The Arizona Basketball Coaches Affiliation (ABCA), a non-profit group devoted to advancing basketball growth all through Arizona, held the Part 7 event – a event that derives its title from Part 7 of the Nationwide Federation of State Excessive Faculty Associations, which incorporates Arizona. Held this yr on the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona, high highschool groups from Arizona, California, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, Florida, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico competed in high-intensity environments with over 300 NCAA coaches in attendance throughout this dwell interval.
This focus of expertise and training consideration created an environment the place future collegiate {and professional} basketball gamers might emerge and showcase their skills on a major stage. Groups from California dominated this occasion, with Bishop O’Dowd, Branson, Crean Lutheran, Crespi, Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks), Salesian Prep, Sierra Canyon, and College successful championships and going undefeated. For Arizona, Millennium additionally went 4-0, defeating Owyhee (ID) of their championship recreation.
With 16 video games working concurrently, it was inconceivable to witness the whole lot, however via observations and conversations, listed below are among the gamers who created buzz:
High Participant:
Maximo Adams 6’8 Ahead Sierra Canyon Class of 2026
Maximo scored 29 factors within the championship recreation victory for Sierra Canyon. All through the event, he showcased himself as a real hybrid ahead, dominating inside within the submit whereas scoring effectively from mid-range. A very good athlete with stable dimension, he was a load for defenders to deal with on the offensive glass. From the wing, he successfully used pump fakes to get to the rim and end sturdy, demonstrating a capability to complete performs via contact. Defensively, he took possession and competed exhausting, securing defensive rebounds, rotating as a assist defender when mandatory, and utilizing his athleticism to remain in entrance of ball handlers.
NaVorro Bowman Jr 6’2 PG Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) Class of 2027
NaVorro, son of the previous star 49ers NFL linebacker, scored 31 factors towards Santa Margarita in his head-to-head matchup versus high California senior Kaiden Bailey. He showcased elite pace and athleticism, utilizing a fast Tim Hardaway-esque UTEP two-step crossover to blow by opponents. His vertical explosiveness permits him to raise round outstretched arms of submit defenders to attain. When his outdoors shot is falling—because it was towards Santa Margarita—he’s almost inconceivable to cease. Defensively, his quickness forces opponents to know his whereabouts always, as he can play free security, intercept lengthy passes, and double-team ball handlers for steals. Had an incredible four-game efficiency at Part 7.
Jomar Bernard 6’8 Ahead The Villages Class of 2027
With extra extremely rated seniors on The Villages roster, Jomar operates as a secondary possibility. He possesses good size and fluid physique mechanics. A hybrid ahead who performs principally energy ahead at this stage, his most certainly place transferring ahead is small ahead. A stable rebounder, he scores most of his factors across the rim however flashed some self-creation and taking pictures skill with 4 three-pointers and 16 factors towards eventual event champion Salesian Prep, recognized for his or her protection. A keen passer who makes fast selections with the ball,the following step in his growth will happen as a senior because the featured participant. Defensively, he can guard each wings and submit gamers at this stage.
Toni Bryant 6’10 PF/C Zephyrhills Christian Academy Class of 2026
Toni is an athletic submit participant with a robust body who has intrigued scouts for a number of years along with his skill to run the ground and end performs with highly effective two-handed dunks. He’s quick-twitch off the bottom within the dunker spot and wishes no momentum for explosive finishes. Barely older for his class, he’s misplaced some recruiting luster as critics word his restricted growth over the previous 18 months. His footwork and soar shot stay inconsistent. Nonetheless, he’s a superb pick-and-roll possibility and may defend the rim along with his size and athleticism. In his head-to-head matchup with high heart prospect Cam Williams at Part 7, there was a transparent distinction by way of high-level prospect standing – whereas Toni held his personal offensively, Cam’s size and scoring versatility have been extra noticeable.
