6’4 ’26 Adam Grier (Team FLY)
Arguably the most impressive 17U performer in attendance, Grier was simply terrific throughout the weekend. At 6-foot-4 with excellent IQ and natural playmaking instincts, he’s able to cause a ton of problems for opponents. Grier excels at getting downhill, touching the paint, and finishing or making sharp reads as a passer. He sees the floor extremely well when attacking, displaying great awareness, precision, and reaction time. Grier also scores as needed. He thrives in transition but can reliably break down opponents and generate clean looks in the half-court. Grier knocked down multiple midrange jumpers but typically wants to attack or set up others. On the other end, he contained opposing guards and utilized his physicality to consistently force turnovers and make his presence felt on the glass. Undoubtedly a scholarship-worthy player, Grier should attract plenty of coaches during the travel ball season.
5’10 ’26 Trent Clark (NLPB)
There are several guys worth mentioning from NLPB, and Clark stood out through his extremely reliable understanding of how to run a team. He’s a smart, polished, well-rounded floor general who impacts all facets of the game. Clark dictates the offensive action very effectively, offering terrific balance between setting up others and applying pressure as a scorer from all levels. In addition to consistently making the right play, seeing the game ahead of others, and being a pure gamer, Clark’s pace is a massive part of what separates him from other guards. He can fill it up as a scorer but looks to create for others and efficiently asserts himself as needed. Clark defends the point of attack well and is excellent at pushing in transition. Expect him to be a priority for college coaches over the coming months.
6’2 ’28 Donnie Fairley (Carolina Bulldogs)
The Carolina Bulldogs are a phenomenal example of what happens when teams stay together and develop chemistry. Although they have a lot of difference-makers, it would be impossible to watch this team and not acknowledge Fairley’s dominance as a focal point. He does legitimately everything. Fairly is a smart, skilled, athletic guard who seemingly causes nonstop problems for opponents on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he can dictate the action, create for himself and others, and apply constant scoring pressure however he chooses. Fairly is strong, physical, and explosive, which allows him to get where he wants off the bounce and finish through contact or above the rim. On the other end, he’s a suffocating defender and great rebounder—especially for his size and position. Fairley leads by example and is the type of player every coach would want on their team.
6’4 ’28 Mason Murphy (Carolina Bulldogs)
In terms of long-term trajectory, Murphy is quietly one of the more appealing prospects in North Carolina’s Class of 2028. Between his IQ, size, and skillset, there’s already a lot to like. Murphy highlighted the ability to do a lot of different things offensively. He’s a reliable spot-up threat along the perimeter who can knock down jumpers, attack closeouts, and make decisions with the ball in his hands. Murphy is capable of doing everything offensively and understands how to operate as a focal point or complementary piece. He’s a quality defender and rebounder with the ability to force turnovers and push the break. Between his outlets and transition looks, Murphy’s passing instincts might be the most underrated part of his game. Given everything he’s shown, folks would be smart to start monitoring the 6-foot-4 wing.
6’6 ’28 AD Dalton (NLPB)
Despite only playing for a few games, it was easy to be impressed with Dalton. Though young, he already possesses a refined skillset and mature approach to the game. Dalton seamlessly operated as a focal point for this group. He scored the ball in a myriad of ways, made plays defensively, and secured rebounds on both ends of the floor. Dalton is quite polished but still has considerable upside remaining. Division I schools should write his name down, as he truly has all the tools to be a noteworthy prospect based on his current path.