2027 guard Elijah King is a player that is trending upwards on the MADE Hoops Circuit. One of the more popular names in New York City currently, King is looking to make the nation familiar with his name.
After establishing himself the last two years with the 25-26 Public School Athletic League (PSAL) 4A City Champions Eagle Academy Bronx (NY), the PSAL First Team All-League member has built quite the resume heading into his senior year.
“My year with Eagle this year was great,” said King. “I learned about leadership and connectivity with my teammates and how important it is while trying to win. I grew with expanding my game, learning to be more efficient on and off the ball. We had a hard loss to Eagle Brooklyn during the season that almost broke our hope, but in the end I found a major motivation in making it all the way to the championship the year prior and losing and how hurt we felt in that moment. We used it to bring us to work extremely hard to reach our main goal, which we accomplished in a city championship win this year.”
It was a good season for King individually, as well.
“This year I reached a couple of personal goals like scoring 1,000 points as a junior which was the fastest in Eagle history, and I gained Interest and offers from major programs in the A10, ACC, MAAC and the American East Conference, 2nd Team All-City and an All-State honor,” he said. “I was selected in the All-League Magic City Holiday Classic & achieved a Nike Undisputed Championships Sportsmanship award. Also became an NIL athlete and signed to an agency.”
In the new world of sports, players as early as the high school level are able to market themselves and monetize off of their Name, Image and Likeness. It’s become a thing that has helped certain players raise their stock and bring attention to their local brands, institutions and more.
“It has been an amazing experience as an NIL athlete for MADE hoops,” stated King. “My confidence is through the roof, the gear is amazing, competition is great, and while being featured on MADE Hoops as one of the top players it just feels amazing to be able to showcase my talent and grow my brand as well.”
King has excelled on the MADE Hoops platform so far throughout the early MHC season. He’s been able to display the different facets of his game, his value and the upside of what he can be. His physique, his comfortability making plays on the ball and his court vision have improved since the high school season.
“Those areas have been key points in expanding my game,” he said. “Especially just getting those extra reps and 2-3 workouts a day. It’s the discipline I have to get better in everything I do on and off the court. I feel like MHC and Crown was the best option for me because it gives me a chance to showcase who I am and expand my role on the court. It has helped me grow as a player so much on the ball and off the ball, as well as off the court. They really showcase me, so what more can I ask for as an up and coming player trying to live out my dreams.”
In the midst of putting together outstanding performances in front of sold out gyms, improving his game, and breaking school records, the Bronx, New York native is also starting to see major institutions show interest.
King currently holds an offer from Albany, but has heard from a long list of schools between the high school season up to recently after DMV Live such as Maine, St. Peter’s, Sacred Heart, Manhattan, Chattanooga, Temple, Hofstra, Columbia, Yale, Quinnipiac, Eastern Michigan, Creighton, New Haven, Northwestern, IU Indy, Le Moyne, Howard, Marist, Rutgers, Clemson, Northeastern, Brown, Loyola, Boston University, UMBC, Vermont, Lehigh, Stonehill, Canisius, Robert Morris and more.
“I’m looking for a program that brings great energy, diversity, great crowds during games, player development, academics where I can major in business,engineering or marketing,” said King. “An interactive staff and a positive environment.”
Catch the 6-foot-3 guard during the MHC July live periods to keep up with his progression