Adan Diggs 6’4 SG Millennium Class of 2028
Adan appeared to transition easily from Williams Discipline to Millennium, taking part in alongside high Class of 2026 prospect Cam Holmes. He’s a three-level scorer who can assault the rim with athletic finishes and catch-and-shoot from lengthy distance, however his separator is his proficiency on drives with jump-stop mid-range jumpers. He scores effectively from mid-range on the baseline and each elbows. On quick breaks, he runs lanes and finishes with highlight-reel dunks. Producing Energy 4 convention presents all through the weekend, he created important buzz as one of many top-tier gamers on the occasion. Enjoying with a extra seasoned program appeared to permit him to play a extra environment friendly model of basketball. It is a pivotal season for Adan and Millennium—with Perry’s departures, they’re state title favorites, and he was the lacking piece they added. Given his age, there’s potential for reclassification to the Class of 2027, which might change the angle on this upcoming season.
Devaughn Dorrough 6’7 Ahead Coronado Class of 2027
An uber athletic ahead who’s finest working the flooring down the lane and ending off performs. Dorrough has some potential to finally turn into a wing however must work on his handles as they will get unfastened and turn into extra constant along with his outdoors shot. His pure skill and bodily nature permits him to get factors across the basket with pure hustle and can. Defensively he has an extended wingspan that enables him to get deflections, block photographs, and steals.
Eric Fiedler Ahead 6’7 Ahead Regis Jesuit Class of 2026
Eric was the speak of Part 7’s first day along with his 50+ level efficiency at an environment friendly charge. Together with Joe Sterling, he was one of many event’s two finest shooters and possesses very best ahead dimension. He’s computerized from the free-throw line and past the arc in catch-and-shoot conditions with house. Even after phrase unfold about his taking pictures skill, groups couldn’t cease him from scoring. Sadly, his workforce lacks expertise, and he performs heart and energy ahead for them. He lacks very best athleticism and wishes to enhance flexibility to transition from taking part in the 4/5 to the three/4. A high-IQ participant who reads the sport nicely and makes use of intelligence to search out catch-and-shoot alternatives, he struggles with screening off-ball and lacks the stamina very best for an elite shooter. Colorado colleges and New Mexico have been closely represented at his video games.
NJ Grey 6’2 PG The Branson Faculty Class of 2027
NJ led Branson to a 20-point championship recreation victory and ideal 4-0 weekend. Whereas not the tallest or greatest, he could be the shiftiest participant in highschool basketball. His skill to slither previous defenders with both hand is gorgeous to observe. Observing him get downhill and shed defenders along with his mixture of wiggle, change-of-pace dribbles, decelerations, euro steps, and soar stops is entertaining. He can take in contact and create house on the rim, possessing misleading athleticism that enables for infrequent dunks. A very good free-throw shooter with all of the makings of a high quality outdoors shooter, it wouldn’t shock anybody if he moved up rankings considerably by spring 2027.
[Player DeMarcus Henry] 6’7 Ahead Mater Dei (transferred to AZ Compass after occasion) Class of 2027
DeMarcus didn’t play to his full potential at Part 7 however nonetheless demonstrated why he has a lot intrigue amongst scouts. At 6’7 with a chiseled physique and lengthy body he has very best size as a small ahead. He handles the ball nicely for his dimension and is ready to each submit up and rating and to dribble, drive and discover creases within the protection to attain. A very good athlete he can dunk it from the dunker spot with no step momentum. He nonetheless wants so as to add to his vary.
Cam Holmes 6’5 Wing Millennium Class of 2026
The southpaw has good positional size and power for a wing. His consistency and confidence have grown all through his highschool profession, and coaches now know what to anticipate from him. He shoots persistently from three in catch-and-shoot conditions and exhibits secondary creation skill, driving from the catch on the wing to create for himself or others. He has good courtroom really feel, is a keen passer, and demonstrates sturdy intangible management qualities. He finishes with two-handed dunks on quick breaks, half-court cuts, and offensive rebounds. He exhibits willingness to defend and has the size and power to modify onto larger gamers.
