And then there was one… the last #ESTFallShowcase session of 2025 was looking like a Summer Run weeknight 🔥 SKILL and more shotmaking at a high level. Fun to watch - kept coaches hanging out in the gym even through the 7th hour - and great way to end event season. PM session #ViewsFromTheBaseline 📸

And the Sunday midday gang got right to it 🔋 Only took a couple rotations of 3x3 to see that the #ESTFallShowcase 518 second session had ‘it’. Size, length, athleticism, shotmaking, and great energy from the jump. Big dogs only ‼️ More weekend #ViewsFromTheBaseline 📸

Sunday morning #ESTFallShowcase group came prepared 👏🏼 From uncommitted 2026s getting one last run in front of a high volume of coaches to underclassmen looking to make names for themselves, the opening session got it moving the right way. Some AM #ViewsFromTheBaseline 📸

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: You already know by now. No stranger to this setting and a more well-documented & recognized 2028 in Upstate NY. 5’10” wing with length, plays with fluidity, and shooooter 🎯 one of the 518’s future leaders. @Gianna_Sodon (@ShenGirlsHoops/@Exodushoops)… locked in 🔒 Going down this Sunday. See you at Impact 🔥 Only a few spots left. REGISTER ⬇️ empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: A group mention! Couple reposts (Chloe & Maddie 👋🏼), couple new ones (Izzy & Juliana 🤝), but I can’t let today go by without showing love to some of the future leaders of Section 1. Shoutout the 2028 Flame gang heading upstate @ESBC_BlueFlames: @ChloeAngello, @maddiebecerra4, @izzy_espindola, @JManginell81380… ALL locked in 🔒 Going down this Sunday. See you in the 518 🔥 Info/Register for final spots ⬇️ empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: I haven’t posted Aliyah yet. Damn, I’m slacking 😅 but if you know, you know. Skilled point guard that has mastered the art of controlling pace for any team she’s on. An engine for one of Upstate NY’s best HS teams, and an engine for any team I put her on at these events. You’ll see 🤷🏻‍♂️ 2027 @Aliyahpearson25 (@SCGirls_hoops/@nyhavoc)… locked in 🔒 Going down this Sunday. See you at Impact 🔥 Only a few spots left. REGISTER ⬇️ empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: My shooter 🎯 continued progress over the last several months as a smooth shooting guard coming into her own, and if any locals aren’t familiar yet, they will be this winter with an anticipated major bump in reps & responsibilities. 2027 Christina Williams (Guilderland/@nyhavoc)… locked in 🔒 Going down this Sunday. See you at Impact 🔥 Only a few spots left. REGISTER ⬇️ empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: Uncommitted 2026! And one of Upstate NY’s most explosive basketball athletes. Game changing athleticism. Intriguing long term prospect flying a little under the radar locally with serious continued growth potential. Coaches… one to circle 📝 @CiarraGonzalez1 (Niskayuna/@nyhavoc)… locked in 🔒 Going down this Sunday. See you at Impact 🔥 REGISTER HERE (2026-29) 🔗: empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

2026 ✔️ 2027 ✔️ 2028 ✔️ 2029 ✔️ Even a couple advanced 2030 ✔️ Recruitable D2/D3 upperclassmen, young guns that’ll be on recruiting boards at all levels before long, a handful of players that already hold D1 offers - #ESTFallShowcase Scranton session brought a bit of everything. Coaches that were there got eyes on some future winners at the next level. Coaches that weren’t… ask about the game film 🤷🏻‍♂️ Fun day in the 570! Love to see it. A few #ViewsFromTheBaseline 📸

I may have made a mistake today. Stuck these two ⬇️ on the same team. Showcase environment - you know how it can be sometimes. Not them. Their 5v5 starts, these maniacs are up pressing whoever is in front of them. An hour later, when most others are sucking wind, guess what - still up, still pushing pace with urgency, still making life absolutely miserable for the other side 😂 Lesson learned. Put two pitbulls together & the heat turns up. @QuinlanBlake22 (2028) and @BraelynIsaman (2027) - culture lifters helping lead the way at #ESTFallShowcase Scranton session 🔋

