin’ on the Beach
  • Never Walk on Hardwood
  • The Championships @ Myrtle Beach
  • ESPN World Championships

Kobe doesn’t just play at these events — he produces on the biggest stages.

PRODUCTION: “20+ & 10+” MACHINE

Even while playing up an age group, Kobe delivers grown-man numbers:

• Consistent 20+ PPG
• 10+ Rebounds
• Multiple games with 30+ points
• 36-point explosion in 10U semifinals
• Multiple 20/10/5/5-type games across national circuits

Whenever he steps on the court, Kobe is the most impactful player in the gym — scorer, rebounder, defender, leader.

WHY KOBE IS SPECIAL

1. A Tall, Skilled, Attack-Minded Guard

Kobe uses his size, footwork, and physicality to dominate both older and same-age guards.
Going downhill is his specialty — his burst, speed changes, and ability to shift defenders make him nearly impossible to stay in front of.

Once he gets downhill?
It’s either a finish at the rim or a dime to a teammate.

2. Elite Court Vision & Passing

Kobe’s feel for the game is one of the best in the country for his age.
He consistently:

• Creates open shots
• Manipulates help defenders
• Hits cutters in stride
• Drops advanced passes in transition
• Makes reads most 3rd graders don’t even see

He is equally dangerous in:

• Open floor
• Pick-and-roll
• Half-court sets

3. Shot-Making from Every Level

Kobe scores from:

• Three-point range
• Mid-range pull-ups
• Floaters
• Body-controlled finishes
• Transition attacks
• Late clock isolation situations

His shot selection is advanced — he doesn’t take bad shots, he takes big shots.

4. Defense, Energy & Fearlessness

Kobe is one of the toughest guards in the country:

• Disruptive on-ball defender
• Jumps passing lanes
• Blocks shots as a 5-foot guard
• Takes charges in clutch time
• Comes up with momentum-shifting plays

He truly impacts both sides of the ball.

⭐ T3TV CAMP PERFORMANCE (Nov 7–9, 2025)

At the 2025 T3TV Camp, Kobe played on Team 3D and was one of the top guards in the entire building.

Weekend Summary

• Led his team in scoring
• Led his team in assists
• Earned Standout Player Spotlight from @theplayerstribe twice in one day

Key Plays

• Game-winning steal + assist in OT
• Half-court ankle breaker (viral moment)
• 1 vs 4 steal → coast-to-coast finish
• Multiple defensive stops in tight moments

Kobe was the engine every time he stepped on the court.

SCOUTING NOTES & BACKGROUND

Previous Rankings

• Formerly #27 nationally
• Now #8 nationally
• #1 in New Jersey

Evaluator Quote

“Kobe has played since Kindergarten, and this past year he’s dominated nationally in his age group — and now dominates playing up.”

Why He Stands Out

• Fearlessness
• Confidence
• Next-level pace
• Ability to elevate teammates
• Stat-sheet stuffing effort

He fills the game with intangibles that separate great players from average ones.

FUTURE PROJECTION

Kobe Corbo-Banks projects as:

• A national Top-10 long-term guard
• An elite two-way playmaker
• A future varsity-impact player early
• A high-major potential guard
• A player whose ceiling keeps rising as he grows physically

He is one of the most complete guards in the entire 2035 class — and one of the most fearless.

HIGHLIGHTS

All clips available at @kobesaint10 on Instagram.