This past week, powerhouse travel teams collided with one another during our JMAC Showcase
and CP3 Live events. The atmosphere was tremendous throughout, and there were a lot of
tremendous prospects on display for all levels. This computer alone documented and published
content on over 200 players during the span, but there were fifteen players who specifically stood
out to me between Wednesday and Sunday; here are the first five:
6’0 ’21 Jacobi Wright (Team CP3)
As most people realize, highlight reel players tend to draw more attention than those who build
their foundation off of fundamentals. That seems to be the case with Jacobi Wright, who has all
the makings of what is generally considered “elite,” yet doesn’t receive the proper recognition
from most media outlets. He is a point guard with the ability to adjust his approach on a game-to-
game basis, given the matchup. This entire team plays an unselfish brand of basketball, but it
typically starts with Wright, a clear leader by example. He’s has a relatively calm demeanor, but
exemplifies leadership qualities on both sides of the ball and simply makes winning plays.
Honestly, it would be difficult to find many guard prospects with a more complete skillset than
Wright, especially on offense. Few players can match his basketball IQ, decision-making, or
incredible feel for the game, and certainly not all of the above. He scores the ball really
efficiently from all three levels while consistently attacking in transition, where he is able to truly
manipulate opponents. Every fast-break opportunity that features the ball in Wright’s hands
seemingly leads to a score, through a finish or assist. He’s an exceptional creator who always
outplays his matchup and controls his assignment on defense. There’s no mistaking Wright’s
ability, but maybe it’s time that we reevaluate where he stands in the full scope of prospects in
the Class of 2021.
6’3 ’19 Jackson Gammons (Team Felton)
The Team Felton organization is going through a strong rebuilding year, after losing Joey Baker
to Duke, they have taken a lot of strides in the right direction. One of those strides has been the
emergence of Jackson Gammons, an off-guard who has quietly been the most consistent player
on this team throughout July. His skillset hasn’t wavered much from the foundation he’s laid
over the last few years, still encompassing his all-around abilities on both ends of the floor.
Offensively, Gammons is adaptable to any scenario, able to handle the ball, spot-up, create
offense for himself (or others). He doesn’t possess an elite skill, but Gammons just does
everything so well, including defend, that it has become impossible to deny his overall
production. He’s a quality shooter who scores the ball at an above-average clip from all over the
floor, but also displays a high IQ and quality shot-selection. One could call Gammons a combo-
guard, but he’ll likely be slotted off-ball at the next level. That being said, he can defend either
guard position pretty well, and uses his strength quite well against bigger opponents. Given the
various star-players on this team, Gammons work often goes under the radar, but it’s time that
mid-major programs should give him some consideration.
6’2 ’19 Myles Pierre (Team Charlotte)
There simply isn’t a program like Team Charlotte anywhere. The way these guys play, the
toughness they consistently showcase, and the eat-or-be-eaten mentality spans throughout this
organization is unmatched. That type of rough, hard-nosed approach starts at the top, but then
carries down to guys like Myles Pierre, who welcomes and embraces every challenge. He’s
probably a floor general, but he’s somewhat between the two guard spots at the current moment.
His position might be up in the air, but Pierre is the type of guy that you just want on the floor.
He’s so smart and tough, opponents struggle to contain him offensively, especially when getting
downhill or in transition. Pierre handles the ball a lot on this team and showcases the IQ-
craftiness combination necessary to create offense for all five guys on the floor. There aren’t
many holes in his game and he shows an understanding of how to lead a team on both sides of
the ball. Next season, expect Carmel Christian to be right back in the mix with the best programs
across the state of North Carolina, especially with Pierre at the helm.
5’10 ’21 Cyncier Harrison (Team United)
The Class of 2021 has a lot of highly regarded prospects, both nationally and in the Southeast,
but Cyncier Harrison might sneakily grow into the most intriguing of them all. Not big, not tall,
not physically imposing, Harrison joins the aforementioned Wright as one of the best true floor
generals on display throughout the week. The incredibly fundamental way that Harrison runs a
team is something to see; he doesn’t have lapses in judgment and rarely makes a mistake with
the ball in his hands. He was the youngest prospect on this team, but was clearly their most
polished player on either side of the ball. Harrison does have a nice burst of speed in transition
and is relatively quick off the dribble, but his IQ and savvy are what actually vault him ahead of
similar prospects. The two-man game has continued to increase in popularity, which is great for
the 5-foot-10 lead guard, which is among his best methods of attack. Harrison was mature
beyond his years when we saw him last year, but he only continues to become sharper on both
sides of the ball, which is a scary sight for opponents. He is set to be “the” point guard at
Providence Day next season, which should be a perfect stage to showcase his two-way talents.
6’7 ’19 Ishan White (TMP Elite)
In terms of intrigue, it would be difficult to find a single prospect that was more tantalizing than
Ishan White of TMP Elite. All of the attention was centered on Josiah James, but one could
argue that this team enjoys their most success whenever White plays well. He’s a bit of an
unusual prospect, given his phenomenal two-way versatility and unique approach to the game.
Offensively, he typically looked to attack from the low-block, though also frequently attacked
the midrange area. However, White’s jumper is pretty fluid and there have been times where he’s
displayed a formidable three-point stroke, especially off catch-and-shoot opportunities. His
consistency was slightly erratic on offense, but his strong play directly correlated with their
success on the scoreboard. The most special thing about White is his motor, and how he uses it.
No prospect fought harder for rebounds or attacked the glass with as much purpose as White, and
it was evident from the opening contest, where he was able to accumulate one putback slam after
another. He moves his feet extremely well and is truly able to defend three or four positions at
this level, which is where most of his value currently lies. White has the ability to play anywhere,
especially if he adds clear definition to his offensive skillset, but only time will tell how much
the combo-forward can develop over this next calendar year.