Josh Irving 6’11 Middle Pasadena Class of 2026
osh is a late-blooming heart whose physique has matured and crammed out. At 6’11” with an extended wingspan and athletic construct, he was on scouts’ brief lists as a possible future NBA participant. A gifted athlete for his dimension, he excels at working lanes and ending with dunks. Regardless of including power and weight, he’s maintained his rim agility and is almost unstoppable within the submit at this stage. He confirmed some submit footwork and a creating hook shot. His perimeter taking pictures stays inconsistent, however he’s a stable lob menace on pick-and-rolls and doesn’t shrink back from bodily play. Defensively, he’s a superb rim protector and powerful rebounder.
[Player Boss Mhoon] 6’4 PG The King’s Academy Class of 2028
Boss performed early on the second morning and was the primary cause scouts and NCAA coaches arrived on the health club early. He has nice positional dimension and is constructed like a security—a real menace for opponents bringing the ball up courtroom. His physicality and quickness disrupt defenses, inflicting deflections, turnovers, and transition buckets. Offensively, he’s a superb mid-range and free-throw shooter. He lacks explosiveness on the rim however compensates with soar stops, pump fakes, footwork, and utilizing his physique to create house. Given his athletic limitations, he’ll must turn into as proficient from three as he’s from mid-range.
Gene Roebuck 6’5 Wing La Miranda Class of 2027
Gene is an expert scorer with exceptional self-creation skill. At 6’5″ with level guard handles however missing level guard quickness, he’s a grasp of deception. He hides the ball nicely, has wonderful change of tempo, and possesses a spin transfer that fools opponents as he usually slows down or dribbles away from the basket earlier than spinning towards the ring. He did higher at Part 7 passing the ball and letting the sport come to him in comparison with EYBL Session 1. His physique and physique language have matured considerably from earlier tournaments. A stable shooter who generally makes questionable shot choices, he took high quality photographs at Part 7. Protection will all the time be difficult for him as a mean athlete, however he competed on that finish and had a productive expertise showcase.
Shalen Sheppard Brentwood C Class of 2028
A fast look at Shalen reveals a younger physique with probably transformation forward. When transferring up and down courtroom, he shows wonderful physique management and fluid lateral motion. Bodily within the submit, he battles for place and has nice arms when receiving the ball. He confirmed a nostril for the ball on each ends and was snug making passes towards help-side double groups. His taking pictures wants work, however he has stable mechanics and nice defensive instincts as a assist defender. He performs for Oakland Troopers in EYBL.
Cam Williams 6’11 Saint Mary’s Class of 2026
Cam had all the highest colleges watching, with Duke and BYU (head coach entrance and heart) most prominently current. In a category the place the highest 5 stays fluid, there’s a situation the place Cam strikes up considerably in rankings. All the time lengthy, tall, and athletic with outdoors contact, he’s added consistency and now believes in his potential. He’s as fluid as any heart within the 2026 class working the ground and transferring laterally. As a result of earlier power limitations, he’s all the time favored dealing with up and handles the ball nicely for his dimension. He has self-creation skill and will play the 4 as a lot because the 5 at any stage. He’s proficient from the corners in catch-and-shoot conditions, in addition to from the wing and free-throw line prolonged. His passing has improved, and he can create for others in sure conditions. With added power and maturity, he’s gained submit confidence and is now a authentic menace there. Whereas he often will get unbalanced, these moments are uncommon. Beforehand inconsistent with nice video games adopted by disappearing acts, his play has turn into extra constant getting into his senior yr. Defensively, he was Part 7’s finest rim protector – his size and mobility separate him from others. His development in consistency and power has been monumental in only one yr, and whereas additional growth is required, scouts are monitoring his progress intently.
5 Honorable Point out:
Kayden Allen 6’5 Wing Zephyrhills Christian Academy Class of 2026
Kaiden Bailey 6’3 PG Santa Margarita Class of 2026 (wrote about him not too long ago in Pangos article right here)
Aaron Britt 6’1 PG The Villages Class of 2027
Hurly Brutus 6’7 Ahead The VIllages Class of 2026
SJ Madison 6’4 Wing Redondo Union Class of 2026 (wrote about him not too long ago in Pangos article right here)
5 Bigs:
Chadrack Mpoyi 6’11 Crean Lutheran Class of 2026
Chadrack, who sat out final season on account of worldwide switch guidelines, helped lead Crean Lutheran to an ideal 4-0 at Part 7. A stable rim protector and defensive rebounder, his presence alone deterred opponents from attacking the rim. Not a fluid lateral athlete, he’ll face switching difficulties at greater ranges however doesn’t shrink back from bodily play. Offensively, he’s a keen screener who’s finest ending across the rim and has a robust motor.