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: Another one of the best on the board from my coverage region in the 2026 class 📝 refined, versatile half-court scoring weapon with abilities that fit like a glove in many college systems - and a top dog at a top Upstate NY high school program. You already know 🤷🏻‍♂️ @Kaitlynmilham1 (@ShenGirlsHoops/@albany_capitals)… locked in 🔒 See Kate in her 518 backyard next Sunday (10/12) as part of a STRONG Fall Showcase finale 🔥 REGISTER HERE (2026-29) 🔗: empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Last call to lock in for Sunday in Scranton! No walk-ins 🚫 📝 D2/D3 coaches in attendance 💨 talent from across PA & NY signed up 🛠️ @FootprintzGroup 57 players currently in & it caps at 60 🤷🏻‍♂️ Almost go time for #ESTFallShowcase 570 session. Love my Northeast PA visits… this will be a fun one. See you there 👋🏼 Info, Registered Player Lists, Lock In HERE (2026-29): empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: Breakout year in the books - now she’s not so much of a secret in Central New York. One of the Utica area & CNY’s leaders for the next few years. 5’10” & skilled with interior and stretch comfort & ability. Good time to get familiar 📝 2028 @Brooke_Redd_1 (West Canada Valley/@UticaKnicks)… locked in 🔒 Brooke is one of many talented New Yorkers crossing the border THIS SUNDAY to compete in Scranton, PA 📍 very few spots left! REGISTER HERE ⬇️ empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: Uncommitted 2026! And imo, one of the 518’s most underrated players - but def not by the programs that have her on their side. Unique frontcourt player with “enforcer” level strength/physicality and intriguing blend of deceptively smooth skill & shooting ability. One to watch in the home stretch 📝 Ali Payne (@SCGirls_hoops/@Albanyladystars)… locked in 🔒 Scranton this Sunday (10/5)⏳ Back in the 518 the following Sunday (10/12) ⏰ VERY few spots remaining in both. REGISTER HERE (2026-29) 🔗: empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: Already making waves in Section 1 as one of the region’s next leaders, and at this rate, it won’t take long for the recruitment to follow suit. Bigger guard with advanced & well-rounded skill package, smoothness to her game, and leading on-ball presence. The goods 💥 2028 @maddiebecerra4 (@PvilleGirlsBall/@ESBC_BlueFlames)… locked in 🔒 Catch Maddie upstate in the 518 @impacthalfmoon next Sunday, October 12. Very few spots remaining ‼️ REGISTER HERE (2026-29) 🔗: empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: She’s made her way through underclassman years as a solid, reliable utility guard & big time “little things” doer, but if I took anything from Scranton Prep open gym, it’s that the page is turning & she looks ready for lead guard duties at a higher level. It’s about her time ⏳ 2027 Ava Fenton (@SPSGirlsBball/@NEPA_Elite)… locked in 🔒 Scranton! See you next Sunday 👋🏼 Only a few spots left for Riverfront on 10/5 ⏳ Then closeout time in the 518 on 10/12. REGISTER HERE 🔗: empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Who’s in #ESTFallShowcase: Always love when the COMMITS come through to work. Been riding with her since Summer Run ‘21 🥲 one of NY’s most gifted 2026s and an Ivy League pledge that boasts high-end growth potential through her college years. @DartmouthWBB commit @P_hoblock4 (@ShakerGirlsHoop/@albany_capitals)… locked in 🔒 Finishing strong with P in the 518 backyard on October 12 🎯 Fall Showcase Info & Registration for remaining locations HERE ⬇️ empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

Big weekend for overnight visits for college programs (many in the fall are). Add preseason practices since they can get a few in now prior to the Oct 15 official start date. Throw in the heavy majority of D2/D3/JuCos operate with a head coach & 1-2 assistants max. Long story short - fall off-campus recruiting is a tough squeeze. So it was great to see a nice turnout of coaches that prioritized Sunday’s event & made it work to be there! Shoutout to all (plus a few more not in this pic). All three of WNY’s D2s, ~15 D3s plus top WNY D2 JuCo Niagara CC represented at the first #ESTFallShowcase session in Rochester. The work doesn’t get lost on me. Two more Sundays! SCRANTON, PA (10/5) ALBANY, NY (10/12) Want competitive work & the meaningful exposure to go with it? Limited space left! Info Register HERE ⬇️ empirestatetakeover.com/2025…

From 2026s in the home stretch of their recruitment to a heavy dose of “the future”, intriguing group closed it out Sunday #ESTFallShowcase session in Rochester. - newer faces emerged - young guns grew through the day - @OHoff10 led (duh) - and now I’m tired 😴 More views 📸

They say the early bird gets the worm. Today, it came with some extra smoke 💨 Whatever “it” is, that AM session found it early and had it the whole way. Top dogs played like it. The whole gang matched the energy. Great way to get the fall jumping 💥 #ESTFallShowcase morning session #ViewsFromTheBaseline 📸