Rockford Elite Basketball

Mark your calendars for October 25!

New lead trainer Brayden Olson is running our one-day Hoops & Hustle preseason camp at Boylan HS from 11:00-1:00.

Only $30! Use the code EARLYHUSTLE for 25% off! Only good this week!

See you in the gym soon!

https://www.rockfordelitebasketball.com/program/hoops-hustle-preseason-camp/36538

Great turnout and energy yesterday!

Today’s tryout will be in Boylan’s Main Gym, not the Bachrodt center.

11:00 am start. Even if you haven’t registered yet, come on by.

See you in the gym soon!

See you in the gym soon!

Only 2 days left! Tryouts hit the court this Saturday. Get better is the focus! Great coaching, great families, excellent opportunities for your athlete!

Grow. Compete. Get better every day. Join Rockford Elite Basketball, where player development is the focus.

Are you ready? We are. One week to go!

It's almost that time. Come bring your talents to Rockford Elite Basketball. Get registered at

Rockford Elite Basketball Rockford Elite Basketball has promoted the development of youth basketball in the Rockford area since 2009. Founded by Tim Knauf with just six players, the program has grown with the continued support of parents, coaches, volunteers, and key contributors like Jason Warner.

Five years ago, I snapped this picture of an incredible group of 8th graders Rockford Elite Basketball and, at the time, 5-0 Basketball (now FVV). Yes, it was incredible coaching many of these talented players and being apart of their development and process.

But talent aside, I knew this group was special.
Some had to battle the weight of expectations that came with their bloodline. Others had health challenges to overcome.

But through it all, these high-character young men persevered and of the 22 in this photo, I can identify and confirm that 18 are entering their freshman year of college this fall.

That's not luck. That's character, family, and years of work most people never saw.

Go and be great, young men. You're representing yourselves, your families, Rockford and you're already making us proud.

Coach Claude Baker
Rockford Elite Basketball

1. Brayden Lewis, Des Moines Area Community College*
2. Amare Hereford, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee*
3. Brody Bruns, Senior at Rochelle High School
4. Cason Newton, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire*
5. Ben Bucher, US Air Force Academy*
6. Caleb Hart, Rock Valley College
7. Alonzo Lattimore, Northern Illinois University
8. Jordan Lopez, Kishwaukee Community College*
9. Branden Chatman, Kirkwood Community College*
10. Mikwan Marshall, Kishwaukee Community College*
11. Champ Parker, Sauk Valley Community College*
12. Brian Harper, Rock Valley College*
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15. Amir Danforth, North Dakota State University*
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17. Christian Kennedy, Rock Valley College
18. Bane Workman, Benedictine University*
19. Nate Favretto, Pensacola Christian College
20. Royal Whitmore, Rockford University*
21. Parker Krogman, Highland Community College*
22. Caden Considine, University of Illinois*

* - Denotes playing sports in college.

Billy Lewis Seth Newton Joe Danforth Scott Leber - WTVO & FOX 39 Sports Derek Bayne 13 WREX

Winter tryouts are right around the corner on September 12–13! Development, belonging, and a competitive environment is what Rockford Elite will bring. We hope your player joins us in the gym soon!

Register at the link below today!

https://www.rockfordelitebasketball.com/program/travel-team-tryouts/25074