Jonas Oware 6’9 PF/C Lengthy Seaside Poly Class of 2026
Jonas, a great scholar with excessive basketball IQ, lacks vertical energy however runs the ground fluidly and may maneuver round opponents with physique management and quickness. Considerably undersized, his lack of power and energy generally accentuates these lacking inches. He battles on each boards and has good contact across the rim. He made stable selections when the offense ran via him and exhibits passing potential. Although a senior, his physique seems to have maturation room—his 18-month development will likely be attention-grabbing to watch.
Milton Phinnessee III 6’10 Liberty (AZ) Class of 2027
Milton, an AZ Manufacturing facility product, is this text’s rawest and most unknown participant. At 6’10” with an extended wingspan, he requires continued monitoring. With broad shoulders, good power, and fluid ground working, he’s very new to the sport. Constantly catching the ball cleanly and sustaining stability and management offensively are nonetheless creating. His taking pictures mechanics have been stable however inconsistent, and he can end with sturdy two-handed dunks.
Kyle Sanders 6’11 C Campbell Corridor Class of 2028
Kyle, a latest Campbell Corridor switch, seems like a top-level heart. He’s tall, lengthy, crammed out, and runs the ground nicely – attributes that make him a really perfect long-term shot blocker. Simply getting into his sophomore yr, the sport can come quick on each ends. As he matures, the sport ought to decelerate and he can turn into extra dominant. At the moment, he’s a load to defend on the offensive glass and is a pick-and-roll lob menace. He has submit potential as he strengthens his core and learns to soak up contact higher.
Darius Wabbington 6’10 C Sunnyslope Class of 2027
Darius is taken into account an elite Class of 2027 prospect and submit participant, having participated in Group USA camps since his freshman yr. Every viewing exhibits him slimmer, indicating physique maturation and conditioning work. The lack of child fats has added quickness, although he wouldn’t be thought of a top-level athlete. He absorbs contact nicely, creates house along with his physique, and has nice stability when decelerating, permitting him to attain successfully on either side of the block. He wants work on his turn-around in the important thing, the place he settles for inconsistent push photographs as an alternative of using his comfortable contact on hook photographs. He has potential as an offensive hub, exhibiting persistence in play growth. As a shooter, he can face up and make photographs with house, although his launch is considerably sluggish. In victory over Harvard Westlake, he stretched the ground with three three-pointers. His dimension supplies crushing screens and he’s a keen setter. Defensively, his dimension alone instructions the paint, and he has sturdy instincts for clogging lanes and rotating. His athletic limitations make him hesitant to completely shut out, however he’s an especially sturdy rebounder.
5 Underrated:
Andrew Hillman 6’4 CG Archbishop Riordan Class of 2026
Andrew has had a profitable highschool profession as a key contributor on a high Northern California workforce and is a starter for the U17 Oakland Troopers EYBL workforce. A real combo guard with elite vertical skill and good power, his rim-finishing skill amongst guards is top-level. With a fast first step and good power, as soon as his shoulders move the defender, restoration is unlikely. At Part 7, he confirmed skill to attain away from the rim with one-dribble jump-stop mid-range jumpers at an environment friendly charge. Defensively, he can guard wings and any level guard along with his size and athleticism. Coaches and scouts wish to see continued long-distance consistency and playmaking growth. If coaches imagine he can lead their offense at 6’4″, he has nice dimension, size, and athleticism for the highest stage.
DeMarco Hunter 6’7 Ahead Archbishop Riordan Class of 2026
DeMarco transferred from Santa Cruz Excessive Faculty, which has had great success of their division over the previous two seasons. Like Hillman, he’s an Oakland Troopers U17 EYBL starter. A very good athlete who excels defensively as a help-side shot blocker and rebounder, he strikes his toes nicely on pick-and-roll switches. Offensively, he’s a robust rim runner and rebounder with excessive power. He shoots nicely from lengthy distance, creating mismatches for longer, slower defenders. He’s a great passer, notably because the excessive man in high-low units. At 6’7″, he’s brief for an influence ahead and must develop his handles to transition from 4/3 to three/4 at greater ranges.
