By Top25Scouts News
Player: Aspen Coleman
Class: 2034 (9 years old)
Hometown: Englewood, New Jersey
Height / Position: 5’0” Point Guard
Program: Garden State Bounce (2034 & 2033) — Both ranked #1 nationally
In youth basketball, talent can be spotted early.
Game control, leadership, and consistency against elite competition?
That’s far rarer.
Aspen Coleman continues to show why he’s widely regarded as one of the premier point guards in the nation for the Class of 2034, delivering impact performances on every major stage while playing up against older competition.
A Statement Return on a Big Stage
Fresh off a fractured wrist, Aspen returned to the floor this past weekend and wasted no time reminding everyone who sets the tone at the point guard position.
Competing up an age group, Aspen helped lead his Garden State Bounce 5th grade team to a championship at the inaugural Game Changer NY/NJ Tournament, sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods. Facing older, more physical opponents, his toughness, poise, and command of the game were undeniable.
In the championship game, Aspen delivered a complete floor-general performance:
- Controlled tempo from start to finish
- Orchestrated the offense with elite composure
- Shot a perfect 100% from three-point range
- Led the #1 team in the country to another title
The win also secured a $5,000 grand prize for the Garden State Bounce program, further underscoring the magnitude of the moment.
The event carried added visibility with special guest appearances, including La La Anthony, mother of Kiyan Anthony and wife of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony — making Aspen’s championship return even more memorable.
Built for the Moment — Every Time
Already viewed by many evaluators as the top point guard in the 2034 class, Aspen consistently separates himself through how he thinks the game.
What truly sets him apart:
- Elite basketball IQ well beyond his age
- Advanced court vision, seeing plays before they develop
- Natural leadership that steadies teams in big moments
- Confident shooting touch that stretches defenses
- Strength and balance that allow him to control games against older players
At just nine years old, Aspen processes the game at a level few fourth graders can match — blending physical presence with advanced instincts to impact every possession, not just the scoring column.
Winning Everywhere He Goes
Aspen’s résumé already reflects sustained excellence across the country’s top platforms.
Beyond the recent Game Changer championship, he:
- Led his 4th grade Garden State Bounce team to a 7–0 undefeated run at Made Hoops
- Averages 15 points and 7 assists per game in Made Hoops competition
- Continues to anchor both the 2034 and 2033 GSB teams, each currently ranked #1 nationally
His versatility allows him to dominate in multiple roles — scorer, facilitator, defender, and leader — depending on what the game demands.
National Recognition & Accolades
Aspen has long been recognized as one of the top players in his class and currently sits #11 nationally via Top25Scouts.
His growing list of achievements includes:
- 3× AAU National Champion (2034 & 2033 divisions)
- 1 Movement Champion (3rd & 4th grade – Myrtle Beach)
- Coast 2 Coast Preps Northeast Top Performer (2034)
- Coast 2 Coast Preps “Mr. Utility” (2034)
- T3TV Camp A3C 2034 Standout
- Adidas Grassroots 365 National Champion (Anaheim, CA)
- Adidas Grassroots 365 All-9U Tournament Team
- Made Hoops Mania Champions (2033)
- Junk Food Nationals – Top 10 Ranking (2034)
- Game Changer NY/NJ Championship (2033)
Across every circuit — T3TV, Coast 2 Coast Preps, Made Hoops, 1 Movement, AAU Nationals — Aspen has proven he belongs among the nation’s elite.
Growth as a Scorer
One of Aspen’s most notable improvements has been his consistent jump shooting. Defenses can no longer sag or help freely — he now punishes space with confidence from mid-range and beyond the arc.
Combined with his passing ability and feel for timing, this shooting growth has elevated his overall offensive impact and made him even harder to scheme against.
What Those Around Him Say
“Aspen is playing beyond his years — he’s the best floor general I’ve seen at his age.”
— Kenyatta Burden, Parent
That sentiment is echoed across gyms nationwide as coaches, parents, and evaluators watch how Aspen organizes, leads, and delivers in pressure moments.
Future Projection
Elite prospect with major long-term upside.
Aspen projects as a high-level point guard whose advanced IQ, leadership, and polished skill set translate seamlessly as competition rises. His ability to elevate teammates, control pace, and perform under pressure separates him early, while his size, strength, and shooting touch continue to trend upward.
A key contributor to Garden State Bounce’s structure and exposure has been the GameChanger platform by Dick’s Sporting Goods, which supports everything from roster management and stat tracking to livestreams and highlights — helping Aspen and his teammates be showcased the right way.
Final Take
Aspen Coleman doesn’t just play the game —
he runs it.
At nine years old, he’s already established himself as a national standard for the 2034 class. With continued health, development, and exposure, his trajectory points straight toward the top of youth basketball’s elite landscape.
And every time the lights get brighter, Aspen continues to deliver.
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