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CAMP / EVENT
Independent Rising Basketball Academy
Wednesday Nights
Sep 23, 2026 - Nov 4, 2026
Open To:
Current 5th Grade Boys in Wichita
Registration Fee
$125 - Deadline 9/18/26
About This Event
Independent Rising is an Independent School-sponsored basketball initiative organized and operated by the MASH Elite Basketball Series. A weekly basketball development experience that begins before the traditional winter basketball season.
The Academy welcomes current Independent fifth-grade competitors together with a limited number of fifth-grade student-athletes from other schools in the Wichita community.
Following participation in the Academy, selected student-athletes are invited to compete as members of the Independent Rising Basketball Team.
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Independent Rising Basketball Academy
MASH Elite Basketball
EVENT
CAMP / EVENT
THE OFF-SEASON (FALL SERIES)
Event Dates
MONDAY & THURSDAY NIGHTS
OCTOBER 2026
Location
Pending
Registration
Waitlist
About This Event
An invitation-based opportunity that brings together top student-athletes for organized, high-level competition and continued player development during the months between summer AAU competition and the start of the high school basketball season.
Designed to provide meaningful games, elite matchups, and a competitive environment, the series helps players stay sharp, continue developing, and prepare for the upcoming season. Participation is by invitation, and student-athletes interested in being considered are encouraged to request an invitation.
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THE OFF-SEASON (FALL SERIES)
MASH Elite Basketball
EVENT
CAMP / EVENT
The Format
Event Dates
Monday - Mini Camp + Live Scrimmages + Evaluations
Tuesday/Wednesday - Online Roster Selection Days
Thursday - Game Night (Invitational Showcase)
Location
Pending
About the Format
The MASH Elite Off-Season Series bridges the gap between summer AAU and the high school season through weekly development and elite competition.
Every Monday, participants attend Mini-Camp and Competitive Scrimmages focused on skill development, live play, and evaluation. Thursday Invitational Game Night features selected players competing in high-level matchups.
Weekly selections are based on attendance, effort, coachability, and performance demonstrated during Monday activities. This format rewards consistency, promotes player development, and prepares student-athletes for the upcoming season.
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The Format
MASH Elite Basketball
EVENT
CAMP / EVENT
The Camp & Evaluations By: Coach Adrian Maloney
Relevant Profile History
Founder & Director at MaxLab
RecruitLook Scout
NAIA College Coach
Former Prep Hoops Scout
About the Format
On Mondays in the fall, participants attend Mini-Camp and Competitive Scrimmages focused on skill development, live play, and evaluation. Thursday Invitational Game Night features selected players competing in high-level matchups.
Weekly selections are based on attendance, effort, coachability, and performance demonstrated during Monday activities. This format rewards consistency, promotes player development, and prepares student-athletes for the upcoming season.
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The Camp & Evaluations By: Coach Adrian Maloney
MASH Elite Basketball
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CAMP / EVENT
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About the Format
The MASH Elite Off-Season Series bridges the gap between summer AAU and the high school season through weekly development and elite competition.
Every Monday, participants attend Mini-Camp and Competitive Scrimmages focused on skill development, live play, and evaluation. Thursday Invitational Game Night features selected players competing in high-level matchups.
Weekly selections are based on attendance, effort, coachability, and performance demonstrated during Monday activities. This format rewards consistency, promotes player development, and prepares student-athletes for the upcoming season.
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MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT 11/12)
Iyzrel Graham
PG
5'11
Class of 2027
Sunrise Christian
Player Profile
High IQ PG | Mid-American Prep League DPOY | Crafty Finisher | Multiple 30+ point perfomances on Spring 2026 Puma NXTPRO Circuit
Presented By
#MASHElite
Iyzrel Graham — Committed
Iyzrel Graham · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT 11/12)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT 11/12)
Luke Henderson
PG
6'1'
Class of 2027
Wichita East High
Player Profile
HIGH IQ PG | Elite Handle | Crafty & Explosive Finisher | 40 Point Game in 25/26 Season | Recognized as a top PG in Kansas through middle school and high school career.