Mason Magee 6’0 PG Basha Class of 2026
Mason has been certainly one of Arizona’s higher gamers, main Basha as one of many state’s high groups yearly. Enjoying U17 for Compton Magic within the Adidas circuit, he’s a dynamic level guard with nice athleticism who can lead breaks or run lanes and end with dunks. A real ground basic in half-court units, he excels at workforce administration. In self-creation alternatives, he makes use of pick-and-rolls to get downhill and makes use of elite athleticism to complete. At Part 7, he tailored by taking part in extra off-ball given different gifted guards on the workforce. Off-ball, he was proficient in catch-and-shoot threes and creating mid-range alternatives with one dribble. Defensively, he competes full-court, pressuring opposing level guards. Whereas missing peak, he doesn’t lack coronary heart.
Landon Northrop 6’5 CG RIchland Class of 2026
Landon demonstrated elite skill to get his shot off effectively at Part 7. Not an elite athlete, he confirmed nice footwork, change of tempo, and head fakes to create taking pictures alternatives. He flashed good ball-handling with both hand and is adept at shielding defenders to create house. On a number of events, he made outdoors photographs whereas getting fouled.
Rider Portela 6’6 Wing Sunnyslope Class of 2026
Rider, a coach’s son who performs for Compton Magic on the 3SSB circuit, had a superb Part 7. Beforehand exhibiting grit and confidence with out all the time having effectivity or execution, he put all of it collectively and was clearly his workforce’s finest participant throughout 4 video games. A slasher who completed wing cuts with two-handed rim-rocking dunks, he’s all the time fast to assault downhill however confirmed extra persistence in play growth, resulting in elevated effectivity. He pressured defenses to shut out from lengthy distance, making catch-and-shoot threes at a stable charge. Extra of a 3 than a 2 with no clear elite talent however well-rounded throughout all areas, he must proceed creating his taking pictures.
5 Arizona Gamers:
Viktor Babic 6’7 Ahead Perry Class of 2028
At 6’7″ and a real ahead, Viktor has nice positional dimension. He’s finest dealing with up in triple menace with fluid outdoors shot mechanics and expert passing. He can deal with the ball some and understands play. At this stage, he wants so as to add power, adapt to physicality, and higher take in and play via contact. He has some quickness and size however lacks energy, although his attention-grabbing talent set ought to translate as his physique matures.
Maurice Carter II 6’0 PG Willow Canyon Class of 2028
A blur on the courtroom, Maurice will get downhill rapidly at will. His fast between-the-legs crossover from left to proper places defenders on their heels. He has a fast launch on his soar shot that retains defenses guessing. His scoring skill at that dimension is spectacular. Regardless of his lack of dimension, he finishes amongst bushes and when penetrating and drawing defenses, he kicks out to teammates for catch-and-shoot threes (usually to Jaydon Hayes). Defensively, his lack of dimension requires full-court strain and utilizing his quickness to disrupt offenses. Led by Maurice, Willow Canyon is a must-see Arizona workforce – their high-octane offense and intense ball strain make video games fast-paced and entertaining. He performed for AZ Unity U15 this spring/summer time.
Jakyi Miles 6’3 PG Mesa Class of 2028
Jakyi “Kyi Kyi” Miles is persistently ranked among the many high 2028 class gamers and was amongst Part 7’s most attention-grabbing prospects. With stable size and broad shoulders, he can overpower different level guards at this stage with both hand. A fluid soar shooter with fast launch, his taking pictures skill ought to switch in any respect ranges. Not blessed with elite athleticism, he excels at altering tempo to achieve his spots and in deceleration. He often finishes performs (his first dunk got here in January on the Nike Match) however is finest main quick breaks as a great decision-maker who retains his head up. A high-IQ participant whom teammates love taking part in with.
