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Here are the top prospects for each age group in S61! I haven’t yet reached out to most managers about training plans, if you have a good prospect then expect a bb-mail soon. Your player not on here? You’ve just got to train harder! Feel free to reach out to me about any prospect you may have! Often times it is the player trained the longest that makes the team and we could use players that are trained as long as possible.

18 – Class Grade C+
1. Robert Quiroz (The vilEliminators, Utopia III.13)
2. Nigel Sandoval (Ric Flair Drippers, Utopia IV.55)
3. Graig Wilson (Red Star Gunners, USA IV.28)

19 – Class Grade A
1. Harvey Lahaye (Jungle Fever, USA IV.21)
2. Rodger Cisneros (Yuckville Cass, Utopia III.5)
3. Shayne Banner (Gotham Knights, France III.14)

20 – Class Grade A-
1. Jeffrey Nagle (MasterofDisaster, Italy IV.36)
2. Patrick Randle (Harrisburg Hammerheads, USA III.6)
3. David Sohn (I Believe That We will Win, USA IV.12)

21 – Class Grade D-
1. Xavier McNair (southpaw army, USA IV.7)
2. Warner Acevedo (Mindless Zombies, USA III.11)
3. Jackie Gresham (Paris Peacocks, USA IV.17)

22 – Class Grade A-
1. Louis Jolly (Samantha Basket Utopica, Utopia III.13)
2. Frankie Prescott (La Schraïoune Academy, France III.4)
3. Rod Jackson (工程狗, Hong Kong III.1)

23 – Class Grade D
1. Antonio Fornos (The White Walkers, USA II.4)
2. Jerry Roman (Big Gulp Reincarnated, USA II.4)
3. Yao Kaihao (Jim Almeidas Janitor Crew, USA II.1)

24 Class Grade B+
1. Kraig Miller (Straški navihanci, Slovenia SKL)
2. Rupert Vogel (Wasted Potential, USA NBBA)
3. José Vicente Iragui (Ponitki Sokoły, Poland III.8)

25 Class Grade A+
1. Kristofer Sikes (Flashover, USA II.3)
2. Ade Taylor (Visionaries, USA II.1)
3. Dustin Artis (Red Head, Israel II.1)

26 – Class Grade A
1. Bud Cates (Chicago Nightmare, USA III.6)
2. Michael Lugo (Desert Eagles, USA II.2)
3. Neil Kimball (Resurrected Fury, USA III.5)


Last edited by Mediocrity at 5/27/2023 3:18:29 PM

No updates during the season but we brought home the Gold in the continental championship this season! We are moving onto World's as the 2nd ranked national team for the first time in over 20 seasons so things are looking great! I'll update the best prospects list soon.

Game one we were able to beat France in a thriller! 2 point victory sealed with a layup and a block at the end.

Now here are the top prospects of S62! If your player did not make the list that doesn't mean they are not on track. Send me a bb-mail if you want to know how they are doing!

This does not count towards the contest this season, S63 rankings will be used.

Top Prospects S62

18 – Class Grade C+
1. Pompeio Biduido (Lucas Losers, USA IV.21)
2. Nathan Bryant (Kurgans, USA IV.28)
3. Jacob Storey (Hazards to Society, Utopia IV.23)

19 – Class Grade B
1. Robert Quiroz (The vilEliminators, Utopia IV.36)
2. Lawrence Kennedy (US DAGGERS, USA IV.1)
3. Nigel Sandoval (Ric Flair Drippers, Utopia IV.55)

20 – Class Grade A+
1. Rodger Cisneros (Yuckville Cass, Utopia IV.31)
2. Shayne Banner (Gotham Knights, France IV.8)
3. Harvey Lahaye (Jungle Fever, USA IV.21)

21 – Class Grade A
1. Patrick Randle (Harrisburg Hammerheads, USA III.16)
2. Bob Kyle (Silverbacks, USA IV.6)
3. Jeffrey Nagle (MasterofDisaster, Italy IV.36)

22 – Class Grade D-
1. Douglas Sanderson (IMPERADOR, Italy IV.40)
2. Jackie Gresham (Paris Peacocks, USA IV.17)
3. Xavier McNair (southpaw army, USA III.11)

23 – Class Grade A-
1. Rod Woodward (Resurrected Fury, USA III.5)
2. Louis Jolly (Samantha Basket Utopica, Utopia III.13)
3. Jeff Amos (Alaska Alphas, USA III.4)

24 Class Grade C-
1. Antonio Fornos (The White Walkers, USA II.4)
2. Jerry Roman (Big Gulp Reincarnated, USA II.4)
3. Yao Kaihao (Jim Almeidas Janitor Crew, USA II.1)

25 Class Grade B+
1. Kraig Miller (Straški navihanci, Slovenia SKL)
2. Rupert Vogel (Wasted Potential, USA NBBA)
3. Tony Meade (California Supreme, USA IV.22)

26 – Class Grade A
1. Kristofer Sikes (Flashover,USA NBBA)
2. Ade Taylor (Visionaries, USA NBBA)
3. Dustin Artis (El Garito, Spain IV.23)

Updated list for this season for prospects! This will count towards the NT contest which I will release the results of soon, since I'm not awarding myself points, I've listed more prospects when my players are included in the top 3.

