2028 Jamari Shepherd (Carolina Bulldogs):
An NC prospect to continue to watch, Shepherd impressed with his overall feel, skillset, and size at his position. He was able to make plays and create for himself, use his body well to force the action, attack and finish around the basket, but also make plays in a variety of ways. Strong playmaking ability at his size early on.
2028 Elijah Haughton (Team Loaded):
An intriguing prospect to watch out for, you can’t deny his length and athleticism but I was also impressed with his flashes of being able to play big and long defensively, protecting the basket, and his ability to run the floor. Also displayed a good offensive feel that he can continue to develop over the years.
2029 Sully Templeton (Team Loaded):
Always enjoy watching Templeton in action, and he will be a name to watch out for. Mr. Double-Double just does what is needed, understands his role and where he operates the best, makes his presence felt strong on the boards both offensively and defensively, and shows a nice touch around the basket. This young forward just knows how to produce.
2029 Massiah Smalls (Boo Williams):
Smalls was consistent throughout the event as an offensive weapon, displaying his ability to be a strong creator for himself and others, embracing contact and getting downhill, and taking on the challenge to be one of the offensive go-to weapon. Good frame and physicality at his age, and doesn’t back down from opponents.
2029 Niles Mason (Boo Williams):
Mason intrigued me a lot and believe that he could develop into a player to watch down the road. Though he still has room for growth and understanding of the game, Mason has a chance to be a forward who can be a presence on the boards, one that can make plays from multiple levels, display touch and explosiveness on the court, and a player that has a really good feel for the game.
2029 Noah Thomas (River City Reign):
The guard was able to make plays and be effective with his speed, his ability to create, and his shot-making ability from all over the court. He was a crafty young guard who was strong off the dribble, as he was able to get by defenders and make plays for himself and others.
2030 Zyire Howard (Juice Crew):
An extremely young prospect but he brings a lot of intrigue at such an early age. Long and skilled at his age, Howard was able to be an option down low in the paint for his team, one that can help run the offense, but was also able to create or make terrific passes in finding his teammates. He gave you those early glimpses of a player that you certainly want to watch develop down the road.
2030 Sonny Watkins (Team Swish):
Watkins has basketball in his blood, and though he is so young as a prospect, he is also one that is long and has a good feel for the game, comfortable in scoring from inside and out, and has the ability to battle down in the paint. Love his confidence at an early age and he should only continue to develop his game even more in the coming years.