Kingston Montague 6’0 PG Basha Class of 2028
The Canadian Kingston is a waterbug scorer who, with Mason Magee, makes their guard play extraordinarily tough to defend. Blessed with good pace and shot-making skill, defenders battle to remain in entrance of him. He’s a great self-creator who confirmed skill to take fast two-dribble backstep mid-range pull-ups, leaving defenders off-balance. He defers to Mason because the senior however demonstrates off-ball skill. Diminutive in dimension, he’ll must continually present full-court strain on the subsequent stage.
Kade Snyder 6’8 Ahead Sunnyslope Class of 2026
Kade is an ideal complement to Darius Wabbington within the submit. The Compton Magic product is a superb athlete who runs lanes exhausting and finishes with fast-break dunks. In half-court units, he excels on the offensive glass, getting putbacks and out-hustling opponents for offensive rebounds. He has bodily presence and may maneuver round opponents on drives. He wants to enhance his long-distance taking pictures, as he was inconsistent from past the arc, even from corners in catch-and-shoot conditions. Given his athleticism, that space should develop on account of his positional dimension. Defensively, he strikes nicely laterally and makes use of athleticism and physicality to discourage rim scoring.
5 California Gamers:
Isaac Hagens 6’6 Wing Lengthy Seaside Poly Class of 2027
Isaac confirmed skill to create for himself and rating from mid-range and on the rim. He has good size and broad shoulders to fend off defenders. He performed some 4 for Lengthy Seaside Poly however is a real wing. He’s wonderful at taking part in via contact and was proficient from mid-range. He must turn into as snug from lengthy distance as he’s from mid-range for the following stage.
Jeremiah Revenue 6’5 Wing Rancho Christian Class of 2027
Jeremiah has a silky clean soar shot and shows good quickness when placing the ball on the ground. At 6’5″ with size, he has good positional dimension. His skill to deal with and shoot separates him from many at this stage. He confirmed skill to keep away from prices when attacking downhill with good euro step utilization. His physique nonetheless must fill out, however he’s seen as certainly one of California’s finest Class of 2027 gamers. He scored 16 factors together with three threes towards Zephyrhills Christian Academy.
With Energy 4 coaches watching attentively, Isaiah “Slim” Rogers displayed his scoring prowess in Mesa. A fluid guard with aggressive assault mentality, he continually places defenses on their heels whereas seeking to get downhill. A very good shooter and true three-level scorer, there are questions on his rim ending on the high stage and whether or not he can create for others as he creates for himself. Most view him as a combo guard relatively than some extent guard.
Joe Sterling 6’4 Wing Harvard Westlake Class of 2026
Joe and Eric Fiedler have been Part 7’s two finest shooters, and whereas Eric has higher dimension, Joe excels at getting himself open for taking pictures alternatives. Off-ball, he’s continually transferring, rubbing off screens to search out taking pictures alternatives. With the ball, he’s very artful. Neither a great athlete nor possessing nice dimension, he finds angles off pick-and-rolls to get photographs off. A excessive basketball IQ participant who is aware of use pump fakes and defend his physique to search out house for his fluid soar shot with fast launch. Defensively, he’s considerably of a legal responsibility on-ball however competes and is an efficient assist defender. He scored 24 factors together with 4 threes towards Sunnyslope.
Zach White 6’6 Wing Notre Dame Sherman Oaks Class of 2026
Zach is a superb athlete who finishes performs strongly. He’s a menace working fast-break lanes and dropping to the dunker spot in half-court units. He confirmed some three-point skill in catch-and-shoot conditions, however his scoring isn’t normally self-created – it’s extra reliant on others creating for him after which ending with sturdy flushes. He’s a superb defender who can keep in entrance of fast guards and swap to stop taller submit gamers from scoring through the use of his power to push them away from the rim and his size and vertical skill to hassle photographs. On the perimeter, his size disrupts half-court offenses and causes deflections and steals. He scored 28 factors in Notre Dame’s victory over Santa Margarita.