Top Prospects S63
18 – Class Grade A-
1. Gabriel Grimes (Blue Magic, USA IV.51)
2. Dan Hermon (Beard Club, Montenegro League CGBBL)
3. Tommy Bob Chow (LionPride, USA IV.11)

19 – Class Grade A-
1. Nathan Bryant (Hopkins Blue Jays, Utopia)
2. Jacob Storey (Hazards to Society, Utopia IV.23)
3. Mortadelo Ayuso (ElectricTriangles II, Utopia IV.29)
4. Pompeio Biduido (Lucas Losers, USA IV.21)

20 – Class Grade B+
1. Robert Quiroz (The vilEliminators, Utopia IV.36)
2. Lawrence Kennedy (US DAGGERS, USA IV.1)
3. Nigel Sandoval (Ric Flair Drippers, Utopia IV.55)

21 – Class Grade A+
1. Rodger Cisneros (Yuckville Cass, Utopia IV.31)
2. Harvey Lahaye (Jungle Fever, USA IV.21)
3. Shayne Banner (Gotham Knights, France IV.8)

22 – Class Grade A
1. Giobbe Nicoletti (Michigan Blasters, USA IV.7)
1. Patrick Randle (Harrisburg Hammerheads, USA III.16)
3. Bob Kyle (Silverbacks, USA IV.6)

23 – Class Grade D-
1. Xavier McNair (southpaw army, USA II.3)
2. Tracy Burleson (Potland Thorns, Spain IV.7)
3. Douglas Sanderson (IMPERADOR, Italy III.3)

24 – Class Grade B+
1. Rod Woodward (Resurrected Fury, USA II.4)
2. Louis Jolly (Samantha Basket Utopica, Utopia III.13)
3. Roscoe Anderson (Select Squad, Utopia IV.60)

25 Class Grade B-
1. Antonio Fornos (The White Walkers, USA II.4)
2. Yao Kaihao (Jim Almeidas Janitor Crew, USA II.1)
3. Jerry Roman (Big Gulp Reincarnated, USA II.4)

26 Class Grade A-
1. Kraig Miller (Straški navihanci, Slovenia SKL)
2. Rupert Vogel (Wasted Potential, USA NBBA)
3. José Vicente Iragui (Ponitki Sokoły, Poland II.3)
4. Tony Meade (California Supreme, USA IV.22)

Best Overall Prospect: Rodger Cisneros (Yuckville Cass, Utopia IV.31)

Last edited by Mediocrity at 1/2/2024 9:29:09 PM

We won gold at Americas!

We just completed our 2nd ever undefeated season with a win over Chile and will go into Worlds next season! Hoping we can go for that 2nd ever gold medal at worlds!

Top Prospects S64
18 – Class Grade A+
1. Priest Havens (Santa Compaña, Utopia IV.58)
2. Fred Nichols (Warroad II, Utopia III.11)
3. Beau Brunner (Revolutionaries, USA IV.13)

19 – Class Grade A-
1. Dan Hermon (Beard Club, Montenegro League CGBBL)
2. René Lince (Monster Mike, USA III.14)
3. Tommy Bob Chow (LionPride, USA IV.11)

20 – Class Grade A
1. Nathan Bryant (Hopkins Blue Jays, Utopia IV.55)
3. Mortadelo Ayuso (ElectricTriangles II, Utopia IV.29)
4. Pompeio Biduido (Lucas Losers, USA IV.21)

21 – Class Grade A-
1. Robert Quiroz (The vilEliminators, Utopia IV.36)
2. Gaylord Short (Kings Knights, USA III.5)
3. Nigel Sandoval (Ric Flair Drippers, Utopia IV.55)

22 – Class Grade A+
1. Rodger Cisneros (Splash Gang II, Utopia III.1)
2. Harvey Lahaye (Jungle Fever, USA IV.21)
3. Shayne Banner (Gotham Knights, France III.9)

23 – Class Grade A
1. Patrick Randle (Harrisburg Hammerheads, USA IV.20)
2. Giobbe Nicoletti (Michigan Blasters, USA IV.7)
3. William Orourke (Silverbacks, USA III.6)

24 – Class Grade D-
1. Xavier McNair (southpaw army, USA NBBA)
2. Tracy Burleson (Potland Thorns, Spain IV.7)
3. Douglas Sanderson (IMPERADOR, Italy III.3)

25 – Class Grade B+
1. Roscoe Anderson (Select Squad, Utopia IV.60)
2. Rod Woodward (Resurrected Fury, USA II.4)
3. Louis Jolly (Samantha Basket Utopica, Utopia II.2)

26 Class Grade B-
1. Antonio Fornos (The White Walkers, USA II.4)
2. Jerry Roman (Ljubljana Pigs, Slovenija League SKL)
3. Yao Kaihao (Jim Almeidas Janitor Crew, USA NBBA)

Going to continue this thread in lieu of Plasma taking over. There are a few tweaks to the original post as player development has taken massive leaps throughout the past few seasons, most notably the inclusion of 19 yo draftees that have burst onto the scene.


