Play by the rules, but be ferocious. - Phil Knight
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WE ARE SCHOLARS ELITE BASKETBALL
The Scholars Elite Youth Basketball Academy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides a year-round, comprehensive program for youth participants grades 4th through12th. The program focuses not only on basketball but academic achievement and support, civic engagement, financial literacy and emotional health programs to help prepare them to succeed and grow to meet their true and desired potential.
We are the home of the Scholars Elite Basketball Club
a proud member of the Nike EYBL Circuit
We are honored to participate in the most prestigious amateur youth sports circuits in the United States - the Nike EYBL circuit. We are a rare new program for Nike but have a well-known legacy. The Scholars Elite Youth Basketball Club employs strategies and resources for the development and elevation of our young athletes. We develop, train and coach next level players and also focus on maximizing the visibility of rising talent to coaches and future stakeholders.
We are looking for POETS...
Scholars Elite POETS - Players Of Exceptional Talent™
SCHOLARS ELITE CHRISTMAS EVE GIVE BACK...
"BE THE CHANGE"
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SCHOLARLY NEWS
we are NIKE EYBL
We are honored to be a part of the Nike EYBL circuit and look forward to the unparalleled competition and exposure for our talented players. No pre-established teams or player biases. Building fresh teams on a new stage. Why don't you join us!?
WE ARE THE FUTURE. YOU ARE OUR FUTURE.
SUPPORT SCHOLARS
The NJ Scholars will operate as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with support from Nike as well as an ever developing base of generous benefactors who will allow the Scholars to provide for the complete development of elite basketball players, both on and off the court, allowing them to reach their full potential.
HIGH SCHOOL TRYOUTS
Want to be a Scholars Elite player? Are you a POET? We welcome all interested players who have a passion for basketball. Our goal is to train and develop the best available players and maximize their exposure thorugh competing on the Nike EYBL circuit and other high exposure events.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRYOUTS
We are super focused on developing and providing visibility to our younger, pre-high school players. These players are the future of our program.
THE CIRCUIT
EVENTS
We will be developing various camps and sponsoring basketball leagues throughout New Jersey