Word: Each Elias Obenya (6’5″ CG, Salesian Prep, Class of 2026) and [Player:Josiah Nance] (6’5″ CG, Notre Dame Sherman Oaks, Class of 2027) weren’t coated as they have been unavailable for a portion of the event when their groups performed.
Subsequent Up (Class of 2028 & 2029):
Jaydon Hayes 6’3 CG Willow Canyon Class of 2028
Whereas Maurice Carter will get most recognition on Willow Canyon, his teammate Jaydon is a robust prospect as nicely. The combo created an offensive perimeter juggernaut. Jaydon lets the sport come to him greater than Maurice and infrequently performed off-ball at Part 7 however can deal with each roles. Taller than Maurice, he caught passes after Maurice broke down defenses for clutch perimeter photographs. When Maurice was out, Jaydon ran the offense and created for himself and others. He has broad shoulders and good athleticism. As his physique matures, it is going to be tough for defenders to get well as soon as his shoulders move them. He was notably proficient from mid-range.
Achilles Oriji 6’6 Ahead Etiwanda Class of 2028
Achilles, having performed JV as a freshman, is considerably unknown however has actual upside. At 6’6″ with a young-looking physique and relations who grew to six’9″ at later phases, he’ll probably comply with the identical trajectory. On one play, he caught the ball on the left wing, took two dribbles, was stopped by protection, and executed a jump-stop 15-footer fadeaway. Efficient across the rim, he showcased good athleticism ending performs and skill to create house towards taller opponents. He lacks consistency, notably defensively, however has instruments to be efficient on each ends.
Kainoa Patton 6’3 CG Centennial Class of 2028
Already constructed like a working again, Kainoa has elite guard athleticism. He runs the ground nicely and is all the time in assault mode, seeking to end with highly effective dunks. He has good dimension and broad shoulders for his age and appears like a future elite level guard. His athleticism permits him to get downhill rapidly and be a menace from the wing on offensive rebounds, ending strongly on the rim. Defensively, he strikes nicely laterally and has vertical leap to be a superb help-side shot blocker.
Isaiah Rider IV CG 6’3 Higley Class of 2029
Solely getting into his freshman yr, Isaiah (son of former NBA participant and dunk champion) already has a sophisticated talent set. Enjoying lead guard for Higley, he was the workforce’s finest creator. He possesses good power for his younger age and will get to his spots. As his physique fills out, it is going to be tough for defenses to deal with his physicality. Not like his father’s taking part in fashion, he’s quiet and even-keeled in video games however has good athleticism and clean soar shot growth. He confirmed nice maturity studying defenses, kicking to corners when assist defenders lower him off, relocating for catch-and-shoot alternatives, and taking what defenses gave him. He regarded snug creating and taking dribble pull-up soar photographs whereas competing exhausting defensively. The workforce jogged my memory of Williams Discipline a yr in the past with gifted freshmen (like Adan Diggs) however missing upperclassmen to contend as a high state workforce. Nevertheless, with him and freshman Marquise Pless, this ought to be a must-watch workforce for scouts this season.
Evan Willis 6’8 PF Mater Dei Class of 2028
Evan is an athletic massive man and defensive enforcer with size and vertical skill to dam photographs. He strikes nicely laterally and is especially sturdy on rebounds. Offensively, he can beat submit gamers down courtroom and is adept at working lanes for fast-break dunks. His offense continues to be creating, however he’s very sturdy across the rim with a creating outdoors shot. With Mater Dei’s mediocre event efficiency and DeMarcus Henry’s switch to AZ Compass, extra strain will fall on Evan for rebounding and scoring presence.
HM:
Joshua Agbo 6’4 SG Centennial Class of 2028
[Player:Carter Bagley] 6’4 Wing Saint Mary’s Class of 2028
Terrance Byrd 6’5 Ahead Sandra Day O’Connor Class of 2028
Jacob Coleman 6’3 PG Etiwanda Class of 2028
Will Conroy Jr 5’10 PG Class of 2029
LLyeton Leonard 6’4 Wing Basha Class of 2028
[Player:Jordan Mize] 6’5 Wing Sierra Canyon Class of 2028
Donovan Palmer 6’8 PF Chandler Class of 2028
Marquise Pless 6’5 Ahead Higley Class of 2029
Juleeyan Williams PG Monterey Path Class of 2029
Two Excessive Stage Multi Sport Athletes:
Bentley Elrod 6’5 PF Saguaro Class of 2028
A extremely rated baseball participant who’s a great shooter however undersized energy ahead for basketball, missing very best athleticism for his positional dimension.