Could your player be chosen for the National Team?

Any player with the right development and skillset can make the team! There are a few things to consider as many NTs have high expectations. To have a great shot at becoming a National Team Player, they must possess all or most of the following credentials:

1. Hall of Fame potential (some MVP potentials can make the team, but they are more rare)
2. High level training since they were a rookie (usually level 6 trainer + a gym). This typically means at least 100 total skill points by the time they are 21 and at least 130 by the time they are 24 (in some cases even more). On average a player from Age 18 to Age 21 gains approx. +60 TSP. Use this to gauge how your player is developing. Players typically don't make the team until 26 or older and most National Team guards/forwards have around 150 TSP and bigs just a little bit less but high inside skills.
3. Good game shape management. Players playing on the National team need to be in 8 or 9 game shape every week. A sports psychologist can help with this.

What benefit do I get for training a player for the National Team?


1. If you have a player on the National Team you get a very big boost to your merchandise each week they are in the lineup (approximately 15% of your players salary). This helps keep a mroe competitive roster in higher leagues.
2. If your player doesn't make the team, it's nothing to frown at! You will still be left with one of the best players in the country, with a very desirable skillset that complements quality play not just at a national stage, but at a international level as well (B3).
3. Having a USA trained player on your team increases your weekly merchandise regardless of whether they make National Team.
4. It is fun to watch your player smack around teams on Mondays.

Can I train a player for the National Team?

If you want to train a player for the National team then the first step is to acquire a hall of fame potential player. This can be through the draft (getting lucky) or through the transfer market. Join the discord and check the NT-chat channel where I post potential prospects that are on the transfer list (from 18 year olds to current players).

Keep in mind that to train them to be a National Team level player you will need to invest quite a bit of money in trainers and infrastructure. A level 6+ trainer as well as a level 3 gym is preferred, however a level 5 trainer can be sufficient in cases where you can't afford a level 6.

How should I train my player?

You can always send myself or Plasma (The NT Coach) a message for advice on training for the National Team, however there are great training resources as well as a National Team specific guide on the discord! Send me a message if you are unable to find them. Here is the USA BB Discord Link: https://discord.gg/CGv3vzBF

I don't want to train, but I would like to help out the National Team. What can I do?


If you are a top division team then we are always looking to for managers to acquire the older players already on the NT. Their merchandise they bring each week will help you to maintain their salary (only in division 1 or 2 in most cases). Managing the game shape on the national team players is always something that is needed that benefits both the player's owner and the National Team.

Additionally, we can often use help scouting opponent teams and talent. You can become a better manager by participating in gameplanning discussions as you will get a better understanding of tactics, scouting opposition, and Game-Day Prep. If you are interested in that then reach out to us.

How can I follow our teams success?

Check out the National team on the side menu or at https://www.buzzerbeater.com/country/1/nt/overview.aspx. National Team games are played every Monday so make sure to cheer the team on! Check the NT-chat on discord for score updates as well as in-game discussion. If nobody is commenting on the match then feel free to start the discussion yourself!

An In-depth training guide is available on the discord to USA users along with other training resources and channels to both get advice on prosects and other BB related topics such as tactical advice, team advice, and friendly team banter. Now, onto our prospect rankings for Season 67!


Best National Team Prospects Season 67!



We will be doing 2 separate focuses, one with players above Age 21 and players under 21 to complete the list .


26--Class Grade A

1. Giobbe Nicoletti (Michigan Blasters, USA III.15)
2. William Orourke (Silverbacks, USA II.1)
3. Stuart Leach (Pittsburgh Pressure, USA NBBA)
4. Patrick Randle (Hazards to Society, Utopia IV.53)
5. Bob Kyle (Silverbacks, USA II.1)

25--Class Grade A-
1. Shayne Banner (Gotham Knights, France Pro A)
2. Rodger Cisneros (Splash Gang II, Utopia III,1)
3. Harvey Lahaye (Jungle Fever, USA IV.21)
4. Bryan Blackmon (Moonlighters II, Utopia III.7)

24--Class Grade B
1. Nigel Sandoval (Ric Flair Drippers, Utopia IV.55)
2. Gaylord Short (Kings Knights, USA II.1)
3. Adrian Diaz (Giralda, Denmark DBL)
4. Robert Quiroz (Splash Gang II, Utopia III.1)

23--Class Grade B+
1. Nathan Bryant (Hopkins Blue Jays, Utopia III.4)
2. Jacob Storey (Hazards to Society, Utopia IV.53)
3. Wayne Whitney (GlobalniTrotlni, Slovenia SKL)
4. Mortadelo Ayuso (ElectricTriangles II, Utopia IV.29)
5. Lacy Sherman (CA Foreigners, USA III.14)

22--Class Grade B-
1. Dan Herman (ElectricTriangles, USA II.2)
2. René Lince (Mountain Eagles, USA III.1)
3. Tommy Bob Chow (LionPride, USA II.3)