Motown South - PBL- Est. 2026
Eclipse Elite was founded through brotherhood and a shared passion for competition. The franchise was created to preserve the bond built through basketball while establishing a respected presence and identity throughout the city. More than just a team, Eclipse Elite represents loyalty, toughness, and a commitment to competing together at the highest level every time the team steps onto the court.
The foundation of the Eclipse Elite brand is built on a defense-first mentality. The program takes pride in toughness, grit, and the willingness to battle for one another every possession. Representing Eclipse Elite means being ready to go to war for your brothers, embracing physical and mental toughness, and sacrificing individual recognition for team success.
At Eclipse Elite, there are no individual agendas — the focus is winning together. Every player is expected to compete with heart, defend relentlessly, and embody the culture of unity, discipline, and accountability that defines the franchise.
Co-Owner's - Diangelo Carlton & Jashean Green
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Philosophy
At Eclipse Elite, our philosophy is built on relentless competition, toughness, and pride. Every time we step on the floor, our mindset is to compete at the highest level, make a statement, and earn respect through our effort and intensity. We do not back down from any opponent, regardless of names, reputations, or statistics. Our focus is simple — compete, win, and represent our brand with hunger and passion.
Defense is the identity of Eclipse Elite. We believe in applying constant defensive pressure, forcing teams out of their comfort zone, and using our energy on that end of the floor to fuel our offense. By creating turnovers, pushing the pace, and emphasizing ball movement, we aim to create transition opportunities and high-quality open looks through team basketball.
Our program is built around unity, sacrifice, and a shared commitment to one vision and one goal. Every player is expected to bring toughness, accountability, and a warrior mentality every game. Nothing is given at Eclipse Elite — everything is earned through grit, discipline, and playing for the brother beside you. We believe the team we have will be felt, respected, and remembered because of the way we compete and the standard we uphold every time we take the court.