Daylen Sharper 6’4 Guard Brophy Class of 2026
Son of five-time Professional Bowler Darren Sharper, he’s a robust athlete with a stable body on the basketball courtroom. Robust as an ox for this stage, he’s dedicated to Stanford as a large receiver/tight finish.
DESERT STORM SHOWCASE
With Nationwide Prep Colleges not collaborating this yr, a brand new occasion emerged at AZ Compass Prep Campus in Chandler, AZ, on June 20-21, with most video games performed after Part 7 occasions.
High 5 from Desert Storm:
Jalen Davis 6’2 PG Elite Prep Class of 2027
Simply getting back from EuroCamp in Treviso, Jalen was pretty much as good as any guard at Part 7 and would have been a high prospect there. He’s clean with the ball, attending to spots with ease and sustaining strain with both hand. He has nice imaginative and prescient and a silky clean soar shot, being a three-level scorer with all of the makings of an expert scorer. In opposition to ABC Prep, he scored 34 factors with 8 assists, going 15-19 from the sphere and 4-6 from three. In opposition to AZ Compass, he went 8-16 for 22 factors. Defensively, he has fast arms and goes for deflections and steals.
Jimmie Haywood II 6’3 CG AZ Compass Class of 2027
This was Jimmie’s first look for his AZ Compass squad and he didn’t disappoint. Already nicely constructed for his age, he flashed some dynamic athleticism ending sturdy on the rim, however what separated him from the remainder of the sphere was his skill in catch-and-shoot conditions from past the arc. When defenders would shut out exhausting, he would pump pretend and aspect step with textbook footwork earlier than draining the long-distance shot. He completed with 23 factors in his matchup towards Elite Prep.
Vaughn Karvala 6’7 Wing Bella Vista Prep Class of 2026
Vaughn, who not too long ago introduced his switch to Bella Vista Prep after exhibiting out for Group Herro within the EYBL this summer time, was nonetheless getting his bearings along with his new squad. Lanky and extra reserved on the courtroom than the standard Bella Vista Prep participant, he possesses sneaky athleticism and size that may shock defenders with sturdy two-handed finishes. Simplest in triple menace on the wing, he has a crisp jab step and change-of-pace dribble that will get him downhill. Proficient from past the arc, he’s a real three-level scorer.
Lyris Robinson 6’4 SG Bella Vista Prep Class of 2027
Canadian-born and son of a former school coach, Lyris has been a little bit of a revelation this season on the EYBL circuit in U16s for AZ Unity. An ideal athlete, Lyris is extraordinarily fluid working the lanes on the quick break and is an elite-level dunker. A stable shooter from the perimeter to enhance his athleticism makes him an especially tough participant to defend. Has the flexibility to place the ball on the ground from the wing and create for himself to get to the rim. Whereas he lacks very best size for a small guard, his athleticism greater than makes up for it.
Jalen White 6’6 Ahead Bella Vista Prep Class of 2027
Like Lyris, Jalen is an elite-level dunker hailing from Canada from the category of 2027. Rather less fluid than Lyris however with way more energy in his vertical jumps, Jalen has the kind of explosion to dunk via contact when fouled. At this showcase he flashed a few of that vertical energy together with stable catch-and-shoot skill from the nook and wing. At this stage, initiatives extra as a ahead than a guard.
Honorable Point out:
Noah George 6’3 CG Bella Vista Prep Class of 2026
Rokiem Inexperienced 6’3 CG Bella VIsta Prep CLass of 2026
Walter Okwenelli PF Bella Vista Prep
Mamadou Sow 6’9 PF Bella Vista Prep Class of 2029
Elijah Summers 6’7 Ahead AZ Compass Class of 2026
Malachi Kaffey 6’1 PG AZ Compass Class of 2028
