2026 Alex White (Team Ish): White really impressed me with his overall play and feel for the game. For his position, he has tremendous length and size, and used that athleticism to his advantage to attack and get downhill, as well as out in transition. He balanced it out though well, playing with poise, reading the defense, and knocking down shots from outside with range. White is an effective option both on and off the ball and creates well for himself.
2025 Dylan Deluca (CC Elite): Deluca has really elevated his play over the last year; finishing off a strong high school season and now looking to bring that same intensity to the court this summer, Deluca should be a sneaky prospect to watch out for. With his size and skill set, he can be used and operate from multiple levels, creating touch matchups inside or out. Deluca continues to be a consistent scoring threat on the court but also impacts the game in all other areas as well.
2026 Ayden Johnson (CP3 2026 EYCL): Johnson is such a fun guard to watch on the court. His blend of quickness, handles, and ability to knock down shots make him tough to stop and he showed that time after time. With the ball in his hands, Johnson uses his speed extremely well to get by defenders, get into the paint, and finish with touch; also really strong out in transition. But he can hurt you as well from behind the arc just as much.
2028 Chase Smith (Cota Elite): A name you will be hearing a lot more about in the coming years, as he could be special down the road. There is a lot to like about his size, physicality, and his upside, especially at his age. He has a strong early skillset in his ability to be a true big in the paint, finishing strong and with touch but also stepping out to knock down shots with his mid-range game. There is a lot to like, and people should be jumping on board early.
2024 Xavier Perry (Charlotte Aces): Perry, an unsigned senior guard who is coming off a state title, continues to thrive in so many ways on the court. He understands his quick change of speed and ability to blow by defenders and create off the dribble, whether it was for himself or scoring with touch over defenders. But he is a multi-level scorer, showing he isn’t afraid to rise up and knock down shots from outside.
2024 Josh Miller (Combine Academy): One of the better shooters that I have seen throughout the day and event so far, as Miller was able to confidently get to his spots and rise up from behind the arc time after time to knock down threes. With smooth release and at times looks effortless, Miller continues to shine in his ability to make the defense pay from outside and really open things up for his team. In his final game on Day 2, he hit seven three-pointers.
2027 Tyrie Pressley (NC Rise): Pressley has been making a name for himself over the past year or so. For a player at his size, it is amazing how much he can impact the game. With his long frame, he is incredibly engaged and active, active on the glass and creating second-chance points, making those big-time hustle plays, and being extremely active offensively. He plays hard, competes on both sides of the ball, and can fill up the stat sheet.