by: Ethan Reece
2025 Brady Dunn (Team Hope)
Very rarely anymore do you get to talk about a guard and focus on his off ball nature. But with the makeup of this team, Brady finds himself splitting PG duties and showcasing good feel and IQ both with and without the ball in his hands. He’s a gifted passer, reliable shooter, and solid creator that doesn’t waste dribbles. He understands how to stay in motion and create looks for himself where others can dish it to him, and simply provides a sound complementary piece to any system you may want to run.
2024 Ebrima Jabbi (Combine)
If this is where the process starts, then there is a lot to look forward to with the development of Ebrima. Already physically demanding and a natural shot blocker, he has a solid foundation to build on both with the moves he looks to make with his back to the basket and with his willingness to call for the ball, find positioning, and get touches. Naturally there is a fine tuning ahead in being able to work in the flow of action instead of isolated, but his confidence and attitude looking to consistently make the right plays should prove a vital asset in his growth happening rapidly.
2025 Chris Mitchell (Big Shots Elite)
With how this year’s March Madness went, it should be highly accepted that small guards have a place in successful basketball. Chris is a dicy downhill guard with great coordination and balance to keep in control while working among long swatting wingspans. He has a comfort in the air even when off balance and stays highly involved on both ends as a pesky defender that will force you to handle pressure. Expect him to show the bigger guards that their size won’t matter all season long.
2024 Ahmed Jawo (Basketpoint)
Another raw long big that’s oozing with upside and exponential development ahead, Ahmed shows so much promise sheerly from his intensity and drive. It’s clear he wants to go at guys on the block and works hard to get post up position for his guards to feed him. He can do a lot of damage with his patient, well timed dropstep that covers so much ground even with his back to the basket, and honestly I can’t remember another post player dive on the floor and lay out for loose balls the way he does. With hustle like that you just know the work is going to pan out with reps.
2025 Curtis Jackson (Truth Elite)
Stock is trending high on mixed utility players nowadays and Curtis brings a big supply of it to the table. Strong bodied guard that knows how to use his body and consistently finds rebounds on both ends at an annoyingly high rate for opposing coaches. He primarily works out of the short corner and high post due to the roster makeup but is more than capable of using all his athleticism and quickness out in the open court, handling the ball and making decisions as a sneakily keen passer. Expect coaches to take notice of all his value