2026 Julian Adigun (Durham Hurricanes):
Adigun continues to be a big man making his presence felt and is one that sees his stock rising each time we watch him on the court. Jeffrey Bendel highlighted him before on several occasions, as the 6’9 forward shows promise in his game. He backed that up again this weekend, as he continues to shine in a variety of areas and still has potential left in his game. Adigun spaces the floor well and can make plays in a variety of areas, knock down shots, and shows touch and timing on the boards. He will be one to watch more this summer and into the next high school season.
2028 Aiden Dalton (CP3 DLee):
Dalton has been able to blossom into a strong forward and has a lot of early intangibles that make him an intriguing prospect. Even at his age, he shows a good showing and feel for the game early on. He understands how to use his sturdy frame at a young age, post up and carve space out in the paint, how to operate with his back to the basket at times, and really liked what he was able to do show running the floor as a big man. Dalton looks to be a name to remember in the Class of 2028 here in North Carolina, and has been consistent with his play so far this summer.
2025 Zach Peterson (NLPB):
Peterson offers a strong presence for his team and he continues to progress well with his overall development. Even at 6’9, Peterson shows that he can be an effective option from multiple areas and on both sides of the floor. Comfortable in stretching the floor and knocking down shots, runs the floor well from rim to rim, uses his size well to get on the boards, and is one that is showing more of his ability to impact the game on both sides of the floor.
2026 Onur Kurucu (ACE SD Elite):
Coming into the summer, Kurucu was a newer name on our list but each time we have watched him so far this summer, he consistently brings production to the table for his team. Sturdy, physical frame that he uses well, embraces contact, and remains active. He uses his body well to gain position down in the paint, finds ways attack the paint, bully his way and get to the line, and just be physical on the boards. Overall, he has had some very good showings this summer.