Presented By
#MASHElite
Luke Henderson — Committed
Luke Henderson · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT 11/12)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT 11/12)
Jaylen Phillips-Grey
Forward/Wing
6’5”
Class of 2027
Wichita East
Player Profile
Class 6A Varsity Starter | 2nd All City | All State Honorable Mention | 14.5 PPG | 6.6 RPG | 1.5 APG | 45% FG | 73% FT
Presented By
#MASHElite
Jaylen Phillips-Grey — Committed
Jaylen Phillips-Grey · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT 11/12)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT 11/12)
Camden Sharp
Forward/Wing
6'6
Class of 2028
Kapaun Mt. Carmel
Player Profile
Elite Shooter with strong presence and fundamentals inside. Averaging a double double in pts and rbs on the Spring 2026 Puma NXTPRO Circuit.
Presented By
#MASHElite
Camden Sharp — Committed
Camden Sharp · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT 11/12)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT 11/12)
Martell Taylor Jr.
PG
5'11"
Class of 2028
Wichita Northwest
Player Profile
Class 6A Varsity Starter | Proving to be one of the most skilled, high IQ players in the class of 2028. Scoring at all 3 levels, a lengthy and disruptive defender.
Presented By
#MASHElite
Martell Taylor Jr. — Committed
Martell Taylor Jr. · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT 11/12)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT 11/12)
Malikai Clark
Wing
6’4”
Class of 2028
Wichita East
Player Profile
Long & Active | Rim Protector | 3 Level Scorer | Plays Above the Rim | Able to Guard 1-5 Positions | Confident 3 PT Shooter | Multiple Breakout Performances in Spring 2026 NXTPRO Season
Presented By
#MASHElite
Malikai Clark — Committed
Malikai Clark · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT 11/12)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT 11/12)
Jaydin Araujo
PG
5’11”
Class of 2027
Wichita Southeast
Player Profile
Class 6A Varsity Starter | Strong Crafty Finisher | Attack First Mentality | Elite Passer/Playmaker with great court vision in transition.
Presented By
#MASHElite
Jaydin Araujo — Committed
Jaydin Araujo · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT 11/12)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT PROSPECTS)
James Maze
SG
5’11”
Class of 2029
Wichta Heights High School
Player Profile
Hardworking | Coachable | Disciplined | Defensive Focused Combo Guard | High IQ 3 Level Scorer with Great Court Vision
Presented By
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James Maze — Committed
James Maze · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT Prospects)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT PROSPECTS)
Paxton Scott
PG
6’2”
Class of 2027
Maize south
Player Profile
Knockdown Shooter | Playmaker | Gritty Defender | 3 Level Scorer | Competitor | 3 year Varsity Starter
Presented By
#MASHElite
Paxton Scott — Committed
Paxton Scott · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT Prospects)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT 11/12)
Dre Winn
Wing
5’11”
Class of 2028
Sunrise Christian Academy
Player Profile
High IQ Athlete | Aggressive Defender | Effective Decision Maker at Guard/Wing Positions
Presented By
#MASHElite
Dre Winn — Committed
Dre Winn · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT 11/12)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT PROSPECTS)
London Smith
SG
6'4"
Class of 2028
Wichita Southeast High School
Player Profile
3.2 GPA | Long Versatile Wing | High Motor Competitor impacting the game on both ends | Confident Long Range Shooter
Presented By
#MASHElite
London Smith — Committed
London Smith · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT Prospects)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT PROSPECTS)
Jovan Welch
SG
6’1
Class of 2029
East High school
Player Profile
3.7 GPA | 6A Varsity Contributor Fr. Yr. | GWAL Honorable Mention | Shooting Guard | Catch & Shoot Efficiency | High Energy On Ball Defender
Presented By
#MASHElite
Jovan Welch — Committed
Jovan Welch · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT Prospects)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT PROSPECTS)
Junior Hunter
PG
5’10
Class of 2029
East High school
Player Profile
3.9 GPA | Knockdown Shooter | Gritty defender | High IQ PG | Playmaker & Crafty Rim Finisher
Presented By
#MASHElite
Junior Hunter — Committed
Junior Hunter · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT Prospects)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
MIT INVITATIONAL COMMIT
COMMITTED
TO THE MASH INVITATIONAL TEAMS - (MIT PROSPECTS)
Xavier Lattimore
PG
5’10
Class of 2029
Maize High School
Player Profile
High IQ PG | Coachable Downhill Scoring Threat | Crafty Finisher | Playmaker & Quick Defender
Presented By
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Xavier Lattimore — Committed
Xavier Lattimore · MASH Invitational Teams - (MIT Prospects)
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
A Bright Future
Challenge Accepted!
