By: Kevin Moses
Sam Quebedeaux
Twitter: @queb_hoops2026
Height: 6ft, 155
Class of 2026
School: The Burlington School, NC
Quebedeaux is a dynamic young stud with crafty handles and blowby speed. Pick your poison as he has a silky smooth touch from downtown using that speed when you play him too tight to get to the rim. The best part is Sam is a team player and can drop some sweet dimes. With an incredible IQ Sam displays natural leadership ability. Confident and loves the dazzle on the biggest stages. Sam gets busy on the boards and plays outstanding scrappy defense that helps fuel his team’s transition game. Playing AAU for Team Push NC, Sam averaged 19.4 points and 5 rebounds per game. The biggest improvement in his game has been learning to control the pace of the game instead of letting the defense dictate that. This season Sam led his JV squad to an undefeated season while averaging 21.9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals per game, while being named JV MVP and being ranked the #16 ranking as a PG in the state. Sam is a proven winner and leader who is off the charts and continues to improve and develop every game. What separates Sam is his work ethic. Sam is hungry to be the best of the best so he shows up early and is the last to leave the gym. Dedicated to his training and getting in the weight room. Add his speed and skills to that there becomes a high ceiling. Sam believes in every area of his life it has to be consistent. In the gym whether it’s practice or game time, in training sessions, weight room, and even in the classroom. Sam never lets himself settle but pushes himself with the passion and purpose not to be average but to strive for greatness. In this AAU session, Sam will be playing for Team Curry to sharpen his game for the high school live period while improving his defensive rotations and becoming a more vocal leader. What Sam learned this season having to play JV behind so many talented upperclassmen is he has to be ready when his number is called and is determined to become the impact player that assures he will be on the floor in every game when it matters most. Can’t wait to catch his show out there again. The first time I saw Sam play I knew he was special and I know he will be a name everyone will know and remember soon enough. A fearless young star ready to compete against anyone on the court.
Colt Delimpo
Twitter: @ColtDelimpo
Height: 5’6 , 112
Class of 2028
School: Great Crossings High School, KY
Delimpo is a fiery and crafty little gem with nasty handles that freezes defenders and then shifty moves to break free for sweet shots. A three-point catch-and-shoot sniper or getting fierce off the bounce for the quick pull-up or strong finishes at the rim if he sees the opening. This summer Colt will be playing for the Dhawk Hoops. The goal for his AAU session is to win the Nationals in KC and be one of the top hoops players of the game along the way. The biggest improvement for Colt has been his shooting adding to his arsenal the ability to shoot off the bounce even if his feet aren’t set. Already playing up on the varsity and JV teams, Colt’s goal is to play varsity this coming season. In the offseason Colt’s focus is to improve his defense, especially against bigger players. What sets Colt apart is his work ethic. Putting extra time with drills and workouts after practice is done. His purpose and drive is to be more of a well-rounded player who can thrive in every aspect of the game. An impact rebounding and fishing on defenders while making the extra pass, being more aggressive offensively and defensively. Losing to their crosstown rivals has inspired Colt to work harder and never take one minute of any game for granted. This young star has a ton of talent in my assessment and a high ceiling. As he develops and follows through becoming more fierce and understands he must outwork everyone, he could be special. Keep a close eye on this one. Don’t let the size fool you, he is a killer on that court.
Andrew Collins
Twitter: @andrew0collins
Height: 6ft, 180
Class of 2028
School: Betsy Layne Elementary School
Collins is a fierce lefty with a big body and an awesome triple-threat shooting touch. He played like a man among boys imposing his will on helpless undersized defenders. However, even bigger players were no match for Andrew when he was in attack mode. Nice handles and is crafty using his size and strength to dominate anywhere on the floor. Andrew is a versatile big who defends 1-5 effectively. As he continues to develop Andrew is going to be a real problem for many teams. In last year’s AAU session, Andrew averaged 18 points per game and his favorite memory was hitting a buzzer-beater in Tennessee to win the championship game. Going into last season his main goal was to win the 15th Region Championship. Andrew’s other goals were to make the varsity team, help them win the 58th district championship, and get his first letter/ official offer. Andrew did make the varsity team and came up short of winning both the District and Regional championships. Andrew averaged 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals in his 23-24 middle school season before making the varsity. What separates Andrew from any kid his age is his IQ, court vision, and ball-handling skills to match his size, strength, and shooting ability. Most of all Andrew is a natural-born leader. That left-handed magic makes him almost unstoppable. Andrew brings energy and passion with a hunger to win every game.
