Author: WV Top25Scouts

TJ Hayes checked in at 3:25 dressed in football pants after playing a quarter of football and scoring 2 touchdowns. Then he traveled 1 hour and 40 minutes to basketball camp—and the transformation was instant. 🏈➡️🏀 Day 1, TJ walked in and immediately stole the show for Class of 2035. His IQ, skill, and ability…

HUNTINGTON, WV — Layla Funkhouser continues to separate herself as one of the most dominant young guards in the country, putting together an impressive two-year run on the travel basketball circuit. Funkhouser first made waves competing on the boys side, playing a key role on Team Mayo’s second-grade squad that captured a national championship in…

Patterson Elite 2035 continues to stamp their name among the nation’s rising programs after capturing the Made Hoops Southwest Shootout Championship in impressive fashion. Battling through adversity and showcasing elite-level chemistry, this squad proved exactly why they’re gaining serious national attention from Top25Scouts. The weekend didn’t start easy. Patterson Elite opened tournament play with a…

Putnam County standout Luke Parker (Class of 2035) continues to prove why he is one of the top young guards in the state of West Virginia. Playing in the championship game at West Virginia State University, Parker delivered a dominant all-around performance to lead his team with intensity on both ends of the floor. The…

The stage was set at the T3TV March Madness Top 25, and Patterson Elite made sure everyone in attendance — including Top25 Scouts — left talking about their performance. In just their first year together, Patterson Elite continues to prove they belong among the nation’s elite programs. Finishing the tournament 3-1 and falling in heartbreaking…

Huntington, WV — Class of 2035 standout Tate Preece continues to prove why he’s regarded as one of the top young guards in his class. On January 12, 2026, Preece — a true third grader — stepped up two grade levels to compete against fifth graders and delivered a performance well beyond his years. With…

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Toquan Hayes II gave himself the ultimate birthday gift — a statement performance that has the entire Top 25 Scouts network buzzing. The Huntington, WV native and Class of 2035 standout dropped 22 points on his 9th birthday while playing up in the 5th grade division as a true 3rd…

When you talk about elite young guards in West Virginia’s Class of 2033, one name continues to rise above the rest — Solomon “King” Frazier. The Huntington Expression Prep point guard is already regarded as one of the most feared 5th graders in the state, and he recently proved why by stepping up against high…

Charleston, WV | Class of 2035 Team: Patterson Elite Steven Scruggs is quickly emerging as one of the top prospects in West Virginia for the Class of 2035, and his rise has not gone unnoticed. The Charleston, WV native has gained interest fast from Top 25 Scouts thanks to his consistent impact and advanced feel…

Grayson Turner | Huntington, WV | Class of 2035 Event: T3TV Snowball Classic Team: Patterson Elite Grayson Turner made a strong national statement at the T3TV Snowball Classic, showing he belongs among the top young prospects in the country. He opened the event with 9 points on efficient shooting, adding 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and…

Jax Brewer is one of the top 2033 point guards coming out of Cabell County, West Virginia. Known for his elite speed and relentless motor, Brewer plays the game at full speed and never takes a possession off. Jax is a true leader on the floor, setting the tone with his effort, toughness, and competitive…

Jax Newman, a rising talent from Huntington, West Virginia, is quickly making a name for himself in the national basketball landscape for the Class of 2035. Playing for Patterson Elite, Newman has emerged as a high-energy, physical presence who impacts the game on both ends of the floor. Known for his nonstop motor, Newman runs…

Huntington, WV — Few middle school players are putting together seasons as dominant and efficient as Derious Johnson Jr., and his breakout year is quickly turning heads well beyond state lines. A standout guard at St. Joseph Catholic Middle School, Johnson has firmly established himself as the top guard in Huntington and one of the…

Huntington, West Virginia native Tate Preece has been climbing the ladder as a standout guard in the class of 2035. Tate helped lead King Academy 2035 to multiple upsets last year against some top 10 teams and is now playing with his hometown brothers at Patterson Elite from Huntington, WV. In Patterson’s first T3TV event…