Stay Sober Elite 2030
Team Overview
Let’s be Clear. The results of our opening game don’t tell the full story about Stay Sober Elite. A newly developed team, still finding their identity and style of play. There is a list of dawgs on this team, and it says a lot for them to accept a matchup from one of the best teams in the region! We are looking forward to watching this team grow, and they have made it clear that they want all the smoke!
The MASH Elite Series is proud of these student-athletes and will keep them on our radar!
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The Bigger Picture for Stay Sober Elite
Challenge Accepted! · Stay Sober Elite 2030
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
PLAYER EVALUATION
Watch List 5’11 Guard
Jaylan Crosby
Stay Sober Elite 2030
Scouting Report
Crosby is an athletic guard with a solid handle on the ball. Rebounds the ball well and able to get out in transition. Creates shots for teammates and is willing to defend the other team’s best player!
Presented By
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Crosby - Team Oriented Athlete
Jaylan Crosby · Stay Sober Elite 2030
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
PLAYER EVALUATION
Watch List
Khylin Bryant-White
Stay Sober Elite 2030
Scouting Report
Bryant-White showed wilingness to play hard nose defense all 4 quarters! Can finish strong at the rim and stayed calm under pressure. Like this kid a lot. On the watch list!
Presented By
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Bryant-White Defender & Finisher
Khylin Bryant-White · Stay Sober Elite 2030
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
PLAYER EVALUATION
Watch List - 6’3” Forward
Courtland Gray
Stay Sober Elite 2030
Scouting Report
Gray is developing elite athleticism with the ability to block shots and play above the rim! Runs the floor with purpose, and doesn’t back down from the challenge of being the “big man” for his team. We also saw moments where Gray showed willingness to handle the ball and take jump shots. On the watchlist for continued development headed in to high school!
Presented By
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C. Gray - Long, Strong, & Active!
Courtland Gray · Stay Sober Elite 2030
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
PLAYER EVALUATION
Watch List
Ameer Bethely
Stay Sober Elite 2030
Scouting Report
Ameer showed heart, grit, and aggression against tough defenders. Smaller guard, but never backed down from pressure. Slick handle and smooth finisher! On the watchlist for continued development headed in to high school!
Presented By
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Bethely - Small Guard - Big Heart
Ameer Bethely · Stay Sober Elite 2030
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
STANDOUT PERFORMER
6/7 FG
Bret Littlejohn
Kansas Select 2030
16
PTS
4
AST
3
RBS
1
STL
Bret did a little bit of everything! Keep eyes on this kid for sure!
Presented By
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Littlejohn Standout Performance
Bret Littlejohn · Kansas Select 2030
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
STANDOUT PERFORMER
5/7 FG
Mason Rush
Kansas Select 2030
14
PTS
Presented By
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Rush Standout Performance
Mason Rush · Kansas Select 2030
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
STANDOUT PERFORMER
5/11 FG
Brian Johnson jr.
Kansas Select 2030
16
PTS
3
STL
Brian shot the 3 with confidence and defended hard possession after possession! Absolute Dawg!
Presented By
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Johnson Jr. Standout Performance
Brian Johnson jr. · Kansas Select 2030
MASH Elite Basketball
SERIES
PLAYER OF THE GAME
6/9 FG
William Buckner
Kansas Select 2030
16
PTS
4
AST
2
STL
William Buckner showed ELITE skill on offense and defense in the debut of the MASH Elite Series!
Presented By
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Buckner Player of the Game
William Buckner · Kansas Select 2030