Connecticut Elite is recognized as the premier youth basketball and development program in Connecticut / New England. The Elite organization provides a complete basketball experience with quality teaching and coaching that emphasizes the athletic growth of each player.

The Connecticut Elite Basketball Program was established to enhance the character of each player by developing their appreciation of teamwork, commitment, and personal success. Through the development of a strong work ethic, commitment to team, and personal successes; we help prepare each participant for success on the court, in the classroom, and for the ever changing challenges of life.

The Connecticut Elite Basketball Program was established by Jason Riccitelli and Randy Farkas in 2001 as a non-profit, 501(3) (c) charitable organization to provide basketball skill training, exposure, competition, education help and financial assistance to all players of all levels in Connecticut with the added assistance of Program Director Sedric Veazey starting in 2005.

The Connecticut Elite Basketball Program is known Nationally by the top executives in basketball.  Coach Jay Riccitelli has been working on the National level with Chris Rivers (Reebok), Dave Taylor (adidas), Joe Keller (adidas), Pat Coombs (Reebok), Rob Kennedy (Hoop Group), Eddie Myers (Nike), and other top National basketball officials.  Connecticut Elite also works with the Amateur Athletic Union's (AAU) National Office to host the East Coast AAU National Basketball Super Regional Tournaments in Connecticut.  Connecticut Elite coaches are in contact with hundreds of recruiting services and college coaches throughout ecah  year and have the connections to help their student-athletes into any Regional and or National basketball camp in the country including the adidas and Reebok All-American Camps.

Let the 2008 AAU season begin! Connecticut Elite is selecting five Elite-A Level Teams (16U,15U,14U,13U,12U), eight A Level Teams (17U,16U,15U,14U,13U,12U,11U,10U), and eight B Level Teams (17U,16U,15U,14U,13U,12U,11U,10U) this year making Connecticut Elite Basketball Program the strongest program in Connecticut / New England and one of the top programs nationally.  Good luck to all 21 CT Elite Teams as we prepare to bring the AAU National crowns and National adidas 7 Reebok Tournament Championships to Connecticut!

Local & Regional Attention! In 2007 Connecticut Elite Won the Division I Connecticut State Championship in the 12U Division, 13U Division, & 17U Division.  The 14U team finished as runners-up.

National Attention! Connecticut Elite has been grabbing national attention for years.......

In 2007 Connecticut Elite's 17U team made the Championship @ the Reebok/Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest.  Also qualified for the Semi-Final Game at Nike's Rumble in the Bronx.

All 6 upperclassemen have received Division I scholarship offers. 

In 2007 Connecticut Elite's 15U team won the Generation Next Basketball National Championship!

In 2006 Connecticut Elite teams qualified for 4 Semi-Final Games @ National Tournaments (15U-Nike's Boo Williams Tournament (VA), 16U-Nike's Lebron James Tournament (OH), 16U-Reebok/Hoop Group's Southern Invitational (VA), and 17U-Reebok/Hoop Group's Summer Jam Fest (WV)).

In 2005 Connecticut Elite's 15U team won the Reebok Summer Classic East Championship (NJ)!  Also qualified for the Quarter-Final game @ Nike's Main Event Tournament in Las Vegas.

In 2005 Connecticut Elite's 17U team qualified for the semi-finals at the GymRat Challenge.  Also qualified for the Quarter-Final game at the Reebok Big Time tournament (Las Vegas).

In 2004 Connecticut Elite's 16U team won their super pool @ Nike's Main Event (Las Vegas).

Elite Coaches make the Difference!

All Connecticut Elite Coaches are experienced adults who share love for basketball and dedication to teaching the sport at the highest level.  Most of our coaches are former college players and high school coaches who have a strong understanding of the game.

The coaches monitor not only the on court development of the players, but their off court social and academic development!