Matt Hatfield
Twitter: @matthatfield02
Height: 6’1, 170
Class of 2026
School: Logan High School, WV
Hatfield is a dynamic stud who is a savvy veteran point guard with a high IQ and great court vision. A vocal leader who gets everyone in the positions where they want to be without hesitation. Runs his offensive system like a well-oiled machine like a coach on the floor. A steady hand willing to do whatever is necessary to get the win. A dazzling passer, and gritty defender who loves taking on the challenge of locking down the best player on the floor. Matt will always be the hardest worker on the floor, coachable, and hungry for a win every minute on that floor. Matts mixes it on the boards effectively. Last season Matt averaged 10.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.7 steals, 2 steals, and 1 block per game. The bonding and chemistry are what Matt remembers most about AAU. Matt’s biggest improvement has been becoming more of a vocal leader. In the past Matt was a leader by action only now the balance makes him the perfect floor general. The goal every entering the season was to get to Charleston for the state tournament and that they achieved. Matt finished the season averaging 11.6 points shooting 41.4% from three / 42.4% from the field, 4.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists,1.5 steals, and 1 drawn charge per game. Getting to the state tournament was an experience Matt won’t soon forget. His first trip there was a wild ride and Matt replenished every second. No one gave them a shot to get there but they proved all the doubters wrong even though it didn’t end with a championship. They were there among the best teams in WV. The lights are a little brighter and the competition is more intense. After a few minutes, the team was ready to roll once the nerves settled. This was the biggest lesson Matt learned this year, now knowing anything can happen and you can’t get off to a slow start in Charleston you have to play consistently. The reality is that both teams will go on runs but it’s the team that doesn’t panic staying poised and calm that’s gonna come out on top. the entire game. Matt’s IQ, court vision, and ability to read the floor are what separates him. Matt takes pride in controlling the tempo and flow of the game paying close attention to the details that makes him a great facilitator. His passion and energy from the moment the ball is tipped till the final horn.
Grant Hall
Twitter: @grant_hall01
Height: 5’9, 130
School: Pike Central High School, KY
Hall is a dynamic athlete who can impact the game on both ends effectively. Grant’s calling card is playing lockdown defense which he takes tremendous pride in doing, he is a knockdown shooter from the outside given an open look. Confident in his shooting ability but has a high IQ to pick his moments and spots to bring that rain. Great can be pretty effective attacking off the bounce getting into the lane and finishing strong even over bigger defenders. Crafty with nice handles. Grant can drop some sweet dimes as he turns defense into offensive transition buckets for his teammates as he fuels that fast break off that defense. Last season Grant averaged 9 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals per game, helping impact the 3 peat back-to-back-to-back 60th district championship. The biggest improvement for Grant from last season was his 3-point shooting. Grant is lethal and consistent, knocking down those open looks. The goal coming into the season was to be the first team in their school history to make it to Rupp Arena while gaining more confidence offensively along the way. Grant intends to keep pushing himself to improve his skill set more and more every day during the offseason so he can be more of a game-changer next season. What sets Grant apart right now is that defense. An exceptional on-ball defender with excellent anticipation and timing that allows him to excel in making steals and fueling transition baskets quickly off those steals. One of the best in the entire area already. Grant is focused on what division level he will play but to continue to perfect and elevate the skills he has to get to the next level. The potential to be special is before Grant and he is thriving already on a loaded varsity team. That will only get better. Grant’s ceiling is tremendous and I’m hyped to track this young star for the next few years.
